Hello everyone! It has been a busy past two weeks, so I am catching up on my blog while I have a chance. I have decided, rather quickly, to take a trip to Europe over Spring Break. It is an 8-day excursion, which I think will be fantastic and I plan on having a great time. I would say more about it, but just see for yourself! It's going to be a wonderful experience. My friend Morgan is the only one definitely coming so far. I am hoping to get a few more to come along with me. If you want to come, let me know by September 29, that is the day I am signing up. Morgan expressed how she wanted us to book together, so if you want to, let me know.
Day 1 Flight
Overnight flight to europe
Day 2 london
Arrival in london • Welcome to London!
Overnight flight to europe
Day 2 london
Arrival in london • Welcome to London!
After clearing customs, you’ll meet your full-time EFCB Tour Guide and the
rest of your group. Did you know that more than 200 languages
are spoken in London?
Walking tour of london • Get to know London on an
informal stroll with your tour guide. Walk along the banks of
the River Thames, and then head to Trafalgar Square, once
famous for its huge pigeon population. Continue to bustling
Leicester Square and on to chic Covent Garden.
Welcome drink • Get to know the other travelers in your
group over included drinks. Afterwards, head out on the
town, or go back to the hotel to catch up on some sleep.
rest of your group. Did you know that more than 200 languages
are spoken in London?
Walking tour of london • Get to know London on an
informal stroll with your tour guide. Walk along the banks of
the River Thames, and then head to Trafalgar Square, once
famous for its huge pigeon population. Continue to bustling
Leicester Square and on to chic Covent Garden.
Welcome drink • Get to know the other travelers in your
group over included drinks. Afterwards, head out on the
town, or go back to the hotel to catch up on some sleep.
Day 3 london
Hop-on, Hop-off double-decker bus tour • See
London at your own pace on a classic double-decker bus
ride all over town. For 24 hours you can get off and back on
whenever you want. Tour routes take you to all the big sights,
including the awe-inspiring St. Paul’s Cathedral and Tower of
London. You’ll also cruise by Piccadilly Circus, Whitehall and
Trafalgar Square, as live commentary tells you all there is to
know about this storied city.
Free time london (day) •
Hop-on, Hop-off double-decker bus tour • See
London at your own pace on a classic double-decker bus
ride all over town. For 24 hours you can get off and back on
whenever you want. Tour routes take you to all the big sights,
including the awe-inspiring St. Paul’s Cathedral and Tower of
London. You’ll also cruise by Piccadilly Circus, Whitehall and
Trafalgar Square, as live commentary tells you all there is to
know about this storied city.
Free time london (day) •
Top 5 suggestions:
1. Covent Garden • Seek out bargains at this bustling covered
market; souvenirs, clothes, crafts and much more.
2. Tower of London • Trace England’s bloody history in this
famous fortress and see the legendary Crown Jewels.
3. Abbey Road • Probably the world’s most famous crosswalk,
this spot is a must-see for any Beatles fan.
4. Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum • Be amazed as you
wander this huge gallery filled with frighteningly real wax
dummies of your favorite celebrities and historical figures.
5. Tate Modern • Visit one of the world’s premier modern
art museums.
1. Covent Garden • Seek out bargains at this bustling covered
market; souvenirs, clothes, crafts and much more.
2. Tower of London • Trace England’s bloody history in this
famous fortress and see the legendary Crown Jewels.
3. Abbey Road • Probably the world’s most famous crosswalk,
this spot is a must-see for any Beatles fan.
4. Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum • Be amazed as you
wander this huge gallery filled with frighteningly real wax
dummies of your favorite celebrities and historical figures.
5. Tate Modern • Visit one of the world’s premier modern
art museums.
Day 4 london
Optional excursion to Stonehenge and Bath
(extra cost) • Opt to head out into the English countryside,
and see the myst is still unknown, but most believe it was a temple and astronomical
observatory. Then move on to Bath, an ancient spa
town popular with early Romans and 18th-century English
aristocracy. See the ruins and check out the bath houses.
Free time london (night) • Top 5 suggestions:
1. West End Theatre district • Catch a play in London’s
version of Broadway.
2. Soho • This lively part of town is famous for its nightlife,
with pubs, clubs, live music—you name it.
3. Comedy Store • Laugh till you can’t anymore at this
beloved venue, the heart and soul of the UK comedy scene.
4. Fabric • This huge underground dance club has three
dance floors, plus some mellower spaces.
5. Astoria • This acclaimed concert venue has seen the
likes of Radiohead, Nirvana and Kylie Minogue.
(For more ideas and details, see our London city guide at
efcollegebreak.com.)
Day 5 paris
Eurostar train to Paris • The high-speed train whisks
you under the English Channel to Paris. Did you know that
the “Chunnel” was first suggested by a French engineer in
1802? He imagined travelers going by horse and carriage
with lanterns lighting the way.
Free time paris (day) • Top 5 suggestions:
1. Musée d’Orsay • This amazing museum built into an old
train station is a runaway favorite of many art lovers. Enjoy
masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and many more.
2. Champs-Elysées • The famous boulevard has witnessed
several major historical moments, but it’s best-known for its
high fashion shopping and unbeatable people-watching.
3. Arc de Triomphe • Built to commemorate Napoleon’s
Grande Armée, this famous arch has amazing views.
4. Père Lachaise Cemetery • Pay your respects to many
famous figures, including Marcel Proust and the legendary
Doors front man Jim Morrison.
5. Montmartre • Climb the stairs or take the funicular
railway up to this charming artists’ haven. Take in amazing
panoramic views and go inside the Sacré Coeur church.
Evening Seine cruise and Eiffel Tower • Float down
the river while the City of Light glimmers all around you. Then
ascend to the top of the most famous tower in the world, and
take in the dazzling views of the illuminated city below.
Day 6 paris
Sightseeing tour of Paris (local guide) • A professional
local guide will lead you on a panoramic bus tour and
teach you about the city. Witness Parisian life in action as
you drive down the always fashionable Champs-Elysées. See
the imposing Arc de Triomphe and the Conciergerie, where
prisoners of the Revolution passed their final days.
Eiffel Tower photostop • Your guided tour includes a
stop at the Eiffel Tower, where you’ll have a chance to take
those must-have shots of the famous steel structure. The
Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 for the World’s Fair and was
supposed to be disassembled after the event. It was only after
authorities realized its usefulness for radio communication
that it was spared the wrecking ball.
Optional excursion to versailles (extra cost) •
Opt to spend the afternoon at the opulent palace of Louis
XIV. This is where French royalty reveled in its extravagant
lifestyle while the masses starved, leading to the Revolution.
Stroll through the well-manicured gardens along the river and
check yourself out in the Hall of Mirrors.
Day 7 paris
Louvre MuseuM • The world’s most famous museum is
a sprawling complex that was once a royal palace. One could
wander for days among its masterpieces. Today, you’ll hit all
the highlights, including the Venus de Milo and Leonardo Da
Vinci’s incomparably mysterious Mona Lisa.
Walking tour of Paris • Your tour guide takes you on
an informal stroll around town. Walk through the Latin Quarter,
an area packed with college students from the Sorbonne,
Paris’s most famous university. Make your way along the
Seine, and check out les bouquinistes, the little stalls that
sell old books, maps, art prints and postcards. It’s the perfect
place to pick up some authentic souvenirs.
Notre Dame Cathedral • Go inside the famous medieval
cathedral, built between 1163 and 1361. Admire the
stained-glass windows and seemingly weightless vaulted
ceilings. The amazing cathedral was the inspiration for Victor
Hugo’s famous book The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Optional excursion to Stonehenge and Bath
(extra cost) • Opt to head out into the English countryside,
and see the myst is still unknown, but most believe it was a temple and astronomical
observatory. Then move on to Bath, an ancient spa
town popular with early Romans and 18th-century English
aristocracy. See the ruins and check out the bath houses.
Free time london (night) • Top 5 suggestions:
1. West End Theatre district • Catch a play in London’s
version of Broadway.
2. Soho • This lively part of town is famous for its nightlife,
with pubs, clubs, live music—you name it.
3. Comedy Store • Laugh till you can’t anymore at this
beloved venue, the heart and soul of the UK comedy scene.
4. Fabric • This huge underground dance club has three
dance floors, plus some mellower spaces.
5. Astoria • This acclaimed concert venue has seen the
likes of Radiohead, Nirvana and Kylie Minogue.
(For more ideas and details, see our London city guide at
efcollegebreak.com.)
Day 5 paris
Eurostar train to Paris • The high-speed train whisks
you under the English Channel to Paris. Did you know that
the “Chunnel” was first suggested by a French engineer in
1802? He imagined travelers going by horse and carriage
with lanterns lighting the way.
Free time paris (day) • Top 5 suggestions:
1. Musée d’Orsay • This amazing museum built into an old
train station is a runaway favorite of many art lovers. Enjoy
masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and many more.
2. Champs-Elysées • The famous boulevard has witnessed
several major historical moments, but it’s best-known for its
high fashion shopping and unbeatable people-watching.
3. Arc de Triomphe • Built to commemorate Napoleon’s
Grande Armée, this famous arch has amazing views.
4. Père Lachaise Cemetery • Pay your respects to many
famous figures, including Marcel Proust and the legendary
Doors front man Jim Morrison.
5. Montmartre • Climb the stairs or take the funicular
railway up to this charming artists’ haven. Take in amazing
panoramic views and go inside the Sacré Coeur church.
Evening Seine cruise and Eiffel Tower • Float down
the river while the City of Light glimmers all around you. Then
ascend to the top of the most famous tower in the world, and
take in the dazzling views of the illuminated city below.
Day 6 paris
Sightseeing tour of Paris (local guide) • A professional
local guide will lead you on a panoramic bus tour and
teach you about the city. Witness Parisian life in action as
you drive down the always fashionable Champs-Elysées. See
the imposing Arc de Triomphe and the Conciergerie, where
prisoners of the Revolution passed their final days.
Eiffel Tower photostop • Your guided tour includes a
stop at the Eiffel Tower, where you’ll have a chance to take
those must-have shots of the famous steel structure. The
Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 for the World’s Fair and was
supposed to be disassembled after the event. It was only after
authorities realized its usefulness for radio communication
that it was spared the wrecking ball.
Optional excursion to versailles (extra cost) •
Opt to spend the afternoon at the opulent palace of Louis
XIV. This is where French royalty reveled in its extravagant
lifestyle while the masses starved, leading to the Revolution.
Stroll through the well-manicured gardens along the river and
check yourself out in the Hall of Mirrors.
Day 7 paris
Louvre MuseuM • The world’s most famous museum is
a sprawling complex that was once a royal palace. One could
wander for days among its masterpieces. Today, you’ll hit all
the highlights, including the Venus de Milo and Leonardo Da
Vinci’s incomparably mysterious Mona Lisa.
Walking tour of Paris • Your tour guide takes you on
an informal stroll around town. Walk through the Latin Quarter,
an area packed with college students from the Sorbonne,
Paris’s most famous university. Make your way along the
Seine, and check out les bouquinistes, the little stalls that
sell old books, maps, art prints and postcards. It’s the perfect
place to pick up some authentic souvenirs.
Notre Dame Cathedral • Go inside the famous medieval
cathedral, built between 1163 and 1361. Admire the
stained-glass windows and seemingly weightless vaulted
ceilings. The amazing cathedral was the inspiration for Victor
Hugo’s famous book The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Farewell dinner • Share some last laughs (and maybe
shed a few tears) at a farewell dinner with the group.
Day 8 paris
Flight home
shed a few tears) at a farewell dinner with the group.
Day 8 paris
Flight home
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