Widen Their World
It’s education, reimagined International travel programs
You go above and beyond every day.
We do, too.
Having led trips for millions of students over our 50+ year history, WorldStrides is one of the most widely recognised and most trusted student travel organisation in the country. We’re committed to delivering the most meaningful learning on tour— focusing on interactivity, critical thinking, and fun—while providing safe and enriching experiences that give travellers a global perspective.
Here’s how we’re raising the bar Led by our amazing Tour Directors, you and your students will eat, sleep, and move about like locals, turning a student tour into the culturally immersive journey of a lifetime.
You’ll partner with our dedicated team who handle all of the details, from planning and logistics to troubleshooting, fundraising support, and more.
Our approach to learning is what sets us apart. From the construction of our itineraries, to our tour coordinators who weave learning into every location, to our education department that designs enriching resources, we emphasise personal, social and cognitive growth in every program.
“I figured if we were going to travel, the safest protocols would be in effect, and they were. What actually happened on the trip went way above my expectations—everyone went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience.”
Sharon B., Program Leader
99% of our traveling teachers rate our tours Good to Excellent. If you’re not satisfied with your international tour experience and rate it less than Good, we’ll work tirelessly to make it right for you and your group, including providing appropriate compensation.
Get personalised support from our Dedicated team
Helping you get started
• Your Program Consultant will coach you on how to sign students up, making your informational meeting a breeze!
• Your Program Specialist and Program Associate handle everything from operational logistics to payments and fundraising/financial assistance.
Preparing you for your trip
• Our Operations team vets the best hotels and restaurants while continuing to gather feedback.
• Our Curriculum and Academics team creates hands-on activities and educational resources for every trip.
Leading you on tour
• Your seasoned Tour Director leads our experiential learning activities while sharing off-the-beaten path adventures, bringing history and culture to life and into the real world.
• We provide you with 24/7 on-tour support with on-call assistance at any hour.
“Besides travelling with my students, the WorldStrides consultants are the best part of this experience. I’ve built mostly custom tours, and WorldStrides really has a way of taking my notebook of ideas and bringing them to life.”
Chelsea P., Program Leader
When it comes to travel, the details matter.
Robust inclusions
We put the most committed, expert team behind every trip to consider: Where you stay. What you eat. How you get around—and most important, how you interact with the locals. This is what transforms an ordinary travel program into the educational experience of a lifetime. This is what we do best at WorldStrides.
Accommodation
Guaranteed quality hotels within 45 minutes of activities, so you have moretime in your day to see the things you came to see. All Explorica hotels offer clean, safe and comfortable rooms with private bathrooms—you can even upgrade for more amenities.
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.
Transportation
WorldStrides provides all transportation between cities and itinerary activities. Our clean, comfortable coaches follow the strictest safety standards; and we opt for high-speed trains whenever possible, so you spend less time in transit.
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 littleknown facts and share hidden local gems you couldn’t experience any other way.
Full-time services of a professional Tour Director
WorldStrides’s 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 7). 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.
Flexible for More fun
WorldStrides committment to flexibility ensures you’re in control. From making small changes to designing an itinerary from scratch, you have the power to edit your tour
Upgrade hotels
Want more amenities or a location closer to popular attractions? WorldStrides allows you to upgrade your hotel for a night or your entire trip.
Add extra days
Want more time in your favourite city? Voilá! Choose how long you’d like to stay and what you’d like to do.
Upgrade or remove meals
You can opt for a special dining experience or remove a meal for more freedom of choice.
Add or remove activities
Decide where to go and what to see—you’re able to change individual activities or create an entirely custom tour
Add an extension
See even more by adding one of our preplanned itineraries or making your own.
More than 50 years of Trusted travel
We’re specialists at international travel, so we have years of experience in keeping programs on track, no matter what the world hands out! We’re also seasoned troubleshooters: We’ve got the staff and partnerships to act quickly and make any realtime program adjustments when necessary, so you can feel confident and covered, every moment of your trip. That’s true peace of mind!
Unsurpassed stability and relationships
We can bring you consistency and safety because we have worked for many decades with the same reliable companies—airlines, hotel networks, and overseas and domestic security resources.
Unmatched safety services and coverage
WorldStrides’ WorldAssist hotline puts live help just a phone call away. Additionally, our Doctors on Call medical support service is administered through our exclusive partnership with the George Washington University Department of Emergency Medicine.
Our dedicated in-house Health and Safety team relies on a rich network of international partners and exhibits a “do-what-it-takes” commitment to responding to whatever the world hands out. When COVID-19 shut down travel across the world, we had our travellers’ backs—and we’ll continue to do so as we navigate the future of travel together.
Industry leadership
WorldStrides is a founding member of the Student Education Travel Organisation (SETO) and a member of the Council of Australian Tourism Operators (CATO), the Student Youth Travel Agency (SYTA), the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA), the International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN), and other trusted industry associations.
Industry-leading innovation when it’s needed most At WorldStrides, we’ve been tackling “unprecedented” for years. We’re constantly evolving to meet health requirements, and we’re committed to getting it right. Learn more about the new protocols developed by our Back to Travel Task Force so you can travel with confidence at worldstrides.com.au/travel-with-confidence
Here’s why our Tour Directors are the best
Our Tour Directors have real, professional training under their belts. They invent new ways of seeing things and helping students squeeze the last ounce of learning and fun from their program. Here’s how our Tour Directors personify excellence.
Infectious enthusiasm
They lead adventures off the beaten path and set the action-packed pace for each day.
Inclusive friends and coaches
They know that bringing students along with them instead of lecturing at them is the key to making things fun and memorable.
Proud locals who love to share
They’re all savvy natives and exceptionally knowledgable about their destinations: “Let me show you my London. It’s not just what you’ve read and think!”
Innovators and creators
They share our philosopy that learning activities embedded in the adventure of travel combine for a more enriching education.
Skilled leaders
They know how to get students dialled in to their surroundings. “Be silly. Be playful. Be fun. Laughing together brings us together, and gets us all started off at the same place at the same time.”
— Alexandra Rauter, Tour Director for 16 years
Our selection process yields only the best!
We take applicants through a formal training process before they become Tour Directors by assessing how they’ll lead and inspire our groups based on auditions , role plays, and more.
-1,500 applications per year - 100-200 preliminary finalists - 20 new recruits
It all adds up to a carefully vetted, well-qualified, and enthusiastic group of tour leaders.
The endless impact of Educational travel
Educational Success
Students who travel:
• Are 32% more likely to attend college
• Attain a higher college GPA (by ~.9 points)
• Are 16% more likely to study abroad in college
Career Boost
Students who travel:
• Are 21% more likely to be employed full-time
• Report earning more money throughout their careers
Long-Term Benefits
Of students who travel:
• 88% felt the trip had a positive impact on their education and/or career
• 86% agree the trip made them a better world citizen
• 80% felt out-of-the-classroom experiences were the most impactful
*According to a 2011 study organized by The Wagner Group
“Throughout my trip, I feel like I became both more independent and confident in myself. Although I did have friends and teachers close by to help me, there was a pretty big feeling of relying on my own choices that really stuck with me when I returned home.”
Rose Y., Worldstrides Student Traveller
CIAO! CIAO!
It aly: Home to great civilisations and gastronomy
Through the centuries Italy has evoked romance, beauty—and a celebrated zest for life. It has given us the greatest artists, from Michelangelo to da Vinci. The most magnificent civilisations: the Roman Empire and the Renaissance. The most compelling artifacts, from the David statue to the stately Duomo.
Make Italy yours: Study art and architecture. Witness the rise and fall of empires. Dine on pasta or gelato and stroll through imposing museums and ancient ruins.
Italian Highlights
Days 1–2
Milan
• Overnight flight to Italy, arriving in Milan.
• Enjoy a city walk led by your Tour Director and see La Scala, Duomo, and visit the country’s oldest shopping mall.
Day 3
Milan–Venice
• Discover the stunning Gothic-style artchitecture of Duomo on a guided visit.
• Travel to Venice.
TrA t TO r IA D I nner
While in Rome, students will enjoy an authentic Trattoria dinner. Trattorias offer a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere and will generally offer regional, local and family specialties on the menu giving students a real insight into the cuisine of the area.
Day 4
Venice
• Delve into the wonders of Venice on a walking tour led by a local tour guide. See St Mark’s Square, St Mark’s Basilica, visit Doge’s Palace and watch a glass-blowing demonstration.
Day 5
Venice–Florence
• Travel to Florence via Verona.
• Explore Verona on a tour director-led sightseeing tour. Brush up on your Shakespeare before heading to the famous balcony of Romeo and Juliet, and see the Verona Arena.
• Enjoy a traditional Italian pizza dinner.
Day 6
Florence
• Discover Florence on a walking sightseeing tour led by a local guide and immerse yourself in the birthplace and focal point of the Italian Renaissance.
• Optional: Pisa guided excursion.
Day 7
Florence–Rome
• Travel to Rome via Assissi and visit St Francis Assissi Basilica.
• Explore Rome on a walking tour led by your Tour Director. See the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Piazza Navona.
Day 8
Rome
• Discover the Vatican City on a walking sightseeing tour led by a local guide. Marvel at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel before visiting the world’s largest Christian church, St. Peter’s Basilica.
• Enjoy an authentic Trattoria dinner.
Day 9
Ancient Rome
• Explore ancient Rome on a walking sightseeing tour led by a local guide to see the Colosseum, Forum Romanum and Piazza Venezia.
Day 10
Rome–Sorrento
• Travel to Sorrento.
• Enjoy a guided tour of Pompeii, a mysterious city left remarkably preserved after being buried by a catastrophic volcanic eruption.
Day 11
Sorrento
• Learn how to make Italian gelato in a gelato cooking class! Discover the ins and outs of this delicious treat, enjoy tasting your creations made out of fresh fruits and local dairy.
Days 12–13
Sorrento–Rome
• Cross the Bay of Naples to the island of Capri, summer home of the Roman Emperor Tiberius.
• Travel to Rome.
• Day 13: Return home.
Over 85 feet high, the fountain’s waters come from an aqueduct originally built in 19 B.C.
P O mpe I i
Known as the city frozen in time, Pompeii was buried under 20 feet of ash and pumice when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D.
Trevi F O un Tain
Taste of Italy
Adding toppings to bread dates back 7,000 years, but pizza as we know it today originated when Americans introduced tomatoes to Europe in the 16th century.
Days
1–2
Milan
• Overnight flight to Italy, arriving in Venice.
• Enjoy a city walk led by your Tour Director.
Days
3 – 4
Milan–Bologna
• Enjoy a city walk of Bologna with your tour director.
• Explore a Parmigiano & Prosciutto di Parma factory on a guided tour.
• Enjoy a Modena balsamic vinegar tasting at a local factory.
Day 5
Bologna–Florence
• Enjoy some free time at the Italian food lover’s paradise, FICO World Italy. Sample all the pasta and gelato you can as you explore the 20 acre food park.
• Discover Florence on a walking sightseeing tour led by a local guide.
Day 6
Florence
• Explore a local market led by a tour guide.
Highlight Italian cooking class: Create traditional Tuscan and Florentine dishes with classmates. Enjoy tasting your creations. Buon appetito!
Day 7
Florence–Rome
Highlight Truffle & olive oil grove visit: Learn the history and process of truffle
making and compare the traditional method of producing olive oil with the modern day process.
• Explore Rome on a walking tour led by your Tour Director. See the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Piazza Navona.
• Enjoy an authentic Trattoria dinner.
Days
8 – 9
Rome and Vatican City
• Explore ancient Rome on a walking sightseeing tour led by a local guide. Highlight Pizza-making class: Learn how to make an authentic Italian pizza from scratch! Prepare & enjoy your own creations. Mangia!
• Discover the Vatican City on a walking sightseeing tour led by a local guide.
Days
10 –11
Rome–Sorrento
• Enjoy a guided tour of Pompeii, a mysterious city left remarkably preserved after being buried by a catastrophic volcanic eruption. Highlight Gelato cooking class: Learn how to make Italian gelato in a gelato cooking class! Discover the ins and outs of this delicious treat, enjoy tasting your creations made out of fresh fruits and local dairy.
Days
12 –13
Sorrento–Rome
• Cross the Bay of Naples to the island of Capri.
• Travel to Rome.
• Day 13: Return home.
Language Immersion: Italy
Days 1–2
Rome
• Overnight flight to Italy, arriving in Rome.
• Explore Rome on a walking tour led by your Tour Director. See the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Piazza Navona.
Days 3–4
Vatican City and Rome
• Visit the Vatican City with a local guide to see St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
• Enjoy an authentic Trattoria dinner.
• Explore ancient Rome on a walking sightseeing tour led by a local guide.
• Learn how to make an authentic Italian pizza from scratch in a pizza-making class. Prepare & enjoy your own creations.
Day 5
Rome–Sorrento
• Travel to Sorrento.
• Cross the Bay of Naples to the island of Capri, summer home of the Roman Emperor Tiberius.
Day 6
Sorrento
• Enjoy a guided tour of Pompeii, a mysterious city left remarkably preserved after being buried by a catastrophic volcanic eruption.
Day 7–10
Sorrento–Florence
• Travel to Florence.
• Discover Florence on a walking sightseeing tour led by a local guide and immerse yourself in the birthplace and focal point of the Italian Renaissance.
• Day 9: Optional —Pisa guided excursion
Highlight Language lessons: Enhance your skills during Italian language and culture classes held over three days (days 8-10).
Day 11
Florence–Venice
• Travel to Venice via Verona.
• Explore Verona on a tour director-led sightseeing tour. Brush up on your Shakespeare before heading to the famous balcony of Romeo and Juliet, and see the Verona Arena.
Day 12 Venice
• Delve into the wonders of Venice on a walking tour led by a local tour guide. See St Mark’s Square, St Mark’s Basilica, visit Doge’s Palace and watch a glass-blowing demonstration.
Days 13-14
Venice–Milan
• Enjoy a city walk led by your Tour Director and see La Scala, Duomo, and visit the country’s oldest shopping mall.
• Day 14: Return home.
l anguage immersiOn
Living and learning among native speakers supercharges language learning. And isn’t conjugation more fun with a croissant? Students emerge from these in-depth language programs with superior speaking skills in addition to newfound confidence in the language and knowledge of the culture.
Italy & Greece
Days 1–3
Venice
• Overnight flight to Italy, arriving in Venice.
• Delve into the wonders of Venice on a walking tour led by a local tour guide. See St Mark’s Square, St Mark’s Basilica, visit Doge’s Palace and watch a glass-blowing demonstration.
Day 4
Venice–Florence
• Travel to Florence via Verona
• Explore Verona on a tour director-led sightseeing tour. Brush up on your Shakespeare before heading to the famous balcony of Romeo and Juliet, and see the Verona Arena.
Day 5
Florence
• Discover Florence on a walking sightseeing tour led by a local guide and immerse yourself in the birthplace and focal point of the Italian Renaissance.
• Optional —Pisa guided excursion
Day 6
Florence–Rome
The CO lOsseum
Officially known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, it’s believed to be the largest amphitheater ever built—and it’s freestanding, unlike most amphitheaters which are often dug into the side of hills.
Although two-thirds of the original structure has been destroyed, visitors can still tour the impressive Roman landmark.
• Travel to Rome via Assissi and visit St Francis Assissi Basilica.
• Explore Rome on a walking tour led by your Tour Director. See the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Piazza Navona.
Days 7–8
Rome and Vatican City
• Visit the Vatican City with a local guide to see St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
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• Enjoy an authentic Trattoria dinner.
• Explore ancient Rome on a walking sightseeing tour led by a local guide to see famous sites including the Colosseum.
Days 9–10
Rome–Sorrento–Patras
• Travel to Sorrento.
• Cross the Bay of Naples to the island of Capri, summer home of the Roman Emperor Tiberius.
• Travel to the port via Pompeii. Enjoy a guided tour of the mysterious city left remarkably preserved after being buried by a catastrophic volcanic eruption.
• Board an overnight ferry to Patras.
Day 11
Patras–Tolo
• Travel to Tolo via Olympia.
• Discover the former locale of the Olympic Games, Ancient Olympia. Enjoy some of the most picturesque ruins in the country.
Day 12
Tolo–Athens
• Travel to Athens via Epidaurus and Mycenae.
• See the sacred precinct of Epidaurus, including a 4th century BC ampitheatre.
• Journey to Mycenae and explore the remains of the citadel with a local guide.
• Enjoy a greek dinner in Plaka, a hillside village with cobblestone streets.
Day 13
Athens
• Explore Athens ancient hotspots on a sightseeing tour led by a local guide. See the Pathenon, Acropolis and Syntagma Square.
• Your tour director will lead you on a city walk to see the Plaka district, Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch.
Days 14–15
Athens
• Visit Delphi and explore the impressive ruins with a local guide and see the Temple of Apollo.
• Day 15: Return home or extend your trip.
Optional tour extension: Days 14–18
Aegean Cruise Extension
• Enjoy an all-inclusive cruise on the Aegean with daily shore excursions to Santorini, Ephesus and Rhodes.
BOnJOur! BOnJOur!
Birthplace of elegance and style
Is it any surprise France built one of the most compelling cultures in Europe? This country will enchant you with its stylish cities, lush countryside, architectural marvels—and the irresistible tastes of its people. You’ll study its history, from Versailles’ Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette to the shores of D-Day’s Normandy. You’ll taste the world’s best crêpes, count the stained glass windows in cathedrals, and make your own painting in Monet’s Giverny garden.
Best of France
Days
1-2
Paris
• Overnight flight to France, arriving in Paris.
• Explore Paris on a walking tour led by your Tour Director. See the Notre Dame Cathedral, Île de la Cité, Île St. Louis.
• Enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter.
Day 3
Paris
• Explore Paris with a local guide, including Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, and Champ de Mars.
• Optional —Versailles guided excursion. Tour the Hall of Mirrors, the royal apartments, and the gardens.
Day 4
Paris
• Visit the Louvre Museum.
• See the city from the water on an hour-long cruise along the River Seine.
Day 5
Paris–Côte d’Azur
• Travel to Nice.
• Explore Nice with your Tour Director and see the Old Town and stroll down the Promenade des Anglais.
Day 6
Côte d’Azur
• Arrive in Monaco and your Tour Director will lead you through Prince’s Palace and the parfumerie in nearby Èze.
Day 7
Côte d’Azur–Provence
• Travel to Provence.
• Your Tour Director will lead you on a tour to see the charming walled city of Avignon and visit the Pont du Gard aqueduct.
Day 8
Provence–Carcassonne
• Travel to Carcassonne.
• Highlight: Follow your Tour Director on an interactive adventure through the preserved city that will bring the drawbridge, restored houses and watchtowers to life!
Day 9
Carcassonne–Bordeaux
• Travel to Bordeaux via Toulouse.
• Explore Toulouse on a walking tour.
• Discover Bordeaux on a Tour Director-led sightseeing tour. Take a walk along the neo-classical waterfront and the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 10
Bordeaux
• Spend the day exploring two of the most beautiful towns in the region, the walled city of St. Emilion and the resort town of Arcachon.
Day 11
Bordeaux–Loire Valley
• Travel to Loire Valley via Vendee.
• Highlight: Aboard a traditional flat rowing boar and take a guided tour through the Green Venice of Western France.
• Enjoy an authentic French brasserie dinner.
Day 12
Loire Valley castles
• Enjoy a Tour Director-led sightseeing tour of Loire châteaux. Visit Azay-le-Rideau and Château de Chenonceau.
• Explore Troglodyte Village on a sightseeing tour with a local guide.
• Enjoy dinner in the village.
Day 13
Loire Valley–St. Malo
• Travel to St. Malo.
• Follow your Tour Director on an interactive adventure through the granite town of St. Malo. Visit the Church of St. Vincent and the tomb of Jacques Cartier.
• Highlight: For dinner, indulge in one of France’s most delicious culinary traditions–the crêpe!
Day 14
St. Malo–Normandy
• Travel to Normandy.
• Visit Mont-St-Michel monastery.
• See the D-Day beaches where on June 6, 1944, thousands of Allied troops landed in an effort to recapture the coast from Germany.
• Visit Arromanches Museum.
Days 15-16
Normandy–Paris
• Travel to Paris via Rouen.
• Explore Rouen on a sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director. Visit Rouen Cathedral and see the Old Clock.
• Day 16: Return home or extend your trip.
Optional tour extension: Days 14-18
London extension
• Discover conic landmarks in London.
Pala C e OF Vers AI lles
Before it was redesigned with ornate golden gates and exquisite gardens, Versailles was a modest hunting lodge used by French royalty.
mO na lIsa
Though Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece is world-renowned, the actual painting measures just 30 inches by 21 inches.
The Art of France & Italy
Days 1-2
Paris
• Overnight flight to France, arriving in Paris.
• Explore Paris on a walking tour led by your Tour Director. See the Notre Dame Cathedral, Île de la Cité, Île St. Louis.
• Enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter.
Day 3
Paris
• Explore Paris with a local guide, including Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, and Champ de Mars.
• Discover the Louvre Museum and see the Mona Lisa on a guided tour.
• Tonight for dinner, indulge in one of France’s most delicious culinary traditions–the crêpe!
• See the city from the water on an hourlong cruise along the River Seine.
Day 4
Paris
• Journey to Giverny for a guided excursion to discover the little farming village and Monet’s studio, preserved just as he left it.
mO ntmartre
Highlight – Visit Montmartre: Explore Montmartre on a sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director. As you walk in Montmartre, you will quickly understand how it has inspired so many artists such as Picasso and Van Gogh.
Day 5
Paris
• Optional– Loire Valley château guided excursion with visits to Château de Chenonceau and Château d’Amboise.
Day 6
Paris–Florence
• Visit the Musée D’Orsay and awe at the stunning collection of French art from 1848-1915.
• Board your flight to Florence.
Day 7
Florence
• Discover Florence on a walking sightseeing tour led by a local guide and immerse yourself in the birthplace and focal point of the Italian Renaissance.
Highlight: Visit Accademia: the first school in Europe established to teach drawing, painting and sculpting.
• Enjoy a traditional Italian pizza dinner.
Day
8
Florence
• On a guided tour, explore one of Italy’s most famous museums, the Ufizzi Gallery.
• Optional: Pisa guided excursion to visit the Baptistery and see the Leaning Tower.
Day 9
Florence–Rome
• Travel to Rome.
• Explore ancient Rome on a walking sightseeing tour led by a local guide, including the Colosseum, Forum Romanum and Piazza Venezia.
Days 10-11
Rome
• Visit the Vatican City with a local guide to see St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
• Explore Rome on a walking tour led by your Tour Director. See the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Piazza Navona.
• Day 11: Return home or extend your trip.
Optional extention: Days 11-14
Sorrento extension
• Discover Sorrento, the coastal town in southwestern Italy.
CreaTI ng the perF e Ct t O ur
Part of our great service is great trip planning itself. Over the years, we’ve learned how teenagers learn and enjoy travel best—our formula for the most incredible trip? It starts with busy, action-packed days of sightseeing and cultural activities.
We add in delicious, authentic meals and fun hotels in the heart of the action, plus relaxing evenings with optional guided tours. To top it all off, our savvy Tour Directors lead off-the-beaten-path excursions and adventures that show off the true culture of your destination—the one that tourists don’t get to experience.
Tour
Director Spotlight
Meet John Lionet, a WorldStrides Tour Director
John knows that the best way to make education fun for students is to help them find personal meanings in what they see and do. He’s a unique blend of teacher, entertainer, and all-around catalyst in helping travellers find real-life adventure abroad—students see him as an inspiration and a friend, and teachers love him because he’s so inclusive.
Like many of our Tour Directors, John started out as a teacher himself, including a chair position in a high school’s modern languages department. (In fact, we give preferential consideration to former teachers within our rigorous Tour Director selection process, because we find they’re naturals at making tours educational and fun).
A Tour Director for over 10 years, John has led trips all over Western and Central Europe, from Scandinavia to Slovakia. You might see him on the steps of Carcassonne, showing students how to create a human flying buttress—or cooking up a paella dish with them in Barcelona.
On his favourite place in the world… The Mediterranean—all the ancient civilisations that influence us still so greatly today flourished on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
On interacting with students… What I love most is that students get me to see the world through fresh eyes—they challenge me to look at things differently. When I can help them open their minds and really give their curiosity free reign, we both learn together.
On his favourite impromptu activities…
Scavenger hunts, creating tableaux out of works of art... anything that prompts students to actively explore and create new connections. I also try to get them to interact with local young people—that often ends up being their favourite memory of the trip.
On how travel changes students for the better…
Young people need to have their eyes opened to the world around them, they need to be self-reliant, to learn that their way is not the only way—and to accept those differences. Travel does that!
“Young people need to have their eyes opened to the world around them...Travel does that!”
John Lionet, WorldStrides Tour Director since 2006
¡hOla! ¡hOla!
A study in elegance, history, and bold character
The Goths, Moors, and Romans have truly left their mark on this country of contrasts. Its cuisine reflects the land—paella from the ocean, peasant soup from the Basque countryside. Its artists share its love of drama—Picasso, Velázquez. Its grand architecture speaks of its history: ancient castles, sophisticated city plazas, and museums. It’s true the Spaniards are a fiercely proud people—at times romantic, brave, and entertaining, too. Choose your mood and revel in this culture. Spain truly offers it all!
Best of Spain
Days 1-3
Madrid
• Overnight flight to Spain, arriving in Madrid.
• Explore the vibrant capital city of Spain. See the Puerta del Alcalá, Cibeles Fountain, Calle Mayor, Gran Via, Columbus Square and visit the Royal Palace.
• Visit the Reina Sofía Museum.
Highlight Spanish cooking class and dinner: Join a professional chef in the kitchen to learn how to make delicious traditional dishes – and then reward your hard work with a taste of the finished product!
Day 4
Madrid–Granada
• Travel to Granada via Toledo.
• Tour the Gothic Cathedral, Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca, the Monasterio de San Juan de Los Reyes and visit the Sword factory.
Day 5
Granada–Seville
• Before heading to Seville, explore Alhambra and the Generalife Gardens with a local guide.
Highlight ¡Ay Flamenco!: Clap! Stomp your feet—now flamenco! Professional dancers teach you the history, rhythms, and moves of the dance that holds a special place in Spanish culture. Later, sit back and admire the pros in a show.
Day 6
Seville
• Visit Plaza de España, Seville Cathedral, and see Giralda Tower and the Plaza de España on a guided tour.
Day 7
Seville–Barcelona
• Travel to Córdoba.
• Explore Córdoba with a local guide and visit the 800 marble columns of the 1,200-yearold Mezquita.
• Journey to Barcelona.
Day 8
Barcelona
Highlight: Discover Barcelona with a local guide. See the Olympic Stadium and Barri Gòtic, and visit Gaudí’s Casa Milà, Sagrada Família, and Park Güell.
Days 9-10
Barcelona
• Optional: Gerona and Figueres guided excursion.
• Return home or extend your trip.
Optional extension: Days 10-12 Mallorca
• Enjoy a Parma adventure on the island of Mallorca.
m use O na CIO nA l del PrA d O
With more than 21,000 items on display, the Prado’s best-known piece of art is Las Meninas by Velázquez.
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One of the world’s longest construction projects, work on Gaudí’s famous basilica started in 1882 and is expected to be completed in 2026.
Compare cultures and boost your takeaways
France and Spain share rich histories and iconic architecture—but the comparisons don’t end there. You’ll fill your plate with Spanish tapas one day, and French cheese the next. You’ll discover that the masterpieces of Picasso and Dalí stand up against the French impressionist greats. When you combine two of Europe’s premier destinations, you’ll find new marvels to explore at every turn.
The Art of France & Spain
Days 1-2
Paris
• Overnight flight to France, arriving in Paris.
• Explore Paris on a walking tour led by your Tour Director. See the Notre Dame Cathedral, Île de la Cité, Île St. Louis.
• Visit the Musée D’Orsay, which is housed in a former railway station.
• Enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter.
Day 3
Paris
• Explore Paris with a local guide, including Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, and Champ de Mars.
• Optional– Giverny guided excursion.
• Follow your Tour Director through the artsy hilltop neighbourhood of Montmartre.
Day 4
Paris
• Visit the Louvre and see the Mona Lisa on a guided tour.
• Explore the Picasso Museum.
• Tonight for dinner, indulge in one of France’s most delicious culinary traditions–the crêpe!
• See the city from the water on an hourlong cruise along the River Seine.
Day 5
Paris–Basque Country
• Travel to Biarritz.
• Explore Biarritz with your Tour Director.
• Travel to Sebastian and see Playa de la Concha, Palacio de Miramar, Hotel de Londres, harbor & Old Quarter.
Day 6
Basque Country–Madrid
• Travel to Madrid via Bilbao.
• Visit the Guggenheim Museum.
Day
7
Madrid
• Explore the vibrant capital city of Spain. See the Puerta del Alcalá, Cibeles Fountain, Calle Mayor, Gran Via, Columbus Square and visit the Royal Palace.
• Optional–Toledo guided excursion.
• Enjoy a Tapas dinner.
Days 8-9
Madrid
• Take a walking tour of Madrid with your Tour Director to see Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de España.
• Visit the Museo del Prado, home of works by Spain’s great masters.
• Enjoy an evening of Flamenco. Professional dancers teach you the history, rhythms, and moves of the dance that holds a special place in Spanish culture. Later, sit back and admire the pros in a show.
• Day 9: Return home or extend your trip.
Optional extension: Day 9-12
Barcelona Extension
• Travel to Madrid via Bilbao.
• Visit the Guggenheim Museum.
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Experience fairytale castles, stunning cathedrals, historic works of art, and ancient Roman ruins as you immerse yourself in the culture of Spain’s most famous cities.
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Combine multiple countries for endless adventures
We’ve put together a great lineup of combination travel itineraries to give you maximum choices: Explore highlights of three countries, like Britain, France, and Spain. Compare the history and culture of major European capitals, such as Rome, Paris, and London. Or delve into a theme, like World War II in Europe. Whichever way you go, you and your students will enjoy the rich comparisons and contrasts that Europe has to offer—past, present, and future!
Best of Europe
Days 1–3
London
• Overnight flight to England and arrive in London.
• Discover London on a city walk with your Tour Director, including the Thames River, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circuit.
• Enjoy a classic fish and chips dinner.
• Explore London with a local guide, including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey.
Days 4-5
London–Amsterdam
• Cross the English Channel to Brusells and enjoy a Tour Director-led sightseeing tour.
• Travel to Amsterdam.
• Visit Anne Frank House and Diamond factory, and take a glass-topped canal boat ride down the flower-lined canals.
• Enjoy a traditional Dutch pannenkoeken dinner.
Day 6-7
Amsterdam–Heidelburg–Munich
• Travel via Cologne to Heidelberg.
• Visit Heidelberg Castle and Heidelberg Tun barrel.
• Day 7: Travel via Ruthenbuto Munich.
• Visit Dachau Concentration Camp and Memorial.
Day 8
Munich
• Led by a local guide, explore the sights of Munich including Nymphenburg Palace Gardens, Deutsches Museum, BMW Headquarters and the Marienplatz.
• Enjoy a Bavarian bratwurst dinner.
Days 9-10
Munich–Venice
• Travel via Innsbruck to Venice.
• Delve into the wonders of Venice on a walking tour led by a local tour guide. See St Mark’s Square, St Mark’s Basilica, visit Doge’s Palace and watch a glass-blowing demonstration.
Days 11-12
Venice–Rome
• See the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Piazza Navona.
• Take a tour with a local guide of Vatican City, including visits to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Days 13-14
Rome–Florence
• Explore ancient Rome on a walking sightseeing tour led by a local guide, including the Colosseum, Forum Romanum and Piazza Venezia.
• Travel to Florence and enjoy a traditional Italian pizza dinner on arrival.
• Discover Florence on a walking sightseeing tour led by a local guide.
Days 15-16
Florence–Lucerne
• Travel to Lucerne via Lugano.
• Explore the sights of Lucerne with your Tour Director, including the Lion Monument, River Reuss and Kapellbrücke.
• Enjoy a traditional Swiss dinner with fondue.
Day 17
Lucerne–Burgundy
• Travel to Burgundy.
• Enjoy a city walk of Dijon and see Palais des Ducs, Rue de la Liberte, Place François Rude, Les Halles market.
Days 18-19
Burgundy–Paris
• Journey to Paris.
• Visit the Louvre and see the Mona Lisa.
• Explore Paris on a walking tour led by your Tour Director. See the Notre Dame Cathedral, Île de la Cité, Île St. Louis.
• Enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter.
Days 20-21
Paris–Barcelona
• Travel to Barcelona by train.
• Discover Barcelona with a local guide. See Gaudí’s Sagrada Família and visit Park Güell.
• Enjoy a tapas dinner.
Days 22-23
Gerona & Figueres
• Optional: Gerona and Figueres guided excursion.
• Enjoy a paella dinner.
• Day 23: Return home or extend your trip.
Optional extension: Days 23-26
Madrid extension
• Enjoy a jam-packed three day adventure exploring Madrid and Toledo.
STEM: Europe
Days 1–2
London
• Overnight flight to England and arrive in London.
• Discover London on a city walk with your Tour Director, including the Thames River, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circuit.
• Visit the Natural History Museum.
Day 3
London
• Explore London with a local guide, including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey.
• Following your cruise on the river Thames down to Greenwich, your Tour Director will take you on a walking tour.
• Enjoy a classic fish and chips dinner.
Day
4
London
• Journey to Cambridge for a full day excursion. Visit the Cambridge Science Centre and participate in en educational workshop.
Day 5
London
• Visit Bletchley Park.
• Explore the Science Museum and discover the Mathematics Gallery.
Day 6
London–Paris
• Travel to Paris.
• Your Tour Director will lead this educational two-hour math and science treasure hunt through the Latin Quarter of Paris. Students divided into teams will find clues tied into the city’s history.
• See the city from the water on an hourlong cruise along the River Seine.
• Enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter.
Day 7
Paris
• Visit Bletchley Park.
• Explore the Science Museum and discover the Mathematics Gallery.
• Explore Paris with a local guide, including Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, and Champ de Mars.
• Step into the world of science, technology and discovery at the City of Science and Industry.
Day 8
London
• Visit Disneyland on a full day excursion. Discover the land of fairytales across 5 amazing lands filled with classic attractions, shows and street parades.
Day 9
Paris–Geneva
• Travel to Geneva.
• Visit the United Nationals European Headquarters.
• Explore the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum.
Day 10
Geneva
• Take a walk with your Tour Director and discover Old Geneva.
• Visit CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research and the birthplace of the World Wide Web.
Days 11-12
Geneva–Munich
• Travel to Munich.
• Explore the world’s largest science museum, the Deutsches Museum.
• Visit BMW World.
Day 13-15
Munich–Berlin
• Travel to Berlin.
• Discover one of the most historical cities in Germany with a local guide, including Checkpoint Charlie, Potsdamer Platz, Berlin Wall, and Brandenburg Gate.
• Visit Deutsches Technikmuseum and discover broad spectrum of old and new technology that demonstrates various historical connections to culture and everyday life.
• Day 15: Return home.
Western Front Battlefields
Days 1–2
Paris
• Overnight flight to France and arrive in Paris.
• Explore Paris on a city walk with your Tour Director, including Île de la Cité, Notre Dame Cathedral, St. Louis, and the Latin Quarter.
Day 3
Paris
• Discover Paris on a guided sightseeing tour, including Arc de Triomphe, Champs Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars, École Militaire, Les Invalides, Conciergerie, Tuileries Garden, Place Vendôme, Opera House.
• Optional —Versailles guided excursion. Tour the Hall of Mirrors, the royal apartments, and the gardens.
Day 4
Paris
• Visit the Louvre Museum and see the Mona Lisa as well as other prestigious artworks.
• See the city from the water on an hour-long cruise along the River Seine.
Day 5
Paris–Flanders
• Travel to Flanders via WWI sites.
• Visit The Armistice Clearing where WWI came to an end, Historial de la Grande Guerre Château de Péronne and Lochnagar crater.
Day 6
Flanders
Highlight The Passchendaele Platoon Experience: Along with an expert guide, be immersed into the life of a WW1 soldier in 1917. Equipped and fully clothed in historical uniforms, students will follow the route along the old Ypres-Roeselare railway track taken by the 3rd Australian Division during the major assault of 4 October 1917.
Day 7
Flanders
• Take in the historic sites of Flanders, including Messine Ridge, visit Gheluvelt, Hill 60, The Caterpillar, Polygon Wood, and Hill 62.
• Visit In Flanders Fields Museum to learn the story of WWI from the he invasion of Belgium, to 4 years of trench warfare and peace in the region since.
• Experience the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate.
Day 8
Flanders–Amiens
• Travel to Amiens via Fromelles and the Somme.
• Take in the sites of Fromelles including Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery, V.C. Corner Australian Cemetery and Memorial.
• Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Somme, led by your Tour Director.
Day 9-10
Amiens–Paris
• Travel to Paris via Villers-Bretonneux.
• Explore the sites of Villers-Bretonneux, with visits to Adelaide Cemetery, Australian National Memorial, Sir John Monash Centre and The Franco-Australian Museum.
• Day 10: Return home.
Optional extension: Days 10-11 Paris extension
• Explore the land of fairytales with a fun filled day at Disneyland Paris.
• Day 11: Return home.
Central European History
Days 1–2
Berlin
• Overnight flight to Germany and arrive in Berlin.
• Discover Berlin on a city walk with your Tour Director, including Alexanderplatz, Bebelplatz, Hackesche Höfe, Nikolai Quarter, Museum Island.
Day 3
Berlin
• Explore Berlin with a local guide and see Checkpoint Charlie, Potsdamer Platz, Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Victory Column.
• Visit the Jewish Museum.
Day 4
Berlin–Warsaw
• Travel to Warsaw by train.
• Explore the Old Town and Royal Route with your Tour Director and see some of the most beautiful streets and churches in Warsaw.
Day 5
Warsaw
• Discover the capital of Poland on a tour with a local guide.
• Visit the old ghetto where all Jewish people in Warsaw had to relocate during the Nazi campaign.
• Explore the Museum of Warsaw Uprising which is dedicated to honouring the brave Polish soldiers who fought against Nazi occupation in Warsaw and the innocent civilians who lost their lives during the battle.
• Visit the Pawiak Prison.
Day 6
Warsaw–Kraków
• Travel to Kraków.
• With a local guide explore Krakow, untouched by bombing during World War II, it has maintained much of its delicate beauty and rich history.
Day 7
Kraków
• Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, Nazi Germany’s largest internment and extermination camp, to pay your respects and remember the millions of innocent men, women and children who were killed there during Hitler’s reign.
• Enjoy a traditional Polish dinner.
Day 8
Kraków–Prague
• Travel to Prague.
• Discover Prague with your Tour Director including Charles Bridge, Mala Strana, Old Town Square and Jewish Quarter.
Day 9
Prague
• Enjoy the sights of Prague with a local guide and see Prague Castle, and visit St. Vitus Cathedral.
• Visit the KGB museum.
Day 10
Prague–Munich via Nuremberg
•Travel to Munich via Nuremberg
•Explore the World War II Art Bunker on a guided tour.
• Visit the Nuremberg Trial site.
Day 11
Munich
• Discover the sights of Munich with a local guide including Nymphenburg Palace Gardens, BMW Headquarters, Olympic site of 1972, and Marienplatz.
• Visit Dachau Concentration Camp and Memorial.
Day 12
Munich
• Return home.
Germany: East Meets West
Days 1–2
Munich
• Overnight flight to Germany and arrive in Munich.
• Follow your Tour Director on a city walk through the wide boulevards, scenic squares, and popular parks of this Bavarian capital.
Day 3
Munich
• Visit Dachau Concentration Camp and Memorial.
• Discover the sights of Munich with a local guide including Nymphenburg Palace Gardens, BMW Headquarters, Olympic site of 1972, and Marienplatz.
Day 4
Munich–Rothenburg
• Travel to Rothenburg.
• Discover the elaborate Neuschwanstein Castle on a guided tour.
Day 5
Rothenburg–Nuremberg
•Explore the sights of Rothenburg with your Tour Director.
• Travel to Nuremberg.
Day 6
Nuremberg
• Discover Nuremberg on a tour with a local guide.
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• Visit the Nazi Party Rally Grounds Museum. Visit the War Crimes Trial Museum. Sit in the courtroom where history was rewritten at the Palace of Justice, then learn more about the Nuremberg Trials and how they influenced international criminal law.
D ay 7
Nuremberg–Dresden
• Travel to Dresden.
• Explore the sights of Dresden with a local guide including Frauenkirche, Bruhlsche Terrasse, Furstenzug.
• Visit the Zwinger Museum, a major landmark for German Baroque architecture.
Day 8
Dresden–Berlin
• Travel to Berlin.
• Take in the sites of Berlin including Alexanderplatz, Bebelplatz, Hackesche Höfe, Nikolai Quarter, and Museum Island.
• Take interactive learning to another level with a Tour Director-led treasure hunt of Alexanderplatz, Berlin’s most famous public square!
Day 9
Berlin
• Join a local guide as you discover one of the most historical cities in Germany. See Checkpoint Charlie, Potsdamer Platz, Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Victory Column
D ay 10
Berlin
• Optional Potsdam excursion. Seen as Germany’s ‘Little Hollywood’ from 1921 through WWII, Potsdam was the dazzling city of Frederick the Great, with countless marble fountains, exotic pavilions and Baroque castles.
Day 11
Berlin
• Return home.
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A lesson in extravagance with almost every inch covered in gilt, stucco, woodcarvings, and marble mosaics, this castle served as a model for Walt Disney’s theme parks.
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Land of legend, literature, and tradition
A long and colorful history make the UK a rich study of culture and change. Immerse yourself in the works of world-class writers, from Shakespeare to Joyce. Explore the Georgian-style Bath and its Roman-built spas, or visit the homes of famous poets.
Literature in England
Days 1–2
London
• Overnight flight to England and arrive in London.
• Discover London on a city walk with your Tour Director, including the Thames River, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circuit.
Day 3
London
• Explore London with a local guide, including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey.
• Visit the British Museum before continuing on to the Charles Dickens Museum which holds the world’s most important Dickens collection with over 100,000 items.
• Following your cruise on the river Thames down to Greenwich, your Tour Director will take you on a walking tour.
• Enjoy a classic fish and chips dinner.
Days 4-5
London
• Visit the Tower of London.
• Enjoy an interactive workshop at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
• See a West End theatre performance.
• Tour the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio.
Day 6
London–Oxford
• Travel to Oxford.
• Visit Blenheim Palace.
• Enjoy a Oxford literary guided tour.
Day 7
Oxford–Bath
• Journey to the unique and beautiful city of Bath and enjoy a guided tour with a local guide. See Pulteney Bridge and visit the Roman Baths.
• Visit the Jane Austen Centre.
Day 8
Bath
• Visit Max Gate.
• Visit Salisbury Cathedral, one of the finest medieval cathedrals in Britain. It is wellknown for having the tallest spire in the country, which you may climb if you wish!
Days 9-10
Bath–Stratford
• Travel to Stratford via Stonehedge.
• Visit prehistoric Stonehenge, built in 3,000 BC, a mysterious monument of four concentric rings of hefty stones.
• With your Tour Director explore Stratford. See William Shakespeare’s childhood home and tour the thatched cottage where his wife, Anne Hathaway lived.
Day 11
Stratford–Chester
• Travel to Chester via Daresbury.
• Visit the birthplace of Lewis Carroll.
Day 12
Chester–Lake District
• Travel to Lake District via Rydal Mount, home of Romantic poet William Wordsworth
• Visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum.
Days 13-14
Chester
• Visit the Beatrix Potter Gallery.
• An essential stop for fans of classic literature, Dove Cottage offers a rare glimpse inside the life of famed English poet, William Wordsworth.
• Day 14: Return home.
Originally built in 1599, the theater used to show 10 plays in two weeks, including Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Macbeth
Space Camp: Huntsville & LA
Day 1 Atlanta
• Journey to the USA, arriving in Atlanta.
• Travel to U.S. Space & Rocket Center with your Tour Director.
Days 2-6
Huntsville
• Enjoy a five day immersive Space Camp experience. Trainees experience a variety of astronaut training exercises, engineering challenges and team-building activities all culminating in an extended-duration simulated space mission.
Day 7
Huntsville–Los Angeles
• It’s time to graduate! On your last day of Space Camp attend your graduation ceremony.
• Fly to Los Angeles.
• Take a walking tour along Hollywood Boulevard with a local guide. See the handprints of the stars of the past and present along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, gaze at the Hollywood sign perched atop the close-by hills and get your picture taken with some of the many local ‘superheroes’ of recent film fame.
• Enjoy dinner at Hard Rock Cafe.
Days 8-9
Los Angeles
• Visit the California Science Centre. Get curious at one of the best science museums in the west. Enhance classroom science in the Big Lab, or learn through handson experiences in permanent exhibit galleries that explore human inventions and innovations.
• Day 9: Return home.
Boston, New York City & Washington D.C.
Day 1
Boston
• Journey to the USA, arriving in Boston.
• Take a city walk with your Tour Director and discover the city known for its baked beans, cream pie, and a certain famous tea party.
Day 2
Boston
• Arrive at Harvard University and enjoy walking tour.
• Enjoy a walking tour of the Freedom Trail that lines Boston’s sidewalks and visit some of the most important historical sites of the American Revolution and the Abolitionist movement.
• Enjoy dinner at Faneuil Hall.
Day 3
Boston
• Enjoy a Duck Boat guided sightseeing tour.
• Explore Salem with your Tour Director and see Witch Trial Memorial, Old Burying Point, Pickering Wharf.
• Visit the Salem Witch Museum.
• Optional– Ghost Tour.
Day 4
Boston–New York
• Travel to New York.
• Take a walking tour through the humming streets of New York’s Midtown which is the home of famous sights such as Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Madison Square Garden.
• Visit the Empire State Building & Observatory.
Day 5
New York
• Board the ferry to Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty.
• Visit Lower Manhatten and enjoy a guided sightseeing tour, including Trinity Church, Wall Street, Chinatown, Little Italy and visit 9/11 Memorial.
Day 6
New York–Washington D.C.
• Travel to Philadelphia.
• Discover the sights of Philadelphia on a guided sightseeing tour. Visit the Independence Hall and Liberty Bell Centre, see Ben Franklin’s grave, Elfreth’s Alley, and Friendship Meeting House.
• Travel to Washington D.C.
Day 7
Washington D.C.
• Take a guided tour through the U.S. Capitol.
• Visit the Supreme Court.
• Enjoy an excursion to Mount Vernon. Tour George Washington’s gardens and mansion, where George and Martha lived from 1761 until his death in 1799.
• Visit Arlington National Cemetery and Marine Corps War Memorial.
• Explore Washington D.C. during an evening sightseeing tour with a local guide. See the geometric memorials of the Mall—the imposing rectangular Lincoln Memorial, and the line of the Washington Monument bisecting the sky.
Day 8
Washington D.C.
• Take a guided tour through the U.S. Capitol.
• Visit the Holocaust Museum.
• Discover the impressive Smithsonian Museums.
• Explore the National Archives where the most important documents in the history of the United States are kept.
• Visit Ford’s Theatre.
Day 9
Washington D.C.
• Visit the International Spy Museum.
• Return home.
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Shining a spotlight on our neighbours
With Asia in our backyard, it’s hard to overlook this astonishing continent with its diverse landscapes, fascinating history, authentic cultural experiences and endless learning opportunities. From Japan’s ethereal Mount Fuji, to China’s inspiring People’s Square or the hundreds of tiny bustling fresh food markets in Vietnam, Asia is the perfect place to take students on an educational adventure!
Take a selfie with the Great Wall of China
Discover one of the greatest wonders of the world!
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Discover an imperial city
Explore Kyoto on a guided tour which shines as one of the best preserved Imperial cities in Japan.
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Give back to a local community
Get to know the people of Cambodia in a communitybased service project.
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Enjoy a STEM adventure in Singapore!
Students soak up the sights and expand their scientific and civic planning knowledge.
Brush up on your Indonesian language skills!
Be immersed in Bahasa Indonesia with a fun and friendly language lesson by a native speaker.
Contact us on 1800 331 050 or info@worldstrides.com.au to customise an Asia adventure for your students!
An international adventure on your doorstep
Known as the Paris of the Pacific, New Caledonia is a go-to destination for students of language. With its rich colonial history and diverse blend of ethnicities, this island nation has an abundance of cultural opportunities waiting to be explored. Cross to New Zealand to find adventure and Snowsports, rich indigenous culture and history, and spectacular natural wonders that bring geography and science lessons to life.
Language Immersion: New Caledonia
Days 1-2
Noumea
• Travel to New Caledonia, arriving in Noumea. Meet your Tour Director.
• Day 2: Experience the highlights of the city via the Noumea Petit Tchou Tchou Train, including Quen Toro lookout, Promenade Vernier, Notre Dame du Pacifique lookout, and Lemon Bay.
• Get up close and personal with sharks and turtles during a self-guided visit to Lagoons Aquarium.
Day 3
Noumea
• Boost your language skills with a 3-hour French language lesson.
• Explore Noumea, dubbed the Paris of the Pacific.
Day 4
Noumea
• Enjoy a 3-hour French language lesson.
• Visit the Tjibaou Cultural Centre for a guided tour experience featuring Kanak dance performance.
Day 5
Noumea
• See your language skills improve in another 3-hour French language lesson.
• Take in the sights of Noumea.
Day 6
Noumea
• Participate in a 3-hour French language lesson.
• Put your language skills to the test as you watch a French movie at the cinema.
Day 7
Noumea
• Cruise to Amedee, an island of white sand, coconut palms and clear blue water where you can view coral and fish through your glass-bottom boat. Participate in a display of local-island dancing and music. During your time on the island, cruise out to the reef, climb the lighthouse or simply relax on the beautiful beach before returning to Noumea by coach.
Day 8
Noumea
• Return home.
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New Zealand: North Island
Day 1
Auckland
• Arrive in Auckland. Meet your Tour Director.
• Enjoy a guided visit to the Tamaki Hikoi visitor centre.
• Travel with your Tamaki guide to the top of Mt Eden. Be welcomed to Auckland with a Karakia, and get a Maori cultural and historical perspective of the city.
Day 2
Auckland–Rotorua
• Travel to Rotorua via Waitomo.
• Enjoy a guided visit to Waitomo Caves, one of NZ’s most inspiring natural wonders.
• Visit Skyline Rotorua and travel 450 metres up above Rotorua and Lake Rotorua via gondola. Enjoy a Luge ride and catch the chairlift back to the top.
Day 3
Rotorua
• Enjoy an adrenaline filled day at Velocity Valley, choosing from activities including Agrojet, Swoop, Shweeb Racer or Freefall Xtreme.
Day 4
Rotorua–Marae
• Explore Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal park - a unique natural landscape with vibrant colors, geysers, natural hot springs and the largest mud pool in New Zealand.
• Receive a traditional welcome and enjoy afternoon tea with your Maori guides at Tamaki Maori Village, before an afternoon filled of learning and interactive activities.
• Enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi feast.
Day 5
Rotorua
• Hobbiton Movie Set guided visit. Follow in the footsteps of Frodo and Bilbo Baggins into the miniature world of The Shire, the home of hobbits and part of the Lord of The Rings trilogy.
• Return home.
Optional extension: Days 5-8 Hokianga extension
Day 5
• Hobbiton Movie Set guided visit.
• Travel to Auckland.
• Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour and a visit to the Sky Tower.
Day 6
• Travel to Hokianga.
• Matakohe Kauri Museum guided visit.
• Waipoua Forest visitors centre guided visit.
Day 7
• Sand surfing excursion.
• Waipoua Forest visit.
Day 8
• Travel to Auckland via Waitangi.
• Waitangi Treaty Grounds visit and Haka performance.
• Return home.
New Zealand: South Island
Days 1-2
Queenstown
• Arrive in Queenstown and meet your Tour Director.
• Enjoy a 3-hour wilderness adventure zipline tour, mixing fun, education and conservation into a once in a lifetime experience.
• Optional Excursion: White water rafting.
• Experience an exhilarating Shotover Jet Boat ride.
• Take the Skyline Gondola up to Bob’s Peak, before luging 880m down through a pine forest. Chairlift back to the top.
Day 3
Queenstown–Milford Sound
• Travel to Milford Sound via Lake Wakatipu
• Board the Milford Sound Cruiser for an overnight adventure.
Day 4
Milford Sound–Te Anau
• Travel to Te Anau, and experience a guided visit of the extraordinary Glowworm Caves.
• Visit the Fiordland Cinema and be immersed in the Fiordland World Heritage Area.
Day 5
Te Anau–Wanaka
• Travel to Lake Wanaka.
• Get local insight and stories on a guided mountain bike ride around Mount Burke or Lake Hawea.
Day 6
Queenstown
• Travel to Queenstown.
• Return home.
Optional extension: Days 6-8
Christchurch extension
Day 6
Fox Glacier
• Travel to Fox Glacier.
• Take time out to reflect with a dip in the Glacier Hot Pools
Day 7
Christchurch
• Travel to Christchurch.
• Learn about the conservation of New Zealand’s rarest kiwi on a guided visit to the West Coast Wildlife Centre.
• Be amazed at the Devils Punchbowl, one of the most impressive waterfalls in NZ.
Day 8
Christchurch
• Take a guided tour of Quake City to learn about the science, heroism, hope and loss surrounding the Canterbury earthquakes.
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Skill development and hands-on career exploration experiences to further students’ passions and give them a feel for future career opportunities.
Service-Learning
Hands-on student investment and contribution to emerging communities around the globe, with a focus on reciprocity and continuity.
Performing Arts
Professional mentoring, adjudication, and competition-focused performance on realworld stages in destinations both domestic and international.
Sports
Team-oriented sports matches and friendly play that expose students to internationalcaliber competition and fresh touring experiences around the world.
We invite you to experience WorldStrides firsthand on a teacher training program. Flights, accommodations, a welcome reception, sightseeing activities, and a farewell dinner are all included.
Contact us on 1800 655 661 or info@worldstrides.com.au to learn more.
Get started by calling your travel specialist at: 1800 331 050 or emailing: info@worldstrides.com.au
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