An Exciting Experience
Experience an unforgettable adventure by joining us for a 12-day stay in France and Spain. While staying in Barcelona, students will live with typical Spanish families, allowing them to participate and be immersed in the culture. They’ll gain an intimate knowledge of the Loire Valley, Paris and Barcelona — while at the same time enjoying conducted trips to nearby attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, Mont Saint-Michel, Versailles, Sagrada Familia church and Park Güell.
What to expect on this amazing tour
The Loire Valley & Barcelona
The Loire Valley, located in the middle stretch of the Loire River in central France, contains many historic towns such as Amboise, Saumur, Blois, Orléans, and Tours. It’s famous for its natural beauty, great wine and majestic castles like the Châteaux de Chambord and the Château de Chenonceau. A visit to the cities, towns and villages of the Loire Valley is like taking a journey back in time as they retain much of the charm, character and authenticity that has attracted royal patronage over the centuries.
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and Spain’s second largest city. Located on Spain’s northeastern Mediterranean coast, it has a very rich history and the city’s architectural treasures span more than 2000 years. High columns and ancient city walls provide a window into the Roman era of the city, while taking a stroll through the Gothic quarter, past tranquil plazas and soaring 14th-century cathedrals transports you to the Middle Ages. Barcelona has long inspired artists like Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró, whose works are on display in the city’s myriad of museums.
A Beautiful Setting
Highlights of what you’ll experience on your 12-day trip to France and Spain
Itinerary
Spring Break and Summer
Day 1-2: Arrival in Paris
Arrive at Charles de Gaulle airport and check-in at your hotel.
Day 3: Paris Sightseeing
City tour visiting the Eifel Tower, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomph and Champs Elysées. Seine River cruise (Bateaux Mouche). Guided visit to the Louvre Museum in the afternoon. Free time around the Opera House area.
Day 4: Loire Valley
Guided visits to the Royal Château de Blois and the Château de Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley. Afternoon visit to the town of Amboise to see the Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci lived the last three years of his life.
Day 5: Fougères/Saint Malo
Morning departure to the Normandy area. Stop in Fougères to visit the castle. Guided visit to Saint Malo inside the ramparts with some free time. Continue to Mont Saint-Michel area. Dinner and check in at hotel.
Day 6: Mont Saint-Michel
All-day visit to the beautiful village of Mont Saint-Michel. Guided tour of the Abbey and free time to see the museums, shops and houses dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. Departure to Rouen.
Day 7: Versailles
Guided Visit to Versailles, the official residence of the Kings of France from 1682 until 1789. Afternoon flight to Barcelona.
Day 8: Barcelona
Classes in the morning. Guided orientation tour around the center of Barcelona. Afternoon free to explore.
Day 9: La Boqueria
Classes in the morning. Guided visit to La Boqueria Market. Visit to Las Ramblas in the afternoon.
Day 10: Park Güell
Classes in the morning. Visit to Park Güell. Built between 1900 and 1914, the park was designed by the famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Day 11: Sagrada Familia
Classes in the morning. Visit to La Sagrada Familia Basilica. It was designed Antoni Gaudí and he worked on it for 43 years until his death in 1926. Construction began in 1882 and is expected to be completed by 2026—the centenary of Gaudí's death.
Day 12: Departure from Spain
Transfer to the airport — End of trip.Canada’s Best Educational Tours
CSLI has provided educational tour programs in Canada since 1997. Our main goal has always been to improve students’ language skills and self-confidence abroad while obtaining a unique first-hand look at the culture and people of the places they are visiting. Our focus on value and affordability, along with making our trips the most complete and of highest quality compared to our competitors is what truly makes a CSLI tour the best. We make all of the necessary arrangements for our tours, alleviating headaches for teachers and trip organizers making the trip more enjoyable and giving you time to truly explore the wonders abroad.
Canadian-owned and run
CSLI Tours is a family-owned Canadian company based in BC, driven by values and a real passion for travel. We have an excellent track record for the best customer satisfaction and have never compromised on the quality of the services we provide. Every tour we offer was designed to inspire your students and enrich their learning experience, while increasing their self-confidence and understanding of other cultures.
Safety & security
For more than 22 years the safety of our groups has been our top priority. All of our tour directors are first aid certified and well-trained to manage challenging situations. We always have contingency and emergency plans in place and we are always available 24/7 through our direct contact line to provide assistance to teachers, students, parents and school administrators if anything comes up before or during the trip.
Complete reliability
As a group leader, your travel is absolutely free and includes all meals and accommodation at carefully selected hotels. Because one of our representatives will stay with you 100% of the time, the teachers get to relax during the evenings and explore the sights and sounds of the cities they visit. We’ll make all the room checks and ensure that each evening, the students are safe in their hotel suites or with their host families.
The CSLI Experience
Program price includes
Round-trip airfare from Vancouver on major carriers
All entrance fees to attractions as per itinerary
Three meals per day
All transportation by comfortable private motor coach
All the tips
All guided sightseeing tours and city walks as per itinerary
10 overnight stays with host families and at hotels
Language and history lessons
24/7 services from our professional tour director
Professional tour guides at all attractions as per itinerary
$5,800
A deposit of $300 per person at the time of registration is required. A cancellation, medical insurance is mandatory, and can be purchased at time of enrollment. Payments can be made by cheque, Visa, MasterCard or American Express – a surcharge will apply for credit card payments. Taxes not included.