Edinburgh & London
Highlight: A stroll down Edinburgh’s Royal Mile will immerse you in Scottish culture: the sound of bagpipes, the sight of tartan kilts, and the scent of steaming haggis for lunch.
🔹 Curated experiences: Every program is intentionally designed to feature guided learning, cultural engagement, and independent exploration experiences to drive global competency development, denoted on each itinerary with a blue diamond. Learn more about these experiences.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Scotland
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Day 2: Edinburgh
Meet your Field Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Edinburgh, a classic medieval city, and learn about the city from your Tour Director
Enjoy dinner in Edinburgh
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Day 3: Edinburgh
Take a tour of Edinburgh
With an expert local guide you will see:
- Edinburgh’s New Town, which was constructed in the 1800s and remains a shining example of city planning today
- Calton Hill, where you can take in views of the Lomond Hills of Fife
- Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Family’s official residence in Scotland
- Royal Mile and Old Town, a jumble of medieval buildings
Visit Edinburgh Castle, the enduring symbol of Scotland’s capital where Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to James VI, who would later rule England
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring Edinburgh on your own
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Day 4: Edinburgh
Add this in-depth excursion:
🔹 Cultural engagement: University of St Andrews
Take a guided walk through the Gaelic beauty of St Andrews University, one of the oldest Universities in the English-speaking world—and the site where a young Kate Middleton and Prince William started a world-famous romance. This prestigious and beautiful campus is like a real-life Hogwarts, complete with cursed cobblestones and John Cleese alumnus.
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Day 5: Edinburgh • London
Travel by train to London
Take a walking tour of London
With your Tour Director you will see:
- The Strand, London's major thoroughfare
- Trafalgar Square, a bustling central square
- Leicester Square, a square lined with theaters and other events
- Covent Garden, a vibrant and charming shopping area
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Day 6: London
🔹 Guided learning: Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben, an iconic London bell at the Palace of Westminster
- Houses of Parliament, home to England's governing body
- Piccadilly Circus, a five-way intersection
- St. Paul’s Cathedral, a domed church which has hosted many royal events
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Tour the Tower of London with an expert local guide and see this former prison, where Henry VIII banished two of his wives, and the jaw-dropping collection of Crown Jewels
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Day 7: London
Add this in-depth excursion:
Windsor Castle
Sometimes you just need 13 acres of castles, towers, and gardens to really unwind—or at least you do if you're a British royal. Wander onto this tremendous retreat favored by the Royal Family for the afternoon, and explore what is essentially a small town. Behind the walls of its exquisite architecture you’ll find treasures that date back to its origins in 1070—from original Da Vinci sketches to the royal remains of monarchs past.
🔹 Cultural engagement: Enjoy a fish and chips dinner in London
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 8: London • Dublin
Fly to Dublin
Take a walking tour of Dublin
With your Field Director you will see:
- Grafton Street, a brick-lined street known as the center of commerce
- Temple Bar district, Dublin's iconic hip neighborhood
Enjoy a traditional Guinness stew dinner in Dublin
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Day 9: Dublin
Take a guided tour of Dublin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Dublin's five iconic Georgian squares, which span the north and south sides of Dublin and are surrounded by homes with colorful doors
- O’Connell Street, a bustling street filled with monuments
- St. Stephen’s Green, the largest of the five Georgian squares
- Phoenix Park and the presidential residence
See the Book of Kells at Trinity College, a manuscript created more than 1,000 years ago by Irish monks
Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, whose presence honors the patron saint of Ireland
Add this in-depth excursion:
Guinness Storehouse
Located in the heart of the St. James’s Gate Brewery, the Guinness Storehouse explains the history of the famous beer. The story is told through various interactive experiences that fuse the company’s brewing heritage along with Ireland’s rich history. At the Perfect Pint bar, you’ll learn how to pour your own Guinness. Then, you’ll be able to enjoy your pint (as well as fantastic views) at the rooftop Gravity Bar.
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Scotland
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Day 2: Edinburgh
Meet your Field Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Edinburgh, a classic medieval city, and learn about the city from your Tour Director
Enjoy dinner in Edinburgh
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Day 3: Edinburgh
Take a tour of Edinburgh
With an expert local guide you will see:
- Edinburgh’s New Town, which was constructed in the 1800s and remains a shining example of city planning today
- Calton Hill, where you can take in views of the Lomond Hills of Fife
- Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Family’s official residence in Scotland
- Royal Mile and Old Town, a jumble of medieval buildings
Visit Edinburgh Castle, the enduring symbol of Scotland’s capital where Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to James VI, who would later rule England
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring Edinburgh on your own
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Day 4: Edinburgh
Add this in-depth excursion:
🔹 Cultural engagement: University of St Andrews
Take a guided walk through the Gaelic beauty of St Andrews University, one of the oldest Universities in the English-speaking world—and the site where a young Kate Middleton and Prince William started a world-famous romance. This prestigious and beautiful campus is like a real-life Hogwarts, complete with cursed cobblestones and John Cleese alumnus.
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Day 5: Edinburgh • London
Travel by train to London
Take a walking tour of London
With your Tour Director you will see:
- The Strand, London's major thoroughfare
- Trafalgar Square, a bustling central square
- Leicester Square, a square lined with theaters and other events
- Covent Garden, a vibrant and charming shopping area
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Day 6: London
🔹 Guided learning: Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben, an iconic London bell at the Palace of Westminster
- Houses of Parliament, home to England's governing body
- Piccadilly Circus, a five-way intersection
- St. Paul’s Cathedral, a domed church which has hosted many royal events
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Tour the Tower of London with an expert local guide and see this former prison, where Henry VIII banished two of his wives, and the jaw-dropping collection of Crown Jewels
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Day 7: London
Add this in-depth excursion:
Windsor Castle
Sometimes you just need 13 acres of castles, towers, and gardens to really unwind—or at least you do if you're a British royal. Wander onto this tremendous retreat favored by the Royal Family for the afternoon, and explore what is essentially a small town. Behind the walls of its exquisite architecture you’ll find treasures that date back to its origins in 1070—from original Da Vinci sketches to the royal remains of monarchs past.
🔹 Cultural engagement: Enjoy a fish and chips dinner in London
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 8: London • Dublin
Fly to Dublin
Take a walking tour of Dublin
With your Field Director you will see:
- Grafton Street, a brick-lined street known as the center of commerce
- Temple Bar district, Dublin's iconic hip neighborhood
Enjoy a traditional Guinness stew dinner in Dublin
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Day 9: Dublin
Take a guided tour of Dublin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Dublin's five iconic Georgian squares, which span the north and south sides of Dublin and are surrounded by homes with colorful doors
- O’Connell Street, a bustling street filled with monuments
- St. Stephen’s Green, the largest of the five Georgian squares
- Phoenix Park and the presidential residence
See the Book of Kells at Trinity College, a manuscript created more than 1,000 years ago by Irish monks
Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, whose presence honors the patron saint of Ireland
Add this in-depth excursion:
Guinness Storehouse
Located in the heart of the St. James’s Gate Brewery, the Guinness Storehouse explains the history of the famous beer. The story is told through various interactive experiences that fuse the company’s brewing heritage along with Ireland’s rich history. At the Perfect Pint bar, you’ll learn how to pour your own Guinness. Then, you’ll be able to enjoy your pint (as well as fantastic views) at the rooftop Gravity Bar.
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Day 10: Depart for home
Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness
Your experience includes
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Round-trip airfare
Your price includes round-trip airfare for your whole group
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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On-tour transportation
Land transportation
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Regional-style meals
Daily breakfasts and select local dinners are included in your program. Generally, we leave lunch up to you so your group has an opportunity to explore its own tastes.
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End-to-end support
Your team helps to secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides recruiting tools and helps establish your program's ongoing presence on campus.
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Full-time Field Director
Your Field Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all program logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert Local Guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and enhancing teaching moments wherever your curriculum takes you.
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Guided sightseeing
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides who join your group for select experiences on tour.
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Entrances
Edinburgh Castle, Tower of London; with extension: Book of Kells at the Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral
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Worldwide support, safety and security
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. We provide 24-hour emergency support service along with a comprehensive $50 million liability policy that covers you and your institution while abroad.
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Flexible payment options
Give more students the opportunity to study abroad by offering them two different payment plan options, along with our TripFunder website to help fundraise for the program.
