Explorica: Around the World Calendar (2018-2019)

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2018-2019 Around the world

CLASSROOM CALENDAR

Matt Wertz CEO, Explorica

Dear traveler, Are you ready for the next level in teachable moments? Ones that see your students interacting with new cultures and learning in ways that just can’t happen inside the classroom?

This is exactly what our programs deliver, thanks to our incredible team of program consultants who make it easy to get your Explorica tour up and running.

Our team does this by forming a partnership with you, helping you choose and customize your travel experience depending on your students’ unique needs. They give you materials to help you share your trip with more students, and prepare you for your tour by connecting you with teacher travelers just like you. Finally, we deliver an exceptional trip by providing specially trained tour directors to make sure your tour is the best it can be.

On top of this personal service, we guarantee the lowest prices in the industry. We take pride in our commitment to safety and security, and our top-rate tour components. You’ll rest easy knowing that you’ve given your students the best educational experience when you trust in our travel team.

Everything you need to get started is inside. Turn the page, take a look at where we go, and start planning the lesson of a lifetime.

Sincerely,

Your partner in travel.

A proven process: Step-by-step support We’ve been partnering with teachers to lead incredible tours for decades, so we’ve got it down to a science. And we’re by your side, providing guidance and support, every step of the way.

We help you choose.

We help you recruit.

We prepare you.

We give you an expert travel consultant to help you choose (or build) your perfect tour. You get the ability to change anything you want, and see instant pricing.

We make a web page for your tour, then send you beautiful posters, invitations and more to give to your students and their parents. They sign up online.

We give you webinars and an extensive network of experienced Explorica program leaders, who provide field-tested tips and advice about the tour you’re taking.

Learn more:

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This was my first time leading students on a trip and I had a great experience. Explorica helped me at every step of the process. The students enjoyed themselves and learned a lot, and I was able to enjoy the trip as well because Explorica ensured that it was a stress-free experience!”

–Alicen F., Rome, Città Eterna 2018

We deliver an exceptional experience.

We meet you at the airport and take it from there, guiding your group, managing logistics and bringing the destinations to life. You can relax and enjoy the trip with your students!

SEPTEMBER

AUGUST

SPAIN

The capital of Spanish language and culture awaits. From the magnificent architecture, to the artistic masterpieces, to the fresh, authentic tapas, Spain will always keep you on your toes. Top off your tour with a visit to sun-drenched Seville and Granada, and view the imposing but delicate Alhambra Palace. See it all on one of our popular Spain tours:

Barcelona, Madrid & Andalusia (1) SPAIN

Zaragoza

PORTUGAL Toledo Lisbon(2) Italica Tétouan

Madrid(2)

Barcelona(2)

AVE Córdoba Seville(2) Granada Costa del Sol(2) Ceuta MOROCCO

In Madrid, Assumption Day is observed on August 15 with processions and celebrations throughout the city and the rest of Spain, all in honor of the Virgin Mary. Celebrants decorate their neighborhoods with flags and flowers, and participate in dances, footraces, festivals, and costume contests.

Explore Spain with your students on one of our 38 Spanish tours. www.explorica.com/spain

Day 1 Start tour Day 2 Hola Barcelona

››Meet your tour director ›› Barcelona city walk: Mercat de la

Boquería, Las Ramblas, Columbus Monument ››Featured meal: paella dinner

Day 3 Barcelona landmarks

›› Barcelona guided sightseeing tour: La Sagrada Família, Montjuïc Hill,

Park Güell visit

Gran Via, Madrid, Spain

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MONDAY 27

TUESDAY 28

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Day 4 Barcelona to Madrid

››Zaragoza Cathedral visit

Day 5 Madrid landmarks

›› Madrid guided sightseeing tour:

Gran Vía, Columbus Square, Royal Palace visit ›› Optional Toledo guided excursion: Toledo Cathedral visit, Church of Santo Tomé ››Featured meal: tapas dinner

Day 6 Madrid to Seville

››Mezquita guided visit

Day 7 Seville landmarks

Swiss National Day

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›› Seville guided sightseeing tour:

Giralda Tower, Alcázar visit, Columbus’ gravesite, Seville Cathedral visit ››Seville city walk: Barrio de Santa Cruz ››Flamenco evening

Day 8 Seville to Costa del Sol

››Alhambra guided visit

Day 9 Costa del Sol beach time

›› Optional Morocco guided

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excursion: Ferry to Ceuta, Tétouan sightseeing tour, lunch included

Days 10–12 Extension to Portugal

Fly home or travel to Portugal. Highlights: Italica visit, Lisbon guided sightseeing, Fado evening.

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Obon begins

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SEPTEMBER

ITALY Take a trek back in time to the beginning of Western civilization with a visit to the beautiful Mediterranean coast, and check those items off your bucket list: Ruins dating back to ancient Rome, fascinating relics of Christian history, and the Renaissance sculptures of Florence. Take it all in while enjoying the unique regional cuisine at its source. Experience one of our life-changing tours to Italy:

Italian Highlights Milan

Venice(2)

(1)

Verona

ITALY Pisa

Florence(2) Assisi Rome(2 or 3) Pompeii Sorrento(1)

Held on the first Sunday in September on the Grand Canal, the Regata Storica Venezia is Venice’s annual rowing competition. The event begins with a colorful parade of boats, followed by four exciting races. Begun in the 13th century, the Regata now celebrates the wealth of the old Venice Republic.

Day 1 Start tour

Row your way through Venice on one of our Italian adventures. www.explorica.com/italy

Day 3 Venice landmarks

Day 2 Ciao Milan

››Meet your tour director & travel to Venice

››Check into hotel ›› Venice guided walking sightseeing tour with Whisper headsets: St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace visit, glass-blowing demonstration

Grand Canal, Venice, Italy

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Day 4 Venice to Florence

›› Verona sightseeing tour: Romeo & Juliet balcony, Verona Arena

››Featured meal: Italian pizza dinner Day 5 Florence landmarks

›› Florence guided walking

sightseeing tour with Whisper headsets: Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Chiesa di Santa Croce, Ponte Vecchio, Duomo visit, leather workshop, Gates of Paradise, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Dante’s House ›› Optional Pisa guided excursion: Baptistery visit, Leaning Tower of Pisa

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Day 6 Florence to Rome via Assisi

››Travel to Rome ››St. Francis of Assisi Basilica visit ›› Rome city walk: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona

Day 7 Rome landmarks

›› Rome guided walking sightseeing

Regata Storica Venezia

Labor Day

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Sete de Setembro

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tour with Whisper headsets: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel visit, St. Peter’s Basilica visit, Colosseum visit, Piazza Venezia, Forum Romanum visit ››Featured meal: authentic trattoria dinner

Days 8–10 Extension to Sorrento

Fly home or travel to Sorrento. Highlights: cameo workshop, Pompeii guided excursion, Capri & Blue Grotto excursion.

Rosh Hashanah

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Constitution Day

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Yom Kippur

Ashura

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Autumn Equinox

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Italy & Greece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . explorica.com/IAG Barcelona, France & Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BFI Language Immersion: Rome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LIR Northern Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NIT Rome & Florence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAF Rome, Città Eterna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCE

OCTOBER

GERMANY A region defined by two world wars, the birth of classical music, and the birth of Protestantism is also home to some of the most beautiful castles and mountains in the world.

From east to west and everything in between, the countries of Central Europe will keep your students always looking up and pondering the past. Visit the heart of Central Europe on one of our unforgettable tours to Germany:

Germany, Switzerland & Austria (1) Cologne

GERMANY Frankfurt

Rhineland(2) Heidelberg(1)

Rothenburg(1) Dachau

Oktoberfest — the world’s largest folk festival — begins on September 22 and ends on October 7. In Munich, the festival features rides, traditional foods, and a parade, and Bavarian lager is served. On the final day, sparklers are distributed to the crowd and the lights are turned off, so the entire area is lit up by the tiny flames.

Stroll the streets of Munich on a tour through Central Europe. www.explorica.com/germany

Lucerne(2)

Vaduz

SWITZ.

Munich(2)

Neuschwanstein

LIECH.

Innsbruck(1)

Day 1 Start tour Day 2 Guten Tag Frankfurt

››Meet your tour director ››Rothenburg sightseeing tour: Marktplatz

Day 3 Rothenburg to Munich

››Dachau Concentration Camp &

AUSTRIA

Memorial visit

Neues Rathaus, Munich, Germany

SUNDAY 30

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Day 4 Munich landmarks

›› Munich guided sightseeing tour:

Residenz, Nymphenburg Palace, Deutsches Museum, 1972 Olympic site, Marienplatz, Hofbräuhaus ››Featured meal: Bavarian bratwurst dinner

Day 5 Munich to Innsbruck

››Neuschwanstein Castle visit ››Oberammergau excursion

Day 6 Innsbruck to Lucerne

›› Innsbruck sightseeing tour: Golden

World Teachers Day

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Roof, Triumphbogen, Olympic site

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Day 7 Lucerne landmarks

›› Lucerne sightseeing tour:

Löwendenkmal (Lion Monument), River Reuss, Kapellbrücke ››Optional Mt. Pilatus excursion ››Featured meal: traditional Swiss dinner with fondue Octoberfest Celebration ends

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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Day 8 Lucerne to Heidelberg

››Cuckoo clock demonstration ›› Heidelberg sightseeing tour:

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Heidelberg Castle & wine barrel visit

Days 9–11 Rhineland extension

Fly home or travel to the Rhineland.

Highlights: Cologne Cathedral visit, Rhine cruise.

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NOVEMBER

FRANCE Inspire your students with an unforgettable trip to one of the world’s premier travel destinations.

You’ll pose in front of the Eiffel Tower and say hello to the Mona Lisa before exploring the country’s beautiful regions, trying crêpes in the south, and walking through the magnificent Palace of Versailles.

See France on one of our immersive tours:

France, Provence, & the Côte d’Azur (1)

Paris(2)

Versailles TGV

FRANCE Avignon Provence(2)

Milan(1) Monaco Eze

Côte d’Azur(2)

Armistice Day marks the ceasefire signed between the Allies and Germany on November 11, 1918, ending World War I on the Western Front. Today, Armistice Day is celebrated throughout France, including with a military parade that passes the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, to honor those who died on the battlefield.

See the magnificent Arc for yourself on one of our many tours to Paris. www.explorica.com/france

ITALY Genoa

Cinque Nice Terre Italian Riviera(1)

Day 1 Start tour Day 2 Bonjour Paris

››Meet your tour director ›› Paris city walk: Île de la Cité, Notre Dame Cathedral visit, Île St. Louis, Latin Quarter visit ››Louvre visit ››Featured meal: dinner in Latin Quarter

Day 3 Paris landmarks

›› Paris guided sightseeing tour:

Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France

SUNDAY 28

MONDAY 29

TUESDAY 30

WEDNESDAY 31

THURSDAY 1

SATURDAY

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Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars, École Militaire, Les Invalides, Conciergerie, Tuileries, Place Vendôme, Opera House ›› Optional Versailles guided excursion: State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, Gardens ››Seine River cruise

Day 4 Paris to Provence

›› Avignon sightseeing: Palais des Papes, Pont d’Avignon

Day 5 Provence landmarks

›› Provence sightseeing: Pont du

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Gard visit, Nîmes amphitheater visit

Day 6 Provence to Côte d’Azur

››Calanques cruise ›› Nice sightseeing: Vieux Nice, Promenade des Anglais

Day 7 Monaco & Èze

›› Monaco & Èze sightseeing: Prince’s

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Guy Fawkes Day

Election Day

Diwali

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Palace, parfumerie visit in Èze

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Days 8–10 Extension to the Italian Riviera

››Fly home or travel to the Italian

Riviera. Highlights: Genoa aquarium visit, Cinque Terre guided excursion.

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Vetran’s Day Observed

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Thanksgiving Day

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St. Andrew’s Day

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DECEMBER

ICELAND With its stunning natural beauty and rich history, it’s no wonder Iceland is one of Europe’s trendiest tourist destinations today. Heat up in the hot springs of the Blue Lagoon and the Grábrók lava field, cool down at the breathtaking waterfalls, and explore Iceland’s beginnings as a Viking settlement at museums and city tours. See it all on one of our Iceland tours:

Iceland Adventure

Stykkisholmur(1)

(1)

ICELAND Jokulsorlon Reykjavik(3 or 4) South Shore(2)

Day 1 Start tour

The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, is a striking natural phenomenon where colors appear in the earth’s atmosphere. The lights are best viewed in northern countries like Iceland between the months of September and March, when long periods of darkness —the longest being on December 21, the winter solstice — allow for optimal viewing.

Take your students to Iceland and experience the country’s natural beauty. www.explorica.com/iceland

Day 2 HallÓ Reykjavik

››Meet your tour director and check into hotel

››Reykjavik tour director-led

sightseeing tour: Laugavegur, Bessastaðir, Höfði House, Hallgrímskirkja Church visit ››Icelandic Saga Museum visit

Day 3 Reykjavik to South Shore

››Travel to the South Shore ››Lava Centre visit

››Seljalandsfoss waterfall walk ››Skogafoss waterfall ››Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

Thingvellir National Park, Bláskógabyggð, Iceland

SUNDAY 28

MONDAY 29

TUESDAY 30

WEDNESDAY 31

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Day 4 Icelandic landscapes

››Skaftafell National Park excursion ››Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon

Day 5 South Shore to Reykjavik

››Golden Circle excursion: Thingvellir National Park visit, Great Geysir, Gullfoss waterfall, Strokkur hot springs, Gelato tasting at Efstidalur farm

Day 6 Reykjavik

››Blue lagoon visit

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Day 7 End tour

››Fly home

Days 8–10 Extension to Stykkisholmur

Fly home or travel to Stykkisholmur.

Highlights: Viking Sushi Cruise, Bjarnarhofn Shark Musuem visit, and Snaefellsnes peninsula excursion Special Education Day Hanukkah begins

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Hanukkah ends

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Jamhuri Day

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Pearl Harbor Day

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St. Lucia Day

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Winter Solstice

Wright Brothers Day

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Saint Nicholas Day

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Christmas Eve

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New Year’s Eve

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Christmas Day

Boxing Day Kwanzaa Begins

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JANUARY

ITALY Enjoy the best of Europe, your way, with a tour covering two or more European countries. You can combine a walk through the ruins of Rome with a walk through the Louvre, or start with a stroll along the River Thames and end with a visit to Pompeii. The options are endless. See all this and more on one of our popular European combination tours:

London, Paris & Italy ENGLAND

London(2)

(1)

Eurostar

Versailles

Paris(2) Train(1)

FRANCE

Milan

ITALY Florence(1)

Rome(2 or 3)

Assisi Pompeii

Sorrento(1)

New Year’s Day is the first day of the Gregorian calendar, first adopted by Pope Gregory XIII in Rome in 1582. Pope Gregory created the calendar as a refined version of the Julian calendar by correcting the length of the year so the calendar could better predict the date of Easter.

See where it all began on a tour through the Vatican City and Rome. www.explorica.com/italy

Day 1 Start tour Day 2 Hello London

›› London city walk: Trafalgar Square, National Gallery visit, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, Leicester Square ››Featured meal: classic fish & chips dinner

Day 3 London landmarks

›› London guided sightseeing tour:

St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City

SUNDAY 30

MONDAY 31

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Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral ››Optional Windsor Castle guided excursion

Day 4 London to Paris

››Eurostar Chunnel crossing ›› Paris city walk: Notre Dame visit, Latin Quarter visit

››Featured meal: dinner in Latin Quarter

›› Île de la Cité treasure hunt Day 5 Paris landmarks

New Year’s Day Kwanzaa ends

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›› Paris guided sightseeing tour: Arc

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de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, Conciergerie, Tuileries ›› Optional Versailles guided excursion

Day 6 Paris to Florence

››Louvre visit

Day 7 Florence landmarks Epiphany

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›› Florence guided sightseeing tour:

Grand Canyon National Monument 1908

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Piazza della Signoria, Chiesa di Santa Croce, Ponte Vecchio, Duomo visit, leather workshop, Gates of Paradise ›› Featured meal: traditional Italian pizza dinner

Day 8 Florence to Rome

››St. Francis of Assisi Basilica visit ›› Rome city walk: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona

Day 9 Rome landmarks Lohri

Coming of Age Day

Makar Sankranti

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›› Rome guided sightseeing tour:

Benjamin Franklin Day

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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel visit, St. Peter’s Basilica visit, Colosseum & Forum Romanum visit ››Featured meal: authentic trattoria dinner

Days 10–12 Sorrento extension

Fly home or travel to Sorrento. Highlights: Capri and Pompeii.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Tu B’Shevat

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Australia Day

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FEBRUARY

CHINA Take your students on a truly unique journey with our tours to Asia, Oceania, and Africa. Whether you’re taking a stroll on the Great Wall, spotting lions on an African safari, or taking in the impressive architecture on a tour of the massive Sydney Opera House, your students will gain a brand new perspective and come home forever changed by the experience.

See China on one of our exciting Asian tours:

Beijing, Xi’an & Shanghai (1)

Great Wall Beijing(3) Train(1) Xi’an(1)

CHINA

Observed in China and worldwide, the Chinese New Year is celebrated with firecrackers (said to ward off the mythical beast Nian), gifts of money in red paper envelopes, red decorations, and traditional foods like dumplings. Each year is also assigned an animal — February 5 marks the the start of the year of the pig.

Make the year of the pig one to remember with an unforgettable trip to Asia. www.explorica.com/china

Shanghai(2)

Hong Kong(2)

Day 1 Start tour Day 2 Ni hao Beijing

››Meet your tour director

Day 3 Beijing landmarks

››Tai chi exercise ›› Beijing guided sightseeing tour:

Tiananmen Square visit, Forbidden

Qianmen Street, Beijing, China

SUNDAY 27

MONDAY 28

TUESDAY 29

WEDNESDAY 30

THURSDAY 31

SATURDAY

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City visit, Summer Palace visit, Bird’s Nest, Water Cube, jade and pearl factory visit, local tea house visit ››Optional kung fu show

Day 4 Great Wall

››Chinese doctor visit ››Great Wall of China visit ››Ming Tombs visit ››Featured meal: Peking duck dinner

Day 5 Beijing to Xi’an

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First day of Black History Month

Groundhog Day

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››Temple of Heaven visit ››Beijing Zoo pandas visit ››Hutong tour ››Overnight train to Xi’an

Day 6 Xi’an landmarks

›› Xi’an guided sightseeing tour:

Terracotta Warriors Museum visit, Banpo Village Ruins & Museum visit ›› Xi’an city walk: City Wall, Greater Wild Goose Pagoda visit ››Optional Tang Dynasty singing and dancing show

Day 7 Xi’an to Shanghai Chinese New Year

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››Fly to Shanghai ›› Shanghai residential quarter walk: Residential quarters, local families visit

Day 8 Shanghai landmarks

›› Shanghai guided sightseeing tour:

Basant

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Valentine’s Day

Charles Darwin’s Birthday

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Yu Yuan Garden, Jade Buddha Temple visit, silk factory visit ››Shanghai city walk: Bund, Children’s Palace, Nanjing Road ››Acrobatic show

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Days 9–11 Hong Kong extension

Fly home, or travel to Hong Kong for a 2-day extension.

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MARCH

IRELAND From the land that brought you tea and crumpets, Arthurian legends and all things Gaelic, comes tours that take you on a journey through Britain and Ireland’s rich histories.

Explore the countries’ biggest castles, most prominent ruins, and extensive museums, and take in the stunning views as you trek through the lush green countryside. Start off with one of our popular tours to Ireland, Wales & England:

Ireland, Wales & England

IRELAND (1) Shannon

ENGLAND

Dublin(2) Holyhead

Killarney(2) f go Rin

Ke rry

St. Patrick’s Day — celebrated on March 17 — marks the death day of St. Patrick, a fifth-century missionary and Ireland’s patron saint, who converted the country to Christianity.

Legend has it that he used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the holy trinity to locals, and that he drove snakes out of the country.

See Ireland’s famous green landscapes on one of our tours of Great Britain and Ireland. www.explorica.com/uk-ireland

Blarney

Stratford North Wales(1) Oxford Stonehenge London Bath

WALES

(2 or 3)

Day 1 Start tour Day 2 Hello Shannon

›› Meet your tour director

Day 3 Ring of Kerry

››Ring of Kerry excursion ››Sheep farm visit (mid-April to October)

Day 4 Killarney to Dublin

››Blarney Castle visit

Gap of Dunloe, County Kerry, Ireland

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›› Dublin guided sightseeing tour: St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trinity College Book of Kells visit ›› Dublin city walk: O’Connell Street, Parnell Square ››Optional Irish folklore evening ››Featured meal: traditional public house dinner

Day 6 Dublin to North Wales

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Read Across America Day

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››Ferry to Holyhead across Irish Sea ››Llanfairpwllgwyngyll ››Snowdonia National Park

Day 7 North Wales to London via Stratford-upon-Avon

››Anne Hathaway’s cottage &

Shakespeare’s birthplace visit

Day 8 London landmarks

›› London guided sightseeing tour:

International Women’s Day

Mardis Gras

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Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, Hyde Park, St. Paul’s Cathedral ››Optional Windsor Castle guided excursion

Days 9–10 Extension to London Fly home or stay in London. Highlights: Stonehenge & Bath excursion, West End theater performance.

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APRIL

JAPAN Japan is a land of diverse experiences: You can walk down a neon-filled, bustling street in Tokyo and enjoy the peace and quiet of an impeccably trimmed garden on the same day. You can meditate in front of Mount Fuji and serene temples before racing on a bullet train to watch an exciting kimono show.

One thing’s for sure: You’ll never run out of things to see and do in Japan.

See it all on our Japan tour:

Japan Highlights (1)

Takayama(1) Bullet Train Kyoto(2) Hakone(1) Hiroshima(2) Osaka

Showa Day falls on the birthday of Emperor Showa, who ruled Japan from 1926-1989. On April 29, Japanese reflect on this turbulent period and mark the beginning of Golden Week, a period of spring holidays wherein many Japanese take time off work and travel, especially to the best spots to view cherry blossoms.

See the blossoms in full bloom on a tour through Japan. www.explorica.com/japan

Tokyo(2)

Day 1 Start tour Day 2 Konichiwa Tokyo

››Meet your tour director and check into hotel

Day 3 Tokyo landmarks

›› Tokyo guided sightseeing tour:

Senso-ji temple visit, Imperial Palace East Garden, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku District visit ››Shibuya Crossing ››Featured meal: tempura dinner

Day 4 Tokyo to Hakone Mount Fuji, Honshu, Japan

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››Travel to Hakone by bus ››Hakone excursion: Lake Ashi cruise, Mount Komagatake

››Overnight in a Ryokan Day 5 Hakone to Takayama

››Travel to Matsumoto by bus ››Matsumoto Castle visit

Day 6 Takayama to Kyoto

›› Takayama guided sightseeing tour: Morning Market visit, Old City visit

››Shirakawa Village visit ››Travel to Kyoto by bus Day 7 Kyoto

April Fool’s Day

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›› Kyoto guided sightseeing tour:

Kinkaku-ji temple (Golden Pavilion) visit, Fushimi Inari Taisha visit

Day 8 End tour

››Travel by bus to Osaka ››Fly home from Osaka

Library Week

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Days 8–10 Hiroshima and Miyajima extension

Fly home or travel to Hiroshima and Miyajima. Highlights: Memorial Peace Park and Museum visit, Hiroshima Castle visit, Yakisoba dinner, Senjokaku Pagoda visit, Itsukushima Shrine visit.

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Earth Day

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MAY

ECUADOR Naturalists are in for a real treat with a tour to the Galápagos Islands. Known as the birthplace of evolution, you’ll follow the footsteps of Charles Darwin’s research when you snorkel with tropical fish, venture through lava tunnels and spot different species of finches and tortoises on these incredible islands. See it all on our fun-filled Galápagos Islands tour:

Galápagos Island Adventure

GALÁPAGOS Santa Cruz(1) San Cristobal(2) Isabela(3) Lobos

Quito(3)

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Established by American Tortoise Rescue in 2000, World Turtle Day — May 23 — encourages citizens to support the conservation of all species of turtles and tortoises.

The Galápagos Tortoise, from which the islands get their name, is the largest living species of tortoise, and can live well over 100 years, making them a favorite for tortoise enthusiasts.

Watch the Galápagos Tortoise take a (slow) walk on a tour of the islands. www.explorica.com/latinamerica

Day 1 Hola Quito

››Meet your tour director and check into your hotel

Day 2 Zion National Park

››Quito guided sightseeing tour:

Independence Plaza, Government Palace, San Francisco Church visit, Mitad del Mundo visit

Day 3 Quito to Galápagos

››Fly to San Cristóbal Island

Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

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››Interpretation Center visit ››Tijeretas Bay excursion ››Playa Mann beach time Day 4 La Galapaguera & La Loberia excursion

››La Galapaguera visit ››Hike to El Junco Lake ››La Loberia Beach excursion

Day 5 San Cristóbal Island to Isabela Island

››Transfer to Isabela Island via boat ››Primicias Ranch visit ››View lava tunnels

Day 6 Sierra Negra Volcano excursion

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››Transfer to Isabela Island via boat ››Las Tintoreras visit ››Snorkeling adventure ››Wetlands visit ››Giant Tortoise Breeding Center guided visit

››Flamingo Lake walk Cinco de Mayo Beginning of Ramadan

May Day First day of Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Day

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››Darwin Research Station guided visit

Day 9 Santa Cruz Island to Quito

››Transfer to Baltra Island via Itabaca Canal

››Twin Craters visit ››Fly to Quito Day 10 End tour

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JUNE

PERU Practice conversing with locals in South and Central America’s vibrant capital cities, brimming with native Latin American art, culture, and cuisine. Visit ancient Incan and Mayan ruins. Explore lush rainforests, catching a glimpse of some of the exotic tropical birds and wildlife in its native habitat, all while enjoying some time in the sun. Start off with one of our sun-drenched tours to Peru:

Peru: Incan Adventure (1)

PERU Lima(2)

Machu Picchu(1) Sacred Valley(1) Cuzco(2) Uros & Taquile Islands Puno(2)

Inti Raymi, or the Festival of the Sun, honors the Inca sun god Inti, the national patron of the Inca state. Beginning in 1412, the festival consisted of music, costumes, food, and animal sacrifices. Today, it’s reproduced every year on June 24, near its original location in the ancient Inca capital of Cusco, Peru.

Experience all things Inca on a sun-filled trip to Peru. www.explorica.com/latinamerica

Day 1 Hola Lima

››Meet your tour director and check into your hotel

Day 2 Lima landmarks

››Lima guided sightseeing tour:

Government Palace, City Hall, Cathedral of Lima, Miraflores, San Isidro, San Francisco Convent visit ››Musuem of Archaeology &

Anthropology visit

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Machu Picchu, Cuzco Region, Peru

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››Fly to Cuzco ››Cuzco guided sightseeing tour:

Tambo Mach’ay, Qenko, Puca Pucara, Sacsayhuaman Fortress visit

Day 4 Sacred Valley landmarks

››Sacred Valley excursion:

Ollantaytambo Fortress visit, Pisac Indian Market, Wildlife Sanctuary visit

Day 5 Cuzco to Machu Picchu

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Day 6 Machu Picchu to Cuzco

››Machu Picchu free time ››Transfer back to Cuzco

Day 7 Cuzco to Lake Titicaca

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Eid al-Fitr

End of Ramadan

World Environment Day

D-Day Remembrance

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››Travel to Puno ››Andahuaylillas Chapel guided visit ››Raqchi Temple guided visit ››Shop at local ceramics market

Day 8 Uros Islands & Taquile Island

››Cruise to Uros Islands & Taquile Island

››Visit with indigenous Uros families ››Hike Taquile Island Day 9 End tour

››Sillustani Temple guided visit ››Fly to Lima ››Fly home

Flag Day

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Juneteenth

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JULY

NEW YORK Discover why people from all around the world dream of moving to New York City. Walk through Times Square, visit Rockefeller Center, go up the Empire State Building and ferry over to Ellis Island. See it all on one of our North American tours:

Boston, NYC, Philly & Washington, D.C. Salem

NEW YORK

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Boston(2)

New York City(2) Philadelphia

VIRGINIA

Washington DC(3 or 4)

Day 1 Hello Boston

››Meet your tour director ›› Freedom Trail walking tour: Old

While congress actually voted to declare independence from the British on July 2, the official date of the United States’ Independence Day is what appears on the Declaration of Independence, July 4th. Today, New York City has the largest celebration in the country, with more than 60,000 fireworks shells launched on July 4, 2017.

The city that never sleeps awaits: Plan a tour of New York City. www.explorica.com/northamerica

North Church, Paul Revere’s House, Boston Common, Old State House

Day 2 Salem

››Boston Duck Boat guided

sightseeing tour (seasonal)

›› Salem walking tour: Witch Trial Memorial, Old Burying Point

››Salem Witch Museum visit Day 3 Boston to New York

›› Midtown walking tour: Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Times Square, Grand Central

››Empire State Building & Observatory

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Day 4 Downtown New York

››Ferry boat to Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty

›› Lower Manhattan guided

sightseeing tour: Trinity Church, Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial visit, Little Italy, Chinatown ››Optional Broadway show

Day 5 New York to Washington, D.C.

›› Philadelphia excursion:

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Independence Hall visit, Liberty Bell Center visit, Ben Franklin’s grave, Elfreth’s Alley, Friendship Meeting House

Day 6 Washington, D.C. landmarks

››U.S. Capitol guided tour ››Supreme Court visit ››Mount Vernon excursion ››Arlington National Cemetery & Marine Corps War Memorial

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Day 7 Washington, D.C.

››National Archives visit ›› Smithsonian Museums visit

Days 7–8 Washington, D.C. extension Travel home, or stay an extra day in Washington, D.C. Bastille Day

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Quality tour components While standard inclusions appear to be comparable across leading tour operators, Explorica gives you more for your dollar. When it comes to travel, the details matter. Learn more: 1.888.310.7120

Round-trip airfare We only work with the most reliable major airlines to ensure that all of our tours arrive safely and on time.

Accommodations We guarantee top-quality hotels within 45 minutes of activities, so you have more time in your day to see the things you came to see. All Explorica hotels offer clean, safe and comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, and you can even upgrade for more amenities — for a night, or for your entire tour.

I’ve traveled with other companies on similar trips and Explorica by far is the best experience I’ve ever had. The quality of the hotels, the food, and local guides, and the places we visited, was outstanding.”

–Ana B., Madrid & Andalusia 2018

Full-time services of a professional tour director Our top-rated professional tour directors are by your side every step of the way, managing every aspect of your tour. They are also local safety experts, looking out for you and your group (learn more on page 6).

But what you’ll love most is how they bring the destinations to life for your students, providing authentic, engaging educational moments at every turn.

All transportation We provide all transportation between cities and itinerary activities. Our clean, comfortable coaches follow the strictest safety standards, and we opt for highspeed trains whenever possible, so you spend less time in transit.

Breakfast and dinner daily You and your students will fuel up for your adventures with hearty breakfasts and sample regional cuisine with filling, authentic dinners. Your tour director will show you the best places for lunches and snacks along the way.

All excursions and guided sightseeing tours You’ll see more — and learn more — than you ever thought possible thanks to our professional, local guides who know our destinations inside and out.

They amaze and educate with fun stories and little-known facts, and share hidden local gems you could never experience any other way.

Price accessibility We believe all students should have the opportunity to experience the world, so we provide a variety of resources to help you help more of your students travel. explorica.com/affordability

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We empower students to raise money for their tour by giving them a personal fundraising page on explorica.com. With an average donation of $100, students can quickly and easily raise significant funds using their favorite social platforms.

We offer scholarship opportunities throughout the year to further reduce the tour fee for your students. We award over $4 million in funds each year. Call for current promotions.

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Financial assistance To help make travel a reality for as many students as possible, we offer need-based financial assistance for qualifying families.

Monthly payment plans Our easy, automated plans allow students to spread out their payments over the months leading up to their tour. As low as $149/month for international tours, this convenient feature helps more of your students afford to travel.

Flexible chaperone ratio Our guaranteed best prices are based on the industry standard of one free spot for a chaperone for every six paying participants. However, if you don’t need that many chaperones, you can adjust the ratio to whatever you’d like, and we’ll lower your students’ tour fee accordingly.

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Explorica shows that travel on a budget doesn’t mean you don’t receive a good service. They offer the best experience at the best price.”

–Gina M., Costa Rica 2017

Total flexibility Explorica’s commitment to flexibility ensures that you’re in control. From making small changes to designing a tour from scratch, we give you the power to edit your tour with the click of a button. explorica.com/customize Upgrade hotels Want more amenities or a location closer to popular attractions? We let you upgrade your hotel for a night, or for your entire trip.

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We have been organizing safe and reliable tours across the globe for more than 15 years. And as a WorldStrides organization, Explorica travelers benefit from an additional 50 years of risk management experience and a worldwide network of support.

No one wants to think about canceling their trip, but sometimes life happens. Our two trusted travel protection plans offer a cash refund — not just credit for a future trip like other companies provide.

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From rigorous safety checks and detailed site visits, to continuous safety trainings conducted by veteran risk management professionals, we take every possible precaution to ensure a safe and enjoyable travel experience for all participants.

Global vigilance Our Vice President of Risk Management, supported by our team of risk management professionals, continually assess all travel destinations and situations. We also partner with iJet, a leading worldwide security and risk management organization, for additional assistance monitoring and evaluating global conditions.

Our standard plan covers common mishaps like misplaced tickets or passport, lost luggage, sickness or injury during the tour, and more.

And if you have to cancel your tour due to a covered reason, you will receive a full refund.

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And, as a member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), travelers’ investments with Explorica are protected by USTOA’s $1 Million Travelers’ Assistance Program.

Unparalleled on-tour support We’re by your side every step of the way to provide guidance and assistance.

Daily tour updates Our exclusive online Tour Diaries enable friends and family to check on their loved one and follow the group’s progress.

Expert tour directors Explorica tour directors live and work in the cities our tours visit. They will advise you and your students on how to ensure your personal safety and are thoroughly trained to handle any situation that may arise. We maintain regular contact with all Explorica field staff to provide up-to-date information on local conditions.

Comprehensive liability coverage When you travel with Explorica, your tour is backed by our $50 million liability policy protecting third parties such as your school and school board.

Global presence As a WorldStrides organization, we have a network of more than 45 offices around the world, so no matter where you go we are always nearby and ready to help in person if the need arises.

24/7 emergency support We operate a dedicated, 24/7 emergency contact line to assist you with any problem, anywhere, at any time.

Industry leadership Explorica is a founding member of the Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA), and is a long-standing, active member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), the National Tour Association (NTA), the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA), the International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) and other trusted industry associations.

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