INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL WITH SELECT INTERNATIONAL TOURS

EXPERIENCE AND FLEXIBILITY:

Select International Tours has been in business for over twenty years. We have operated educational tours to British Isles, Europe, Latin America and Middle East for High School, College and Adult School. Groups have ranged from ten to one hundred on various itineraries which are closely coordinated with you, to ensure you’re your group is investing their time overseas in seeing and doing exactly what they are interested in.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

We believe that educational travel, is about seeing, experiencing and learning. Our itineraries are never run of the mill, cookie cutter “see Europe in 10 days” programs sold by many other operators.  We passionately believe in the educational and cultural benefits of our tours and we will guarantee a custom design program featuring the exclusive use of a vehicle and guide with as few as 10 paying participants. Your group will not be combined with other groups who might not share your own academic emphasis or disciplinary standards.

We promise the following:

  • Your itinerary will be custom designed to focus on the cultural and educational requirements of your group based on the dates, themes and destinations of you’re choosing. Here you will find suggested programs as a starting point, but if you share with us the specific focus of your educational group we will create an itinerary within 72 hours for your consideration. If you have a program in mind which you have seen elsewhere let us know and we will be happy to provide a price and value comparison quote for you.
  • VALUE Pricing is our commitment to you and therefore we invite you to compare our programs, service and quality with any other company in the market. Point by point our value cannot be matched.
  • Exclusive bus and guide and departure dates based on your availability.
  • Our experienced and knowledgeable, English speaking tour escorts are with the group from their arrival to the departure. We use first class or superior tourist class hotels depending on the group’s budget which are always well located, clean and safe.
  • No hidden costs. We quote all prices in writing, clearly outlining what is included. Costs and terms and conditions are transparent and simply explained, and there are no hidden costs for registration fees, optional excursions or adult supplements.

Suggested programs:

GET TO KNOW: Our unique "Get to Know" series features 10 day introduction tours to a particular country or region. Here we have presented Italy, Spain, Spain and Portugal, Vienna, Prague and Berlin, Germany and France. However we can design a similar program to any destination of your choice.

"YOUR WAY" are city based programs which include the most important sights of the city but also allow two days for thematic educational programs based on your current curriculum. We feature here Rome, Paris, London, Prague and Budapest and Madrid but can design a similar program in any major European city.

THEMATIC TOURS ARE OUR SPECIALTY: as premier special interest tour operators in the U.S. we are uniquely equipped to provide your group with a specialized, thematic itinerary such as:  

  • LANGUAGE PROGRAMS - Your students will have an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of foreign language they are learning through direct contact when visiting Spain, Italy, Russia, Germany, Austria and Greece and participate in Home stay or Language Course Programs, as well as tour and sightsee.
  • CONFERNCES & COMPETITIONS- If your school or club is participating in an international conference or competition we can arrange all the travel details, from flights to transportation.
  • ART & ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS - Focusing on the great masters of art, design and architecture  
  • CLASSICS PROGRAMS – Visiting Italy, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, Malta, Egypt ….
  • HISTORY & POLITICS PROGRAMS - Thematic itineraries range from ‘ Renaissance Italy” to “ “Major Battles of World War II'” to “ Fall of the Berlin Wall” and "Transitional Economies of the Balkans."
  • LITERARY PROGRAMS – We explore the lives and settings of famous writers such as Austin or Dickens, the great poets of Ireland, or Russian authors. 
  • MOVIES and THEATER - Visit the places where great movies where filmed or participate in local in workshops and behind-the-scenes visits, or just enjoy seeing the very finest theatre in London, or Opera in Milan and Verona.  
  • SPORTS AND ATHLETICS - We can arrange Soccer, Tennis, Hockey, Rugby or Basketball Tours. We try to balance playing a game with European peers with 'Behind the Scenes' visits and coaching sessions.
  • MUSIC PROGRAMS – We specialize in concert performances and participation in all the major European festivals, as well as work shops and joint concerts.
  • RELIGIOUS STUDIES - Religious Heritage, Bible Study and Pilgrimage Tours were the first programs we offered as a company when we started twenty years ago, and are still leaders in the field of religious travel.

 

COMPARATIVE QUESTIONS

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1. Are your quoted prices based on our own bus and tour escort?


YES


NO

2. Can we choose our own dates and will you guarantee that our dates will not change once confirmed in writing to us?

YES

NO - Many reserve the right to change tour dates from 1 to 7 days

3. Do you guarantee that there is no registration fee on your tours?

YES

NO - Add $95 - $125 as applicable

4. Are airport taxesalways included in your quotes?

YES

NO - Add $200 - $300 as applicable

5. Will all charges be specified in advance?

YES

NO

6. Will you guarantee that there are no adult supplemental or additional charges? 

YES

NO - Add a flat fee plus $25 a day approximately as applicable

7. Will you guarantee teacher/chaperones single rooms at no extra charge? YES

  NO

8. Is insurance optional or are we forced to purchase it?

OPTIONAL

MENDATORY

9. Are all requested admission costs included in your tour cost?

YES

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10. Will the tour escort be available at all times exclusively for our group and to chaperone and suggest evening activities?

YES

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