Explore the wonders of italy, as you enter the vatican museum in vip style, visit the fishing villages of the famous cinque terre and join an expert vintner for a tasting of puglias most celebrated blends. Experience the very essence of italy as we discover the eternal city of rome, vatican city, renaissance florence. Follow your tour director on a walking tour of the city and its sights including the legendary notredame cathedral. Ef offers a broad range of educational programs, from study abroad and student exchange to educational travel and courses to learn a language. The hotel was a very nice four star hotel but was not in the center proper but was a metro ride away. Theyll work with you to find the perfect tour, customize a current itinerary, or. 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.
Both adults and students loved the tour guide, so much so that a group is planning another trip with ef to spain. Head to venice, florence, rome and more with ef ultimate break. On this sweeping italian tour, youll see the best of the country, exploring legendary cities like venice, florence, and rome and smalleryeticonic towns like. We have payment plans, stressfree booking and a team of experts to help. 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. Grand tour of ireland by ef college break ef ultimate break 42. Many stately homes have a sculpture gallery, often specially built to accommodate the roman statues and marble work brought back from the grand tour. I have to say, while i was on the tour, at 18 years old, i loved it. Learn why teachers and parents choose ef for educational travel. For over 50 years, our mission has been to give confidence and freedom to people of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds. Theres more to the emerald isle than being really, really, ridiculously good looking. Grand tour of europe 30 day european tour ef college break.
Im going on the grand tour in june and i was thinking about packing light and just bring a. Continue to venice and florence, and explore rome and vatican city before. Loved all the beautiful scenery and historical sites that we visited especially the roman colosseum and the parthenon in athens. Reviews, prices, videos, photos, and itinerary for grand tour of ireland. The grand tour of europe was my first time out of the country and hands down the best month of my life. With visits to venice, florence, the sorrento region and rome, your group will fall in love with italy. Cassandra lund has traveled on more than 15 ef tours and has tours planned through 20. Watch the worldfamous lights of the eiffel tower sparkle every hour, on the hour after sunset.
Learn why teachers, students and parents choose ef for educational travel. Were constantly evaluating our tours and making adjustments as needed. Ef educational tours offers student tours at the lowest prices guaranteed. My friend and i want to go to europe but are debating which route to take. Explore italy by bike on this popular cycling trip. Pumpin blood by nonono i do not own any rights to this song and i do not claim the rights to this song. And venices grand canal was at the heart of one of the world. In a sense the grand tour was the start of modern tourism, it was a journey taken to learn and experience new and different styles of art, architecture and culture. After experiencing the ultimate europe tour from 5172009 to 6202009 i decided to put together a handydandy helpful guide on how to pack for your tour because i realized what works and what doesnt. Grand tour of europe 30 day european tour ef college. Reviews are compiled and evaluated by an independent third party, bazaarvoicetm, the no. Ef was founded in 1965 and provides lifechanging education for global citizens. The country is bursting with personality and beauty, making the possibilities for cultural discovery virtually endless. Also how hard was it to haul around full size luggage.
Ef ultimate break, formally ef college break, rebranded after my trip in october 2017 to appeal more to noncollege aged travelers, and the grand tour of europe is slightly different than it was when i went on it. Lake orta, stresa and lake maggiore, bellagio and lake como, lake garda and sirmione, verona, venice, portofino and santa margherita ligure, portovenere and the cinque terre, florence, assisi, rome, naples, sorrento, positano and the amalfi coast. Experience ride the best 60100 km on the same route, just hours ahead of the pros. The grand tour of europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. All prices are only valid for the duration of this browsing session. Be part of the race, experience the passionate crowds and cheer on the pros. Have u ever been on grand tour of europe with ef college. I have never been to europe and i will be traveling by myself if i go. The structure, cost, and coverage of those costs of ef college break really appeals to me, but i feel its incredibly fast paced and you dont absorb, learn or. So i am now booked on a trip with 20 others from my high school we were invited on this trip because our. Dont forget to download the go ahead tour companion app before you take off, so youll have all the info. Follow the winding grand canal through the heart of venice. Grab a cup of coffee and people watch, your feet could definitely use the rest. Aggressive italian drivers are not a mythbe careful.
Compare similar trips and tour companies to find your perfect vacation at the perfect. Ancient roman advances in engineering made the colosseum possible. Discover the traditions of london, explore amsterdam and travel to lucerne, munich and salzburg. From pictureperfect capri to romantic sicily, discover the very best of italy. Its a true taste of europe, and a special adventure girl scouts will love especially the visit to our chalet in switzerland. 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. With culture, history, nightlife, and museums, this onemonth trip to europe leaves no stone unturned. At the duomo in renaissance florence, the world took its first steps out of the dark ages. See what an ef tours for girl scouts trip is like by. Grand tour of italy ef tours for girls ef tours for girl scouts. We both enjoyed the company of fellow travelers and our tour director. Student tours to italy history comes alive among the ruins of pompeii and along the ceiling of the sistine chapel. History comes alive among the ruins of pompeii and along the. Im considering taking an ef college break tour in italy.
Im going this summer, have anyone experienced any trips with ef college break. Theres tons of markets depending on the city, and italy always has the newest trends first. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. But dont worry, you do not need to be a poet, a genius or spend two years travelling through italy to feel the same enthusiasm and capture the same memories of. Reviews are never edited or deleted unless the content does not comply with ef and bazaarvoices terms and conditions, which prohibit the use of such things as personal information and inappropriate language. Grand tour of italy ef college break elena williams. 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. Student tours to europe ef educational tours canada. In italy, you can travel through thousands of years of history to witness some of humankinds most transformative moments. Im curious what do i really need to packbring and what should i expect. Paris, france was the most popular stop of the grand tour for its cultural, architectural, and political influence. Grand tour of italy experienced and knowledgeable drivers. Ive done lots of grand tours now and the giro is my favourite one. Have some pintsized fun and book grand tour of ireland now.
Ef ultimate break is part of the ef education first family of products. Handmade italian designed ceramic bottles, original in shape and colour, to be reused and collected. From venices endless canals to each roman piazza, italy has no shortage of aweinspiring sights. Ef college break ultimate europe and grand tour of europe. Although the kind of leisurely, artsfocused weeks or months in italy that many of us have only seen depicted in films like the 1985 merchantivory classic a room with a view might sound romantic and relaxing, few modern. Float down the river seine during a scenic boat ride that makes its way through the true heart of the city. Ef gap year tour prices are per person, before flights, and based on two travelers per hotel room on select departure dates. The art that made grand tourists flock to italy the artistic gems of ancient and renaissance italy.
The true question on a tour of italy is, where not to go. This grand tour of tours will stretch your imagination and open your eyes to six fabulous countries. With educators at the helm, comprehensive outcome assessments, and over 50 years of experience, ef college study is uniquely positioned to provide an unparalleled partnership. This article originally appeared in the december 2015january 2016 issue of dream of italy. Student tours to italy ef educational tours canada. Italy and europe trip planning for families and groups we are all pilgrims who seek italy, goethe wrote in a poem in 1790, two years after his return to germany from his almost twoyear spell in the land he had long dreamed of. Young english elites of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries often spent two to four years traveling around europe in an effort to broaden their horizons and learn about language, architecture, geography, and culture in an experience known as the grand tour writes matt rosenberg in his excellent article, grand tour of europe. Grand tours project is offering 3 distinctive giro ditalia cycling tour opportunities and vip spectator experiences. Leave no stone unturned on this tour to england, france, belgium, the netherlands, germany, switzerland, austria, italy and greece. Im 25 yrs old and starting grad school in the fall.
Visit their website to see the current itinerary for this trip, grand tour of. How tourism hasnt changed from the grand tour to the present day sun, sea, sex and art. Mine and my sisters once in a lifetime trip to italy. Ef has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, were there too. Find student tours to europe at the best prices guaranteed. Gain access to our team of educators, program consultants, expert tour directors, local guides, and many others. Student tours and educational travel ef educational tours. Mar 11, 2016 grand tour of europe 30 day european tour ef college break. Your grand tour of italy can include any of the following selected places. I took an ef tour back in 2004, which included paris, french riviera, florence, rome and sorrento. Have u ever been on grand tour of europe with ef college break. Grand tour of ireland by ef college break ef ultimate. Vacation to venice italy travel tour when it comes to fine.
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