Barcelona and Paris

Flight from your preferred airport to Barcelona.

Welcome to Europe! Arrive in Barcelona and meet your TFT guides, who will join you for the remainder of your journey. After getting settled into your hotel in the heart of the Gothic Quarter, receive an introduction to Spain and the exciting adventures that are to come with a walking tour of the city. Finish off the day with your very first taste of Spanish cuisine at an authentic local restaurant!

Jump right into some of Barcelona’s best sites with a visit to the Sagrada Familia, the city’s famous basilica that has been under construction for nearly 100 years! After marveling at Gaudi’s whimsical masterpiece, put your cooking skills to the test and learn to make your own paella and tapas with a local chef. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the beach or exploring Parc de la Ciutadella. Dinner will be another culinary adventure with a chance to sample more authentic cuisine–montaditos, anyone? Complete your day with an evening stroll around the city and, of course, a stop for gelato!

This morning, get to know Barcelona like a local with our popular bike tour, always a student favorite! (An alternative will be offered for those not comfortable on a bike.) Refuel with a delicious lunch in the Boquería Market, where farmers and fishmongers come to sell fresh ingredients every day. Visit colorful Parc Guell before splitting up for the afternoon choices. We understand that student travelers have diverse interests and needs, so our staff do their very best to accommodate everyone’s must-sees. Students may choose to visit Camp Nou, home to FC Barcelona; the Picasso Museum; or have free time for souvenir shopping on Passèig de Grácia. Dinner will be another delicious dinner of tapas!

Take a day trip out of Barcelona to the tranquil seaside towns of the Costa Brava. First, we’ll explore Tarragona, which was known to the ancient Romans as “Tarraco,” and check out the Roman Amphitheatre, ancient temples, and archaeological ruins of this seaside city. After lunch, visit the whitewashed village of Sitges for beach time or return to Barcelona to visit a labyrinth and shop along las Ramblas. We’ll savor a final Spanish dinner before an evening flamenco performance, where we’ll watch the dancers’ feet fly at a local tablao!

Hop a short flight from Barcelona to Paris, the City of Light! After getting settled in, have a picnic lunch on the iconic Champs de Mars before ascending the Eiffel Tower. What better way to begin your time in Paris than with a trip to the summit of the world’s most famous building? This evening, enjoy your first Parisian dinner at a classic bistro.

Begin the day with a visit to the Musée d’Orsay, home to some of the most famous masterpieces by Impressionists such as van Gogh, Monet, Degas and more. Visit the impressive Gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame, where students can even climb the towers to see the famous gargoyles and get an amazing view of Paris. This afternoon, delve into Paris’ hidden alleys and ancient history on a bike tour of the city. Our local guide will bring us to the ancient heart of Paris. (As always, an alternative will be offered for those not comfortable on a bike.) Spend the evening in the hip artistic neighborhood of Montmartre, where we’ll have dinner before visiting the infamous Moulin Rouge and soaking up the view from the Sacré-Coeur Basilica.

Begin the day with a guided tour of the Musée du Louvre to see firsthand some of the world’s most impressive masterpieces. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch in the Tuileries Gardens and have some free time to explore the area around the Hôtel de Ville, Chatelet, and Rue de Rivoli. This afternoon, explore the Latin Quarter before enjoying a traditional dinner of fondue and raclette. Cap off this amazing day with a twilight river cruise down the Seine to see Paris lit up at night.

Take a short train ride out of Paris to the spectacular Château de Versailles, a hunting lodge-turned-palace. Our staff will teach students about the most important historical moments that have taken place here, including the reign of the Sun King, the French Revolution, the Treaty of Versailles signed in the Hall of Mirrors, and more. Stroll through the gardens and see Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet before picking up fresh lunch ingredients in the Versailles farmers’ market. Climb the impressive Arc de Triomphe and shop on the world-famous Champs-Élysées. We’ll celebrate the end of an incredible trip with an upscale final dinner at one of our favorite fancy restaurants.

Your TFT guides will accompany you to the airport and assist you with check-in for your flight. Wave goodbye as you head through security and sit back and relax on your flight home.

For teachers who are short on time, we can make this a 7, 8, or 9-day adventure! One of our expert trip designers will help adapt this itinerary to suit your specific needs. Contact us for more details.