OUR PICKS FOR YOUR FIRST TRIP

EF Starter Tours

New to educational travel? All of our starter tours are easy to plan, cover can’t-miss sights, and are packed with hands-on learning experiences that make the world your classroom.

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Teachers travel for free

Sign at least six students up for your EF tour and we’ll cover your spot.

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Start with confidence

With over 60 years of industry-leading experience, we know exactly what teachers who are new to educational travel need to lead a successful first tour. That’s why EF Starter Tours are built to make your trip smooth and unforgettable—even before takeoff.

Students experience the best of classic destinations

Hit the highlights that students are most excited to see.

Your EF Travel Team makes planning easy

Experts in your corner take care of all the details and logistics.

Families have affordable and flexible options

Our interest-free payment plans keep your tour budget-friendly.

See your students here

Go behind the scenes with groups who have traveled on EF tours.

Discover the EF difference

When you partner with EF, not only are you supported by the global leader in educational travel, but so are your students, families, and entire school community.

Best-in-class safety standards

Having 52,000 EF team members across 115 countries (including a 24/7 Safety & Incident Response Team) means that we’ve got the local knowledge to help keep your group safe, and we can react quickly and in-person if you need us.

A whole wide world of support

You’ll have a dedicated EF Travel Team who knows your school district and helps with every last detail—along with a personalized digital hub to keep track of it all. And our Traveler Support Specialists are here to answer any and all questions that families may have.

Tours that unlock growth

We carefully craft every EF itinerary with hands-on experiences that amplify lessons from the classroom, and then go even further. Students grow empathy, confidence, and global awareness, while also building critical skills colleges and future careers are looking for.


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