A Capital Connection
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Group Leader: Kyle Bourque
Requested Return Date: 11/28/2026
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The histories of France and England are as distinct as they are intertwined. Explore both in these two capitals that are standard bearers of culture and history.
Experience London’s royal tradition at Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London, and take in life today on its bustling streets. In Paris, lose yourself in endless art at the Louvre and pinch yourself as you ascend the Montparnasse Tower.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: Paris
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Paris
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Île de la Cité
- Conciergerie
- Sainte-Chapelle
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 3: 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
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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.
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 4: Paris
Visit the Louvre
Take a walking tour of a Parisian market
Ascend Montparnasse Tower
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Day 5: Paris • London
Take the Eurostar to London
Take a walking tour of London
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Day 6: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
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Windsor
This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII’s sword and suit of armor. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs.
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Day 7: London
Visit the Tower of London
Enjoy a theater performance
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Day 8: London • Edinburgh
Travel by train to Edinburgh
Take a walking tour of Edinburgh
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Day 9: Edinburgh
Take a guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Explore Edinburgh on your own
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Specters of Scotland
A city that can inspire Robert Louis Stephenson—an Edinburgh native—to create the monstrous Mr. Hyde has to have a deep and dark past. On your ghost tour, experience the twisted, demented, and downright terrifying side of Edinburgh. See bricked over passages and caged crypts, then try to sleep wondering: who are they keeping out… or what are they keeping in?
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Day 10: Edinburgh
Take an excursion to Stirling Castle and the Trossachs
Visit Stirling Castle
See the William Wallace Monument
Enjoy a sheep dog demonstration (seasonal)
See the Trossachs and Loch Katrine
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: Paris
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Paris
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Île de la Cité
- Conciergerie
- Sainte-Chapelle
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 3: 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 orAdd this in-depth excursion
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.
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 4: Paris
Visit the Louvre
Take a walking tour of a Parisian market
Ascend Montparnasse Tower
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Day 5: Paris • London
Take the Eurostar to London
Take a walking tour of London
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Day 6: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Windsor
This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII’s sword and suit of armor. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs.
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Day 7: London
Visit the Tower of London
Enjoy a theater performance
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Day 8: London • Edinburgh
Travel by train to Edinburgh
Take a walking tour of Edinburgh
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Day 9: Edinburgh
Take a guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Explore Edinburgh on your own
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Specters of Scotland
A city that can inspire Robert Louis Stephenson—an Edinburgh native—to create the monstrous Mr. Hyde has to have a deep and dark past. On your ghost tour, experience the twisted, demented, and downright terrifying side of Edinburgh. See bricked over passages and caged crypts, then try to sleep wondering: who are they keeping out… or what are they keeping in?
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Day 10: Edinburgh
Take an excursion to Stirling Castle and the Trossachs
Visit Stirling Castle
See the William Wallace Monument
Enjoy a sheep dog demonstration (seasonal)
See the Trossachs and Loch Katrine
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; Eurostar high-speed train (day train with extension)
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Hotels
6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (8 with extension); 1 night couchette accommodation with extension
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (3 with extension); 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director; 2 walking tours (3 with extension)
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Entrances
Seine River cruise; Montparnasse Tower; Louvre; Tower of London; theater performance; with extension: Edinburgh Castle; Stirling Castle
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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.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
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