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 the airportTake 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 Cathedral
Visit EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration
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. As dancers in traditional dress perform, you won’t be able to help tapping your toes, ready to join in the fun.
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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 Road
- Murals
Visit Titanic Belfast
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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 via Alloway to Edinburgh
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Day 7: Edinburgh • London
Take a guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Explore Edinburgh on your own
Travel by train to London
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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
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.
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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
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 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 11: Paris
Walking tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visit the Louvre
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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 the airportTake 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 Cathedral
Visit EPIC, the interactive museum of Irish Emigration
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. As dancers in traditional dress perform, you won’t be able to help tapping your toes, ready to join in the fun.
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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 Road
- Murals
Visit Titanic Belfast
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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 via Alloway to Edinburgh
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Day 7: Edinburgh • London
Take a guided tour of Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Explore Edinburgh on your own
Travel by train to London
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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
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.
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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
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 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 11: Paris
Walking tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visit the Louvre
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Day 12: Depart for home
Interested in leading this tour?
Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Night train; Eurostar high-speed train with extension
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension); 1 night couchette accommodation
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
5 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (6 with extension); 1 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director; 2 walking tours (3 with extension)
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Entrances
Book of Kells at Trinity College Library; St. Patrick’s Cathedral; Titanic Belfast; Giant’s Causeway Visitor Center; Edinburgh Castle; Museum of London; 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.