Educational tour to Switzerland & Italy

Snow-capped mountains, meandering canals, artistic masterpieces and stunning works of architecture all await you in this comprehensive educational tour of Switzerland and Italy. If you’re looking to take your students on a jam-packed adventure through some of the countries’ most beautiful sites, this tour is for you. Here’s an insider’s look at our brand new Read More …

Soldiers project: Earl Hembroff

In order to prepare for their upcoming journey to France to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, students from across Canada research the life and death of a particular soldier in order to better understand and relate to the circumstances faced by so many young men and their families. Researching primary documents Read More …

FAQ: Explorica tour directors

On tour, your experienced Explorica tour director guides your group every step of the way. They leverage their local expertise to bring the destinations to life and provide insider tips you won’t find in guidebooks. They’re fluent in your destination’s languages and are always one step ahead managing trip logistics, so you can relax and Read More …

Group leader spotlight: Gary R

Meet Gary, a Canadian history and social studies teacher for grades 9-12. He has 24 years of teaching experience, has led four tours with Explorica and is bringing his students to Vimy 100, a commemorative event hosted by the Canadian government marking the 100thanniversary of the First World War and the Battle of Vimy Ridge Read More …

FAQ: Spending money on tour

We stay in close contact with our group leaders and tour directors throughout the entire trip-planning process; from the first phone call to returning home, we are there every step of the way. Here are a few of the frequently asked questions that we get during the planning process regarding spending money on tour: How Read More …

Recipes from around the world

Staying home for the holidays? You can still take your taste buds around the world with these delicious international recipes from our staff. Starter: Stuffed Calamari Italy | Shared by Regina Ciccarelli, Senior International Business Development Executive INGREDIENTS 6 medium squid 1/4 cup Italian-style fine bread crumbs 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves 2 teaspoons fresh Read More …

Britain and Ireland tour collection

Walk the same path as James Joyce in Dublin on the way to a delicious meal of bangers and mash. Stand in the shadows of the prehistoric construction of Stonehenge, pondering what life was like for our Neolithic ancestors. Revel in the rich literary traditions still flowing through the London theatre district and get the Read More …

Tour director FAQs

We stay in close contact with our group leaders and tour directors throughout the entire trip-planning process; from the first phone call to returning home, we are there every step of the way. Here are a few of the frequently asked questions that we get about our world-class tour directors: When will I hear from Read More …

Italy, Turkey and Greece tour collection

Take in Rome’s beautiful and unusual Baroque fountains. Observe modern Greek guards in traditional skirts, head scarves and pom-pom-adorned knee bands in the heart of bustling Athens. See some of the most highly regarded relics of Islamic history, including Prophet Muhammad’s cloak and sword, in the Topkapi Palace. Explorica pro tip “Historians and lovers of Read More …