Amsterdam and Paris
Stroll down iconic canals and pass narrow rows of gabled houses in Amsterdam, before delving into the country’s poignant past at the Anne Frank House.
In Brussels, the European Union headquarters lends the city a note of modern political importance. And in Paris, a strong sense of culture, history, and national pride presents itself in the iconic landmarks and world-class art museums.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to the Netherlands
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Day 2: Amsterdam
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Amsterdam
With your tour director you will see
- City canals
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Day 3: Amsterdam
Take a guided tour of Amsterdam
Visit the Anne Frank House
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Volendam and Zaanse Schans
Explore the heart of the Dutch countryside on this half-day excursion! Visit the picturesque fishing village of Volendam and the living and working neighborhood of Zaanse Schans, re-created to look like an old Dutch village. Make your way down the winding, cobblestone streets, past charming shops and crooked houses. Enjoy cheese and clog-making demonstrations as well as a visit to a windmill.
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Day 4: Amsterdam • Brussels
Visit the Rijksmuseum
Continue on to Brussels
Take a tour of Brussels
With your tour director you will see:
- European Union buildings
- Grand’Place
- Atomium
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Day 5: Paris
Travel to Paris
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Take a walking tour of the Latin Quarter
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Day 6: 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
Time to explore on your own or
Add 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 7: Paris
Visit the Louvre
Enjoy free time in Paris
Add this in-depth excursion:
Art Activity in Paris
Inspire your inner artist with a drawing or painting activity in the “City of Art.” After a lesson on perspective, composition, measuring and drawing, create your own Parisian masterpiece that you can bring home as a personalized souvenir. -
Day 8: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 8: Paris • London
Travel by Eurostar train to London
Take a walking tour of London
With your tour director you will see:- The Strand
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
- Covent Garden
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Day 9: London
Visit the Tower of 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)
Enjoy an authentic fish and chips dinner
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Day 10: London
Enjoy free time in 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 Hathaways Cottage.
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to the Netherlands
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Day 2: Amsterdam
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Amsterdam
With your tour director you will see
- City canals
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Day 3: Amsterdam
Take a guided tour of Amsterdam
Visit the Anne Frank House
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Volendam and Zaanse Schans
Explore the heart of the Dutch countryside on this half-day excursion! Visit the picturesque fishing village of Volendam and the living and working neighborhood of Zaanse Schans, re-created to look like an old Dutch village. Make your way down the winding, cobblestone streets, past charming shops and crooked houses. Enjoy cheese and clog-making demonstrations as well as a visit to a windmill.
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Day 4: Amsterdam • Brussels
Visit the Rijksmuseum
Continue on to Brussels
Take a tour of Brussels
With your tour director you will see:
- European Union buildings
- Grand’Place
- Atomium
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Day 5: Paris
Travel to Paris
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Take a walking tour of the Latin Quarter
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Day 6: 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
Time to explore on your own or
Add 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 7: Paris
Visit the Louvre
Enjoy free time in Paris
Add this in-depth excursion:
Art Activity in Paris
Inspire your inner artist with a drawing or painting activity in the “City of Art.” After a lesson on perspective, composition, measuring and drawing, create your own Parisian masterpiece that you can bring home as a personalized souvenir. -
Day 8: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 8: Paris • London
Travel by Eurostar train to London
Take a walking tour of London
With your tour director you will see:- The Strand
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
- Covent Garden
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Day 9: London
Visit the Tower of 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)
Enjoy an authentic fish and chips dinner
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Day 10: London
Enjoy free time in 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 Hathaways Cottage.
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Day 11: 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
6 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
1 sightseeing tour led by expert, licensed local guides (2 with extension); 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director; 1 walking tour (2 with extension)
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Entrances
Immersive Scavenger Hunt; canal cruise; Anne Frank House; Belgian chocolate workshop; Louvre; (with extension: Tower of London)
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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.
