8 or 11 days
England, France, extension to Scotland

The histories of France and England are as distinct as they are intertwined. Explore both in these two capitals that are standard bearers of culture and history.

Experience London’s royal tradition at Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London, and take in life today on its bustling streets. In Paris, lose yourself in endless art at the Louvre and pinch yourself as you ascend the Montparnasse Tower.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to France

  • Day 2: Paris

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Paris

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Île de la Cité
    • Conciergerie
    • Sainte-Chapelle

    Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

  • Day 3: 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 or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Versailles

    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.

    Enjoy a Seine River cruise

  • Day 4: Paris

    Visit the Louvre

    Take a walking tour of a Parisian market

    Ascend Montparnasse Tower 

  • Day 5: Paris • London

    Take the Eurostar to London

    Take a walking tour of London

  • 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 or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Windsor

    Windsor

    This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found 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. 

  • Day 7: London

    Visit the Tower of London

    Enjoy a theater performance

  • Day 8: Depart for home

Add 3 more days

  • Day 8: London • Edinburgh

    Travel by train to Edinburgh

    Take a walking tour of Edinburgh

  • Day 9: Edinburgh

    Take a guided tour of Edinburgh

    Visit Edinburgh Castle

    Explore Edinburgh on your own

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Specters of Scotland

    Specters of Scotland

     A city that can inspire Robert Louis Stephenson—an Edinburgh native—to create the monstrous Mr. Hyde has to have a deep and dark past. On your ghost tour, experience the twisted, demented, and downright terrifying side of Edinburgh. See bricked over passages and caged crypts, then try to sleep wondering: who are they keeping out… or what are they keeping in? 

  • Day 10: Edinburgh

    Take an excursion to Stirling Castle and the Trossachs

    Visit Stirling Castle

    See the William Wallace Monument 

    Enjoy a sheep dog demonstration (seasonal)

    See the Trossachs and Loch Katrine 

  • Day 11: Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Fly overnight to France

  • Day 2: Paris

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Paris

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Île de la Cité
    • Conciergerie
    • Sainte-Chapelle

    Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

  • Day 3: 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 or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Versailles

    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.

    Enjoy a Seine River cruise

  • Day 4: Paris

    Visit the Louvre

    Take a walking tour of a Parisian market

    Ascend Montparnasse Tower 

  • Day 5: Paris • London

    Take the Eurostar to London

    Take a walking tour of London

  • 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 or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Windsor

    Windsor

    This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found 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. 

  • Day 7: London

    Visit the Tower of London

    Enjoy a theater performance

  • Day 8: Depart for home

Add 3 more days

  • Day 8: London • Edinburgh

    Travel by train to Edinburgh

    Take a walking tour of Edinburgh

  • Day 9: Edinburgh

    Take a guided tour of Edinburgh

    Visit Edinburgh Castle

    Explore Edinburgh on your own

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Specters of Scotland

    Specters of Scotland

     A city that can inspire Robert Louis Stephenson—an Edinburgh native—to create the monstrous Mr. Hyde has to have a deep and dark past. On your ghost tour, experience the twisted, demented, and downright terrifying side of Edinburgh. See bricked over passages and caged crypts, then try to sleep wondering: who are they keeping out… or what are they keeping in? 

  • Day 10: Edinburgh

    Take an excursion to Stirling Castle and the Trossachs

    Visit Stirling Castle

    See the William Wallace Monument 

    Enjoy a sheep dog demonstration (seasonal)

    See the Trossachs and Loch Katrine 

  • Day 11: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; Eurostar high-speed train (day train with extension)

  • Hotels

    6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (8 with extension); 1 night couchette accommodation with extension

  • Regional-style meals

    European breakfast and dinner daily

  • Guided sightseeing

    2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (3 with extension); 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director; 2 walking tours (3 with extension)

  • Entrances

    Seine River cruise; Montparnasse Tower; Louvre; Tower of London; theater performance; with extension: Edinburgh Castle; Stirling Castle

  • 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.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

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  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • Peace of Mind Program

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