The Grand Tour

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28 or 32 days

England, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Greece, extension includes Turkey

Leave no stone unturned on this tour to England, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and Greece.

Discover the traditions of London, explore Amsterdam, and travel to Lucerne, Munich, and Salzburg. Continue to Venice and Florence, and Rome before your grand tour ends with the antiquities of Athens.

Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2026: March 19, March 25, April 3-8, April 12, May 1, June 29, and August 14-15. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.

Day 1: Fly overnight to England
Day 2: London

Meet your Tour Director at the airport

Take a walking tour of London

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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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.

Day 4: London

Explore London on your own
Day 5: London • Paris

Travel by Eurostar train to Paris

Day 6: 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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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.

Enjoy a Seine River cruise

Day 7: Paris

Take a tour of the Latin Quarter

Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

Visit the Louvre

Visit the Fragonard Perfume Factory
Day 8: Paris • Brussels • Amsterdam

Travel via Brussels to Amsterdam

Explore Amsterdam during a self-guided Immersive Scavenger Hunt designed exclusively for EF

Day 9: Amsterdam

Enjoy a canal cruise

Visit Anne Frank's House

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Volendam and Zaanse Schans

Explore the heart of the Dutch countryside on this half-day excursion! Visit the picturesque fishing village of Volendam and the living and working neighborhood of Zaanse Schans, re-created to look like an old Dutch village. Make your way down the winding, cobblestone streets past charming shops and crooked houses. Enjoy cheese- and clog-making demonstrations as well as a visit to a windmill.

Day 10: Amsterdam • Heidelberg

Travel to Heidelberg

Take a walking tour of Heidelberg

Visit Heidelberg Castle and its famous wine barrel
Day 11: Heidelberg • Freiburg • Lucerne region

Travel via Freiburg to Lucerne region

Explore Freiburg on your own
Day 12: Lucerne region
Take a walking tour of Lucerne

With your Tour Director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Lucerne
Day 13: Lucerne region • Munich

Travel via Neuschwanstein to Munich

Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
Day 14: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Take an excursion to Dachau

Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Take a walking tour of Munich

With your Tour Director you will see:
- Munich Cathedral
- New Town Hall
- Hofbräuhaus
Day 15: Munich • Salzburg

Take a day trip to Salzburg

Tour Salzburg and the salt mines with an expert local guide
Day 16: Munich • Innsbruck • Venice

Travel via Innsbruck and the Dolomites to Venice

See the Dolomites
Day 17: Venice
See a glass-blowing demonstration
Take a guided tour of Venice

With your expert local guide you will see:
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Travel by water taxi to the island of Burano

Explore Burano on your own

Take a ferry to Venice
Day 18: Venice • Florence

Travel to Florence
Day 19: Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence

With your expert local guide you will see:
- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
Day 20: Florence • Assisi

Travel to Assisi

Visit the Basilica of St. Francis

Tour Assisi with an expert local guide
Day 21: Assisi • Pompeii • Sorrento region

Travel via Pompeii to Sorrento region

Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide

Snap a photo of seaside Sorrento

Day 22: Sorrento region • Rome

Travel to Rome

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Capri

Enjoy stunning views of the Amalfi coastline as you ferry across the Bay of Naples to Capri, where a guided tour will introduce you to the island’s timeless charm. Then, enjoy free time before taking in Capri's spectacular coast by boat. Note: If weather conditions do not permit a cruise, you will explore the towns of Capri and Anacapri with your guide.

Day 23: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome

With your expert local guide you will see:
- Colosseum
- Roman Forum
- Capitoline Hill
- St. Peter's Square and Basilica
Explore Rome during a food-themed walking tour
Day 24: Rome • Athens • Delphi

Fly to Athens

Travel to the Delphi region

Day 25: Delphi • Athens

Visit the Delphi Museum

Take a guided tour of Delphi

With your expert local guide you will see:

Temple of Apollo
Delphi Archaeological Museum

Return to Athens

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Greek evening

Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavors—opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music, dancing, and smashing plates. This time-honored tradition brings Greece’s theatrical culture to life in all the best ways.

Day 26: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens

With your expert local guide you will see:
- Ancient Olympic Stadium
- Syntagma Square, the central square of Athens
- Acropolis
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts
Day 27: Athens
Take a walking tour of Athens

With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
Day 28: Depart for home