9 or 11 days
England, France, Italy

Experience Europe’s most historically and culturally significant capital cities.

Trace Western political tradition across the millennia, from the Roman Forum to London’s Houses of Parliament. Witness the development of artistic brilliance, from the Louvre to the Sistine Chapel. See awe-inspiring architectural achievements, from St. Paul’s Cathedral to Notre Dame.

Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2026: March 19, April 3-8, May 1, June 29, and August 14-15. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to England

  • Day 2: London

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of London

    With your tour director you will see:
    • The Strand
    • Trafalgar Square
    • Leicester Square
    • Covent Garden
  • 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)

    Time to explore on your own or

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Windsor Castle

    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.

  • Day 4: London • Paris

    Travel by Eurostar train to Paris

    Arrive in Paris

    Visit the Louvre

  • 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

    Time to explore on your own or

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Versailles

    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 • Night train

    Take a walking tour of Paris

    With your tour director you will see:
    • Latin Quarter
    • The Louvre
    • Notre Dame Cathedral

    Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

    Board a night train to Rome

  • Day 7: Rome

    Arrive in Rome

    Take an expertly guided tour of Rome

    Visit the Roman Forum

    Visit the Colosseum

  • Day 8: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Vatican City

    Visit the Sistine Chapel

    Visit St. Peter’s Basilica

    Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:

    • Trevi Fountain
    • Pantheon
    • Piazza Navona
    • Spanish Steps
  • Day 9: Depart for home

Add 2 more days

  • Day 9: Pompeii • Sorrento Region

    Take a guided tour of Pompeii

    Visit the Pompeii Roman Ruins

    Continue on to the Sorrento region

  • Day 10: Capri • Rome

    Return to Rome

    Take a guided tour of Capri

    Enjoy a boat cruise

  • Day 11: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to England

  • Day 2: London

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of London

    With your tour director you will see:
    • The Strand
    • Trafalgar Square
    • Leicester Square
    • Covent Garden
  • 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)

    Time to explore on your own or

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Windsor Castle

    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.

  • Day 4: London • Paris

    Travel by Eurostar train to Paris

    Arrive in Paris

    Visit the Louvre

  • 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

    Time to explore on your own or

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Versailles

    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 • Night train

    Take a walking tour of Paris

    With your tour director you will see:
    • Latin Quarter
    • The Louvre
    • Notre Dame Cathedral

    Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

    Board a night train to Rome

  • Day 7: Rome

    Arrive in Rome

    Take an expertly guided tour of Rome

    Visit the Roman Forum

    Visit the Colosseum

  • Day 8: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Vatican City

    Visit the Sistine Chapel

    Visit St. Peter’s Basilica

    Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:

    • Trevi Fountain
    • Pantheon
    • Piazza Navona
    • Spanish Steps
  • Day 9: Depart for home

Add 2 more days

  • Day 9: Pompeii • Sorrento Region

    Take a guided tour of Pompeii

    Visit the Pompeii Roman Ruins

    Continue on to the Sorrento region

  • Day 10: Capri • Rome

    Return to Rome

    Take a guided tour of Capri

    Enjoy a boat cruise

  • Day 11: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; internal flight; comfortable motorcoach; Eurostar high-speed train

  • Hotels

    7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)

  • Regional-style meals

    European breakfast and dinner daily

  • Guided sightseeing

    4 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (6 with extension); 2 walking tours

  • Entrances

    London Eye; Louvre; Colosseum; Roman Forum; Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica (with extension: Pompeii Ruins; Capri boat cruise)

  • 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.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

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  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • Peace of Mind Program

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