Paris, Provence & Barcelona
🔹 Curated experiences: Every program is intentionally designed to feature guided learning, cultural engagement, and independent exploration experiences to drive global competency development, denoted on each itinerary with a blue diamond. Learn more about these experiences.

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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: Paris
Meet your Field Director at the airportTake a walking tour of the Latin Quarter, so named because the language was once commonly spoken by the Sorbonne students that populated the area
See Notre-Dame Cathedral, known for its sculptured facade, stained-glass rose windows, and seemingly weightless vaulted ceilings, and see the progress of its restoration following the 2019 fire which damaged much of the building
Enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter -
Day 3: Paris
🔹 Guided learning: Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde, a major public square
- Champs-Élysées, an elegant boulevard packed with high-fashion boutiques
- Arc de Triomphe, a monument honoring those who fought for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars
- Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 World's Fair and an iconic symbol of Paris
- HĂ´tel des Invalides, a grand hospital commissioned by Louis XIV
Explore art from around the world at the Louvre, home to over 35,000 objects including Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, the Mona Lisa
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Day 4: Paris
Add this in-depth excursion:Versailles
Welcome to the world headquarters of decadence—the grand palace of Versailles. The enormous estate was built to keep commoners far from its gilded doors and expansive gardens—but fortunately, you won’t have to win Louie or Marie’s notoriously fickle favor to get in. After spending the day in a maze of manicured shrubbery and the staggering Hall of Mirrors, continue the theme of indulgence by treating yourself at a local patisserie nearby. -
Day 5: Paris • Avignon
Travel by high-speed TGV train to Avignon
🔹 Cultural engagement: Take a tour of Avignon, the capital of the Provence region, with your Field Director
Visit the Palais des Papes, a sprawling residence in which he and his six successors lived, and view the Italian frescoes in the chapel and see the hidden vaults where riches were stored
Enjoy dinner in Avignon
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Day 6: Avignon • Arles
Take an excursion to Arles, a city with a rich history dating back to the Roman Empire
Visit the Arles or Nîmes Ampitheater, which were constructed in the 1st century and are the best-preserved Roman arenas in France
See Pont du Gard, an ancient aqueduct
See the Mémoires de Garrigue, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that features 15 acres of restored agricultural parcels
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Day 7: Avignon • Figueres • Barcelona
Travel via Figueres, a Catalan town on the Costa Brava, to Barcelona
Visit the DalĂ Museum, a one-of-a-kind museum featuring some of his most famous works, including Soft Self-Portrait with Fried Bacon and The Girl from Figueres
🔹 Guided learning: Tour Figueres with an expert local guide
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Day 8: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada FamĂlia, GaudĂ’s masterpiece cathedral that is over 130 years in the making
- From the top of MontjuĂŻc, enjoy panoramic views of the harbor below
- Gothic Quarter, a memory of the Roman Empire, now lined with shops and restaurants
- Barcelona Cathedral, a Gothic Revival church known for its gargoyles and other mythical animals
Visit Park GĂĽell, a vast public park designed by Antoni GaudĂ that features colorful mosaics and remarkable architecture
Add this in-depth excursion:Barcelona Flamenco Evening
To better understand the soul of Spain, choose to attend a flamenco performance this evening. Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets (wooden finger cymbals) and clapping. (Please note: A beverage is included in this optional.)
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Day 9: Barcelona
🔹 Cultural engagement: Tour La BoquerĂa, Barcelona’s central produce market, with an expert local guide to see limitless varieties of cheeses, meats, and sweets
Enjoy dinner in Barcelona
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 10: Barcelona • Madrid
Travel by AVE train to MadridTake a walking tour of Madrid, Spain’s capital and largest city
Visit the Prado, Madrid's famed art museum where you can behold Velázquez’s Las Meninas and Goya’s paired canvases
Enjoy dinner in Madrid's Old Town, Puerta del Sol
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Day 11: Madrid
Take a guided tour of Madrid
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Puerta del Sol, one of the city’s busiest squares
- Plaza Mayor, the center of old Madrid where you’ll learn about the grand square’s history of bullfights, royal weddings, and public executions
- Plaza de Oriente, the Royal Palace square, located across from the Royal Palace
Visit the Royal Palace and get a glimpse of regal Madrid, where you’ll wander the fabulous palace interior
Add this in-depth excursion:Toledo
This half-day excursion will take you to the former Spanish capital of Toledo. Known as the “city of the three cultures,” this was a place of peaceful coexistence of, Jews, Christians and Muslims. Toledo preserves an artistic and cultural legacy in the form of churches, palaces, fortresses, mosques and synagogues. Enjoy a panoramic drive around the city and visit the cathedral that dominates Toledo’s skyline. Then continue on to the Church of Santo Tomé where you’ll view The Burial of Count Orgaz, one of El Greco’s most famous works. Step inside one of Toledo's synagogues and finish off your excursion with a stop at a local sword-making workshop.
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: Paris
Meet your Field Director at the airportTake a walking tour of the Latin Quarter, so named because the language was once commonly spoken by the Sorbonne students that populated the area
See Notre-Dame Cathedral, known for its sculptured facade, stained-glass rose windows, and seemingly weightless vaulted ceilings, and see the progress of its restoration following the 2019 fire which damaged much of the building
Enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter -
Day 3: Paris
🔹 Guided learning: Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde, a major public square
- Champs-Élysées, an elegant boulevard packed with high-fashion boutiques
- Arc de Triomphe, a monument honoring those who fought for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars
- Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 World's Fair and an iconic symbol of Paris
- HĂ´tel des Invalides, a grand hospital commissioned by Louis XIV
Explore art from around the world at the Louvre, home to over 35,000 objects including Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, the Mona Lisa
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Day 4: Paris
Add this in-depth excursion:Versailles
Welcome to the world headquarters of decadence—the grand palace of Versailles. The enormous estate was built to keep commoners far from its gilded doors and expansive gardens—but fortunately, you won’t have to win Louie or Marie’s notoriously fickle favor to get in. After spending the day in a maze of manicured shrubbery and the staggering Hall of Mirrors, continue the theme of indulgence by treating yourself at a local patisserie nearby. -
Day 5: Paris • Avignon
Travel by high-speed TGV train to Avignon
🔹 Cultural engagement: Take a tour of Avignon, the capital of the Provence region, with your Field Director
Visit the Palais des Papes, a sprawling residence in which he and his six successors lived, and view the Italian frescoes in the chapel and see the hidden vaults where riches were stored
Enjoy dinner in Avignon
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Day 6: Avignon • Arles
Take an excursion to Arles, a city with a rich history dating back to the Roman Empire
Visit the Arles or Nîmes Ampitheater, which were constructed in the 1st century and are the best-preserved Roman arenas in France
See Pont du Gard, an ancient aqueduct
See the Mémoires de Garrigue, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that features 15 acres of restored agricultural parcels
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Day 7: Avignon • Figueres • Barcelona
Travel via Figueres, a Catalan town on the Costa Brava, to Barcelona
Visit the DalĂ Museum, a one-of-a-kind museum featuring some of his most famous works, including Soft Self-Portrait with Fried Bacon and The Girl from Figueres
🔹 Guided learning: Tour Figueres with an expert local guide
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Day 8: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada FamĂlia, GaudĂ’s masterpiece cathedral that is over 130 years in the making
- From the top of MontjuĂŻc, enjoy panoramic views of the harbor below
- Gothic Quarter, a memory of the Roman Empire, now lined with shops and restaurants
- Barcelona Cathedral, a Gothic Revival church known for its gargoyles and other mythical animals
Visit Park GĂĽell, a vast public park designed by Antoni GaudĂ that features colorful mosaics and remarkable architecture
Add this in-depth excursion:Barcelona Flamenco Evening
To better understand the soul of Spain, choose to attend a flamenco performance this evening. Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets (wooden finger cymbals) and clapping. (Please note: A beverage is included in this optional.)
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Day 9: Barcelona
🔹 Cultural engagement: Tour La BoquerĂa, Barcelona’s central produce market, with an expert local guide to see limitless varieties of cheeses, meats, and sweets
Enjoy dinner in Barcelona
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 10: Barcelona • Madrid
Travel by AVE train to MadridTake a walking tour of Madrid, Spain’s capital and largest city
Visit the Prado, Madrid's famed art museum where you can behold Velázquez’s Las Meninas and Goya’s paired canvases
Enjoy dinner in Madrid's Old Town, Puerta del Sol
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Day 11: Madrid
Take a guided tour of Madrid
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Puerta del Sol, one of the city’s busiest squares
- Plaza Mayor, the center of old Madrid where you’ll learn about the grand square’s history of bullfights, royal weddings, and public executions
- Plaza de Oriente, the Royal Palace square, located across from the Royal Palace
Visit the Royal Palace and get a glimpse of regal Madrid, where you’ll wander the fabulous palace interior
Add this in-depth excursion:Toledo
This half-day excursion will take you to the former Spanish capital of Toledo. Known as the “city of the three cultures,” this was a place of peaceful coexistence of, Jews, Christians and Muslims. Toledo preserves an artistic and cultural legacy in the form of churches, palaces, fortresses, mosques and synagogues. Enjoy a panoramic drive around the city and visit the cathedral that dominates Toledo’s skyline. Then continue on to the Church of Santo Tomé where you’ll view The Burial of Count Orgaz, one of El Greco’s most famous works. Step inside one of Toledo's synagogues and finish off your excursion with a stop at a local sword-making workshop.
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Day 12: Depart for home
Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness
Your experience includes
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Round-trip airfare
Your price includes round-trip airfare for your whole group
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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On-tour transportation
Land transportation
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Regional-style meals
Daily breakfasts and select local dinners are included in your program. Generally, we leave lunch up to you so your group has an opportunity to explore its own tastes.
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End-to-end support
Your team helps to secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides recruiting tools and helps establish your program's ongoing presence on campus.
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Full-time Field Director
Your Field Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all program logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert Local Guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and enhancing teaching moments wherever your curriculum takes you.
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Guided sightseeing
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides who join your group for select experiences on tour.
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Entrances
Notre Dame, Louvre, Papal Palace, Amphitheater in Nîmes, Pont du Gard, Park Güell, Dali Museum; with extension: Prado, Royal Palace
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Worldwide support, safety and security
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. We provide 24-hour emergency support service along with a comprehensive $50 million liability policy that covers you and your institution while abroad.
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Flexible payment options
Give more students the opportunity to study abroad by offering them two different payment plan options, along with our TripFunder website to help fundraise for the program.