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Learn more at eftours.com/girlscouts or call 800-457-9023 This is also your tour number PARIS, BARCELONA & MADRID 10 or 11 days | Spain | France How does La Sagrada Família compare to Notre-Dame? The Louvre to Puerta del Sol? Paris, Barcelona, and Madrid each offer world-class art and culture that, experienced together, will amaze you. From iconic architecture like the Eiffel Tower and Park Güell to savory regional cuisine like steak frites and paella, each day offers new and unforgettable experiences. YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES: Full-time Tour Director Sightseeing: 3 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 1 walking tour Entrances: Royal Palace; Chocolate & churro experience; Park Güell; La Sagrada Família; Louvre; Sacré-Coeur Basilica; with extension: Disneyland Paris. weShare: Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during, and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit. All of the details are covered: Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; TGV high-speed train; AVE high-speed train; 9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension) DAY 1: FLY OVERNIGHT TO SPAIN DAY 2: MADRID – Meet your Tour Director at the airport. – Take an expertly guided tour of Madrid, Spain’s capital. With your Tour Director, you will see: Puerta del Sol; Plaza Mayor; Market of San Miguel. DAY 3: MADRID – Take a sightseeing tour of Madrid and visit the Royal Palace, the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family. – Take a break for a Spanish treat: chocolate and churros. Churros are a fried Spanish dessert traditionally accompanied with a cup of hot chocolate, or Café con Leche for dipping. – Explore on your own, or visit Toledo. DAY 4: MADRID | BARCELONA – Travel by AVE train to Barcelona. – Tour Barcelona with an expert local guide and explore the city’s Gothic Quarter. – Later, compete in a “City Challenge” scavenger hunt. DAY 5: BARCELONA – Marvel at the landscaped greenery and playful Modernist mosaics on your visit to Park Güell. – Step inside the mind-boggling La Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s magnum opus and a massive basilica that has been under construction for over a century. Explore the facades, naves, and spires—and learn what each piece is—with an expert local guide. – Explore on your own, or enjoy a Barcelona flamenco evening. DAY 6: BARCELONA – Feel the warm Mediterranean breeze as you explore Barcelona on a guided bicycle tour. Stop along the way to learn historical details about the city’s famous sites before pedaling to the beach. – Soak in the Spanish sunshine as you enjoy some free time. – Wrap up the day with an authentic paella dinner. DAY 7: BARCELONA | PARIS – Rocket through the countryside at over 150mph on a TGV train to arrive in Paris only a few hours later. – Start your time in Paris with a walking tour of its famous Latin Quarter. – Stroll past Notre-Dame Cathedral, gaze up at the stained-glass windows of Sainte-Chapelle and intricately designed arched doorways. My daughter just got home from tour and I cannot say enough good things about her trip! We’re already looking forward to picking a trip for next year! THANK YOU, EF! Nickie H., Parent DAY 8: PARIS – Take a guided tour of Paris. With your expert local guide, you will see the Place de la Concorde, Champs-Elysees, Hotel des Invalides, and see the Eiffel Tower. – Later, explore Paris on your own, or visit Versailles. Disneyland Paris DAY 9: PARIS Versailles Paris (3 or 4) – Take a sightseeing tour of Paris with your Tour Director. Visit the world-famous Louvre and explore millennia of masterworks. – Take a walking tour of Montmatre and then visit Sacré-Cœur Basilica. – Later, enjoy free time in Paris. DAY 10: DEPART FOR HOME Madrid (3) Barcelona (4) Toledo EXTENSION DAYS DAY 10: PARIS – Travel to the happiest place in France: Disneyland Paris. Explore the Disneyland Park and the Walt Disney Studio Park with a two-park Hopper Pass. DAY 11: DEPART FOR HOME TOP THREE THINGS I WILL SEE, DO, TRY, OR EXPLORE 1. 2. 3. The easiest ways to ENROLL TODAY THE WORLD LEADER IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Your troop/council has partnered with EF because of our unmatched experience and worldwide presence, as well as our commitment to providing girls with life-changing travel opportunities that are immersive and affordable. For over 50 years EF has been working Enroll online toward one global mission: Opening the World Through eftours.com/gsenroll Education. Together with educators worldwide, we provide experiences that teach critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and global competence. – We always offer the lowest prices guaranteed so more girls can travel. – All of our educational itineraries feature experiential learning activities and visits to the best sites. Enroll by phone 800-457-9023 – We’re completely committed to your safety. We have 500 schools and offices in over 50 countries around the world, so local EF staff members can react quickly and in person wherever you travel. – Your full-time Tour Director is with your group every step of the way on tour, providing insight about your destinations as well as great local tips. Mail your Enrollment Form to: EF Tours for Girl Scouts Two Education Circle Cambridge, MA 02141 Tours are sold and operated by EF. Neither the tours nor EF are associated or affiliated with, nor endorsed by, Girl Scouts of the USA. 2019 | PBMJ20 | 1.