Experience France and Switzerland
France and Switzerland share a 372-mile border—and centuries of close political ties and cultural connections.
Go beyond the sights and gain a deeper understanding of the way of life in both countries, from learning how to make cheese and exploring classic classic architecture in Switzerland to taking an Impressionist painting lesson and visiting a street market in France.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland
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Day 2: Zurich • Bern region
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to the Bern region
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Day 3: Bern region
Take a tour of Bern
Visit the Einsteinhaus
Stop for a photo of Zytglogge, medieval clock tower renowned for its moving puppets
Travel to Emmental
Visit a dairy and taste some local cheeses
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Day 4: Bern region • Geneva region
Travel via Lausanne to Geneva
Take a walking tour of Lausanne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Cathedral of Notre Dame of Lausanne
- Old Town
Visit the Olympic Museum (November-April) or participate in a ropes course challenge (May-October)
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Day 5: Geneva region
Visit Glacier 3000
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Day 6: Geneva region • Beaune • Paris
Travel via Beaune to Paris
Stop for a photo in Beaune
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Day 7: 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
Take a painting lesson
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 8: Paris
Take a walking tour of a Parisian market
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 9: Paris
Visit the Louvre
Take a walking tour of Paris
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visit the Sainte-Chapelle
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Paris • French Riviera
Travel by TGV train to NiceTake a walking tour of Nice
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Day 11: French Riviera
Take an excursion to Monaco and Eze
Visit a French perfume factory
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland
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Day 2: Zurich • Bern region
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to the Bern region
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Day 3: Bern region
Take a tour of Bern
Visit the Einsteinhaus
Stop for a photo of Zytglogge, medieval clock tower renowned for its moving puppets
Travel to Emmental
Visit a dairy and taste some local cheeses
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Day 4: Bern region • Geneva region
Travel via Lausanne to Geneva
Take a walking tour of Lausanne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Cathedral of Notre Dame of Lausanne
- Old Town
Visit the Olympic Museum (November-April) or participate in a ropes course challenge (May-October)
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Day 5: Geneva region
Visit Glacier 3000
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Day 6: Geneva region • Beaune • Paris
Travel via Beaune to Paris
Stop for a photo in Beaune
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Day 7: 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
Take a painting lesson
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 8: Paris
Take a walking tour of a Parisian market
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 9: Paris
Visit the Louvre
Take a walking tour of Paris
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visit the Sainte-Chapelle
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Paris • French Riviera
Travel by TGV train to NiceTake a walking tour of Nice
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Day 11: French Riviera
Take an excursion to Monaco and Eze
Visit a French perfume factory
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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 (TGV 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
1 sightseeing tour led by an expert, licensed local guide; 2 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director (3 with extension); 1 walking tour (2 with extension)
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Entrances
Einstein House; Cheese dairy; Olympic museum; rope course challenge; Glacier 3000; Impressionist painting lesson; Seine River cruise; Sainte-Chapelle; Louvre; (with extension: French perfume factory)
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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.
