England and Scotland
How do two nations that share a border, an island and a government maintain their own cultural identities?
Though bonded politically by the United Kingdom and geographically by the island of Great Britain, England and Scotland each maintain their own distinct character. In Edinburgh, experience kilts, bagpipes and haggis as you absorb proud Scottish history. At Windsor Castle and Oxford University, the English accent reveals its royal tradition.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Scotland
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Day 2: Edinburgh region
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Travel to Edinburgh
Take a walking tour of Edinburgh
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Day 3: Edinburgh region
Take a guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Enjoy a free evening 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 4: Yorkshire
Travel to Yorkshire
Take a tour of York
With your tour director you will see:- Clifford’s Tower
Visit York Minster
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Day 5: Yorkshire • Stratford region
Visit Warwick Castle
Travel to Stratford region
Take a tour of Stratford
Visit the gardens at Anne Hathaway's cottage
Visit Shakespeare's birthplace
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Day 6: Stratford region • Oxford • London
Travel to Oxford
Take a tour of Oxford
Visit New College
Travel to London
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Day 7: London
Take a guided tour of Windsor Castle
With your expert local guide you will see:
- St. George’s Chapel
- Queen Mary's Dolls' House
- State Apartments
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)
Attend a theater performance
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Day 8: London
Full day to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Stonehenge and Salisbury
Take in this world-class archaeological site on a full-day excursion to Stonehenge, whose exact origin and purpose remain shrouded in mystery more than 4,000 years after its construction. Make a stop in Salisbury to view one of the originals of the Magna Carta as part of an exhibition inside the Cathedral.Enjoy an authentic fish and chips dinner
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: 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 10: Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:
- Latin Quarter
- The Louvre
- Notre Dame Cathedral
Visit the Louvre
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Scotland
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Day 2: Edinburgh region
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Travel to Edinburgh
Take a walking tour of Edinburgh
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Day 3: Edinburgh region
Take a guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Enjoy a free evening 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 4: Yorkshire
Travel to Yorkshire
Take a tour of York
With your tour director you will see:- Clifford’s Tower
Visit York Minster
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Day 5: Yorkshire • Stratford region
Visit Warwick Castle
Travel to Stratford region
Take a tour of Stratford
Visit the gardens at Anne Hathaway's cottage
Visit Shakespeare's birthplace
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Day 6: Stratford region • Oxford • London
Travel to Oxford
Take a tour of Oxford
Visit New College
Travel to London
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Day 7: London
Take a guided tour of Windsor Castle
With your expert local guide you will see:
- St. George’s Chapel
- Queen Mary's Dolls' House
- State Apartments
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)
Attend a theater performance
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Day 8: London
Full day to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Stonehenge and Salisbury
Take in this world-class archaeological site on a full-day excursion to Stonehenge, whose exact origin and purpose remain shrouded in mystery more than 4,000 years after its construction. Make a stop in Salisbury to view one of the originals of the Magna Carta as part of an exhibition inside the Cathedral.Enjoy an authentic fish and chips dinner
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: 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 10: Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:
- Latin Quarter
- The Louvre
- Notre Dame Cathedral
Visit the Louvre
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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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
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily (lunch instead of dinner on day 6)
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Guided sightseeing
3 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (4 with extension); 3 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director; 1 walking tour (2 with extension)
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Entrances
Edinburgh Castle; York Minster; Gardens at Anne Hathaway’s cottage; Shakespeare’s birthplace; New College; Windsor Castle; theater performance (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.
