European History
Your European History lessons come to life on this breathtaking journey.
London reveals resolute stateliness, while the D-Day beaches of Normandy evoke entirely new emotions. In Paris, history is viewed through a breathtaking lens at the Arc de Triomphe and Versailles. Renaissance lives on in Florence, while ancient relics meet religious grandeur in Rome.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of London
Visit the National Gallery
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Day 3: 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)
Visit the Tower of London
Enjoy a theater performance
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Day 4: London • Dover • Calais • Normandy region
Visit Dover Castle
Take a ferry to Calais
Travel to the Normandy region
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Day 5: Normandy region
Excursion to the Normandy beaches
Visit the Caen Memorial
Take a guided tour of Normandy
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Pointe du Hoc
- American Cemetery in Colleville
- Arromanches
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Day 6: Normandy region • Paris
Travel to Paris
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Visit the Louvre
Tour the Louvre with an expert local guide
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 7: 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
Take a guided tour of Versailles
With your expert local guide you will see:
- State Apartments
- Hall of Mirrors
- Gardens
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 8: Paris • Milan
Travel by TGV train to MilanTake a walking tour of Milan
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Milan Cathedral
- Teatro alla Scala
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Day 9: Milan • Florence
Take a train to Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
Visit the Accademia Gallery
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Day 10: Florence • Rome
Travel to Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
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Day 11: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Roman Catacombs
Explore the mysterious world buried beneath Rome since the 2nd century. Christian burial grounds and priceless relics abound, and the art that lines the walls is world-class. Afterward, journey down the ancient Appian Way to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Note: Sturdy walking shoes are recommended. This excursion is not recommended for those who are claustrophobic.
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Day 12: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 12: Rome • Pompeii • Sorrento region
Travel via Pompeii to Sorrento
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
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Day 13: Sorrento region • Capri • Rome
Travel via Capri to Rome
Enjoy a boat cruise in Capri
Tour Capri with an expert local guide
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of London
Visit the National Gallery
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Day 3: 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)
Visit the Tower of London
Enjoy a theater performance
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Day 4: London • Dover • Calais • Normandy region
Visit Dover Castle
Take a ferry to Calais
Travel to the Normandy region
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Day 5: Normandy region
Excursion to the Normandy beaches
Visit the Caen Memorial
Take a guided tour of Normandy
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Pointe du Hoc
- American Cemetery in Colleville
- Arromanches
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Day 6: Normandy region • Paris
Travel to Paris
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Visit the Louvre
Tour the Louvre with an expert local guide
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 7: 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
Take a guided tour of Versailles
With your expert local guide you will see:
- State Apartments
- Hall of Mirrors
- Gardens
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 8: Paris • Milan
Travel by TGV train to MilanTake a walking tour of Milan
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Milan Cathedral
- Teatro alla Scala
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Day 9: Milan • Florence
Take a train to Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
Visit the Accademia Gallery
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Day 10: Florence • Rome
Travel to Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
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Day 11: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Roman Catacombs
Explore the mysterious world buried beneath Rome since the 2nd century. Christian burial grounds and priceless relics abound, and the art that lines the walls is world-class. Afterward, journey down the ancient Appian Way to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Note: Sturdy walking shoes are recommended. This excursion is not recommended for those who are claustrophobic.
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Day 12: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 12: Rome • Pompeii • Sorrento region
Travel via Pompeii to Sorrento
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
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Day 13: Sorrento region • Capri • Rome
Travel via Capri to Rome
Enjoy a boat cruise in Capri
Tour Capri with an expert local guide
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip airfare on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Ferry
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Hotels
10 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (12 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 (8 with extension); 3 walking tours
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Entrances
National Gallery; Tower of London; Dover Castle and WWII Tunnels; Caen Memorial; Versailles; Louvre; Accademia; Sistine Chapel; St.Peter’s Basilica; Colosseum; Roman Forum; With extension: Pompeii Roman Ruins; Capri boat cruise
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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.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
