England, Scotland and France
Gain an understanding of many different ways of life from throughout the centuries.
Edinburgh’s medieval castle recalls Scotland’s royal traditions, while the scenic landscapes of Stratford, Chester and the Lake District give a glimpse of the rural life. In London and Paris, discover the impressive monuments befitting two world powers, from St. Paul’s Cathedral to the Eiffel Tower.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Scotland
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Day 2: Glasgow • Edinburgh
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Travel to Edinburgh
Take a walking tour of Edinburgh
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Day 3: Edinburgh
Take a guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
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Day 4: Edinburgh • Chester
Visit Housesteads Fort and Museum
Travel through the Lake District to Chester
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Day 5: Chester • London
Take a tour of Chester
Take a tour of Stratford
Visit Shakespeare's birthplace
Visit the gardens at Anne Hathaway's cottage
Continue on to 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)
Add this in-depth excursion:
Windsor Castle
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.
Enjoy an authentic fish and chips dinner
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Day 7: London • Paris
Take a walking tour of London
Travel by Eurostar train to Paris
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Day 8: 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
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 9: Paris
Visit the Louvre
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:
- Latin Quarter
- The Louvre
- Notre Dame Cathedral
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Normandy region
Travel to the Normandy region
Visit the Caen Memorial
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Day 11: Normandy region
Visit the D-Day beaches of Normandy
Visit the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
Visit Pointe du Hoc
Return to Paris
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Scotland
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Day 2: Glasgow • Edinburgh
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Travel to Edinburgh
Take a walking tour of Edinburgh
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Day 3: Edinburgh
Take a guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
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Day 4: Edinburgh • Chester
Visit Housesteads Fort and Museum
Travel through the Lake District to Chester
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Day 5: Chester • London
Take a tour of Chester
Take a tour of Stratford
Visit Shakespeare's birthplace
Visit the gardens at Anne Hathaway's cottage
Continue on to 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)
Add this in-depth excursion:
Windsor Castle
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.
Enjoy an authentic fish and chips dinner
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Day 7: London • Paris
Take a walking tour of London
Travel by Eurostar train to Paris
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Day 8: 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
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 9: Paris
Visit the Louvre
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:
- Latin Quarter
- The Louvre
- Notre Dame Cathedral
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Normandy region
Travel to the Normandy region
Visit the Caen Memorial
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Day 11: Normandy region
Visit the D-Day beaches of Normandy
Visit the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
Visit Pointe du Hoc
Return to Paris
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Day 12: 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
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (11 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavors to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left up to you to discover favorite dishes of your own.
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Guided sightseeing
3 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 2 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director (3 with extension); 3 walking tours
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Entrances
Edinburgh Castle; Housesteads Fort; Gardens at Anne Hathaway's Cottage; Shakespeare's birthplace; Louvre; Notre Dame Cathedral; 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.
