About EF
The EF Family
EF Education First began in 1965 as a small Swedish company. Forty-five years later, our mission remains the same: We want to make it possible for people around the world to communicate with one another across borders, breaking down barriers of language, culture and geography.
Today, EF is the global leader in international education, with a group of 15 subsidiaries and nonprofit organizations centered around language learning, educational travel, cultural exchange and academic programs. So whether you’re looking to travel to Italy with your students, your friends or even your family, we have an Italy trip to suit your needs.
Individual and Group Tours
For Adult Travelers and Families
Whether you want to savor Italian culinary delights on a food and wine tour of Northern Italy or you’d like to discover the art and architecture of Venice, Go Ahead Tours offers Italy vacation packages for adult travelers and their families. Our all-inclusive tours let you enjoy your vacation without worrying about the details. Plus, our tour directors show you more than the typical tourist sights; you’ll see what the locals consider the best of Italy.
Learn more about individual and group tours to Italy
Educational Tours
For Teachers and their Students
EF Educational Tours allows teachers to incorporate international travel into their lesson plans. Our high school trips give students the opportunity to learn about ancient civilizations as they walk through the streets of Pompeii or to practice their when they order a gelato at an Italian café.
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College Study Tours
For Professors and their Students
EF College Study Tours study tours allow professors and their students to see the world and add a cultural perspective to their curriculum in just one to four weeks. Each tour is designed with ample free time to allow professors to focus on academic goals or give their college students the chance to explore the destination on their own.
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College Break Tours
For College Students and Travelers ages 18-26
EF College Break runs trips to Italy and beyond for college students looking for an alternative to backpacking. We include tours of all the must-see sights, plus plenty of free time for you to explore on your own. Whether you’ve traveled the world, or have never left your home state, we have an Italy trip for you and your friends.