The Mad King’s Castle

Client Experience Manager Candice Klinikowski recently went on tour in Bavaria and shared some insights from her time abroad: From a young age, many of us have spent precious childhood moments defending a castle built from pillows and sheets. The idea of magic has always enchanted us, and for good reason. Who doesn’t want to Read More …

Time almost up for 2016 photo contest

There is only one month left for you to enter our annual photo contest. Submit your best photos by August 15th for your chance to win big. Submit your photos here! This year’s grand prize, a $300 Amazon Gift Card, will be awarded for the best photo of students with their teacher having an amazing time on tour. Plus, Read More …

Heckle like a groundling!

A rowdy audience throws words and food at the players. Actors play into the unruly crowd. From moments of chaos to moments of pure drama, this is not your high school’s Shakespeare. If you think you’ve got an idea of what Shakespearean London was like, prepare to relearn your lines. You and your students will have a chance to study Shakespeare and bring his Read More …

Seeking truth on high in Delphi

The inscription carved on the grand arch entrance in Delphi reads: “Know thyself.” Although it’s as relevant today as in the 8th century B.C., you might wonder how well it was heeded within the gates of ancient Greece. For centuries, pilgrims-common men and women, as well as generals and kings-flocked to the Oracle of Delphi to ask their most important life questions. And, legend has it, her Read More …

Video: Students visit Rome with Explorica

Immerse yourself in the imperial, papal, and architectural aspects of Roman life. Explore The Forum, where an ancient government ruled, see St. Peter’s Basilica and the Swiss Guards in Vatican City, and visit the ancient Colosseum. Follow in the footsteps of gladiators at the Colosseum. See the legendary artwork of Michelangelo. Walk along 2,000-year-old streets. Read More …

Through the Venetian looking-glass

Imagine being forced to move to an island because you were so skilled at your job, and leaving was a crime punishable by death. That’s just what master Venetian glass-blowers faced in 1291 when the city forced them to move to the island of Murano. The Venetian government lived in fear of losing its monopoly over the glass makers’ exquisite works, so they packed them up and Read More …

Build a Northeast combo tour

Why visit just one city, when you can add another for less than the cost of a train ticket? Give your students a more complete picture of the American story by combining two or more destinations. Design your own tour or choose from one of our ready-made itineraries. Here’s a sneak-peek at what you can Read More …

From sea to shining sea

Explorica will take you there!  If you can dream it, we can take you there. Choose more than 35 ready-made North American tours, or give us a call and tell us where you want to go. Our experienced program consultants will help you build the trip of a lifetime—at the guaranteed best prices in educational travel. Read More …

Spanish language tours

Join our Spanish language tours and immerse your class in the culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Roam the busy streets of Madrid or of the equally bustling metropolis of Barcelona, stopping to see Gaudí’s brilliant works of architecture along the way. Travel to Latin American locales like Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Peru for a sunny Read More …