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What we include

We handle everything—accommodations, local guides, hands-on experiences, and so much more.

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Accommodations

You’ll stay in a mix of comfortable, centrally-located boutique hostels and hotels.

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EF Ultimate Break app

Download our free app on both Apple and Android devices. Book your trip, check out traveler profiles, chat with your group, and get prepared in the days leading up to departure.

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Tour Director

Throughout your trip, you’ll have your own personal Tour Director to help you live like a local.

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Iconic attractions

We include visits to popular attractions. These visits vary by itinerary. Check the “What’s included” section of each itinerary for specific sites.

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Guided sightseeing

Professional local guides will help you explore some of the most beautiful, historic and exciting places on the planet. These panoramic tours of the city give you an insider perspective that the do-it-yourself traveler can only dream of.

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Expertly crafted itineraries

Our efficiently planned itineraries get you where you need to go, so you're able to do more and waste less time. Plus, our trips include hyper-local, culturally-immersive experiences that you won't find anywhere else.

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24/7 support

You get 24/7 emergency support from our Trip Specialists and global EF team. Our around the clock emergency service is just a phone call away while you're traveling the world.

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Welcome Dinner

This signature event is about meeting your fellow travelers over local cuisine and drinks at the beginning of your trip. This dinner is usually held at a bar or restaurant near your hotel and happens the first night your group is together.

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On-trip transportation

Any buses, trains, or flights from destination to destination on your trip are included in the cost of your booking.

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City transfers

For your transfers between cities while traveling, all transportation is included. Your ride will always be waiting. No planning or fuss, just true door-to-door service in your group’s own private coach.

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Metro passes

In select cities, we’ll throw in a metro pass to add extra freedom to your free time. Your Tour Director will orient you to local public transportation, so you can explore with ease and uncover every hidden gem.

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City walk

Your Tour Director will introduce you to each city as you arrive. These walks will get you familiar with your hotel neighborhood. Whether they're telling you about the best local hangouts or how to use the Paris Metro, you’ll feel like a local from day one.

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60+ years of experience

EF Ultimate Break is a part of EF Education First, the world's largest private education company. EF operates worldwide with more than 40,500 employees, teachers, and volunteers, working in offices and schools in 107 countries.

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Personal Trip Specialist

Our dedicated team of travel experts really know their stuff when it comes to planning awesome trips. They can help you figure out how to pack, how to spend your free time, and so much more. Your own personal Trip Specialist will be assigned as soon as you book.

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Free breakfast

Each morning, your accommodation will provide free breakfast food and drinks, or as we like to call it—travel fuel.

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Farewell Dinner

Enjoy local food, a great atmosphere, and the company of new friends and lifelong connections. It may be the end of the trip, but we know the goodbyes are rarely forever.