From the iconic elegance of Paris to the storybook streets of Alsace, this adventure blends history, politics, and culture into one unforgettable student experience.

Day 2: Arrive in the City of Light and meet your English-speaking tour liaison. Transfer by private coach to your hotel to drop off luggage and freshen up. Then, head out to explore:

• Stroll along the Champs-Élysées and view the Arc de Triomphe

• Visit the rooftop of Galeries Lafayette for a sweeping view of the city

• Enjoy a welcome crêpe dinner and take in your first evening in Paris

Day 3: Start the day with a tour of the Louvre Museum, home to the Mona Lisa and thousands of masterpieces.

• Walk through Île de la Cité and see the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral

• Enjoy lunch in the Latin Quarter

• Head to Montmartre to explore the bohemian heart of Paris: visit the Sacre-Cœur, see local artists at Place du Tertre, and admire sweeping views over the city

• Wrap up the evening with a traditional French dinner

Board a high-speed train to Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace and the crossroads of French and German culture.

• Upon arrival, enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town, with its timber-framed houses, canals, and the soaring Strasbourg Cathedral

• Discover the La Petite France district, known for its charm and history

• Settle into your hotel and enjoy a regional Alsatian dinner

Today, combine history with modern-day Europe:

• Visit the European Parliament, where you’ll learn about its role in shaping European democracy (subject to availability and group reservations)

• Explore local museums or take a boat cruise through Strasbourg’s canals

• Visit the Alsace-Moselle Memorial, which tells the story of the region’s shifting identity between France and Germany

Enjoy a cozy dinner featuring Alsatian specialties like tarte flambée or spaetzle.

• Breakfast at the hotel
  

• Depart by private coach for Freiburg im Breisgau, a vibrant university town at the edge of Germany’s Black Forest
  

• Guided walking tour of the historic center including Freiburg Minster (cathedral), Münsterplatz, the colorful Old Town streets, and the famous “Bächle” water channels that run through the city
  

• Free time to explore the local farmers’ market (seasonal), shops, and cafés surrounding the cathedral square
  

• Visit to the Schlossberg hill for panoramic views over the city and surrounding forest (short hike or funicular, time permitting)
  

• Afternoon cultural activity or scavenger hunt through the Old Town to discover local history, sustainability initiatives, and student life in one of Germany’s greenest cities
  

• Late afternoon departure and return to the Alsace region
  

• Dinner at a local restaurant
  

• Overnight

Spend your final morning in Strasbourg exploring more of its beauty:

• Visit local markets or enjoy a café breakfast

• Take one last walk through La Petite France or visit a small local museum

In the afternoon, take the train back to Paris and return to your hotel. Enjoy a casual group dinner and a relaxing evening.

Your final day in Paris is full of iconic experiences:

• Visit a traditional Parisian market in the morning

• Ride to the top of the Eiffel Tower and soak in the views

• Walk through the Champs de Mars and take photos at Trocadéro

• Enjoy free time for last-minute shopping

In the evening, gather for a farewell dinner cruise on the Seine, passing Paris’s most beautiful landmarks lit up at night.