EF has been around a long time—since 1965! Back then we pioneered the concept of the “educational tour,” and today we’re proud to be the world’s largest private student travel company.
It’s the opportunity to explore your world up close and travel with new and old friends. It’s learning outside the classroom, amid the ancient ruins in Greece, the artistic masterpieces in France, and real-life language lessons in Spain. It’s building confidence, increasing cultural awareness and meeting people. It’s an experience like no other.
What’s included:
- Round-trip airfare
- Hotels
- Transfers
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- EF Tour Director
- Guided sightseeing tours
- Entrance fees to select attractions
- Walking tours
What's not included:
- Lunches and beverages
- Gratuities (for tour director, bus driver and professional local guides)
- Optional excursions
- Passport and visa fees
Round-trip airfare
All EF tours include round-trip airfare, and you will fly with such respected airlines as Lufthansa, United and Air France.
Hotels
We insist upon hotels that are comfortable, clean and safe, and all rooms have a private bathroom. EF staff personally visit hotels to make sure they meet our standards. Keep in mind you’ll spend little time in your hotel—you’ll be too busy exploring the best of your destination.
View some sample hotels in our most popular destinations:
MealsEvery breakfast and dinner is included on your EF Tour. We provide a European breakfast - juice, coffee, bread and rolls with butter and jam, and often cereal, yogurt, fruit, cheese or meat. For dinners, we choose restaurants with a balance of familiar dishes and local favorites, such as fish and chips in London, paella in Spain or Peking Duck in China.
Lunches are yours to explore local restaurants and cafés. Savor a warm crêpe as you stroll down Champs-Élysées in Paris or devour a delicious gyro at a taverna in Athens with your friends.
Want more ideas for food? Your tour director can suggest places to eat!
EF Tour Directors
EF Tour Directors are available 24 hours a day while on tour, and they know their stuff! They take care of all the logistical details on tours (hotels, buses, sightseeing tours, etc.) so you can have fun. They also give you ideas for free time and take you to some of the coolest off-the-beaten-path locations!
Meet some of them!Guided sightseeing toursGet to know a destination just like an insider when expert local guides provide in depth tours by motorcoach of their city. Besides telling you all the history, culture and customs of the area, they also lead visits to museums and monuments.