Youll see doges palaces striking facade, stroll over ponte vecchio and explore the ruins of the ancient roman forum on this show stopping program of italian culture. It was great to be on a tour with not only a few of my highschool friends, but i also met friends from san fran, maryland and ohio. Theres more to the emerald isle than being really, really, ridiculously good looking. A free inside look at ef education first salary trends based on 1,140 salaries wages for 392 jobs at ef education first. London, paris, brussels, amsterdam, heidelberg, lucerne region, munich, salzburg. Grand tour of north and south italy spoken only in english. If traveling the world, paving your own way, and making an impact is the kind of career you want, youre the type of person were looking for. We loved the pace of the trip, of course we wanted to stay everywhere longer, but was so thankful. The guide to essential italy is a specially tailored journey of a kind no guidebook anywhere can offera personally guided tour that lets you explore the most famous and culturally important sites. Grand tour of italy by first class rail planet rail. Experience the very essence of italy as we discover the eternal city of rome, vatican city, renaissance florence. Offering educational tours, immersion language learning, cultural exchange and academic programs around the world. Were constantly evaluating our tours and making adjustments as needed.
Student tours to italy ef educational tours canada. Accelerate your career alongside some of the best and brightest minds. Enjoy stunning views of the amalfi coastline as you ferry across the bay of naples to capri, where a guided tour will introduce you to the islands timeless charm. Your tour director stays with your group 247, providing local insight and knowledge, while handling every ontour detail. The grand tour of ireland was such an amazing trip and i met so many great people. I took an ef tour back in 2004, which included paris, french riviera, florence, rome and sorrento. Explore italy with likeminded people and without the burden of organizing the trip tuscany.
Tour the ruins of pompeii with an expert local guide. Contiki is more international than ef college break us based. They keep the students going so in hopes they will sleep at night. They are based in sydney, australia, and use as tour guides people with degrees and doctorates in italian historyart etc. Lund is a magazine journalism major at temple university in philadelphia, and she hopes to write for a travel magazine after her graduation in 2012. Fun, affordable group trips ef ultimate break the best way. I am looking for a tour to europe that gives you some free time as well as some guided tours. Offers community service, language, precollege enrichment, and global adventure programs and active teen tours throughout the united states, canada. We were on a high school group during march break on an ef tours 10 day excursion. Jan 2, 2014 i have received a ton of questions from people curious about what the ef college break experience is all about. Fall in love with italy while getting to know da vinci, walking in the steps of gladiators and visiting the birthplace of saints. We are offering you the unique experience of the grand tour, a lived experience of art and culture, off the beaten tracks and away from the.
This city is full of art and culture, from the fountain of neptune to the uffizi gallery, a museum that is filled with art that the famous medici family collected. From venices endless canals to each roman piazza, italy has no shortage of aweinspiring sights. Here we are, ready to play the game as the first grand tour of the year is charged and ready to take to the stage. Our hotel in florence, the atheneum, was subpar and not up to what i have come to expect from goahead. Visit italy, take a student vacation to italy, and enjoy a student trip in italy.
I know there is the grand tour and ultimate europe that are 30 and 35 days. Grand tour of italy 03162020 by 6th time traveler yvonne k. I want to visit ireland, england, germany, france, italy, and spain. Grand tour of italy by first class rail prices from. Our grand tour of italy was more than we could have dreamed. Due to seasonality, and taxes prices of the tour are subject to change without due notice. Trips to italy ef ultimate break fun, affordable group. Is there any other travel agency for college students like. Which tour group would you recommend, ef college break or contiki vacations. The grand tour offers different type of tours, walks and activities to enjoy rome and italy s infinite cultural and historical heritage. Ancient roman advances in engineering made the colosseum possible. The grand tour europe unique guided tours tripadvisor.
If anyone could suggest a specific trip or company, it would be awesome. Ef, world leader in international education since 1965. Please note the tour price reflected on the brochure is subject to change. Feb 17, 2018 journey into umbria italys hottest new destination as a selfconfessed fitness addict, i never thought id find myself poolside with a chunk of fresh bread and a glass of red wine, basking in. Efcreated workbooks, exercises, and guided prompts help students reflect on their individual experiences and discover what matters to them in choosing a college. Basic italian italian words phrases in italian italian phrases for travelers italian sayings the words italy vacation. May 31, 2016 but i dont think you should have to tip as much as the ef college break site recommends you tip. Starting in the marshlandturnedmasterpiece venice, well. I am 22 and am looking for a trip with alot of people around my own age. Enjoy free time in the morning before an afternoon and night time cooking class in which you will prepare an entire tuscan meal from antipasto to. This was my first tour with ef but wont be my last. For more information or to book now, please call 047 82 52 92 enquire now. Our tour director was simply the best he kept us organized and informed throughout the trip. Please consult with the operator directly for the recent price.
The landscapes were beautiful and i loved being able to just get to ireland. Cruise the canals of the impressive venice on gondola or a ride a vaporetto with the locals package tour. Tonight, enjoy an italian pasta dinner before turning in for the. Ef college break ultimate europe and grand tour of europe. Journey into umbria italys hottest new destination as a selfconfessed fitness addict, i never thought id find myself poolside with a chunk of fresh bread and a glass of red wine, basking in. Salaries posted anonymously by ef education first employees. Pros lots of stops and touring, execellant tour director. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Grand tour of ireland by ef college break ef ultimate break 42. Both adults and students loved the tour guide, so much so that a group is planning another trip with ef to spain. Our favorite stop on the tour was san gimignano, where we had time to tour the city on our own and purchase a bottle of wine to enjoy as we sat on the city wall overlooking the tuscan. There is a maximum of 20 people on the tour and a minimum of 3 nights stay in each place. Whether you study abroad, learn a language at one of our language schools, host an exchange student or travel with your teacher or professor to exciting new destinations, our programs will expand your horizons, teach you new. Fly to italy meet your group and travel on an overnight flight to venice.
Ef tours backpacking europe a whole new world college fun gap year i want to travel grand tour future travel european travel. In italy, you can travel through thousands of years of history to witness some of humankinds most transformative moments. Explore trips fun, affordable group trips ef ultimate break. I am a 23 m with a plan this summer is to spend 910 days in europe in places like germany, austria, poland and similar countries around those. Cons poor organization, long flights, some poor hotels, hotels are outside of city centers need buses to get everywhere.
Sep 14, 2015 ef college break grand tour of europe summer 2015 songs sweet disposition by the temper trap bad dream by the mowglis i do not own the rights to these songs and i do not claim the rights to. Grand tour of italy ef college break elena williams. Depending on your arrival time, you may have free time to settle in and explore the city on your own. Italy grand tour package rome florence venice vacation. Is there any other travel agency for college students like ef. Ive done lots of grand tours now and the giro is my favourite one. I liked the fact that ef included the transportation in the cost of the trip. Grand tour of spain by ef college break ef ultimate break. But we have a limited amount of time and i found this tour which sounds good to me.
All planet rail holidays are tailormade to suit your departure dates and requirements. You and your students will explore a variety of campus environments and participate in workshops and activities that help them learn whats. This tour is great for anyone who just wants to see italy and some of the worlds most beautiful art and architecture. Your dedicated ef team helps you every step of the wayfrom recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour. At the duomo in renaissance florence, the world took its st steps out of the dark ages. We are offering you the unique experience of the grand tour, a lived experience of art and culture, off the beaten tracks and away from the crowds and the mass tourism routes. Which tour group would you recommend, ef college break or. Take a look at them, its an 1826 thing, and they have various lengths of trips. With culture, history, nightlife, and museums, this onemonth trip to europe leaves no stone unturned. Grand tour of europe 30 day european tour ef college. Does anyone here have any experience of academy travels grand tour of italy. Join our global community of educators, innovators, travelers and doers. They arent the cheapest tours around, but the itinerary appeals, and their october tour fits the timeframe during which we can travel. Savour every flavour of italy on our allencompassing twoweek tour, from the cultural highlights of the north to the carefree coasts in the south.
In italy, you can travel through thousands of years of history to. Romeassisisienaflorencebolognapadovavenicemontepulcianonaplespompeiisorrentocapri. Perfect for vacation, backpacking across europe but not really backpacking, and more. This is the official tour page for the csup hosted ef college study tour for italy. I have to say, while i was on the tour, at 18 years old, i loved it. Italy is considered the birthplace of the renaissance, and florence is the birthplace of the renaissance in italy. Ef tours backpacking europe a whole new world college fun. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. I enjoyed thailand more, and the quality of the tour was great. Cassandra lund has traveled on more than 15 ef tours and has tours planned through 20. Reviews, prices, videos, photos, and itinerary for grand tour of ireland. Jul 27, 2015 mine and my sisters once in a lifetime trip to italy. Compare similar trips and tour companies to find your perfect vacation at the perfect price.
The hotel was a very nice four star hotel but was not in the center proper but was a metro ride away. The best way to travel young fun, affordable group trips. Ef college study tours ef explore america ef tours for girl scouts ef educational tours us ef ultimate break ef gap year. Ok, i know many people here will say not to do a bus tour.
And venices grand canal was at the heart of one of the world. Ef has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, were there too. Have some pintsized fun and book grand tour of ireland now. See what an ef tours for girl scouts trip is like by. I have never been to europe and i will be traveling by myself if i go. Like many of you who are considering taking a trip with ef college break you probably saw a friend who did it, or their ad simply popped up on your facebook feed and after picturing yourself on a foreign adventure. Ive had my ups and downs with ef college break but all an all it hasnt been to bad. We have trips around the worldfrom london and paris to tokyo and sydney.
On avventure bellissimes grand tour of italy vacation packages experience the great variety of attractions that italy has to offer the intrepid traveller. Here, she writes about her experiences on her ef tour to greece, italy and. That afternoon we enjoyed a walking tour of the city and capped it with a sunset from the piazzale michelangelo. At the duomo in renaissance florence, the world took its first steps out of the dark ages.
Reviews, prices, videos, photos, and itinerary for grand tour of spain. Discover italy in its full splendour on this grand tour, covering the distance from venice in the north, through emilia romagna and tuscany to southern italy, taking a short boat crossing over to the island of sicily. Student tours to italy history comes alive among the ruins of pompeii and along the ceiling of the sistine chapel. Aug, 2008 i am looking for a tour to europe that gives you some free time as well as some guided tours. Experience the hidden, lesserknown sites of florence and visit castiglione di garfagnana, a charming medieval market town. Travel by van to the pilgrimage town of assisi and visit the cathedral. Mar 11, 2016 grand tour of europe 30 day european tour ef college break stay safe and healthy. Also, you will notice some people wont do that and will hardly tip anything which to be honest is not fair since some tour directors do work hard.
We prepare new group leaders on a free training tour and provide personal support every step of the way. Ef education first pro cycling team sport director fabrizio guidi, an italian who now calls. Dont forget to download the go ahead tour companion app before you take off, so youll have all the info. Ef college break grand tour of europe summer 2015 songs sweet disposition by the temper trap bad dream by the mowglis i do not own the rights to these songs and i do not claim the rights to. Your tour director stays with your group 247, providing local insight and knowledge, while handling every on tour detail. We have payment plans, stressfree booking and a team of experts to help. From da vincis masterpieces in florence to the magnificent ruins of the roman colosseum, your italy trip is guaranteed to be chefs kiss. College counselors help students make informed decisions throughout the college search process by making the first step in their schools program an immersive orientation tour to some of the most indemand campuses and college towns around the u. The grand tour offers different type of tours, walks and activities to enjoy rome and italys infinite cultural and historical heritage. Mine and my sisters once in a lifetime trip to italy. Cons poor organization, long flights, some poor hotels, hotels are outside of city centers need buses to get everywhere, poor hotel food and some restuarants, poor communication, nickel and dime with extras.
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