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
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Edinburgh
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Day 3: Edinburgh
Take a guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Visit the National Museum of Scotland
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Specters of Scotland
A city that can inspire Robert Louis Stephenson—an Edinburgh native—to create the monstrous Mr. Hyde has to have a deep and dark past. On your ghost tour, experience the twisted, demented, and downright terrifying side of Edinburgh. See bricked over passages and caged crypts, then try to sleep wondering: who are they keeping out… or what are they keeping in?
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Day 4: Edinburgh • Yorkshire
Travel to Yorkshire
Take a tour of York
Visit the York Minster
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Day 5: Yorkshire • Warwickshire • Stratford-upon-Avon • Birmingham region
Travel via Warwickshire and Stratford-upon-Avon to the Birmingham region
Visit Warwick Castle
Visit Shakespeare's birthplace
Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage
Take a tour of Stratford-upon-Avon
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Day 6: Birmingham region • Oxford • London
Travel via Oxford to London
Take a tour of OxfordVisit the New College
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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)
Enjoy a theater performance
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Day 8: London
Explore on your own orAdd 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.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: London • 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 tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visit the Louvre
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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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
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Edinburgh
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Day 3: Edinburgh
Take a guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Visit the National Museum of Scotland
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Specters of Scotland
A city that can inspire Robert Louis Stephenson—an Edinburgh native—to create the monstrous Mr. Hyde has to have a deep and dark past. On your ghost tour, experience the twisted, demented, and downright terrifying side of Edinburgh. See bricked over passages and caged crypts, then try to sleep wondering: who are they keeping out… or what are they keeping in?
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Day 4: Edinburgh • Yorkshire
Travel to Yorkshire
Take a tour of York
Visit the York Minster
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Day 5: Yorkshire • Warwickshire • Stratford-upon-Avon • Birmingham region
Travel via Warwickshire and Stratford-upon-Avon to the Birmingham region
Visit Warwick Castle
Visit Shakespeare's birthplace
Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage
Take a tour of Stratford-upon-Avon
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Day 6: Birmingham region • Oxford • London
Travel via Oxford to London
Take a tour of OxfordVisit the New College
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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)
Enjoy a theater performance
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Day 8: London
Explore on your own orAdd 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.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: London • 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 tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visit the Louvre
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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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.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
