Itinerary
Day 1:
Overnight Flight to Paris
Day 2:
Welcome to France!
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Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Explore Paris on foot with your Tour Director, walking the cobbled streets of the Latin Quarter, crossing onto Île de la Cité, and pausing by the flying buttresses of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Visit the Louvre, home to the Mona Lisa and a world-spanning collection housed beneath a modern glass pyramid and royal palace walls
Day 3:
Explore Paris
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Guided by a local expert, follow the thread of revolution and elegance through Paris’s grand boulevards. From the Arc de Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower and Place de la Concorde, experience a city that lives and breathes its joie de vivre
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Free time or Optional Guided excursion to Versailles
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Opt to take a guided excursion to Versailles. Explore the Hall of Mirrors, State Apartments, and sprawling gardens once home to the Sun King
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Enjoy a Seine River cruise in Paris, gliding past bridges and landmarks as city lights shimmer on the water
Day 4:
Paris - Strasbourg
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Travel by TGV train to Strasbourg, gliding through vineyards and storybook villages in Alsace
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Guided by a local expert, explore Strasbourg where French charm meets European ambition. Visit Strasbourg Cathedral, walk the canals of Petite France, see the timbered houses of the Grande-Île, and pass the glass curve of the European Parliament
Day 5:
Strasbourg
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Take a full day excursion to Colmar and the Maginot Line, spending the day exploring the storybook charm of Colmar before heading to the hills of northeast France to uncover the military history of the Maginot Line
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Visit Fortress Four à Chaux, one of the best-preserved forts along the Maginot Line, with underground tunnels, artillery positions, and a glimpse into France’s WWII defenses
Day 6:
Strasbourg - Heidelberg
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Travel to Heidelberg, stopping in Baden-Baden, a historic spa town once favored by European royalty
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Explore Heidelberg on foot with your Tour Director, strolling through the Old Town past Marktplatz, the historic university, and lanes that lead up to castle views and riverside charm
Day 7:
Heidelberg
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Explore Rothenburg on foot with your Tour Director, wandering past half-timbered homes and into the central Marktplatz before stopping at the town hall’s centuries-old tower
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Enjoy a special farewell dinner to celebrate your journey and share a final meal with your group
Day 8:
Depart for home
Inclusions
Hotels
6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
Meals
European breakfast and multi-course dinner daily (unless otherwise noted)
Entrances
Entrances to all activities denoted as 'visit' on itinerary
Guided sightseeing
Expert, local guides included per itinerary
Tour Director
Full-time logistical and experienced partners with your group 24/7
Farewell Dinner
Special farewell meal on your final night, ensuring a high note to cap off the trip
Emergency Support
24 hour Emergency service, we will be there for you
Travel Protection
Included on-tour travel protection with medical, illness and more (maximum age 69)
Airfare
Round-trip airfare on major carriers;
Ground Transportation
Comfortable motorcoach and/or public transit provided for all scheduled activities
Price Tour
Superior Value
Lowest prices in the industry, with more value from the start. More inclusions, better meals, nicer hotels, less fees - your investment goes further with us.
Experience That Reassures
After tens of thousands of student tours, our leadership team knows what matters most: thoughtful planning, smart decisions, lifelong memories and keeping students safe.
The Right Way
We built Blue Dot to be the company we always wished existed - one that listens, adapts, and does right by students, teachers, and our team.