London: The City Stay
When you focus in on London, you can delve deep into its history and culture.
The capital city was once the center of an empire, and today Britain’s age-old traditions come at you from many angles—from the stage of a West End theater to a plate of fish and chips to the ringing chimes of Big Ben.
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Day 1: Fly overnight 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)
Visit St. Paul's Cathedral
Ride the London Eye
Enjoy a theater performance
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Day 4: London
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Windsor and Stonehenge
This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle. Join a local guide on your excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Admire priceless objects 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. Then, continue on to Stonehenge, whose exact origin and purpose remain shrouded in mystery more than 4,000 years after its construction.
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Day 5: London
Visit the Tower of London
Enjoy a cruise on the River Thames
Visit the National Maritime Museum & Royal Observatory
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Day 6: 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 7: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 7: London • Paris
Travel by Eurostar train to 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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Day 8: Paris
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visit the Louvre
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight 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)
Visit St. Paul's Cathedral
Ride the London Eye
Enjoy a theater performance
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Day 4: London
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Windsor and Stonehenge
This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle. Join a local guide on your excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Admire priceless objects 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. Then, continue on to Stonehenge, whose exact origin and purpose remain shrouded in mystery more than 4,000 years after its construction.
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Day 5: London
Visit the Tower of London
Enjoy a cruise on the River Thames
Visit the National Maritime Museum & Royal Observatory
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Day 6: 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 7: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 7: London • Paris
Travel by Eurostar train to 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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Day 8: Paris
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visit the Louvre
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Day 9: 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 with extension
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Hotels
5 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (7 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily (lunch instead of dinner on Day 5)
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (3 with extension); 1 walking tour (2 with extension)
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Entrances
St. Paul's Cathedral; Theater performance; Tower of London; Thames River cruise; Royal Observatory; National Maritime Museum; With extension: Louvre; Notre Dame Cathedral
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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.
