Italy, France and Spain
Consider the Mediterranean Sea’s influence on the history—and modern culture—of three interconnected nations.
From atop Montjuïc Hill in Barcelona, picture Christopher Columbus sailing into port to tell Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand V of his voyage to the Americas. In Provence, notice how the lavender perfumes the salty sea air. And on the French Riviera, let thenatural beauty and relaxed atmosphere inspire you.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 Spain
Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Madrid
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Madrid
Visit the Prado
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Day 3: 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
Enjoy a free evening or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Madrid Flamenco Evening
Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Feel the beat as you experience a fiery taste of the soul of Spain. The duration of the performance is 1 hour and a beverage is included.
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Day 4: Madrid • Barcelona
Experience an AVE train to Barcelona
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Day 5: 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
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Day 6: Carcassonne • Provence
Take a tour of Carcassonne
Travel to Provence
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Day 7: Avignon • French Riviera
Take a tour of Avignon
Visit the Palais des Papes
Visit the Pont d'Avignon
Travel to the French Riviera
Take a walking tour of Nice or Cannes
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Day 8: Pisa • Florence
Travel to Pisa
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Visit the Pisa Baptistery and Cathedral
Travel to Florence
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Day 9: 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
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Day 10: Assisi • Rome
Travel via Assisi
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis
Continue on to Rome
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Day 11: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
Visit the Sistine Chapel
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Take an expertly guided tour of Rome
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the Roman Forum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 12: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 12: Pompeii • Sorrento
Take a guided tour of Pompeii
Visit the Pompeii Roman Ruins
Continue on to the Sorrento region
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Day 13: Capri • Rome
Travel by ferry to Capri
Take a guided tour of Capri
Enjoy a boat cruise
Return to Rome
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Madrid
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Madrid
Visit the Prado
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Day 3: 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
Enjoy a free evening or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Madrid Flamenco Evening
Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Feel the beat as you experience a fiery taste of the soul of Spain. The duration of the performance is 1 hour and a beverage is included.
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Day 4: Madrid • Barcelona
Experience an AVE train to Barcelona
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Day 5: 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
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Day 6: Carcassonne • Provence
Take a tour of Carcassonne
Travel to Provence
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Day 7: Avignon • French Riviera
Take a tour of Avignon
Visit the Palais des Papes
Visit the Pont d'Avignon
Travel to the French Riviera
Take a walking tour of Nice or Cannes
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Day 8: Pisa • Florence
Travel to Pisa
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Visit the Pisa Baptistery and Cathedral
Travel to Florence
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Day 9: 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
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Day 10: Assisi • Rome
Travel via Assisi
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis
Continue on to Rome
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Day 11: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
Visit the Sistine Chapel
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Take an expertly guided tour of Rome
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the Roman Forum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 12: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 12: Pompeii • Sorrento
Take a guided tour of Pompeii
Visit the Pompeii Roman Ruins
Continue on to the Sorrento region
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Day 13: Capri • Rome
Travel by ferry to Capri
Take a guided tour of Capri
Enjoy a boat cruise
Return to Rome
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Day 14: 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 train
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Hotels
11 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (13 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
5 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (7 with extension); 5 walking tours led by your Tour Director (6 with extension)
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Entrances
Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica; Colosseum; Roman Forum; Basilica of St. Francis; Pisa Baptistery; Pisa Cathedral; Pont d’Avignon; Palais des Papes; Park Güell; Prado; flamenco evening; (with extension: City of Arts and Sciences)
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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.
