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DAY 1
Overnight flight
DAY 2
Arrival in London
Welcome to London! After clearing customs, you’ll meet your EFCB Tour Guide and the rest of your group. Did you know that more than 200 languages are spoken in London?
Walking tour of London
Walking tour of London
Get to know London on an informal stroll with your tour guide. Walk along the banks of the River Thames, and then head to Trafalgar Square, once famous for its huge pigeon population. Continue to bustling Leicester Square and on to the chic Covent Garden, where street performers amuse the lively crowds.
DAY 3
Hop-on, Hop-off double-decker bus tour
Hop-on, Hop-off double-decker bus tour
See London at your own pace on a classic double-decker bus ride all over town. For 24 hours you can get off and back on whenever you want. Tour routes take you to all the big sights, including the awe-inspiring St. Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London. You'll also cruise by Piccadilly Circus, Whitehall and Trafalgar Square, as live commentary tells you all there is to know about this storied city.
Free time in London (afternoon)
Top 5 free time suggestions:
1. Covent Garden – Seek out bargains at this bustling covered market; souvenirs, clothes, crafts and much more await you.
2. Tower of London – Trace England’s bloody history in this famous fortress and see the legendary Crown Jewels.
3. Abbey Road – Probably the world's most famous crosswalk, this storied spot is a must-see for even the most casual Beatles fan.
4. Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum – Be amazed as you wander this huge gallery filled with frighteningly real wax dummies of your favorite celebrities and historical figures.
5. Tate Modern – Visit one of the world's premier modern art museums, and lose yourself among the Picassos, Warhols, Dalis and more.
For more ideas and details, see our London city guide.
Welcome dinner
Enjoy some group bonding time at tonight’s included dinner.
DAY 4
Optional excursion to Stonehenge and Bath (extra cost)
Optional excursion to Stonehenge and Bath ($110 pre-booked)
Opt to head out into the English countryside, and see the mysterious monoliths in the middle of the field at Stonehenge. Their origin is still unknown, but most believe it was a temple and astronomical observatory. Then move on to Bath, an ancient spa town popular with early Romans and 18th-century English aristocracy alike. See the ruins and check out the bath houses.
Free time in London (nighttime)
Top 5 nightlife suggestions:
1. West End Theatre district – Catch a play in London's version of Broadway.
2. Soho – This lively part of town is famous for its nightlife, with pubs, clubs, live music—you name it.
3. Comedy Store – Laugh till you can't anymore at this beloved venue, the heart and soul of the UK comedy scene.
4. Fabric – This huge (and hugely popular) underground dance club has three dance floors, plus some mellower spaces.
5. Astoria – This acclaimed concert venue has seen the likes of Radiohead, Nirvana and Kylie Minogue.
For more ideas and details, see our London city guide.
DAY 5
Eurostar train to Paris
Eurostar train to Paris
The high-speed train whisks you under the English Channel to Paris. Did you know that the "Chunnel" was first suggested by a French engineer in 1802? He imagined travelers going by horse and carriage with lanterns lighting the way.
Free time in Paris (afternoon)
Top 5 free time suggestions:
1. Musée d’Orsay – This amazing museum built into an old train station is a runaway favorite of many art lovers. Enjoy masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and many more.
2. Champs-Elysées – The famous boulevard has witnessed several major historical moments, but it's best-known for its high fashion shopping and unbeatable people-watching.
3. Arc de Triomphe – Built to commemorate Napoleon's Grande Armée, this famous arch has amazing views from the top.
4. Père Lachaise Cemetery – Pay your respects to many famous figures, including Marcel Proust and the legendary Doors front man Jim Morrison.
5. Montmartre – Climb the stairs or take the funicular railway up to this charming artists' haven. Take in amazing panoramic views and go inside the uniquely beautiful Sacré Coeur church.
For more ideas and details, see our Paris city guide.
Evening Seine cruise and Eiffel Tower
Evening Seine cruise and Eiffel Tower
Float down the river while the City of Light glimmers all around you. Then ascend to the top of the most famous tower in the world, and take in the dazzling views of the illuminated city below.
DAY 6
Sightseeing tour of Paris (local guide)
Sightseeing tour of Paris (local guide)
A professional local guide will lead you on a panoramic bus tour and teach you a thing or two about the city. Witness Parisian life in action as you drive down the always fashionable Champs-Elysées. See the imposing Arc de Triomphe and the Conciergerie, where prisoners of the Revolution passed their final days.
Eiffel Tower photostop
Eiffel Tower photostop
Your guided tour includes a stop at the Eiffel Tower, where you'll have a chance to take those must-have shots of the famous steel structure. The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 for the World's Fair and was supposed to be disassembled after the event. It was only after authorities realized its usefulness for radio communication that it was spared the wrecking ball.
Optional trip to Versailles (extra cost)
Optional trip to Versailles ($70 pre-booked)
Opt to spend the afternoon at the opulent palace of Louis XIV. This is where French royalty reveled in its extravagant lifestyle while the masses starved, leading to the Revolution. Stroll through the well-manicured gardens along the river and check yourself out in the Hall of Mirrors.
DAY 7
Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum
The world's most famous museum is a sprawling complex that was once a royal palace. One could wander for days among its masterpieces. Today, you'll hit all the highlights, including the Venus de Milo and Leonardo Da Vinci’s incomparably mysterious Mona Lisa.
Walking tour of Paris
Walking tour of Paris
Your tour guide takes you on an informal stroll around town. Walk through the Latin Quarter, an area packed with college students from the Sorbonne, Paris’s most famous university. Make your way along the Seine, and check out les bouquinistes, the little stalls that sell old books, maps, art prints and postcards. It’s the perfect place to pick up some authentic souvenirs.
Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral
Go inside the famous medieval cathedral, built between 1163 and 1361. Admire the stained-glass windows and seemingly weightless vaulted ceilings. The amazing cathedral was the inspiration for Victor Hugo's famous book The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Farewell drink
Share some last laughs (and maybe shed a few tears) over a farewell drink with the group.
DAY 8
Flight home
Don't want to go home?
Plan beforehand, and you can change your return ticket and explore more of Paris on your own, or visit another city and fly home from there. To request special travel, fill out this form.