Paris and Madrid
Paris and Madrid are home to some of the best art in the world.
Works by Velazquez and Goya at the Prado, masterpieces like the Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa at the Louvre—the collections span many styles and art movements. Meanwhile, fine baroque architecture is evident in Madrid’s Palacio Real, while the history of France is honored in the Arc de Triomphe.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Madrid
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Visit the Prado Museum
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Day 3: Madrid
Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide
Visit the Royal Palace
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Madrid flamenco evening
Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and Andalusian Roma 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. A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.
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Day 4: Madrid • Toledo
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Madrid by bike
Take in the sights, sounds, and savory market aromas as you explore Madrid by bike. Together with your local guide, you’ll learn about the history of famous sites and cultural landmarks. Explore Old Town, where some of Madrid’s most beautiful architecture resides. Leave the city-center for a leisurely ride through Parque del Oeste. Head down Rio Manzanares and take in the beautiful river-side atmosphere before looping back to Plaza del Carmen.
Tour Toledo with an expert local guide
You will visit:
- Toledo Cathedral
- Church of Santo Tome & Synagogue
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Day 5: Madrid • Paris
Fly to Paris
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visit the Louvre
Visit the Fragonard Perfume Factory
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Day 6: 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
Explore on your own orAdd 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 7: Paris
Play a game of pétanque
Explore the Marché des Enfants Rouges, a 16th-century orphanage turned expansive food market
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Monet's Giverny Gardens
Visit where Claude Monet lived and worked for over 40 years. See the gardens that inspired for the painter’s famous works and see what inspired the man himself on a tour of his former home. (Available April–October only. Monet’s home is closed Mondays.)
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 8: Paris • London
Take the Eurostar to London
Take a walking tour of London
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Day 9: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Explore London on your own
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Madrid
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Visit the Prado Museum
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Day 3: Madrid
Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide
Visit the Royal Palace
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Madrid flamenco evening
Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and Andalusian Roma 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. A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.
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Day 4: Madrid • Toledo
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Madrid by bike
Take in the sights, sounds, and savory market aromas as you explore Madrid by bike. Together with your local guide, you’ll learn about the history of famous sites and cultural landmarks. Explore Old Town, where some of Madrid’s most beautiful architecture resides. Leave the city-center for a leisurely ride through Parque del Oeste. Head down Rio Manzanares and take in the beautiful river-side atmosphere before looping back to Plaza del Carmen.
Tour Toledo with an expert local guide
You will visit:
- Toledo Cathedral
- Church of Santo Tome & Synagogue
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Day 5: Madrid • Paris
Fly to Paris
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visit the Louvre
Visit the Fragonard Perfume Factory
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Day 6: 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
Explore on your own orAdd 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 7: Paris
Play a game of pétanque
Explore the Marché des Enfants Rouges, a 16th-century orphanage turned expansive food market
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Monet's Giverny Gardens
Visit where Claude Monet lived and worked for over 40 years. See the gardens that inspired for the painter’s famous works and see what inspired the man himself on a tour of his former home. (Available April–October only. Monet’s home is closed Mondays.)
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 8: Paris • London
Take the Eurostar to London
Take a walking tour of London
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Day 9: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Explore London on your own
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; internal flight; comfortable motorcoach (Eurostar high-speed train with extension)
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Hotels
6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (8 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
4 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (5 with extension); 2 walking tours (3 with extension)
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Entrances
Prado; Palacio Real; Toledo Cathedral; Church of Santo Tomé; Synagogue; Louvre; Petanque; Seine River 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.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
