Paris to the Pyrenees
The Pyrenees separate Spain and France, making for an interesting blend of the two cultures.
Bookended by Paris and Barcelona—where some of the world’s best art and architecture are on display—border cities like Biarritz, San Sebastián, and Pamplona show subtle variations in French and Spanish culture. Experience the local flavor in the plazas and cathedrals.
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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
Visit the Louvre
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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
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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: Loire Valley • Bordeaux
Continue to Bordeaux
Visit Chenonceau
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Day 5: Bordeaux • Biarritz
Take a tour of Dune de Pilat
Travel to Biarritz
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Day 6: Biarritz • Pamplona
Take a tour of Biarritz
Take a tour of St. Jean de Luz
Take a tour of San Sebastián
With your tour director you will see:
- Old Town
Continue on to Pamplona
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Day 7: Pamplona • Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Pamplona
With your expert local guide you will see:- Plaza del Castillo
- Pamplona Cathedral
Travel via Zaragoza to Barcelona
Visit El Pilar Basilica in Zaragoza
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Day 8: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:- La Sagrada Familia
- Montjuïc Hill
- Barrio Gótico
- Barcelona Cathedral
Visit Parque Güell
Take a walking tour of Barcelona
With your tour director you will see:- Las Ramblas
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Barcelona Flamenco Evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets and clapping. The duration of the performance is 1 hour and a beverage is included.
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Day 9: Barcelona
Full day to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Montserrat
Journey northwest of Barcelona on a half-day excursion to Montserrat. Its mountain setting provides a dramatic backdrop for the 9th-century monastery whose basilica houses the Black Virgin Mary of Montserrat. Legend has it that Benedictine monks could not move the statue to construct their monastery, so instead they built around it. You may even hear the renowned boys choir during your visit.
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Madrid
Travel by AVE train to Madrid
Take a guided tour of Madrid
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Plaza de Oriente
Visit the Royal Palace
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Day 11
Take a walking tour of Madrid
Visit the Prado
Enjoy free time in Madrid
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Day 12: 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
Visit the Louvre
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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
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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: Loire Valley • Bordeaux
Continue to Bordeaux
Visit Chenonceau
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Day 5: Bordeaux • Biarritz
Take a tour of Dune de Pilat
Travel to Biarritz
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Day 6: Biarritz • Pamplona
Take a tour of Biarritz
Take a tour of St. Jean de Luz
Take a tour of San Sebastián
With your tour director you will see:
- Old Town
Continue on to Pamplona
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Day 7: Pamplona • Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Pamplona
With your expert local guide you will see:- Plaza del Castillo
- Pamplona Cathedral
Travel via Zaragoza to Barcelona
Visit El Pilar Basilica in Zaragoza
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Day 8: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:- La Sagrada Familia
- Montjuïc Hill
- Barrio Gótico
- Barcelona Cathedral
Visit Parque Güell
Take a walking tour of Barcelona
With your tour director you will see:- Las Ramblas
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Barcelona Flamenco Evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets and clapping. The duration of the performance is 1 hour and a beverage is included.
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Day 9: Barcelona
Full day to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Montserrat
Journey northwest of Barcelona on a half-day excursion to Montserrat. Its mountain setting provides a dramatic backdrop for the 9th-century monastery whose basilica houses the Black Virgin Mary of Montserrat. Legend has it that Benedictine monks could not move the statue to construct their monastery, so instead they built around it. You may even hear the renowned boys choir during your visit.
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Madrid
Travel by AVE train to Madrid
Take a guided tour of Madrid
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Plaza de Oriente
Visit the Royal Palace
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Day 11
Take a walking tour of Madrid
Visit the Prado
Enjoy free time in Madrid
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; AVE high-speed train with extension
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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
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Guided sightseeing
3 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (4 with extension); 5 walking tours led by your Tour Director (3 with extension)
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Entrances
Louvre; Chenonceau; Monte Urgull hike; Park Güell; (with extension: Immersive Scavenger Hunt; Prado)
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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.
