London: The City Stay
The Great Wen, Londinium, Big Smoke... a city as storied as London is bound to accumulate a great many monikers, but what it means to those who visit can never be captured in a single word. Under the mint green arches of Covent Garden, where actors once plied their trade on makeshift stages and farmers brought fresh harvest for sale, a bustling market with a dizzying variety of goods awaits you. The Palace of Westminster, where The U.K.'s Houses of Parliament meet, you will visit Queen Elizabeth Tower, whose nickname 'Big Ben' actually refers to its largest bell. Stepping from the historical to the cultural, you'll get to experience a lovely theatre performance capped off with a ride on the London Eye–a sleek, modern ferris wheel that stands a towering 36-stories tall on the London skyline. The streets and sights of London are a sprawling tapestry, threaded with thousands of years of rich, complex history–from its origins as a Roman port of trade, to its rise as the centre of a global-spanning empire, London remains the beating heart of the British Isles.
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Day 1: Fly overnight England
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Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of London
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Covent Garden
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
Fish and Chips Dinner
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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
Attend an evening theatre performance
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Day 4: London
Add 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 unmistakable 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
Take a cruise on the River Thames
Visit the Royal Observatory and the National Maritime Museum
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Day 6: London
Add 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 ParisTake 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 -
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 your destinationTake a walking tour of London
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Covent Garden
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
Fish and Chips Dinner
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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
Attend an evening theatre performance
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Day 4: London
Add 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 unmistakable 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
Take a cruise on the River Thames
Visit the Royal Observatory and the National Maritime Museum
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Day 6: London
Add 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 ParisTake 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 -
Day 9: Depart for home
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
St. Paul's Cathedral; Tower of London; Thames Cruise; Royal Observatory; National Maritime Museum; With extension: Louvre; Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated 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 add 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 travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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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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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
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