Paris, The Riviera and Rome
Experience the range of French culture, from bustling Paris to the perfumeries and old town squares of the Riviera.
In Italy, the big sights match France’s proud history. The Florence Duomo is a Renaissance treasure; Pisa’s Leaning Tower let Galileo test his theories of gravity; and the Sistine Chapel still stands as a masterpiece of artistic achievement, with Michelangelo’s ceiling capturing the imagination of generations.Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2026: March 19, April 3-8, May 1, June 29, and August 14-15. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.
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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:- 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
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Join an optional 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. Please note: Versailles is closed on Mondays. Enrollment deadline for this excursion is 70 days prior to departure.
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Day 4: Paris • French Riviera
Visit the Louvre
Travel by TGV train to Nice
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Day 5: French Riviera
Take a tour of the Principality of Monaco
With your tour director you will see:- Prince’s Palace
- Monaco Cathedral
- Monte-Carlo Casino
Tour a French perfume factory in Eze
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your tour director you will see:- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
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Day 6: Pisa • Florence
Travel to Pisa
Visit the Pisa Baptistery and Cathedral
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Travel to Florence
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Day 7: Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Chiesa di Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
Visit the Duomo
Add this in-depth excursion:
Siena
On this half-day excursion, travel to Siena, a longtime rival of nearby Florence offering some of Italy’s finest art and architecture. Take a guided tour of this enchanting city with a visit to the Duomo and the Piccolomini Library, and then walk along medieval streets to St. Dominique’s Church and the Piazza del Campo. Later, enjoy free time for lunch before returning to Florence.
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Day 8: Rome
Travel to Rome
Take an expertly guided tour of Rome
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the Roman Forum
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Day 9: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
Visit the Sistine Chapel
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 10: Depart for home
Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Sorrento region
Travel to Pompeii
Take a guided tour of Pompeii
Visit the Pompeii Roman Ruins
Continue on to the Sorrento region
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Day 11: Sorrento region • Rome
Travel by ferry to Capri
Take a guided tour of Capri
Enjoy a boat cruise
Return to Rome
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Day 12: Depart for home
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:- 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
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Join an optional 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. Please note: Versailles is closed on Mondays. Enrollment deadline for this excursion is 70 days prior to departure.
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Day 4: Paris • French Riviera
Visit the Louvre
Travel by TGV train to Nice
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Day 5: French Riviera
Take a tour of the Principality of Monaco
With your tour director you will see:- Prince’s Palace
- Monaco Cathedral
- Monte-Carlo Casino
Tour a French perfume factory in Eze
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your tour director you will see:- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
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Day 6: Pisa • Florence
Travel to Pisa
Visit the Pisa Baptistery and Cathedral
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Travel to Florence
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Day 7: Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Chiesa di Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
Visit the Duomo
Add this in-depth excursion:
Siena
On this half-day excursion, travel to Siena, a longtime rival of nearby Florence offering some of Italy’s finest art and architecture. Take a guided tour of this enchanting city with a visit to the Duomo and the Piccolomini Library, and then walk along medieval streets to St. Dominique’s Church and the Piazza del Campo. Later, enjoy free time for lunch before returning to Florence.
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Day 8: Rome
Travel to Rome
Take an expertly guided tour of Rome
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the Roman Forum
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Day 9: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
Visit the Sistine Chapel
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 10: Depart for home
Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Sorrento region
Travel to Pompeii
Take a guided tour of Pompeii
Visit the Pompeii Roman Ruins
Continue on to the Sorrento region
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Day 11: Sorrento region • Rome
Travel by ferry to Capri
Take a guided tour of Capri
Enjoy a boat cruise
Return to Rome
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Day 12: Depart for home
Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; TGV high-speed train
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily (lunch or dinner on day 9)
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Guided sightseeing
4 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (6 with extension); 3 walking tours led by your Tour Director
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Entrances
Louvre; Perfume factory; Pisa Baptistery; Pisa Cathedral; Immersive Scavenger Hunt; Mercato Centrale; Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica; (with extension: Pompeii Roman Ruins; Capri boat cruise)
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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.
