CIEE Gap Year Abroad: Europe Tour

Explore Madrid, Rome, and Paris beyond the landmarks—living and connecting with each city like a local. Experience a variety of European cultures, immersing yourself in the local traditions and daily life in Spain, Italy, and France. Explore a new destination each month alongside a small cohort of CIEE students. Your adventure begins in Madrid, where you’ll discover the heart of the capital’s lively spirit and culture. Then experience the “real” Rome, living daily life and exploring the city beyond its ancient ruins. Finally, experience authentic Parisian life as you explore local cafés and sites most travelers miss. Each city offers new adventures and global perspectives, ensuring your memories last long after your semester abroad. All CIEE Gap Year Abroad programs offer the option to...

Program Highlights

Ease into Madrid life with a picnic at Retiro Park, kayaking in Valle de Lozoya, and a day trip to Valencia for a relaxing beach day and boat tour on L’Albufera Lake.

Check off your Italy bucket list with visits to the Colosseum, the Vatican, Piazza Navona, and the Pantheon.

Take a crash course in Latin to see how it shaped today’s languages and spot Latin words used today across the city.

See Paris's must-see sites when you climb the Eiffel Tower, explore the Louvre, and cruise the river Seine.

Reflect on the adventures and the lifelong connections you’ve made along the way.