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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Explorica’s Insider’s Spain itinerary is built to give you the very best of Madrid and Barcelona. First, you’ll get a taste of Spain’s cultural, political and economic center with a tour of Madrid led by a licensed local guide. See Madrid’s mix of traditional and modern culture as you visit the Royal Palace, an 18th-century Read More …
This video was created by Rome Reborn, an academic research project whose central mission is to create a full model of Rome at its greatest heights, working in conjunction with the Khan Academy. The goal is to take historical depictions of the city and create a true-to-life model of every period of Roman development, ranging Read More …
Next time you visit Italy, think outside the pizza box. In North America, Italian cuisine is largely believed to be composed of five major food groups: Tomatoes, basil, bread, pasta, and cheese. But when you travel to Bell’ Italia, see for yourself what a wide variety of dishes and yes, even vegetables, make up Italian cuisine. Of all Read More …
Welcome to Campania, a region of Italy known for Sofia Loren, buffalo mozzarella, Nutella farms and the best pizza in the world. Densely populated cities and zipping Fiats fleck the coastal hills surrounding the region’s notorious Mt. Vesuvius, but beneath the shadow of the volcano lies a civilization untouched by the stamp of time. Some popular tourist attractions seem overrated, with long lines, kitschy souvenirs and red tape blocking your path just when Read More …
The 2016 Photo Contest is off to a great start! We’ve received about 300 incredible shots from around the world. But there is still time to enter! Submit your photos here! The prize categories are: Best cultural immersion photo | $200 Amazon Gift Card Students experiencing an exciting and unique activity on tour Best use of Read More …
