England & France
Group Leader: Paul Karpontinis
Requested Return Date: 4/20/2025
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of London
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Covent Garden
- National Gallery
- Leicester Square
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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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Day 4: London • Winchester • Portsmouth • Caen • Normandy Region
Travel to Portsmouth via Winchester
Visit Winchester Castle
Travel by ferry to Caen
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Day 5: Normandy region • St. Malo
Visit the Juno Beach Centre
Travel to St. Malo via the Normandy beaches
Visit the Caen Memorial
Photo Stop in Arromanches
Take a tour of Normandy
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Pointe du Hoc
- Arromanches
- Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
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Day 6: St. Malo
Visit Mont Saint Michel Abbey
Tour St. Malo with an expert local guide
Visit St. Vincent Cathedral
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Day 7: St. Malo • Chartres • Paris
Travel to Paris via Chartres
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Day 8: 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 9: Paris
Visit the LouvreTake a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visit the Fragonard Perfume Factory
Enjoy a Seine River Cruise
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of London
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Covent Garden
- National Gallery
- Leicester Square
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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)
Enjoy time to explore on your own -
Day 4: London • Winchester • Portsmouth • Caen • Normandy Region
Travel to Portsmouth via Winchester
Visit Winchester Castle
Travel by ferry to Caen
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Day 5: Normandy region • St. Malo
Visit the Juno Beach Centre
Travel to St. Malo via the Normandy beaches
Visit the Caen Memorial
Photo Stop in Arromanches
Take a tour of Normandy
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Pointe du Hoc
- Arromanches
- Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
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Day 6: St. Malo
Visit Mont Saint Michel Abbey
Tour St. Malo with an expert local guide
Visit St. Vincent Cathedral
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Day 7: St. Malo • Chartres • Paris
Travel to Paris via Chartres
Visit Chartres Cathedral -
Day 8: 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 9: Paris
Visit the LouvreTake a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visit the Fragonard Perfume Factory
Enjoy a Seine River Cruise
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Day 10: Depart for home
Feel confident helping your child see the world
Parents, we know you have tons of questions—and we’re here to answer each and every one. (Seriously, call us anytime.) Visit our parents’ page for everything from payment plans and scholarship opportunities to safety protocols and the chance to hear from fellow moms and dads like you.
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Canterbury Cathedral; Caen memorial; St. Vincent Cathedral; (CANADIAN GRPS ONLY: Juno Beach Centre; Mont-St-Michel; Chartres Cathedral; Louvre; Notre-Dame) With extension; Anne Frank House; Rijksmuseum
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated 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 add 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 travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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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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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
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On our easy-to-navigate Help Center, you’ll find information on everything from our Automatic Payment Plan to passports to our experienced, culturally knowledgeable Tour Directors.
