From the elegance of Paris to the heart of Bavaria, this two-country itinerary combines grand palaces, historic cityscapes, and immersive day trips into a trip that brings Europe’s history and culture to life.

Board your international flight to Paris, ready to explore two incredible European cities in one unforgettable journey.

Day 2: Arrive in Paris and meet your English-speaking tour liaison. After settling into your hotel:

• Stroll the Champs-Élysées and visit the Arc de Triomphe

• Head to the Galeries Lafayette rooftop terrace for panoramic city views

• Enjoy a welcome crêpe dinner and rest up for the days ahead

Day 3: Begin the day with a guided tour of the Louvre Museum, home to the Mona Lisa

• Walk to Île de la Cité and see Notre-Dame Cathedral (exterior)

• Lunch in the Latin Quarter

• Afternoon in Montmartre: explore Sacre-Cœur, browse local artist stalls at Place du Tertre, and take in sweeping city views

• Group dinner in a classic Parisian café

Day 4: Morning visit to Versailles Palace, Hall of Mirrors, and gardens

• Afternoon return to Paris

• Visit the Eiffel Tower, ride to the summit, and take in the city from above

• Enjoy a Bateaux Mouches dinner cruise on the Seine River

Board a morning high-speed train to Munich, arriving in the early afternoon.

• Meet your Munich tour liaison and enjoy a walking tour of the historic city center:
  • Marienplatz
  • Glockenspiel
  • Viktualienmarkt
  • Frauenkirche

• Dinner at a cozy Bavarian restaurant and check into your hotel

Spend a full day exploring Munich’s rich offerings:

• Visit the Deutsches Museum (world’s largest museum of science & tech)

• Tour the Residenz Palace or visit Nymphenburg Palace

• Walk through the English Garden, one of Europe’s largest urban parks

• Free time at Karlsplatz or Maximilianstrasse for shopping or café breaks

• Group dinner featuring Bavarian classics (schnitzel, spätzle, pretzels)

Take a powerful and educational half-day excursion to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, just 30 minutes from Munich.

• Guided tour focused on remembrance and historical context

• Time for group reflection afterward
  Return to Munich for lunch and a lighter afternoon—visit the Olympic Park or enjoy leisure time.

• Take a day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle, the fairytale palace that inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle (approx. 2 hours away)

• Stop in Füssen, a charming Alpine town, for lunch or souvenir shopping

• Return to Munich for a farewell dinner and final celebration.

Transfer to Munich Airport for your return flight to the U.S., taking with you memories of palaces, pretzels, and the best of France and Bavaria.

• Board for 8 nights (no lunches included)

• Accommodation in hotels

• Breakfasts at the hostels

• Dinner at local restaurants

• All activities and visits to neighborhoods as outlined in the program

• Local public transportation

• The presence of a guide throughout the trip

• Roundtrip Air tickets from the USA to France