The British Isles: England, Ireland & Wales
In the British Isles, the bindings of culture and history are as strong as King Arthur’s sword.
As you zip across the landscapes that knights spent centuries battling for, it all comes into focus. Try not to blink as you see where ties were broken and kingdoms were defended. English works everywhere you go, but your jam-packed adventure will leave you fluent in everything British Isles.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Shannon • Killarney
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Killarney
Visit Bunratty Castle, a living museum where visitors can see what Medieval Irish life was like
Enjoy dinner in Killarney
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Day 3: Killarney
Visit the Kerry Bog Village Museum and wander through a re-creation of an Irish village from the early 1800s as costumed guides demonstrate the way of life that prevailed in 19th-century rural Ireland
Take an excursion to the Ring of Kerry, a 112-mile coastal route with incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding mountain range of Macgillycuddy’s Reeks
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Day 4: Killarney • Blarney • Dublin
Travel via Blarney to Dublin
See the Rock of Cashel, the former seat of the Kings of Munster
Visit Blarney Castle, the famed medieval fortification which is said to grant the gift of eloquence to anyone who kisses the Blarney Stone
Enjoy a traditional Guinness stew dinner in Dublin
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Day 5: 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
Spend a half day exploring Dublin on your own
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Day 6: Dublin • Holyhead • British Midlands
Travel via ferry to Holyhead, a port city in Wales
Travel via Snowdonia and see its lush greenery on your way to the British Midlands
Visit a Welsh castleEnjoy dinner in the British Midlands
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Day 7: British Midlands • Stratford-upon-Avon • Oxford • London
Travel via the British Midlands to Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and London
Take a tour of Stratford-upon-Avon
Enjoy lunch in Stratford-upon-Avon
Visit the half-timbered house where Shakespeare was born and visit Anne Hathaway's cottage, a picturesque farmhouse where the Bard’s wife spent her childhood
Take a tour of Oxford, the world's oldest university town whose alma maters include Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher
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Day 8: 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)
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.
Enjoy a fish and chips dinner in London
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 9: London
Take a guided excursion to Stonehenge and Bath
Visit Stonehenge, whose origin and purpose is unknown, though most believe it to have been a temple and observatory or a sacred site for the burial of high-ranking citizens from societies of long ago
Visit the Roman Baths which was a favorite vacation destination of early Romans and 18th-century English aristocracy alike and built for their enjoyment of the hot springs
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Day 10: London
Spend a full day exploring London on your own
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland
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Day 2: Shannon • Killarney
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Killarney
Visit Bunratty Castle, a living museum where visitors can see what Medieval Irish life was like
Enjoy dinner in Killarney
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Day 3: Killarney
Visit the Kerry Bog Village Museum and wander through a re-creation of an Irish village from the early 1800s as costumed guides demonstrate the way of life that prevailed in 19th-century rural Ireland
Take an excursion to the Ring of Kerry, a 112-mile coastal route with incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding mountain range of Macgillycuddy’s Reeks
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Day 4: Killarney • Blarney • Dublin
Travel via Blarney to Dublin
See the Rock of Cashel, the former seat of the Kings of Munster
Visit Blarney Castle, the famed medieval fortification which is said to grant the gift of eloquence to anyone who kisses the Blarney Stone
Enjoy a traditional Guinness stew dinner in Dublin
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Day 5: 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
Spend a half day exploring Dublin on your own
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Day 6: Dublin • Holyhead • British Midlands
Travel via ferry to Holyhead, a port city in Wales
Travel via Snowdonia and see its lush greenery on your way to the British Midlands
Visit a Welsh castleEnjoy dinner in the British Midlands
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Day 7: British Midlands • Stratford-upon-Avon • Oxford • London
Travel via the British Midlands to Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and London
Take a tour of Stratford-upon-Avon
Enjoy lunch in Stratford-upon-Avon
Visit the half-timbered house where Shakespeare was born and visit Anne Hathaway's cottage, a picturesque farmhouse where the Bard’s wife spent her childhood
Take a tour of Oxford, the world's oldest university town whose alma maters include Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher
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Day 8: 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)
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.
Enjoy a fish and chips dinner in London
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 9: London
Take a guided excursion to Stonehenge and Bath
Visit Stonehenge, whose origin and purpose is unknown, though most believe it to have been a temple and observatory or a sacred site for the burial of high-ranking citizens from societies of long ago
Visit the Roman Baths which was a favorite vacation destination of early Romans and 18th-century English aristocracy alike and built for their enjoyment of the hot springs
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Day 10: London
Spend a full day exploring London on your own
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Day 11: Depart for home
Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness
Through out this trip I was just in awe of everything I got to do and everything I got to see. It was truly an amazing experience and put a desire to travel the world in me greater than the one I already ...Absolutely Incredible
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 and water 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 Tour Director
Your Tour 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
Bog Museum, Blarney Castle, Book of Kells at the Trinity College Library, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Welsh Castle, Shakespeare’s birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s cottage; with extension: Stonehenge, Roman Baths
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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.
