European Showcase
Go back in time—then go back further.
London and Paris were great world powers for hundreds of years; their historical significance resonates in Westminster Abbey and the Arc de Triomphe. In Rome and Athens, ancient civilizations set the course for Western civilization. You can still walk on the very spots where it all happened, from the Colosseum to the Parthenon.
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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 • Paris
Travel by Eurostar train to Paris
Visit the Louvre
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 5: 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.
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Day 6: Paris • Burgundy • Lucerne
Travel via Burgundy to the Lucerne region
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Day 7: Lucerne
Take a walking tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Lucerne
Take a cruise on Lake Lucerne
Ride to the top of a Swiss mountain
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Day 8: Lucerne • Florence
Travel to Florence
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Day 9: 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
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 10: Florence • Assisi
Travel to Assisi
Visit the Basilica of St. FrancisTour Assisi with an expert local guide
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Day 11: Assisi • Pompeii • Sorrento region
Travel via Pompeii to Sorrento
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
Snap a photo of seaside Sorrento
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Day 12: Sorrento region • Rome
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Capri
Enjoy stunning views of the Amalfi coastline as you ferry across the Bay of Naples to Capri, where a guided tour will introduce you to the island’s timeless charm. Then, enjoy free time before taking in Capri's spectacular coast by boat. Note: If weather conditions do not permit a cruise, you will explore the towns of Capri and Anacapri with your guide.
Travel to Rome
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Day 13: Rome
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:Vatican City
Step inside the smallest country in the world on an expert-led tour. This independent city-state is ruled by the pope. Here you'll visit St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world, which is built over catacombs and the suspected grave of St. Peter himself. Then marvel at Michelangelo's breathtaking ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. And, be on the lookout for the Swiss Guard, protectors of the Vatican City who look like they've time traveled from the Renaissance with their colorful uniforms.
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Colosseum
- Roman Forum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 14: Rome • Athens • Delphi
Fly to Athens
Travel to the Delphi region
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Day 15: Delphi • Athens
Visit the Delphi MuseumTake a guided tour of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Temple of Apollo
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
Return to Athens
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Greek evening
Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavors—opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music, dancing, and smashing plates. This time-honored tradition brings Greece’s theatrical culture to life in all the best ways.
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Day 16: Athens
Visit the Acropolis:
- Parthenon
- Temple of Athena Nike
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Syntagma Square
- Acropolis
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
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Day 17: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 17: Greek island cruise
Set sail on your cruise ship for a three-day adventure filled with on-board activities and a three-island shore excursion package. Experience how Turkish, Roman, and Greek influences helped shape the unique blend of cultures you’ll encounter as you explore each coastal town.
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Day 18: Santorini island • Mykonos island
Included excursion to Oia Village in Santorini
Included excursion to Mykonos Town
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Day 19: Cesme
Included excursion to Ancient Ephesus
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Day 20: 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 • Paris
Travel by Eurostar train to Paris
Visit the Louvre
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 5: 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.
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Day 6: Paris • Burgundy • Lucerne
Travel via Burgundy to the Lucerne region
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Day 7: Lucerne
Take a walking tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Lucerne
Take a cruise on Lake Lucerne
Ride to the top of a Swiss mountain
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Day 8: Lucerne • Florence
Travel to Florence
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Day 9: 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
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 10: Florence • Assisi
Travel to Assisi
Visit the Basilica of St. FrancisTour Assisi with an expert local guide
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Day 11: Assisi • Pompeii • Sorrento region
Travel via Pompeii to Sorrento
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
Snap a photo of seaside Sorrento
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Day 12: Sorrento region • Rome
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Capri
Enjoy stunning views of the Amalfi coastline as you ferry across the Bay of Naples to Capri, where a guided tour will introduce you to the island’s timeless charm. Then, enjoy free time before taking in Capri's spectacular coast by boat. Note: If weather conditions do not permit a cruise, you will explore the towns of Capri and Anacapri with your guide.
Travel to Rome
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Day 13: Rome
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:Vatican City
Step inside the smallest country in the world on an expert-led tour. This independent city-state is ruled by the pope. Here you'll visit St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world, which is built over catacombs and the suspected grave of St. Peter himself. Then marvel at Michelangelo's breathtaking ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. And, be on the lookout for the Swiss Guard, protectors of the Vatican City who look like they've time traveled from the Renaissance with their colorful uniforms.
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Colosseum
- Roman Forum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 14: Rome • Athens • Delphi
Fly to Athens
Travel to the Delphi region
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Day 15: Delphi • Athens
Visit the Delphi MuseumTake a guided tour of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Temple of Apollo
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
Return to Athens
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Greek evening
Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavors—opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music, dancing, and smashing plates. This time-honored tradition brings Greece’s theatrical culture to life in all the best ways.
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Day 16: Athens
Visit the Acropolis:
- Parthenon
- Temple of Athena Nike
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Syntagma Square
- Acropolis
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
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Day 17: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 17: Greek island cruise
Set sail on your cruise ship for a three-day adventure filled with on-board activities and a three-island shore excursion package. Experience how Turkish, Roman, and Greek influences helped shape the unique blend of cultures you’ll encounter as you explore each coastal town.
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Day 18: Santorini island • Mykonos island
Included excursion to Oia Village in Santorini
Included excursion to Mykonos Town
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Day 19: Cesme
Included excursion to Ancient Ephesus
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Day 20: 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; internal flight (3-day Greek island cruise with extension)
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Hotels
14 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms; 1 night ferry accommodation (4 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily (3 meals daily with cruise extension)
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Guided sightseeing
9 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 4 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director
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Entrances
Louvre; Swiss Alps experience; Basilica of St. Francis; Colosseum; Roman Forum; Pompeii Roman ruins; Delphi site; Delphi Museum; Acropolis; Acropolis Museum
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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.
