Dublin, London and Paris
These three capitals bring the full package: an amazing combination of literature, history and classic landmarks.
From James Joyce to Shakespeare to Victor Hugo; from ancient Gaelic streets to a former empire to the birthplace of the Enlightenment; from St. Patrick’s Cathedral to Big Ben to the Eiffel Tower—discover the rich heritage of three proud cities.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Dublin
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Dublin
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Grafton Street
- Temple Bar district
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Day 3: Dublin
Take a guided tour of Dublin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Georgian squares
- O’Connell Street
- St. Stephen’s Green
- Phoenix Park
Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
Visit The Little Museum of Dublin
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Irish music and dance
Nothing captures the spirit of Ireland quite like its music and dance. Whether it’s a jig, reel or stepdance, each type of dance—and the accompanying music—provides a unique look at Irish culture. As dancers in traditional dress perform, you won’t be able to help tapping your toes, ready to join in the fun.
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Day 4: Dublin • Holyhead • Midlands region
Travel to Dublin
Take a ferry from Dublin to HolyheadVisit Conwy Castle
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Day 5: Midlands region • Stratford-upon-Avon • London
Travel via Stratford-upon-Avon to London
Visit Shakespeare's birthplace
Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage
Enjoy lunch in Stratford-upon-Avon
Take a tour of Stratford-upon-Avon
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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)
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Westminster Abbey
Site of a millennium’s worth of royal coronations, Westminster Abbey is yours to explore on this guided tour. Learn about the Gothic church’s storied past as your guide reveals monuments, paintings, and stained glass windows.
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Day 7: London
Take a walking tour of London
Visit the British Museum
Explore London on your own
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Day 8: London • Paris
Travel by Eurostar train to Paris
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Take a walking tour of Paris
Visit the Louvre
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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
- 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 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Paris • Normandy region
Travel to the Normandy region
Take a tour of Normandy
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Pointe du Hoc
- American Cemetery in Coleville
- Arromanches
Visit the American Cemetery in Colleville
Visit Pointe du Hoc
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Day 11: Normandy region • Paris
Return via Caen to Paris
Visit the Caen Memorial
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Dublin
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Dublin
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Grafton Street
- Temple Bar district
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Day 3: Dublin
Take a guided tour of Dublin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Georgian squares
- O’Connell Street
- St. Stephen’s Green
- Phoenix Park
Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
Visit The Little Museum of Dublin
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Irish music and dance
Nothing captures the spirit of Ireland quite like its music and dance. Whether it’s a jig, reel or stepdance, each type of dance—and the accompanying music—provides a unique look at Irish culture. As dancers in traditional dress perform, you won’t be able to help tapping your toes, ready to join in the fun.
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Day 4: Dublin • Holyhead • Midlands region
Travel to Dublin
Take a ferry from Dublin to HolyheadVisit Conwy Castle
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Day 5: Midlands region • Stratford-upon-Avon • London
Travel via Stratford-upon-Avon to London
Visit Shakespeare's birthplace
Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage
Enjoy lunch in Stratford-upon-Avon
Take a tour of Stratford-upon-Avon
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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)
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Westminster Abbey
Site of a millennium’s worth of royal coronations, Westminster Abbey is yours to explore on this guided tour. Learn about the Gothic church’s storied past as your guide reveals monuments, paintings, and stained glass windows.
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Day 7: London
Take a walking tour of London
Visit the British Museum
Explore London on your own
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Day 8: London • Paris
Travel by Eurostar train to Paris
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Take a walking tour of Paris
Visit the Louvre
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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
- 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 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Paris • Normandy region
Travel to the Normandy region
Take a tour of Normandy
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Pointe du Hoc
- American Cemetery in Coleville
- Arromanches
Visit the American Cemetery in Colleville
Visit Pointe du Hoc
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Day 11: Normandy region • Paris
Return via Caen to Paris
Visit the Caen Memorial
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; ferry; Eurostar high-speed train
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 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
3 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director (2 with extension); 3 walking tours
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Entrances
Little Museum of Dublin; St. Patrick’s Cathedral; Welsh castle; Gardens at Anne Hathaway’s cottage; Shakespeare’s Birthplace; Louvre (with extension: Caen Memorial; Pointe du Hoc; 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.
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.
