France, Germany and the Alps
Experience European history from three different angles.
In Paris, feel the echoes of the Revolution in the Place de la Concorde. Munich’s charming Glockenspiel and cobblestone streets transport you back to the Middle Ages. In between, the spectacular mountain scenery of Lucerne belongs to no particular era; the grandeur and beauty of the Alps are truly timeless.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: Paris
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:- Opéra district
- Place Vendôme
- Tuileries
- Île de la Cité
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 3: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.
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Day 4: Paris
Visit the Louvre
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Day 5: Paris • Lucerne region
Travel to Lucerne
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Day 6: Lucerne
Take a tour of Lucerne
With your tour director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Luzern
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Alps Experience
Venture to the top of Mount Pilatus, the majestic 6,387-foot peak that towers over Lucerne. In the summer, take a boat across Lake Lucerne and then ride the Pilatus cog railway—the steepest in the world—to the top. During other seasons, take a motorcoach to the base and a 45-minute cable car ride to the top, where you’ll enjoy splendid views. (Note: Warm clothes and appropriate shoes recommended.) -
Day 7: Neuschwanstein • Munich
Travel to Neuschwanstein
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
Continue on to Munich
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Day 8: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Visit Dachau
Take a walking tour of Munich
With your tour director you will see:- Frauenkirche
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofbräuhaus
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Vienna
Travel to Vienna with a stop in Salzburg
Take a walking tour of Vienna
With your tour director you will see:- Opera House
- Kärntnerstrasse
- St. Stephen’s Cathedral
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Day 10: Vienna
Take a guided tour of Vienna
With your expert local guide you will see:- Ringstrasse
- Parliament
- Rathaus
- Hofburg
Visit Schönbrunn Palace
Enjoy an Apple Strudel demonstration and tasting
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: Paris
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:- Opéra district
- Place Vendôme
- Tuileries
- Île de la Cité
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 3: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.
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Day 4: Paris
Visit the Louvre
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Day 5: Paris • Lucerne region
Travel to Lucerne
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Day 6: Lucerne
Take a tour of Lucerne
With your tour director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Luzern
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Alps Experience
Venture to the top of Mount Pilatus, the majestic 6,387-foot peak that towers over Lucerne. In the summer, take a boat across Lake Lucerne and then ride the Pilatus cog railway—the steepest in the world—to the top. During other seasons, take a motorcoach to the base and a 45-minute cable car ride to the top, where you’ll enjoy splendid views. (Note: Warm clothes and appropriate shoes recommended.) -
Day 7: Neuschwanstein • Munich
Travel to Neuschwanstein
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
Continue on to Munich
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Day 8: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Visit Dachau
Take a walking tour of Munich
With your tour director you will see:- Frauenkirche
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofbräuhaus
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Vienna
Travel to Vienna with a stop in Salzburg
Take a walking tour of Vienna
With your tour director you will see:- Opera House
- Kärntnerstrasse
- St. Stephen’s Cathedral
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Day 10: Vienna
Take a guided tour of Vienna
With your expert local guide you will see:- Ringstrasse
- Parliament
- Rathaus
- Hofburg
Visit Schönbrunn Palace
Enjoy an Apple Strudel demonstration and tasting
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (3 with extension); 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director; 1 walking tour (2 with extension)
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Entrances
Louvre; Seine River cruise; Swiss Alps experience; Dachau; Residenz (with extension: Schönbrunn Palace; local food demonstration and tasting)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
