7 or 9 days
London, extension to Edinburgh
Program designed to: Trace the footsteps of Florence Nightingale, mother of modern nursing, through Victorian London and learn how a fine balance of compassion and innovation fueled the evolution of Britain’s healthcare system. Gain insight from local registered nurses and health professionals about their specialized practices and training, while enjoying the cultural highlights of Britain’s cosmopolitan capital city.

Highlight: Make a free-time visit to the Royal College of Nursing Library & Heritage Center, chronicling 200 years of nursing in London with its multimedia collection of first-hand stories.

🔹 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.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to England

  • Day 2: London

    Meet your Field Director at the airport

    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

    Enjoy dinner in London

  • Day 3: London

    🔹 Guided learning: Take a walking lecture about the history of London's Healthcare system where you will:

    • Visit the Royal College of Physicians, a governing body of the British medical profession since 1518
    • Walk through London’s medical district, taking in renowned institutions including University College Hospital, the General Medical Council, and the now-defunct London Foot Hospital

    Introductory talk at the Florence Nightingale Museum

    🔹 Cultural engagement: Visit the Florence Nightingale Museum, honoring the woman credited with founding modern nursing

    During your guided tour, you will:

    • Explore the nursing school she founded and learn about the legend of the Lady with the Lamp
    • See the writing slate Florence Nightingale used as a child as well as her medicine chest and other historical keepsakes
    • Finish your tour with an informative lecture where you can learn more about Florence and her lasting impact on modern nursing
  • Day 4: London

    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)

    Visit the Wellcome Collection, a museum dedicated to medical artifacts and original artworks exploring “ideas about the connections between medicine, life, and art” 

  • Day 5: London

    Visit an old operating theater, which got their start as a way for medical students to learn and observe techniques during the early history of medicine in England

    🔹 Cultural engagement & industry experience: Take part in an informative Q&A session with a local registered nurse who can share insights into Britain’s healthcare system

  • Day 6: London

    🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring London on your own 

    Visit the London Science Museum to see medical artifacts and original art that explores ideas about the connections between medicine, life, and art

    Enjoy a fish and chips dinner in London

  • Day 7: Depart for home

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  • Day 7: London • Edinburgh

    Travel by train to Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city 

    Tour Edinburgh with your Field Director and venture between classic sights in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, which towers above

    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

    Enjoy dinner in Edinburgh

  • Day 8: Edinburgh

    Visit the Surgeon's Hall Museum

    Tour Edinburgh and learn about the city’s medical community with an expert local guide. You will:

    • Explore Scotland’s medical history at the Royal College of Surgeons, the oldest and largest of the UK surgical Royal Colleges
    • Learn about modern medical innovations like bionic limbs and Dolly the Sheep
  • Day 9: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to England

  • Day 2: London

    Meet your Field Director at the airport

    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

    Enjoy dinner in London

  • Day 3: London

    🔹 Guided learning: Take a walking lecture about the history of London's Healthcare system where you will:

    • Visit the Royal College of Physicians, a governing body of the British medical profession since 1518
    • Walk through London’s medical district, taking in renowned institutions including University College Hospital, the General Medical Council, and the now-defunct London Foot Hospital

    Introductory talk at the Florence Nightingale Museum

    🔹 Cultural engagement: Visit the Florence Nightingale Museum, honoring the woman credited with founding modern nursing

    During your guided tour, you will:

    • Explore the nursing school she founded and learn about the legend of the Lady with the Lamp
    • See the writing slate Florence Nightingale used as a child as well as her medicine chest and other historical keepsakes
    • Finish your tour with an informative lecture where you can learn more about Florence and her lasting impact on modern nursing
  • Day 4: London

    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)

    Visit the Wellcome Collection, a museum dedicated to medical artifacts and original artworks exploring “ideas about the connections between medicine, life, and art” 

  • Day 5: London

    Visit an old operating theater, which got their start as a way for medical students to learn and observe techniques during the early history of medicine in England

    🔹 Cultural engagement & industry experience: Take part in an informative Q&A session with a local registered nurse who can share insights into Britain’s healthcare system

  • Day 6: London

    🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring London on your own 

    Visit the London Science Museum to see medical artifacts and original art that explores ideas about the connections between medicine, life, and art

    Enjoy a fish and chips dinner in London

  • Day 7: Depart for home

Add more days

  • Day 7: London • Edinburgh

    Travel by train to Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city 

    Tour Edinburgh with your Field Director and venture between classic sights in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, which towers above

    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

    Enjoy dinner in Edinburgh

  • Day 8: Edinburgh

    Visit the Surgeon's Hall Museum

    Tour Edinburgh and learn about the city’s medical community with an expert local guide. You will:

    • Explore Scotland’s medical history at the Royal College of Surgeons, the oldest and largest of the UK surgical Royal Colleges
    • Learn about modern medical innovations like bionic limbs and Dolly the Sheep
  • Day 9: Depart for home


Learning outcomes on this program

Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness


EF Global Learning Model Post-Study Abroad Learning Resources
Academic resources

With this program, you get access to our Global Learning Resources, which include:

  • Discussion questions
  • Sample assignments
  • Journal prompts
  • Webinars
  • EF's Global Competency Assessment, a pre- and post-program assessment to measure competency development
See the resources you get
EF Global Learning Model Post-Study Abroad Learning Resources
Academic resources


With this program, you get access to our Global Learning Resources, which include:

  • Discussion questions
  • Sample assignments
  • Journal prompts
  • Webinars
  • EF's Global Competency Assessment, a pre- and post-program assessment to measure competency development

See the resources you get


Your experience includes

  • Round-trip airfare

    Your price includes round-trip airfare for your whole group

  • Accommodations

    Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.

  • On-tour transportation

    Land transportation

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • EF Global Learning Toolkit

    To capitalize on moments for building empathy, awareness, and adaptability in a global environment, we offer a number of different tools designed to help educators facilitate student growth abroad and on campus, including academically enriched travel programs, industry engagement opportunities, global learning resources, and a Global Competencies Assessment tool.

  • Full-time Field Director

    Your Field Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all program logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert Local Guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and enhancing teaching moments wherever your curriculum takes you.

  • Guided sightseeing

    Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides who join your group for select experiences on tour.

  • Entrances

    Operating theater, Florence Nightingale Museum, Wellcome Collection

  • 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.

  • 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.


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