Government & Politics in Europe
🔹 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 England
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Day 2: London
Meet your Field Director at the airportTake a walking tour of London
With your Field 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
🔹 Guided learning: Tour the Houses of Parliament with an expert local guide and get a glimpse into British government; weekday visitors attend debates, while Saturday guests enjoy a tour of the courthouse
Enjoy a fish and chips dinner in London
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Day 3: 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)
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a half day exploring London on your own
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Day 4: London
🔹 Cultural engagement: Tour the British Library, whose building holds more than 150 million items, with an expert local guide
See the Magna Carta, which established that everyone is subject to the law
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a half day exploring London on your own
Enjoy dinner in London
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Day 5: London • Night ferry
Industry Engagement: Attend a lecture to gain insights on UK government systems
Travel to HarwichBoard a night ferry to Hoek of Holland -
Day 6: Night ferry • Amsterdam
Travel via Hoek van Holland and The Hague to Amsterdam
Tour The Hague with an expert local guide
Visit the Peace Palace, home to the International Court of Justice, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the Hague Academy of International Law, and the Peace Palace Library
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Day 7: Amsterdam
Take a guided tour of Amsterdam
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace), once the home of the Dutch Royal Family
- Westerkerk (West Church), where Rembrandt is buried
- Dam Square, bustling central meeting point
🔹 Guided learning: Visit the Anne Frank House and reflect on themes that range from conflicting fundamental and human rights, to discrimination, and more
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a half day exploring Amsterdam on your own
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Day 8: Amsterdam • Brussels
Travel to BrusselsTake a guided tour of Brussels
With your expert local guide you will see:
- European Union buildings, encircled by a row of colorful flags representing the member countries
- Grand Place, the central square of Brussels
- Atomium, a structure representing a unit cell magnified 165 billions times
🔹 Cultural engagement: Visit the European Commission, the driving force in proposing legislation to Parliament and the Council
Enjoy dinner in Brussels
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Day 9: Brussels
Add this in-depth excursion:
Bruges
Embark on an excursion to Bruges, a quintessential Belgian town with cobblestone streets, ancient churches, winding canals and medieval homes. Bruges is the perfect place to sample some delicious Belgian beer as you tour a local brewery. Cap off this exciting excursion with a traditional Flemish dinner.
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 10: Brussels • Paris
Travel by TGV train to Paris🔹 Guided learning: Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde, a major public square
- Champs-Élysées, an elegant boulevard packed with high-fashion boutiques
- Arc de Triomphe, a monument honoring those who fought for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars
- Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 World's Fair and an iconic symbol of Paris
- Hôtel des Invalides, a grand hospital commissioned by Louis XIV
Enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter -
Day 11: Paris
🔹 Cultural engagement: Take a walking tour of the Latin Quarter, so named because the language was once commonly spoken by the Sorbonne students that populated the area
See Notre-Dame Cathedral, known for its sculptured facade, stained-glass rose windows, and seemingly weightless vaulted ceilings, and see the progress of its restoration following the 2019 fire which damaged much of the building
Explore art from around the world at the Louvre, home to over 35,000 objects including Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, the Mona Lisa
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Day 12: Paris
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring Paris on your own
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Meet your Field Director at the airportTake a walking tour of London
With your Field 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
🔹 Guided learning: Tour the Houses of Parliament with an expert local guide and get a glimpse into British government; weekday visitors attend debates, while Saturday guests enjoy a tour of the courthouse
Enjoy a fish and chips dinner in London
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Day 3: 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)
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a half day exploring London on your own
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Day 4: London
🔹 Cultural engagement: Tour the British Library, whose building holds more than 150 million items, with an expert local guide
See the Magna Carta, which established that everyone is subject to the law
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a half day exploring London on your own
Enjoy dinner in London
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Day 5: London • Night ferry
Industry Engagement: Attend a lecture to gain insights on UK government systems
Travel to HarwichBoard a night ferry to Hoek of Holland -
Day 6: Night ferry • Amsterdam
Travel via Hoek van Holland and The Hague to Amsterdam
Tour The Hague with an expert local guide
Visit the Peace Palace, home to the International Court of Justice, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the Hague Academy of International Law, and the Peace Palace Library
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Day 7: Amsterdam
Take a guided tour of Amsterdam
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace), once the home of the Dutch Royal Family
- Westerkerk (West Church), where Rembrandt is buried
- Dam Square, bustling central meeting point
🔹 Guided learning: Visit the Anne Frank House and reflect on themes that range from conflicting fundamental and human rights, to discrimination, and more
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a half day exploring Amsterdam on your own
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Day 8: Amsterdam • Brussels
Travel to BrusselsTake a guided tour of Brussels
With your expert local guide you will see:
- European Union buildings, encircled by a row of colorful flags representing the member countries
- Grand Place, the central square of Brussels
- Atomium, a structure representing a unit cell magnified 165 billions times
🔹 Cultural engagement: Visit the European Commission, the driving force in proposing legislation to Parliament and the Council
Enjoy dinner in Brussels
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Day 9: Brussels
Add this in-depth excursion:
Bruges
Embark on an excursion to Bruges, a quintessential Belgian town with cobblestone streets, ancient churches, winding canals and medieval homes. Bruges is the perfect place to sample some delicious Belgian beer as you tour a local brewery. Cap off this exciting excursion with a traditional Flemish dinner.
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 10: Brussels • Paris
Travel by TGV train to Paris🔹 Guided learning: Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde, a major public square
- Champs-Élysées, an elegant boulevard packed with high-fashion boutiques
- Arc de Triomphe, a monument honoring those who fought for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars
- Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 World's Fair and an iconic symbol of Paris
- Hôtel des Invalides, a grand hospital commissioned by Louis XIV
Enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter -
Day 11: Paris
🔹 Cultural engagement: Take a walking tour of the Latin Quarter, so named because the language was once commonly spoken by the Sorbonne students that populated the area
See Notre-Dame Cathedral, known for its sculptured facade, stained-glass rose windows, and seemingly weightless vaulted ceilings, and see the progress of its restoration following the 2019 fire which damaged much of the building
Explore art from around the world at the Louvre, home to over 35,000 objects including Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, the Mona Lisa
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Day 12: Paris
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring Paris on your own
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Day 13: Depart for home
Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness
What's Included
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Transportation
Various modes of transport are tailored to your program. While some transfers are included, others may come at additional cost.
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable lodging will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Select meals
Enjoy a combination of included meals and the freedom to explore local cuisine on your own.
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End-to-end support
Your dedicated EF team helps secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides enrollment tools, and helps establish your program’s ongoing presence on campus.
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EF Global Learning Toolkit
We offer various tools 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.
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Guided exploration
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides: natural historians who provide cultural insights to enhance learning moments throughout the program.
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Field Visits
Experience academics in action during engaging visits with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and partners.
