Capitals of the British Isles
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Dublin
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Dublin
With your tour director you will see:- Grafton Street
- Temple Bar
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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
See the Book of Kells at Trinity College
Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral
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Day 4: Belfast
Travel to Belfast
Take a guided tour of Belfast
With your expert local guide you will see:- Lower Falls
- Shankill Row
- Murals
Visit the Titanic Belfast
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Day 5: Belfast
Take an excursion to Giant's Causeway
Travel to Derry
Take a guided tour of Derry
With your expert local guide you will see:- St. Columb’s Cathedral
- The Diamond
Return to Belfast
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Day 6: Belfast • Edinburgh
Take a ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
Visit the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Continue on to Edinburgh
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Scottish Ceilidh
Kick up your heels and sample traditional Scottish cuisine at this evening’s optional ceilidh! Before the days of bars and dance clubs, people would gather for a ceilidh to dance, sing, or engage in lively discussions. Professional performers will teach Scottish dances set to pipe music. Enjoy traditional sword dancing and try local fare like haggis, neeps and tatties.
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Day 7: Edinburgh • London
Take a guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Enjoy free time in Edinburgh
Take a late afternoon train to London
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Day 8: 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 the Museum of 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
Full day to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Windsor Castle
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.
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: 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 11: Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:- Opéra district
- Place Vendôme
- Tuileries
- Île de la Cité
Visit the Louvre
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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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 airport
Take a walking tour of Dublin
With your tour director you will see:- Grafton Street
- Temple Bar
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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
See the Book of Kells at Trinity College
Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral
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Day 4: Belfast
Travel to Belfast
Take a guided tour of Belfast
With your expert local guide you will see:- Lower Falls
- Shankill Row
- Murals
Visit the Titanic Belfast
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Day 5: Belfast
Take an excursion to Giant's Causeway
Travel to Derry
Take a guided tour of Derry
With your expert local guide you will see:- St. Columb’s Cathedral
- The Diamond
Return to Belfast
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Day 6: Belfast • Edinburgh
Take a ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
Visit the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Continue on to Edinburgh
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Scottish Ceilidh
Kick up your heels and sample traditional Scottish cuisine at this evening’s optional ceilidh! Before the days of bars and dance clubs, people would gather for a ceilidh to dance, sing, or engage in lively discussions. Professional performers will teach Scottish dances set to pipe music. Enjoy traditional sword dancing and try local fare like haggis, neeps and tatties.
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Day 7: Edinburgh • London
Take a guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Enjoy free time in Edinburgh
Take a late afternoon train to London
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Day 8: 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 the Museum of 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
Full day to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Windsor Castle
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.
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: 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 11: Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:- Opéra district
- Place Vendôme
- Tuileries
- Île de la Cité
Visit the Louvre
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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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; train; Eurostar high-speed train with extension
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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
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Guided sightseeing
5 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (6 with extension); 1 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director; 2 walking tours (3 with extension)
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Entrances
EPIC Emigration Museum; St. Patrick’s Cathedral; Titanic Belfast; Giant’s Causeway; Edinburgh Castle; Knightsbridge Museums; 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.
