Your EF Tour
Group Leader: Diane Wiens
Requested Return Date: 3/28/2019
ABOUT EF
For over 55 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to one global mission: Opening the World Through Education. Our programs help students expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, grow more confident and independent, and understand new people, places, and cultures.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland
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Day 2: Zurich • Lucerne
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Lucerne
Take a tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Löwendenkmal (Lion Monument)
- Kapellbrücke
Add this in-depth excursionSwiss Alps Experience
Venture to the roof of the Swiss Alps, atop one of the majestic peaks that tower over charming Lucerne. Take a boat across Lake Lucerne (in season) and ride a cog railway to the top of either Mount Pilatus (best known for its steep railway and its iconic craggy summit) or Mount Rigi (beloved for its original mountain railway and its history as a favorite spot of Mark Twain). Enjoy the splendid views of the quaint villages and fields of Switzerland as you trek along the mountain with your group. (Note: Warm clothes and appropriate shoes recommended).
Add this in-depth excursionSwiss Folklore Evening
Join us for a bit of Swiss tradition. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal, including the chance to try fondue—the Swiss national dish! Afterwards, watch a show, complete with yodeling, traditional dancing, and Alpine horns. Note: Groups traveling from October to mid-April will enjoy Swiss music during their meal instead of the show.
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Day 4: Lucerne • Lake Como • Cinque Terre
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Day 5: Cinque Terre
Explore the Cinque Terre by train
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Day 6: Cinque Terre • French Riviera
Take a tour of Monaco
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Prince’s Palace
- Monaco Cathedral
- Monte Carlo Casino
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your tour director you will see:
- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
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Day 7: French Riviera • Provence
Visit the Papal Palace
Take a tour of Avignon
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Day 8: Provence
Visit the Pont du GardTake a tour of Nîmes
Visit the Nîmes Ampitheatre
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Day 9: Provence • Barcelona
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Day 10: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Gothic Quarter
- Montjuïc
Guided visit of Park Güell
Add this in-depth excursionBarcelona by bike
Feel the warm Mediterranean air breeze by as you explore Barcelona on a guided bicycle tour. This bicycle-friendly city has more than 75 miles of lanes for cyclists, providing a safe, fun, and fast way to gain a deeper understanding of Barcelona’s richly diverse streets and neighborhoods. Stop along the way to learn historical details about the city’s famous sites before pedaling on to your next destination.
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
Add this in-depth excursionBarcelona Flamenco Evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colourful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets and clapping. A beverage is included during the two-hour performance.
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland
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Day 2: Zurich • Lucerne
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Lucerne
Take a tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Löwendenkmal (Lion Monument)
- Kapellbrücke
Add this in-depth excursionSwiss Alps Experience
Venture to the roof of the Swiss Alps, atop one of the majestic peaks that tower over charming Lucerne. Take a boat across Lake Lucerne (in season) and ride a cog railway to the top of either Mount Pilatus (best known for its steep railway and its iconic craggy summit) or Mount Rigi (beloved for its original mountain railway and its history as a favorite spot of Mark Twain). Enjoy the splendid views of the quaint villages and fields of Switzerland as you trek along the mountain with your group. (Note: Warm clothes and appropriate shoes recommended).
Add this in-depth excursionSwiss Folklore Evening
Join us for a bit of Swiss tradition. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal, including the chance to try fondue—the Swiss national dish! Afterwards, watch a show, complete with yodeling, traditional dancing, and Alpine horns. Note: Groups traveling from October to mid-April will enjoy Swiss music during their meal instead of the show.
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Day 4: Lucerne • Lake Como • Cinque Terre
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Day 5: Cinque Terre
Explore the Cinque Terre by train
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Day 6: Cinque Terre • French Riviera
Take a tour of Monaco
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Prince’s Palace
- Monaco Cathedral
- Monte Carlo Casino
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your tour director you will see:
- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
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Day 7: French Riviera • Provence
Visit the Papal Palace
Take a tour of Avignon
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Day 8: Provence
Visit the Pont du GardTake a tour of Nîmes
Visit the Nîmes Ampitheatre
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Day 9: Provence • Barcelona
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Day 10: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Gothic Quarter
- Montjuïc
Guided visit of Park Güell
Add this in-depth excursionBarcelona by bike
Feel the warm Mediterranean air breeze by as you explore Barcelona on a guided bicycle tour. This bicycle-friendly city has more than 75 miles of lanes for cyclists, providing a safe, fun, and fast way to gain a deeper understanding of Barcelona’s richly diverse streets and neighborhoods. Stop along the way to learn historical details about the city’s famous sites before pedaling on to your next destination.
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
Add this in-depth excursionBarcelona Flamenco Evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colourful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets and clapping. A beverage is included during the two-hour performance.
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Day 11: Depart for home
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