London and Paris
See hundreds of years of history come into focus.
Feel it in the castles at Windsor and Dover, discover it in Canterbury Cathedral near Kent and at the one-of-a-kind Notre Dame 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 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)
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
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Day 4: London
Explore on your own orAdd 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 Hathaway's Cottage.
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Day 5: London • Kent
Travel via Canterbury and Dover to Kent
Take a tour of CanterburyVisit the Canterbury Cathedral
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Day 6: Kent • Calais • Paris
Travel to Dover
Cross the English Channel by ferry from Dover to CalaisTravel to Paris
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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
- 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 8: Paris
Visit the Fragonard Perfume Factory
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
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Van Gogh's Auvers-sur-Oise
Nestled in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, the commune of Auvers-sur-Oise has been called home by many of the most famous French Impressionists, Van Gogh and Cézanne among them. On this optional excursion, you’ll tour the small town and visit the House of Van Gogh. Note: Only available between Nov. 1-March 31.
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Monet's Giverny Gardens
Visit where Claude Monet lived and worked for over 40 years. See the gardens that inspired for the painter’s famous works and see what inspired the man himself on a tour of his former home. (Available April–October only. Monet’s home is closed Mondays.)
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Paris • Normandy region
Travel to the Normandy regionVisit the Caen Memorial
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Day 10: Normandy region • Paris
Travel to Paris
Take a tour of Normandy
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Pointe du Hoc
- American Cemetery in Coleville
- Arromanches
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Day 11: 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)
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
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Day 4: London
Explore on your own orAdd 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 Hathaway's Cottage.
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Day 5: London • Kent
Travel via Canterbury and Dover to Kent
Take a tour of CanterburyVisit the Canterbury Cathedral
Visit Dover Castle -
Day 6: Kent • Calais • Paris
Travel to Dover
Cross the English Channel by ferry from Dover to CalaisTravel to Paris
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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
- 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 8: Paris
Visit the Fragonard Perfume Factory
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Van Gogh's Auvers-sur-Oise
Nestled in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, the commune of Auvers-sur-Oise has been called home by many of the most famous French Impressionists, Van Gogh and Cézanne among them. On this optional excursion, you’ll tour the small town and visit the House of Van Gogh. Note: Only available between Nov. 1-March 31.
Add this in-depth excursion:
Monet's Giverny Gardens
Visit where Claude Monet lived and worked for over 40 years. See the gardens that inspired for the painter’s famous works and see what inspired the man himself on a tour of his former home. (Available April–October only. Monet’s home is closed Mondays.)
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Paris • Normandy region
Travel to the Normandy regionVisit the Caen Memorial
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Day 10: Normandy region • Paris
Travel to Paris
Take a tour of Normandy
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Pointe du Hoc
- American Cemetery in Coleville
- Arromanches
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Day 11: Depart for home
I got the experience of a lifetime. I had always dreamed of seeing the City of London and the City of Lights and love. Not once was there a dull moment on this trip, there was always something breathtaking ...Unforgetable
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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
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); 2 walking tours
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Entrances
Windsor Castle; Canterbury Cathedral; Dover Castle; 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.
Guaranteed 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.
