Fixed Date Trips
Ready for an adventure? Whether you’re an individual traveler or leading a group, our fixed date tours are the perfect way to ensure you have something to look forward to this summer or next. Read below to see which trip type is right for you. And, if you’re looking for travel scholarships, we’ve got those too, and have extended our deadline to April 30, 2021.
Summer Adventures
Pack your bags and get a taste of the independence that will soon come with going to college or studying abroad. Bring along a friend or make new ones as you explore some of the world’s best cities under the expert guidance of an ACIS Tour Manager. These well-priced value trips are for high school students and graduates, ages 15-20, traveling individually.
Signature Tours
See the world with some of our very best ACIS Tour Managers who each took one of their favorite itineraries and added personal touches to make them their very own. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, these special trips are open to both groups and individual travelers of all ages, a great choice for families!
Summer Adventures
for High School Students and Graduates Traveling Individually
Summer Adventure to London and Paris
July 22, 2021
8 Days | Overnights: London (3), Paris (3)
Savor the intoxicating joie de vivre of Paris and its world-class attractions before heading north to London, one of Europe’s finest cultural centers. Memories of gazing down on the Champs-Élysées from atop the Arc de Triomphe or standing in front of the Rosetta Stone at the British Museum are sure to last a lifetime.
Summer Adventure to France and Spain
July 23, 2021
9 Days | Overnights: Paris (3), Barcelona (2), Madrid (2)
Discover the highlights of France and Spain’s three most populous cities with the time and flexibility to also seek out hidden gems that interest you. From famous façades to succulent cuisine to world-class art to city squares filled with the sounds of talented street performers and musicians, Paris, Barcelona and Madrid will wow each of your senses.
Summer Adventure to Italy
July 16, 2021
8 Days | Overnights: Venice (2), Florence (2), Rome (2)
Explore Italy’s “big three,” and discover why people have been falling in love with these cities for centuries. Maybe it’s from the sound of a singing gondolier echoing beneath Venice’s Rialto Bridge? Or the sight of Michelangelo’s perfectly sculpted David in Florence’s Accademia? Or the chance to walk in the footsteps of gladiators at the Roman Colosseum? Maybe it’s the gelato, everywhere? Experience them for yourself to decide!
Summer Adventure to Greece and Italy
July 15, 2021
8 Days | Overnights: Athens (2), Overnight Ferry (1), Sorrento (1), Rome (2)
Experience the best of Greece and Italy at a pace that allows you to discover historic highlights and hidden gems alike. Upon consulting the oracle of Apollo during your visit to Delphi, what will it foretell as your favorite part of the trip? Athens’ Acropolis, Sorrento’s Bay of Naples views, the archaeological site at Pompeii, Rome’s St. Peter’s Basilica and even the mouthwatering pizza are all sure to be contenders.
Summer Adventure to Costa Rica
July 14, 2021
8 Days | Overnights: San José (1), San Carlos (3), Guanacaste Coast (3)
Get right into the action on this exciting tour introducing you to the mountains, beaches and people of Costa Rica. Tico hospitality is interwoven with an adventurous dive into the nation’s incredible diversity of flora and fauna on visits to a sustainable organic farm, a river boat cruise, a national park hike and a day spent connecting with indigenous Maleku tribe members. Plus, be prepared for a splash: you’ll swim in both hot springs warmed by Arenal Volcano and the gorgeous Pacific waters off the Guanacaste coast’s pristine beaches.
Tour Manager Signature Trips
for Groups, Families and Individual Travelers of All Ages
La Fiesta
with Sonia
June 21 – 30, 2021 | June 20 – 29, 2022
10 Days | Overnights: Madrid (3), Seville (2), Granada (1), Málaga (2)
“Come with me on this dazzling journey through the very best of Andalucía, starting in the nation’s capital Madrid. Based on the ACIS best-selling La Fiesta itinerary, this is classic Spain which I have adapted to truly embrace a fusion of Imperial and Moorish art architecture and activities.”
Panorama Italiano
with Joe
July 14 – 23, 2021 | July 13 – 22, 2022
10 Days | Overnights: Venice (2), Florence (2), Sorrento (2), Rome (2)
“This is a taste of Italy you won’t soon forget. Starting with the fan-favourite Panorama Italiano tour, I’ve injected personal touches to help ground what can sometimes seem like a bit of a whirlwind of world-class monuments and museums.”
Cradle of Civilization
with Anna
July 5 – 14, 2021 | July 11 – 20, 2022
10 Days | Overnights: Sorrento (2), Rome (3), Athens (3)
“My special edition of the Cradle of Civilization itinerary is streamlined and designed to maximize value and comfort each step of the way. We’re also featuring some special treats that are especially wonderful in the summer.”
Insider’s Greece
with Dimitra
June 7 – 15, 2021 | June 6 – 14, 2022
9 Days | Overnights: Athens (2), Overnight Ferry (1), Chania (1), Heraklion (3)
“I can’t wait to welcome you on this Insider’s Greece tour made even more “insider”! The addition of off-the-beaten path excursions and activities to an already top-notch tour makes this the kind of trip that savvy, adventurous travelers longing for the “real” Greece will love.”
Nice, Provence and Lyon
with Libby
July 2 – 11, 2021 | July 1 – 10, 2022
10 Days | Overnights: Nice (3), Nîmes (2), Lyon (3)
“Bonjour! You won’t soon forget the myriad wonders experienced on this packed-full French adventure of a lifetime. My enhanced version of ACIS’ beloved Nice, Provence and Lyon itinerary adds a spectacular boat tour of the Calanques, walking explorations, coastal and Provençal markets and more.”
Paris, Switzerland and Munich
with Tim
July 5 – 14, 2021 | July 5 – 14, 2022
10 Days | Overnights: Paris (3), Engelberg (2), Munich (3)
“From the exciting French capital to the peacefulness of the Alps to elegant Bavaria, my signature take on ACIS’ Paris, Switzerland and Munich tour encapsulates so much of what is wonderful about Europe. It combines vibrant, iconic urban experiences with some of the world’s most spectacular countryside scenery.”
Amadeus
with Peter
July 19 – 28, 2021 | July 18 – 27, 2022
10 Days | Overnights: Venice (2), Salzburg (2), Vienna (2), Prague (2)
“We start with the wonderful Amadeus tour, which is quite simply my very favourite ACIS itinerary. This signature version is designed to create a trip that’s even more active—with lots of outdoor activities, less formal city sightseeing, more hiking, and just a maximum amount of hands-on fun!”
Edinburgh to London
with Paul
June 21 – 29, 2021 | June 13 – 21, 2022
9 Days | Overnights: Edinburgh (2), Durham (1), Stratford-Upon-Avon (1), London (3)
“I love taking my travelers off the major tourist routes as I help them discover the UK and Ireland. Your time spent exploring [Northumberland and County Durham] will add so much to the overall story of this classic Edinburgh to London tour. And what a story it is!”
Costa Rican Adventure
with Herson
June 20 – 27, 2021 | June 19 – 26, 2022
8 Days | Overnights: San José (1), San Carlos (3), Guanacaste Coast (3)
“¡Pura Vida! I’m excited to welcome you on this experience of a lifetime, taking one of ACIS’ most popular Costa Rica itineraries and enhancing it with new experiences that connect adventure, nature, cuisine and culture all in one.”
Insider’s Dominican Republic
with Richard
July 6-13, 2021 | July 5 – 12, 2022
8 Days | Overnights: Santo Domingo (2), Santiago (1), Sosua (3), Santo Domingo (1)
“This tour is truly having your cake and eating it, too. I’ve enhanced our classic Insider’s Dominican Republic itinerary with unique extras—our travelers will dive deep into the contemporary Dominican lifestyle at its best. This program is what our tour managers seek to do with their own families who come to visit from off-island.”
