London and Paris (R)
See hundreds of years of history come into focus.
Feel it in the castle at Windsor, then discover it in Canterbury Cathedral near Kent and at the one-of-a-kind Eiffel Tower in Paris. Of course, these cities are more than just medieval castles and cathedrals—experience all kinds of local culture, from world-class art at the Louvre to fish and chips in London.
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Day 1
Fly overnight to France
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Day 2
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 3
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.
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Day 4
Visit the Louvre
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:- Opéra district
- Place Vendôme
- Tuileries
- Île de la Cité
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Add this in-depth excursion:
Monet's Giverny Gardens
Opt to visit the quaint village where Claude Monet lived and worked for over 40 years. See the gardens that inspired for the painter’s famous works his gardens, and see what inspired the man himself on a tour of his former home. Note: Only available between April 1-Oct. 31. Monet’s home is closed Mondays.
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Day 5
Cross the English Channel by ferry from Calais to Dover
Travel to Kent
Travel to Calais
Visit Dover Castle
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Day 6
Travel to London
Visit Canterbury Cathedral
Take a tour of Canterbury
Take a walking tour of London
With your tour director you will see:- The Strand
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
- Covent Garden
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Day 7
Take a guided tour of Windsor Castle
With your expert local guide you will see:
- St. George’s Chapel
- Queen Mary's Dolls' House
- State Apartments
Take a guided tour of Windsor Castle:
- St. George’s Chapel
- Queen Mary's Dolls' House
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Day 8
Add this in-depth excursion:
Oxford and Stratford
Visit two of England’s most acclaimed towns on a full-day excursion into the English countryside. First, visit ivy-draped Oxford, home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world. After free time, it’s on to Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare was born, married and buried. You’ll also see the English gardens and orchard belonging to his wife at Anne Hathaways Cottage.
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Day 9
Depart for home
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Day 1
Fly overnight to France
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Day 2
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 3
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
Add 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.
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Day 4
Visit the Louvre
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:- Opéra district
- Place Vendôme
- Tuileries
- Île de la Cité
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Add this in-depth excursion:
Monet's Giverny Gardens
Opt to visit the quaint village where Claude Monet lived and worked for over 40 years. See the gardens that inspired for the painter’s famous works his gardens, and see what inspired the man himself on a tour of his former home. Note: Only available between April 1-Oct. 31. Monet’s home is closed Mondays.
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Day 5
Cross the English Channel by ferry from Calais to Dover
Travel to Kent
Travel to Calais
Visit Dover Castle
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Day 6
Travel to London
Visit Canterbury Cathedral
Take a tour of Canterbury
Take a walking tour of London
With your tour director you will see:- The Strand
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
- Covent Garden
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Day 7
Take a guided tour of Windsor Castle
With your expert local guide you will see:
- St. George’s Chapel
- Queen Mary's Dolls' House
- State Apartments
Take a guided tour of Windsor Castle:
- St. George’s Chapel
- Queen Mary's Dolls' House
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Day 8
Add this in-depth excursion:
Oxford and Stratford
Visit two of England’s most acclaimed towns on a full-day excursion into the English countryside. First, visit ivy-draped Oxford, home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world. After free time, it’s on to Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare was born, married and buried. You’ll also see the English gardens and orchard belonging to his wife at Anne Hathaways Cottage.
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Day 9
Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip airfare on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Eurostar high-speed train
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
3 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director (2 with extension); 3 walking tours
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Entrances
Canterbury Cathedral; Westgate Towers museum and gardens; Windsor Castle; British Museum; Louvre; Sacré-Cœur Basilica; Seine River cruise; with extension: Caen Memorial; American Cemetery
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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
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.