Day 1: Fly overnight to England
Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of London
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)
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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 4: London • Paris
Travel by Eurostar train to Paris
Visit the Louvre
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Day 5: 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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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.
Day 6: Paris • Chartres • Loire Valley
Travel via Chartres to the Loire Valley
Visit the Chartres Cathedral
Visit the Château de Chenonceau
Day 7: Loire Valley • Bordeaux
Travel to Bordeaux
Tour Bordeaux with an expert local guide
Day 8: Bordeaux • Arcachon • Basque Coast
Travel via Arcachon to Biarritz
Take a walking tour of Dune du Pilat
Take a tour of BiarritzDay 9: Basque Coast
Cross the Spanish border and take a self-guided tour of San Sebastián
Visit Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Enjoy a tasty pintxos-style lunch in San Sebastián
Day 10: Basque Coast • Pamplona • Barcelona
Travel via Pamplona to Barcelona
Take a tour of Pamplona
Day 11: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- La Pedrera or Casa Batlló
Visit Park Güell
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
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Barcelona flamenco evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and Andalusian Roma influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets, and clapping. Note: A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.
Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 12: Barcelona • Zaragoza • Madrid
Travel via Zaragoza to Madrid
Visit Basílica del Pilar
Day 13: Madrid
Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide
Explore Madrid de los Austrias during a self-guided Immersive Scavenger Hunt designed exclusively for EF
Take a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Day 14: Madrid
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Toledo
This guided half-day excursion takes you to Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Visit the Prado Museum
Day 15: Depart for home