10 or 12 days
Ireland, England, France

These three capitals bring the full package: an amazing combination of literature, history and classic landmarks.

From James Joyce to Shakespeare to Victor Hugo; from ancient Gaelic streets to a former empire to the birthplace of the Enlightenment; from St. Patrick’s Cathedral to Big Ben to the Eiffel Tower—discover the rich heritage of three proud cities.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland

  • Day 2: Dublin

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Dublin

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Grafton Street
    • Temple Bar district
  • 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 The Little Museum of Dublin

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Irish music and dance

    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. 

  • Day 4: Dublin • Holyhead • Midlands region

    Travel to Dublin

    Take a ferry from Dublin to Holyhead

    Visit Conwy Castle

  • Day 5: Midlands region • Stratford-upon-Avon • London

    Travel via Stratford-upon-Avon to London

    Visit Shakespeare's birthplace

    Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage

    Enjoy lunch in Stratford-upon-Avon

    Take a tour of Stratford-upon-Avon

  • Day 6: 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)
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Westminster Abbey

    Westminster Abbey

    Site of a millennium’s worth of royal coronations, Westminster Abbey is yours to explore on this guided tour. Learn about the Gothic church’s storied past as your guide reveals monuments, paintings, and stained glass windows.

  • Day 7: London

    Take a walking tour of London

    Visit the British Museum

    Explore London on your own

  • Day 8: London • Paris

    Travel by Eurostar train to Paris  

    Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

    Take a walking tour of Paris

    Craft your own signature scent during a perfume- and cologne-making class  

  • Day 9: 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
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Versailles

    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.

  • Day 10: Depart for home

Add 2 more days

  • Day 10: Paris • Normandy region

    Travel to the Normandy region

    Take a tour of Normandy

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Pointe du Hoc
    • American Cemetery in Coleville
    • Arromanches

    Visit the American Cemetery in Colleville 

    Visit Pointe du Hoc

  • Day 11: Normandy region • Paris

    Return via Caen to Paris

    Visit the Caen Memorial

  • Day 12: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland

  • Day 2: Dublin

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Dublin

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Grafton Street
    • Temple Bar district
  • 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 The Little Museum of Dublin

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Irish music and dance

    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. 

  • Day 4: Dublin • Holyhead • Midlands region

    Travel to Dublin

    Take a ferry from Dublin to Holyhead

    Visit Conwy Castle

  • Day 5: Midlands region • Stratford-upon-Avon • London

    Travel via Stratford-upon-Avon to London

    Visit Shakespeare's birthplace

    Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage

    Enjoy lunch in Stratford-upon-Avon

    Take a tour of Stratford-upon-Avon

  • Day 6: 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)
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Westminster Abbey

    Westminster Abbey

    Site of a millennium’s worth of royal coronations, Westminster Abbey is yours to explore on this guided tour. Learn about the Gothic church’s storied past as your guide reveals monuments, paintings, and stained glass windows.

  • Day 7: London

    Take a walking tour of London

    Visit the British Museum

    Explore London on your own

  • Day 8: London • Paris

    Travel by Eurostar train to Paris  

    Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

    Take a walking tour of Paris

    Craft your own signature scent during a perfume- and cologne-making class  

  • Day 9: 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
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Versailles

    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.

  • Day 10: Depart for home

Add 2 more days

  • Day 10: Paris • Normandy region

    Travel to the Normandy region

    Take a tour of Normandy

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Pointe du Hoc
    • American Cemetery in Coleville
    • Arromanches

    Visit the American Cemetery in Colleville 

    Visit Pointe du Hoc

  • Day 11: Normandy region • Paris

    Return via Caen to Paris

    Visit the Caen Memorial

  • Day 12: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; ferry; Eurostar high-speed train

  • Hotels

    8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)

  • Regional-style meals

    European breakfast and dinner daily (lunch instead of dinner on Day 5)

  • Guided sightseeing

    3 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director (2 with extension); 3 walking tours

  • Entrances

    Little Museum of Dublin; St. Patrick’s Cathedral; Welsh castle; Gardens at Anne Hathaway’s cottage; Shakespeare’s Birthplace; perfume museum and workshop; with extension: Caen Memorial; Pointe du Hoc; American Cemetery

  • 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.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • 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.

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