European Capitals
Europe’s capital cities come in all forms.
See the bold iconic monuments, like London’s Big Ben and Paris’s Eiffel Tower. Experience the understated charm of Amsterdam’s canals and the majestic Plaza Mayor in Madrid. Uncover relics from the distant past, like Rome’s Ancient Forum. Witness many different sights, many distinct atmospheres, and many ways of life.
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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
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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)
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Day 4: London • Harwich • Night ferry
Explore London on your own
Travel by night ferry to Hook of Holland
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Day 5: Hook of Holland • Amsterdam
Travel to AmsterdamTake a guided tour of Amsterdam
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Royal Palace
- Westerkerk
Visit Anne Frank's House
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Day 6: Amsterdam
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Volendam and Zaanse Schans
Explore the heart of the Dutch countryside on this half-day excursion! Visit the picturesque fishing village of Volendam and the living and working neighborhood of Zaanse Schans, re-created to look like an old Dutch village. Make your way down the winding, cobblestone streets past charming shops and crooked houses. Enjoy cheese- and clog-making demonstrations as well as a visit to a windmill.
Explore Amsterdam on your own
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Day 7: Amsterdam • Brussels
Travel to Brussels
Take a tour of Brussels
With your Tour Director you will see:
- European Union buildings
- Grand-Place
- Atomium
Visit the Parlamentarium
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Day 8: Brussels • Paris
Travel to Paris
Visit the Louvre
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 9: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Hôtel des 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.
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Day 10: Paris • Heidelberg
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Day 11: Heidelberg
Visit Heidelberg Castle and its famous wine barrel
Take a walking tour of Heidelberg
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Day 12: Heidelberg • Munich
Travel to Munich
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
Take a walking tour of Munich
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Munich Cathedral
- New Town Hall
- Hofbräuhaus
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Day 13: Munich • Tyrol region
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Travel to the Tyrol region
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Day 14: Tyrol region • Verona • Florence
Travel via Verona to Florence
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Day 15: 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
See the Duomo
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Pisa
Journey to Pisa on this half-day excursion. Enjoy a guided tour of the city’s Field of Miracles, where you can snap a picture of the 12th-century Leaning Tower, aslant ever since the third floor was built. This is where Galileo was said to have developed his laws of gravity. Also visit the adjacent cathedral and baptistery, which contain exquisite marble pulpits carved in the Gothic style.
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Day 16: Florence • Rome
Travel to Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
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Day 17: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 18: Rome • Civitavecchia • Night ferry
Explore Rome on your own
Travel to CivitavecchiaTravel by 24-hour ferry to Barcelona
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Day 19: Barcelona
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Day 20: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Gothic Quarter
- Park Güell
- Montjuïc
Visit Park Güell
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Barcelona flamenco evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and gypsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets, and clapping. Note: A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.
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Day 21: Barcelona • Madrid
Travel by train to Madrid
Take a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Market of San Miguel
Visit the Prado Museum
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Day 22: Madrid
Tour Madrid with an expert local guide
Visit the Royal Palace
Explore Madrid on your own
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Toledo
This guided half-day excursion takes you to Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
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Day 23: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 23: Madrid • Mérida • Lisbon
Travel via Mérida to Lisbon
Visit the Roman Theatre
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Day 24: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Visit the Castle of São Jorge
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Take a walking tour of Lisbon
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Lisbon fado evening
Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as "fado" during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this one-hour performance.
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Day 25: 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
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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)
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Day 4: London • Harwich • Night ferry
Explore London on your own
Travel by night ferry to Hook of Holland
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Day 5: Hook of Holland • Amsterdam
Travel to AmsterdamTake a guided tour of Amsterdam
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Royal Palace
- Westerkerk
Visit Anne Frank's House
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Day 6: Amsterdam
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Volendam and Zaanse Schans
Explore the heart of the Dutch countryside on this half-day excursion! Visit the picturesque fishing village of Volendam and the living and working neighborhood of Zaanse Schans, re-created to look like an old Dutch village. Make your way down the winding, cobblestone streets past charming shops and crooked houses. Enjoy cheese- and clog-making demonstrations as well as a visit to a windmill.
Explore Amsterdam on your own
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Day 7: Amsterdam • Brussels
Travel to Brussels
Take a tour of Brussels
With your Tour Director you will see:
- European Union buildings
- Grand-Place
- Atomium
Visit the Parlamentarium
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Day 8: Brussels • Paris
Travel to Paris
Visit the Louvre
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 9: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Hôtel des 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.
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Day 10: Paris • Heidelberg
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Day 11: Heidelberg
Visit Heidelberg Castle and its famous wine barrel
Take a walking tour of Heidelberg
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Day 12: Heidelberg • Munich
Travel to Munich
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
Take a walking tour of Munich
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Munich Cathedral
- New Town Hall
- Hofbräuhaus
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Day 13: Munich • Tyrol region
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Travel to the Tyrol region
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Day 14: Tyrol region • Verona • Florence
Travel via Verona to Florence
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Day 15: 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
See the Duomo
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Pisa
Journey to Pisa on this half-day excursion. Enjoy a guided tour of the city’s Field of Miracles, where you can snap a picture of the 12th-century Leaning Tower, aslant ever since the third floor was built. This is where Galileo was said to have developed his laws of gravity. Also visit the adjacent cathedral and baptistery, which contain exquisite marble pulpits carved in the Gothic style.
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Day 16: Florence • Rome
Travel to Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
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Day 17: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 18: Rome • Civitavecchia • Night ferry
Explore Rome on your own
Travel to CivitavecchiaTravel by 24-hour ferry to Barcelona
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Day 19: Barcelona
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Day 20: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Gothic Quarter
- Park Güell
- Montjuïc
Visit Park Güell
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Barcelona flamenco evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and gypsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets, and clapping. Note: A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.
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Day 21: Barcelona • Madrid
Travel by train to Madrid
Take a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Market of San Miguel
Visit the Prado Museum
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Day 22: Madrid
Tour Madrid with an expert local guide
Visit the Royal Palace
Explore Madrid on your own
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Toledo
This guided half-day excursion takes you to Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
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Day 23: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 23: Madrid • Mérida • Lisbon
Travel via Mérida to Lisbon
Visit the Roman Theatre
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Day 24: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Visit the Castle of São Jorge
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Take a walking tour of Lisbon
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Lisbon fado evening
Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as "fado" during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this one-hour performance.
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Day 25: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Night ferries; AVE high-speed train
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Hotels
19 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (22 with extension); 2 night cabin accommodations
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
9 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (10 with extension); 2 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director; 5 walking tours (6 with extension)
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Entrances
Anne Frank House; Parlamentarium; Notre Dame Cathedral; Louvre; Heidelberg Castle wine barrel; Neuschwanstein Castle; Dachau; Sistine Chapel; St.Peter’s Basilica; Colosseum; Roman Forum; Park Güell; Palacio Real; Prado; With extension: Roman Theater; Castelo de São Jorge; Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
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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.
