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35 days. 14 cities. 8 different languages.

**Pros:**  our most popular long trip, see the whole freakin’ continent from London & Paris to the Swiss Alps and Greece.

**Cons:** likely to make you into someone who starts sentences with “during my month in Europe…”


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17 days. 7 cities. Vroom vroom—but in Italian.

**Pros:**  a shorter and sweeter way to see all the big hits: the Eiffel Tower, the Swiss Alps, the Colosseum, and so much more.

**Cons:** no need to bring your special leather road trip driving gloves, we include a private deluxe motorcoach to take you around the continent.

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**Pros:**  beating the summer heat in the Mediterranean, dancing in Ibiza, lounging on the same beaches as the rich & famous.

**Cons:** we’ve yet to invent a waterproof pouch that lets you take your crepes swimming with you.

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Grand Tour of Europe

Admit it, booking flights is the worst. Here's why you should let us do it for you:

* Flight costs are included in your monthly payment plan, so you can pay over time
* Airport transfers are included, so we’ll be waiting, sign in hand
* Flights are booked with major airlines
* 24/7 support no matter what time zone you’re in
* One checked bag included on most flights
* Option to make changes to your trip up to 99 days before departure

Booking with a friend? Let us know and we’ll do our best to make sure you’re on the same flight. Still want to book your own flights? That’s cool, simply select ‘No flights included’ instead of your departure city in the ‘Flights from’ dropdown.

You’ll stay at hostels hand-picked by our team of local experts, in rooms only for EF Ultimate Break travelers. Each hostel is located in a safe, convenient area. You’ll receive your exact accommodations 30 days before your trip departs.

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Swap out study for sunsets and selfies for an entire month in Europe. History, nightlife and museums are balanced with a healthy dose of life on the Mediterranean, where they make lazy look stylish.

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* Round-trip flights & airport transfers
* Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
* Private motorcoach
* Internal flights & trains
* 28 nights in hand-picked accommodations
* Welcome Dinner
* Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
* Metro passes in each major city
* Entrance to the St. Mark’s Basilica, Duomo Cathedral, Park Güell & other select attractions

* Visit seven countries and 12 cities in Europe
* Cruise the canals of Amsterdam and Venice
* Test your yodeling skills in the pristine Swiss Alps
* Indulge in Italian food and wine while taking in the Tuscan countryside
* Meet Ben and Abbey in London, AKA Big Ben and Westminster Abbey
* Taste savory and sweet crepes in the capital of culinary creations
* Gaze upon the French Riviera’s landscapes and sunsets that inspired artists like Monet and Picasso

Highlights of Europe

You’ll stay at hostels hand-picked by our team of local experts, in rooms only for EF Ultimate Break travelers. Each hostel is located in a safe, convenient area. You’ll receive your exact accommodations 30 days before your trip departs.

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Explore castles, cathedrals, and cozy little cobblestone streets. Hear at least six different languages (more if you count English accents). Leave the highlighter at college and explore the *highlights* of Europe with us. See what we did there?

* Round-trip flights & airport transfers
* Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
* Private motorcoach
* Internal flights & trains
* 22 nights in hand-picked accommodations
* Welcome Mixer with appetizers & drinks
* Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
* Metro passes in each major city
* Entrance to the St. Mark’s Basilica & other select attractions

* Visit six countries and nine cities in Europe
* Cruise the canals of Amsterdam and Venice
* Test your yodeling skills in the pristine Swiss Alps
* Indulge in Italian food and wine while taking in the Tuscan countryside
* Meet Ben and Abbey in London, AKA Big Ben and Westminster Abbey
* Taste savory and sweet crepes in the capital of culinary creations, Paris
* Walk where the Beatles once walked during an exclusive guided tour of Liverpool
* Explore ancient Rome, served with a side of pasta

Thailand: Island Paradise

You’ve selected an UltimatePlus departure. Nice choice! You’ll be staying at upgraded hotels throughout your trip. Each property is located in a safe and convenient area to ensure a comfortable stay, in rooms that are only for EF Ultimate Break travelers. Actual accommodations will be made available to you 30 days before your trip.

There’s no such thing as too much of a good thing—especially when it comes to Thailand. That’s why with this 22-day trip, the question isn’t if you should go, but how fast can you pack your bags to get there. Equal parts exotic paradise, culinary delight, and all-around friendliest place in the world, Thailand is begging to be explored. Beautiful islands, spicy street noodles, peaceful Buddhist temples, world-famous nightlife…the list goes on and the reasons keep stacking up. 

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* Round-trip flights & airport transfers
* Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
* Private motorcoach
* Internal flights
* 20 nights in hand-picked accommodations
* Welcome Dinner with drinks
* Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
* Entrance to an Elephant Nature Park, Wat Suan Dok temple, and many more attractions
* Traditional Kantoke dinner in Chiang Mai

* Get your fill of Thai street food as you wander through famous night markets
* Dance the nights away on the beaches of Koh Pha Ngan
* Lounge in the sun on a white sand beach and snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Ang Thong
* Say hi to some curious primates on Monkey Beach in the Phi Phi Islands
* Cruise through the 42 islands of Phang Nga Bay, and snap a picture of the famous James Bond Island
* Enter the Grand Palace and behold the intricate gold buildings, temples, and statues adorned in vibrant tile work
* Do some shopping via boat at Bangkok’s floating markets

Australia & New Zealand Adventure

You’ll stay at accommodations hand-picked by our team of local experts, in rooms only for EF Ultimate Break travelers. Each property is located in a safe, convenient area. You’ll receive your exact accommodations 30 days before your trip departs.

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Chill out on the world’s best beaches before amping up the adrenaline in action sports heaven. Snorkel through shipwrecks, lounge on ship decks and feel the salt-spray and sun rays as you splash through waves. Big cities promise nightlife as wild as the outback, and outdoor adventures are even more extreme with Middle Earth as the backdrop. Whether you want to live it up or lounge in style, there’s something for everyone Down Under.

* Round-trip flights & airport transfers
* Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
* Private deluxe motorcoach
* 18 nights in hand-picked accommodations
* Welcome Mixer with appetizers & drinks
* Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
* Sydney Harbor cruise
* Entrance to Great Barrier Reef Marine Observatory & other select attractions

* Snorkel with sea turtles and over 1,500 species of fish in the Great Barrier Reef
* Learn to surf at Bondi Beach
* Get the best view of Sydney from the water on a Sydney harbor cruise
* Summit Bob’s Peak for epic views of New Zealand’s pristine landscape
* Take advantage of the adventurous side of Queenstown

European Road Trip

Get ready for a 17-day Euro-trip through five countries (yes 5) that will take you from windmills and winding canals to clock towers and cathedrals. Eat, drink, and explore your way through some of Europe’s most iconic cities. Perfect for a college break.

* Round-trip flights & airport transfers
* Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
* Private motorcoach
* Internal flights & trains
* 15 nights in hand-picked accommodations
* Welcome Mixer with appetizers & drinks
* Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
* Metro passes in each major city
* Entrance to select attractions

* Visit 5 different European countries and their best cities
* Go for high tea after catching the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace
* Pedal through the streets of Amsterdam amongst hundreds of thousands of bikes
* Marvel at the City of Light from the Champ de Mars
* Eat gelato until you can't eat any more. Then eat more.
* Test your yodeling skills in the pristine Swiss Alps

Ultimate Greek Islands

Catapult yourself back to the dawn of Western Civilization. Visit Athens and Crete, the catalysts of mythology and history as we know it. Then, dive headfirst into five of Greece’s most beautiful island havens. Swim, sunbathe, boat and experience the best of Greece on this 17 day island paradise.

  
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* Round-trip flights & airport transfers
* Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
* Private deluxe motorcoach
* Ferry transfer between islands
* 15 nights in hand-picked accommodations, including one night aboard a ferry
* Welcome Mixer with appetizers & drinks
* Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
* Metro pass in Athens
* Entrance to select attractions

* Hike to the top of Athens’ ancient and famous Acropolis
* Go off the beaten path in Crete
* Cruise the azure seas of the Aegean
* Catch some rays at world-famous island beaches
* Enjoy epic, world-class nightlife in Ios and Mykonos
* Cruise around Santorini aboard a private yacht
* Snap a photo of the whitewashed buildings of the Cycladic Islands
* Flood your Instagram with unreal vistas and Santorini sunsets

Ultimate Italy

When you think of Italy, you probably think of pizza or pasta. But there’s so much more to this boot-shaped country. Like gelato. Seriously though, Italy is more than things you can consume. Ramble through the 118 islands that make up the city of Venice, see world-famous art by Michelangelo in Florence and Rome, then take in the spectacular Tuscan countryside. Saying there’s a lot to do is an understatement; we’ve barely scratched the surface of this 16-day Italian immersion. And who says you can’t have it all? No one. No one says that.

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* Round-trip flights & airport transfers
* Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
* Private deluxe motorcoach
* Ferry from Naples to Palermo
* 15 nights in hand-picked accommodations
* Welcome Mixer with appetizers & drinks
* Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
* Metro passes in each major city
* Entrance to select attractions

* Wind through the organized, yet surprisingly confusing streets of Venice (word of advice: grab a map).
* Step into the Renaissance in Florence.
* Eat gelato until you can't eat any more. Than eat more.
* Visit the ruins of the Colosseum in Rome, where you can picture yourself as a gladiator (or one of the 80,000 spectators).
* Live lavishly as you cruise around the island of Capri, taking in the unparalleled coastal views and taking your Instagram to the next level.
* Go on a fascinating tour of Pompeii, the city devastated by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD.
* Soak up the sun, and gawk at the crystal-clear water on the beaches in Sicily.

Highlights of Eastern Europe

Escape the norm on this escapade through Eastern Europe. Pay a visit to a Budapest beer garden, taste test traditional Polish pierogis and become awestruck by the magic of Prague. Step back to more somber times with an immersive look at World War II and Jewish history, including a visit to Auschwitz and the storied ghetto of Krakow. There’s much to explore, learn, experience and feel throughout these 17 days.

* Round-trip flights & airport transfers
* Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
* Private deluxe motorcoach
* 15 nights in hand-picked accommodations
* Welcome Mixer with appetizers & drinks
* Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
* Metro passes in each city
* Entrance to Wieliczka Salt Mines, Schonnbrunn Palace and other select attractions

* Discover the fairytale magic of Prague’s Old Town
* Wash down hearty Bohemian food with an authentic Pilsner. Or three.
* Party in Budapest’s eclectic ruin bar scene
* Experience Classical music in classical Vienna
* See firsthand why Berlin is considered the hippest city in the world
* Learn about Jewish history & the tragedy of the Holocaust in Poland

Spain, Morocco & Portugal

Spain & Portugal are tried and true destinations. Madrid has mouthwatering tapas, Seville is a picturesque metropolis, and Lisbon might darn well be Europe’s best kept secret. But what if we add a little spice to it? A little zest. A flare of the exotic. That’s where Morocco comes in. It’s as if you’re eating your favorite meal, unaware that some life-changing hot sauce is right there, within arm’s reach across the dinner table (AKA the Strait of Gibraltar, in this metaphor). All you have to do is say yes to adding Africa to your Iberian adventure, and you will be rewarded with dizzying marketplaces, endless couscous, and if you’re lucky, you may even see a camel.

* Round-trip flights & airport transfers
* Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
* Private deluxe motorcoach
* 15 nights in hand-picked accommodations
* Welcome Mixer with appetizers & drinks
* Daily breakfast, 1 lunch & 3 dinners
* Three-course farewell dinner
* Metro passes in each major city
* Entrance to the Alhambra, the Mezquita, Fez's Medina & Royal Palace, Castelo Sao Jorge, and other select attractions

* Immerse yourself in Spanish culture, cuisine, and customs
* Fall in love with buildings (you didn't think that was possible, did you?)
* Taste-test tapas and wash them down with a glass of cava (and more tapas)
* Learn to dance flamenco/embarrass yourself in Seville
* Try (and fail) to eat just one pastel de nata, a classic Portuguese custard tart
* Relax on the pristine beaches of the Algarve region
* Gaze upon ocean views and hilltop castles in Lisbon
* Barter like a pro in Marrakesh at one of Africa’s largest marketplaces
* Have a date—the food kind, not the Tinder kind—with mouth-watering Moroccan food like chicken tagine, couscous, figs, zaalouk, and more
* Put your Intro to Art Appreciation class to work as you examine thousands of years of unparalleled masterpieces in the form of ornamented city gates, museums, and palaces in Morocco

Highlights of Japan

You’ve selected an UltimatePlus departure. Nice choice! You’ll be staying at upgraded hotels throughout your trip. Each property is located in a safe and convenient area to ensure a comfortable stay, in rooms that are only for EF Ultimate Break travelers. Actual accommodations will be made available to you 30 days before your trip.

Looking for our standard accommodations? Choose a departure date without the starburst icon, and you’ll stay at a combination of boutique hostels and hotels.

Japan is a country not to be judged by its cover. Sure, this cover happens to have ancient traditions and temples, snow-capped mountains, and abnormally polite citizens that rival any Midwestern state. So what more can there be to love? Oh, only about a million things. As you explore Japan, you’ll find another world taking part below the surface. Talking toilets. Bowing wars. Cuddle cafes. This is a trip to discover the best of both worlds and experience the unexpected.

* Round-trip flights and airport transfers
* Multilingual Tour Director and local guides
* Private deluxe motorcoach
* 11 nights in hand-picked accommodations
* Welcome Mixer with appetizers and drinks
* Daily breakfast and two dinners (including a farewell dinner)
* Metro passes in each major city

* Meditate with Buddhist monks in the Mount Koya Monastery
* Overuse the phrase “sake to me” as you enjoy fresh-made sake
* Walk across the world’s busiest crosswalk at Shibuya, the Times Square of Tokyo
* Visit the trendy Harajuku neighborhood of Tokyo
* Learn about the history of Hiroshima, where the first atomic bomb was dropped

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Grand Tour of Europe