9 or 11 days
Italy, Switzerland, France, extension to England
With meandering gondola rides along the canals of Venice, the sun-soaked towering peaks of the Alps, and the grand elegance of Paris, it’s no surprise that this region of Europe is where Hollywood goes to vacation. Strike a glamorous pose in front of the Eiffel Tower, or just lean back and take in the stunning countryside on a boat tour of Lake Como.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

  • Day 2: Milan • Venice

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Travel to Venice via Verona

  • Day 3: Venice

    Take a ferry to Venice

    Take a guided tour of Venice

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • St. Mark’s Square
    • Grand Canal

    See a glass-blowing demonstration

    Explore Burano on your own

    Enjoy a gondola ride 

  • Day 4: Venice • Lake Como • Lucerne

    Travel via Lake Como to Lucerne

    Take a cruise on Lake Como

    Explore Bellagio on your own

  • Day 5: Lucerne

    Take a walking tour of Lucerne

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Lion Monument
    • Kapellbrücke
    • Lake Lucerne

    Take a cruise on Lake Lucerne

    Ride to the top of a Swiss mountain

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Swiss fondue evening

    Swiss fondue evening

     Savor a taste of Swiss culture as you enjoy a fondue meal, the country’s national dish that consists of delicious melted cheese and a lot of bread. Then, experience a bit of Swiss tradition in the form of yodeling, folk dances, and Alpine horns. (Just remember to pack your appetite.)

  • Day 6: Lucerne • Paris

    Travel to Bern and board a train to Paris

  • 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
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Versailles

    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.

  • Day 8: Paris

    Visit the Louvre

    Take a walking tour of Paris

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Île de la Cité
    • Conciergerie
    • Sainte-Chapelle

    Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

    Enjoy a Seine River cruise

  • Day 9: Depart for home

Add 2 more days

  • Day 9: Paris • London

    Take the Eurostar to London

    Take a walking tour of London

  • Day 10: 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)
  • Day 11: Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

  • Day 2: Milan • Venice

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Travel to Venice via Verona

  • Day 3: Venice

    Take a ferry to Venice

    Take a guided tour of Venice

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • St. Mark’s Square
    • Grand Canal

    See a glass-blowing demonstration

    Explore Burano on your own

    Enjoy a gondola ride 

  • Day 4: Venice • Lake Como • Lucerne

    Travel via Lake Como to Lucerne

    Take a cruise on Lake Como

    Explore Bellagio on your own

  • Day 5: Lucerne

    Take a walking tour of Lucerne

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Lion Monument
    • Kapellbrücke
    • Lake Lucerne

    Take a cruise on Lake Lucerne

    Ride to the top of a Swiss mountain

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Swiss fondue evening

    Swiss fondue evening

     Savor a taste of Swiss culture as you enjoy a fondue meal, the country’s national dish that consists of delicious melted cheese and a lot of bread. Then, experience a bit of Swiss tradition in the form of yodeling, folk dances, and Alpine horns. (Just remember to pack your appetite.)

  • Day 6: Lucerne • Paris

    Travel to Bern and board a train to Paris

  • 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
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Versailles

    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.

  • Day 8: Paris

    Visit the Louvre

    Take a walking tour of Paris

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Île de la Cité
    • Conciergerie
    • Sainte-Chapelle

    Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

    Enjoy a Seine River cruise

  • Day 9: Depart for home

Add 2 more days

  • Day 9: Paris • London

    Take the Eurostar to London

    Take a walking tour of London

  • Day 10: 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)
  • Day 11: Depart for home

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach (Eurostar high-speed train with extension)

  • Hotels

    7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)

  • Regional-style meals

    European breakfast and dinner daily

  • Guided sightseeing

    2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (3 with extension); 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director; 1 walking tour (2 with extension)

  • Entrances

    Burano island; glass-blowing demonstration; Lake Como cruise; Louvre; Seine River cruise; Swiss Alps experience

  • 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.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • 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.

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