Day 1: Fly overnight to France
Day 2: Paris
– Meet your Tour Director at the airport in Paris,
the City of Light. During your stay you’ll get
a taste of Parisian style as you ride down the
Champs-Élysées, an elegant boulevard packed
with high-fashion boutiques. Pass the Place
de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe and
strike a pose in front of the Eiffel Tower. At the
École Militaire, see where a promising young
Napoleon launched his rise to power.
– Take a walking tour of Paris: Île de la Cité.
– Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Day 3: Paris | Versailles
– Take an expertly guided tour of Paris: Place
de la Concorde; Champs-Élysées; Arc de
Triomphe; Les Invalides; Conciergerie.
– Take an expertly guided tour of Versailles.
Nobody does decadence like Louis XIV,
and there’s no better testament to this than
Versailles. Under the direction of the Sun King,
the château that began as a modest hunting
lodge exploded into one of the largest palaces
on earth. On your excursion to this lavish
estate, explore the state apartments of the king
and queen and the magnificent Hall of Mirrors.
Walk through the meticulously landscaped
gardens and marvel at dozens of ornate
fountains. Discover why Versailles was more
than just a vacation home: Louis XIV hosted
his royal court here to reign in their power and
prevent their political rise.
– Enjoy a Seine River cruise.
Day 4: Paris
– Full day to see more of Paris or
Chartres and the Loire Valley: Chartres
Cathedral; Chenonceau.
Day 5: Paris
– Visit the Louvre and explore art from around
the world as you wander from wing to wing of
one of Paris’s biggest attractions and the most
visited museum in the world. Built to defend
the city in the 13th century, today the Louvre
safeguards collections that span continents
and the ages. Enter by I.M. Pei’s glass pyramid,
considered a controversial addition by many
resident Parisians. Inside, discover Greek,
Roman, and Asian antiquities, as well as
precious objects from the Middle Ages. These
massive halls are home to over 35,000 objects,
including Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, the
Mona Lisa. Be sure to get an up-close look at
her beguiling smile.
– Visit the Eiffel Tower.
– Enjoy an authentic steak frites dinner.
Day 6: Depart for home
2-DAY TOUR EXTENSION
Day 6: Paris | Nice
– Travel by train from Paris to Nice.
– Take a walking tour of Nice.
– Travel to the French Riviera.
Day 7: Monaco | Eze
– Explore Monaco and Èze.
– Take a guided tour of a perfume factory.
Day 8: Depart for home
What you’ll experience on your tour
Optionals and excursions
I went on a trip to France from
EF Tours with my fellow High
Schoolers from around the U.S.
and it was the trip of a lifetime.
There were so many moments
I’ll remember forever.
– MARIELLE, TRAVELER
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– AMY, TRAVELER
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