European Carousel
Traverse borders and cultures to connect the dots of history on an unforgettable cross-cultural experience.
Compare the canals in Amsterdam to those in Venice. Consider the Alps from the perspective of Munich, Innsbruck, and Lucerne. Contrast the haute couture of Paris’ Champs-Élysées with the razzle and dazzle of London’s Piccadilly Circus. Language, culture, cuisine—experience it all.
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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
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: Heidelberg
Travel to Heidelberg
Take a tour of Heidelberg
Visit the Heidelberg Castle wine barrel
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Day 5: Munich
Travel to Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
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Day 6: Venice
Travel via Innsbruck to Venice
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Day 7: Venice
Take a guided tour of Venice
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Visit the Doge's Palace
See a glass-blowing demonstration
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Day 8: Lucerne region
Travel via Verona to Lucerne
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Day 9: Lucerne region
Take a tour of Lucerne
With your tour director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Luzern
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Alps Experience
Venture to the top of Mount Pilatus, the majestic 6,387-foot peak that towers over Lucerne. In the summer, take a boat across Lake Lucerne and then ride the Pilatus cog railway—the steepest in the world—to the top. During other seasons, take a motorcoach to the base and a 45-minute cable car ride to the top, where you’ll enjoy splendid views. (Note: Warm clothes and appropriate shoes recommended.) -
Day 10: Lucerne • Burgundy region
Travel to Burgundy
Take a tour of Dijon
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Day 11: Paris
Travel to Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:
- Île de la Cité
- Conciergerie
- Sainte-Chapelle
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 12: 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
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 13: 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 14: 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)
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 15: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 15: London
Take a guided excursion to Stonehenge and Bath
With your expert local guide you will see:- Stonehenge stone circles
- Georgian squares of Bath
- Roman baths
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Day 16: London
Enjoy free time in London
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Warner Bros. Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter
Step inside the Great Hall, explore Dumbledore’s office and learn how author J.K. Rowling’s fantastical creatures were brought to life on your optional excursion to the Warner Bros. Studio. The Making of Harry Potter is a fun-filled walking tour takes you behind the scenes of the most successful film series of all time. You’ll see the original sets, costumes and props—and even learn a few movie-making secrets—at the studio where it all happened.
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Day 17: 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
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: Heidelberg
Travel to Heidelberg
Take a tour of Heidelberg
Visit the Heidelberg Castle wine barrel
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Day 5: Munich
Travel to Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
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Day 6: Venice
Travel via Innsbruck to Venice
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Day 7: Venice
Take a guided tour of Venice
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Visit the Doge's Palace
See a glass-blowing demonstration
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Day 8: Lucerne region
Travel via Verona to Lucerne
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Day 9: Lucerne region
Take a tour of Lucerne
With your tour director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Luzern
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Alps Experience
Venture to the top of Mount Pilatus, the majestic 6,387-foot peak that towers over Lucerne. In the summer, take a boat across Lake Lucerne and then ride the Pilatus cog railway—the steepest in the world—to the top. During other seasons, take a motorcoach to the base and a 45-minute cable car ride to the top, where you’ll enjoy splendid views. (Note: Warm clothes and appropriate shoes recommended.) -
Day 10: Lucerne • Burgundy region
Travel to Burgundy
Take a tour of Dijon
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Day 11: Paris
Travel to Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:
- Île de la Cité
- Conciergerie
- Sainte-Chapelle
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Day 12: 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
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 13: 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 14: 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)
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 15: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 15: London
Take a guided excursion to Stonehenge and Bath
With your expert local guide you will see:- Stonehenge stone circles
- Georgian squares of Bath
- Roman baths
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Day 16: London
Enjoy free time in London
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Warner Bros. Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter
Step inside the Great Hall, explore Dumbledore’s office and learn how author J.K. Rowling’s fantastical creatures were brought to life on your optional excursion to the Warner Bros. Studio. The Making of Harry Potter is a fun-filled walking tour takes you behind the scenes of the most successful film series of all time. You’ll see the original sets, costumes and props—and even learn a few movie-making secrets—at the studio where it all happened.
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Day 17: 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
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Hotels
13 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (15 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
4 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (5 with extension); 3 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director; 2 walking tours
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Entrances
Immersive Scavenger Hunt; canal cruise; Anne Frank House; Heidelberg Castle wine barrel; Swiss Alps experience; Burano island; glass-blowing demonstration; gondola ride; Owl trail; Seine River Cruise; (with extension: National Museum of Scotland)
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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.
