Capitals of the British Isles
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Dublin
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of Dublin
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Grafton Street
- Temple Bar district
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Day 3: Dublin
Take a guided tour of Dublin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Georgian squares
- O’Connell Street
- St. Stephen’s Green
- Phoenix Park
Visit St. Patrick’s CathedralVisit the interactive EPIC Irish Emigration Museum
Add this in-depth excursion:
Irish Music and Dance
Nothing captures the spirit of Ireland quite like its music and dance. Whether it’s a jig, reel or stepdance, each type of dance—and the accompanying music—provides a unique look at Irish culture. This hands-on activity will take place in the afternoon and you will learn an authentic ceilidh dance and two songs from the performers (60-90min).
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Day 4: Dublin • Belfast
Travel to BelfastTake a guided tour of Belfast
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Lower Falls
- Shankill Row
- Murals
Visit the Titanic Belfast Museum
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Day 5: Belfast • Derry
Take an excursion to Derry
Visit Giant’s Causeway
Take a guided tour of Derry
With your expert local guide you will:
- Visit St. Columb’s Cathedral
- See the Diamond War Memorial
- Learn about the unique history of Derry
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Day 6: Belfast • Cairnryan • Alloway • Edinburgh
Travel by ferry to Cairnryan
Travel to Edinburgh via Alloway
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Day 7: Edinburgh • London
Take a guided tour of EdinburghVisit Edinburgh CastleTravel by train to London -
Day 8: 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 armour. 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 9: London
Visit one of the Knightsbridge Museums:
- Science Museum
- Natural History Museum
- Victoria and Albert Museum
Take a walking tour of London
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Covent Garden
- National Gallery
- Leicester Square
Explore London on your own
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: London • Paris
Travel by Eurostar train to ParisTake 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 11: Paris
Walking tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visit the Louvre -
Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Dublin
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of Dublin
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Grafton Street
- Temple Bar district
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Day 3: Dublin
Take a guided tour of Dublin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Georgian squares
- O’Connell Street
- St. Stephen’s Green
- Phoenix Park
Visit St. Patrick’s CathedralVisit the interactive EPIC Irish Emigration Museum
Add this in-depth excursion:
Irish Music and Dance
Nothing captures the spirit of Ireland quite like its music and dance. Whether it’s a jig, reel or stepdance, each type of dance—and the accompanying music—provides a unique look at Irish culture. This hands-on activity will take place in the afternoon and you will learn an authentic ceilidh dance and two songs from the performers (60-90min).
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Day 4: Dublin • Belfast
Travel to BelfastTake a guided tour of Belfast
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Lower Falls
- Shankill Row
- Murals
Visit the Titanic Belfast Museum
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Day 5: Belfast • Derry
Take an excursion to Derry
Visit Giant’s Causeway
Take a guided tour of Derry
With your expert local guide you will:
- Visit St. Columb’s Cathedral
- See the Diamond War Memorial
- Learn about the unique history of Derry
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Day 6: Belfast • Cairnryan • Alloway • Edinburgh
Travel by ferry to Cairnryan
Travel to Edinburgh via Alloway
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Day 7: Edinburgh • London
Take a guided tour of EdinburghVisit Edinburgh CastleTravel by train to London -
Day 8: 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 armour. 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 9: London
Visit one of the Knightsbridge Museums:
- Science Museum
- Natural History Museum
- Victoria and Albert Museum
Take a walking tour of London
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Covent Garden
- National Gallery
- Leicester Square
Explore London on your own
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: London • Paris
Travel by Eurostar train to ParisTake 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 11: Paris
Walking tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visit the Louvre -
Day 12: Depart for home
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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
Book of Kells/Trinity College Library; St. Patrick’s Cathedral; Titanic Belfast; Giant’s Causeway Visitor Center; Edinburgh Castle; Museum of London; With extension: Louvre; Notre-Dame
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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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