10 or 13 days
Germany, Czech Republic, Switzerland, extension to France

To fully appreciate Central Europe, you have to experience both its storied past and its natural beauty.

Berlin, Prague and Munich reveal centuries of history, from the medieval cobblestone squares to the remains of the Berlin Wall. In the Swiss Alps, history takes on a profound new meaning—these geological wonders are billions of years in the making.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany

  • Day 2: Berlin

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Berlin

  • Day 3: Berlin

    Take a guided tour of Berlin

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Brandenburg Gate
    • Kurfürstendamm
    • Remains of the Berlin Wall

    See Checkpoint Charlie

    Visit the Topography of Terror Museum

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Potsdam

    Potsdam

    Take a half-day excursion to Potsdam, where the postwar fate of Germany was decided at the 1945 Potsdam Conference. Potsdam was also the royal playground of Frederick the Great of Prussia. Explore baroque palaces, pavilions, and the royal residence’s gardens, then take a guided visit inside either Sanssouci or Cecilienhof.

  • Day 4: Berlin • Dresden • Prague

    Travel via Dresden to Prague

    Take a guided tour of Dresden

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Semper Opera House
    • Zwinger Palace 
    • Martin Luther statue

    Enjoy free time for lunch and to visit the Zwinger Museum on your own

  • Day 5: Prague

    Take a guided tour of Prague

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • St. Vitus Cathedral
    • Golden Lane
    • Charles Bridge

    Take a walking tour of Prague

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Czech folklore evening

    Czech folklore evening

    Experience a lively night of Bohemian spirit that will leave your hands clapping, your feet tapping, and your face smiling. Enjoy an authentic Czech dinner as you are entertained by a folklore ensemble playing the country’s best-known songs and performing traditional Czech and Moravian dances. Be sure to note the performers’ traditional folk dress, or Kroje. It showed which village you were from and if you were single or married.

  • Day 6: Prague • Dachau • Munich

    Take an excursion to Dachau

    Travel via Dachau to Munich

    Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site

  • Day 7: Munich

    Take a guided tour of Munich

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Olympic Stadium
    • Residenz
    • Marienplatz

    Take a ferry to Herrenchiemsee Palace

    Visit Herrechemisee Palace, which was acquired by King Ludwig II and called the “Bavarian  

    Versailles” 

  • Day 8: Munich • Liechtenstein • Neuschwanstein • Lucerne

    Travel via Neuschwanstein and Liechtenstein to Lucerne

    See Neuschwanstein

  • Day 9: Lucerne

    Take a walking tour of Lucerne

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Lion Monument
    • Kapellbrücke
    • Lake Lucerne

    Ride to the top of a Swiss mountain

    Take a cruise on Lake Lucerne

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Swiss fondue evening

    Swiss fondue evening

    Savor a taste of Swiss culture as you enjoy a fondue meal, the country’s national dish that consists of delicious melted cheese and a lot of bread. Then, experience a bit of Swiss tradition in the form of yodeling, folk dances, and Alpine horns. (Just remember to pack your appetite.)

  • Day 10: Depart for home

Add 3 more days

  • Day 10: Lucerne • Paris

    Travel by TGV train to Paris
  • Day 11: Paris

    Take a guided tour of Paris

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Place de la Concorde
    • Champs-Élysées
    • Arc de Triomphe
    • Les Invalides
    • Eiffel Tower
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Versailles

    Versailles

    Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.

  • Day 12: Paris

    Visit the Louvre

    Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

    Take a walking tour of Paris

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Île de la Cité
    • Conciergerie
    • Sainte-Chapelle

    Visit the Fragonard Perfume Factory

  • Day 13: Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany

  • Day 2: Berlin

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Berlin

  • Day 3: Berlin

    Take a guided tour of Berlin

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Brandenburg Gate
    • Kurfürstendamm
    • Remains of the Berlin Wall

    See Checkpoint Charlie

    Visit the Topography of Terror Museum

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Potsdam

    Potsdam

    Take a half-day excursion to Potsdam, where the postwar fate of Germany was decided at the 1945 Potsdam Conference. Potsdam was also the royal playground of Frederick the Great of Prussia. Explore baroque palaces, pavilions, and the royal residence’s gardens, then take a guided visit inside either Sanssouci or Cecilienhof.

  • Day 4: Berlin • Dresden • Prague

    Travel via Dresden to Prague

    Take a guided tour of Dresden

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Semper Opera House
    • Zwinger Palace 
    • Martin Luther statue

    Enjoy free time for lunch and to visit the Zwinger Museum on your own

  • Day 5: Prague

    Take a guided tour of Prague

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • St. Vitus Cathedral
    • Golden Lane
    • Charles Bridge

    Take a walking tour of Prague

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Czech folklore evening

    Czech folklore evening

    Experience a lively night of Bohemian spirit that will leave your hands clapping, your feet tapping, and your face smiling. Enjoy an authentic Czech dinner as you are entertained by a folklore ensemble playing the country’s best-known songs and performing traditional Czech and Moravian dances. Be sure to note the performers’ traditional folk dress, or Kroje. It showed which village you were from and if you were single or married.

  • Day 6: Prague • Dachau • Munich

    Take an excursion to Dachau

    Travel via Dachau to Munich

    Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site

  • Day 7: Munich

    Take a guided tour of Munich

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Olympic Stadium
    • Residenz
    • Marienplatz

    Take a ferry to Herrenchiemsee Palace

    Visit Herrechemisee Palace, which was acquired by King Ludwig II and called the “Bavarian  

    Versailles” 

  • Day 8: Munich • Liechtenstein • Neuschwanstein • Lucerne

    Travel via Neuschwanstein and Liechtenstein to Lucerne

    See Neuschwanstein

  • Day 9: Lucerne

    Take a walking tour of Lucerne

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Lion Monument
    • Kapellbrücke
    • Lake Lucerne

    Ride to the top of a Swiss mountain

    Take a cruise on Lake Lucerne

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Swiss fondue evening

    Swiss fondue evening

    Savor a taste of Swiss culture as you enjoy a fondue meal, the country’s national dish that consists of delicious melted cheese and a lot of bread. Then, experience a bit of Swiss tradition in the form of yodeling, folk dances, and Alpine horns. (Just remember to pack your appetite.)

  • Day 10: Depart for home

Add 3 more days

  • Day 10: Lucerne • Paris

    Travel by TGV train to Paris
  • Day 11: Paris

    Take a guided tour of Paris

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Place de la Concorde
    • Champs-Élysées
    • Arc de Triomphe
    • Les Invalides
    • Eiffel Tower
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Versailles

    Versailles

    Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.

  • Day 12: Paris

    Visit the Louvre

    Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

    Take a walking tour of Paris

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Île de la Cité
    • Conciergerie
    • Sainte-Chapelle

    Visit the Fragonard Perfume Factory

  • Day 13: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach (TGV high-speed train with extension)

  • Hotels

    8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (11 with extension)

  • Regional-style meals

    European breakfast and dinner daily

  • Guided sightseeing

    4 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (5 with extension); 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director; 2 walking tours (3 with extension)

  • Entrances

    Topography of Terror Museum; Dachau; Herrenchiemsee Palace; Swiss Alps experience (with extension: Louvre)

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.

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