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Business in Londonand Berlin

Round-trip flights on major carriers; Full-time Tour Director;Air-conditioned motorcoaches and internal transportation;Superior tourist-class hotels with private bathrooms; Breakfastdaily; Select meals with a mix of local cuisine.

Sightseeing:Tech City walking tour, LondonFinancial District walking tour, LondonBerlinAlternative walking tour, Berlin

Academic Visits and Entrances:Thames CruiseHouses of Parliament2 Business visits, LondonTopography of Terror Museum2 Business visits, BerlinReichstagBMW Motorcycle Plant tour, Berlin

Overnight Stays:London (3)Berlin (4)

Optional excursions; Insurance coverage; Beverages and lunches (unlessotherwise noted); Transportation to free-time activities; Customarygratuities (for your Tour Director, bus driver and local guide); Porterage;Adult supplement (if applicable); Weekend supplement; Shore excursionon cruises; Any applicable baggage-handing fee imposed by the airlines(see efcollegestudytours.com/baggage for details); Expenses caused byairline rescheduling, cancellations or delays caused by the airlines, badweather or events beyond EF’s control; Passports, visa and reciprocityfees

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Your itineraryDay 1: Board your overnight flight to London!

Day 2: London

Arrive in LondonRanging from the North Sea in the east to the playing fields of Eton inthe west, London covers an area of some 620 square miles and ishome to over 8 million people. Prepare to observe the stunningarchitecture, vibrant street life and royal majesty of this bustlingmetropolis.

Visit the Houses of Parliament (time permitting)You will have the day to visit the most recognized symbol of London,the Parliament Buildings. The original structure was destroyed in a firein 1834 and today's building and Big Ben date back to 1840.Hearings run throughout the day and you can choose to visit anyopen to the public. (Please note this visit is only available Saturdays,and is pending confirmation.)

Fish and chips dinnerTonight you will dine on one of England's most famous meals.Originally made popular in the 19th century by Dickens' reference to a“fried fish warehouse” in Oliver Twist, the first fish and chips dinnerswere served with bread and butter and a cup of tea, all for just ninepence.

Thames River CruiseEnjoy viewing the famous sights of London by cruising down the RiverThames. Drifting under some of the city's landmark bridges, you willpass by the Houses of Parliament and the South Bank arts complex.As you approach the Tower of London, enjoy spectacular views of thedome of St. Paul's Cathedral before getting the perfect shot of TowerBridge.

Overnight in London

Day 3: London

Walking tour of LondonStroll through the heart of London on your Tour Director-led walkingtour, which begins along the banks of the River Thames. As you walkalong the ancient embankment, note that these shadowy waters gavethe city its name, which derives from Llyn-Dyn, Celtic for “city of thelake.” Walk along the Strand and see the spot from which alldistances to London are measured. Enter Trafalgar Square, whereyou're sure to meet the world's most famous pigeons, and pause atNelson's column, a symbol of Britain's once unrivaled naval power.Continue on to Leicester Square and end your walk at chic CoventGarden, where street performers (or “buskers”) amuse the livelycrowds. (The exact walking route may vary, depending on your hotellocation and the day's other activities.)

Guided Tech City walking tourThis afternoon you will explore London's Tech City to look at how andwhy such a small area of London is beginning to rival Silicon Valleyand why it has become crucial to the UK's post-recession recover.

Overnight in London

Day 4: London

Guided walking tour of the Financial DistrictLearn about the business, finance and economics of London on thisguided walking tour through London. A local expert will take youthrough the financial district and point out significant sites, businessesand financial institutions.

Visit a local businessAs a world leader in business, financial services and culture, Londonis known for its prominent role in the global market. Central Londonserves not only as a major tourist destination, but also as the homefor more than half of the United Kingdom's top 100 companies.Today, enjoy a visit to one of London's leading companies!

Free afternoon in LondonEnjoy free time to make your own explorations of the city.

Overnight in London

Day 5: London | Berlin

Visit a local businessEnjoy a visit to a second local company. (Additional details to beprovided closer to departure.)

Fly to BerlinArrive in historic Berlin, once again the German capital. For manyyears the city was defined by the wall that separated its residents. Inthe last decade, since the monumental events that ended Communistrule in the East, Berlin has once again emerged as a treasure of artsand architecture with a vibrant heart.

Dinner is included this evening.

Overnight in Berlin

Day 6: Berlin

Guided sightseeing of BerlinRide past the Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche (left unrestored as areminder of the ravages of war) and down the glitteryKurfürstendamm, Berlin's liveliest street. Pass the RathausSchöneberg, where 1,500,000 West Berliners flocked to hearPresident Kennedy's famous “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech in 1963. Onyour way to the Eastern sector, pass the Reichstag, former seat of theparliaments of the German Empire and the Weimar Republic. Arrive atthe Brandenburg Gate, once the symbol of the undeclared Cold War,and now the symbol of a reunited Berlin. It was at this gate that thefamous images of East and West Berliners dancing atop thecrumbling Berlin Wall were filmed and broadcast around the world. Asyou see where the Berlin Wall actually stood, imagine the bleakwatchtowers and piercing spotlights that guarded “the border” untilNovember 1989. Journey down Unter den Linden, once consideredone of the world's most elegant boulevards. You will also see the siteof Checkpoint Charlie, which once guarded the border between Eastand West Germany.

Visit the Topography of Terror MuseumThe Topography of Terror Museum is located on the site of the formerSS headquarters in Berlin. The outdoor exhibit in the former basementcells focuses on the regime's systemized rule of terror, and the fate ofsome of the individuals who were imprisoned and tortured in thesedungeons. A general documentation outlines the Nazi's rise to powerand their administrative center in Berlin.

Visit a local businessBerlin's outstanding infrastructure and highly qualified and educatedworkforce make it a competitive location for business. Today you willvisit a local business. During your time in Berlin, these business visitsmay include a finance or accounting firm (similar to Econa), anengineering company (similar to Siemens), or a company in thehealthcare field (similar to Bayer HealthCare and Bausch+Lomb).(Additional details to be provided closer to departure.)

Visit the ReichstagTonight, visit the German parliamentary building. A fire destroyedmuch of the building in 1933. The cause of the fire is to this dayunknown, however, because the communists were blamed, the Naziparty gained more popularity and soon after gained power. Thereconstruction was finished in 1999 and it is now open to the public.(Pending availability.)

Overnight in Berlin

Day 8: Berlin

Alternative Berlin guided walking tourMake like a hip local on this anthropological adventure. Take inBerlin's underground artist communities, vibrant multiculturalneighborhoods and more off-the-beaten-path sights.

Visit the BMW Motorcycle PlantToday you will explore the inner-workings of the German automobileindustry as you visit the birthplace of BMW motorcycles. Here you cansee a first-hand account of cutting edge mechanical engineering andlearn how BMW has solidified itself as one of the most recognizednames in the world of luxury vehicle manufacturing.

Overnight in Berlin

Day 9: Berlin

Visit a local businessEnjoy a visit to a second local company. (Additional details to beprovided closer to departure.)

Free afternoon in BerlinThe remainder of the afternoon is yours to make some newdiscoveries of your own in Germany's capital. Near Alexanderplatz,you may visit the TV Tower and observation deck, where visitors havebeen taking in the ever-changing panorama of Berlin since 1969.Alternatively, you might choose to learn more about the history of theHolocaust at the Jewish Museum or visit one of the many museums inthe city.

Dinner is included this evening.

Overnight in Berlin

Day 10: Return home

Transfer to the Berlin airport for your return flightYour Tour Director assists with your transfer to the airport, whereyou'll check in for your return flight home.

Itinerary is subject to change

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