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Traveling with family

When you bring your loved ones on one of our family-friendly guided tours, you won’t just experience things like cooking classes and hot-air balloon rides—you’ll gather the kind of memories that resurface again and again, at dinner tables and holiday toasts for years to come. From mother-daughter getaways and cousin reunions to intergenerational trips, families are welcome on all of our departures.

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Why you’ll love our family vacation packages

Celebrate graduations or anniversaries, get together for that overdue family reunion, or take that mother-daughter trip you’ve always dreamed of.

Banking those forever memories

The best parts of traveling with family are the unforgettable memories you create. You’ll get quality time—or make up for missed time—all while experiencing beautiful places around the world.

Done-for-you planning

You’ll enjoy a mix of guided activities and free time, so you can focus less on planning and more on enjoying your getaway. Bring along the grandparents, grandkids, and cousins, and forge unforgettable memories together.

Connecting with your roots

Whether your family tree sprouted proudly in Ghana, Germany, Ireland, or Italy, a guided family tour can help you discover (or revisit) the places where your ancestors once stood.

An itinerary for every taste and tempo

The Jane Austen-obsessed. The World War II historians. The wine lovers. There’s a Go Ahead tour that’s sure to become a part of every family member’s next favorite memory.

(City) stay a while

Sometimes, a place begs you to explore every alley, avenue, and lane. Instead of taking off for your next stop, take your time on our City Stays. With minimal transfers and leisurely pacing, these tours allow you to unpack just once and experience the city like a local—perfect for intergenerational travel.

Take the family. Leave the planning to us.

Check out some of our favorite reads and expert advice on how to make your getaway the best family vacation tour yet.

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Is multi-generational travel right for you?

Getting the family together for a trip can be a large undertaking. We’re breaking down why it’s totally worth it.

7 reasons to visit Greece with family

With millennia of history, postcard-perfect beaches, and a beloved food scene, it's no wonder Greece is the word.

See how our staffers hit the road with family

What’s it like bringing your mom on tour? Go Ahead staffers share their cherished family travel memories.

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Signature experiences for your memory vault. Why don’t you...

Raft down the Snake River in Wyoming

Float through Jackson’s rugged beauty as elk strut and eagles soar overhead—with the Grand Tetons as the perfect backdrop for this river adventure. Try it on our U.S. National Parks: The Grand Canyon to Yellowstone tour.

Discover the grandeur of the Holy See

Unlock the treasures of Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica on a guided tour through centuries of faith, power, and the artistic genius of Michelangelo’s brushstrokes. Try it on our London, Paris & Rome tour.

Learn the art of Portuguese cooking

Prepare (and devour!) a delectable three-course meal like a true tripeiro under the guidance of a professional chef and carry those skills back home. Try it on our Grand Tour of Portugal & Spain: Porto to Barcelona.

Experience life on the river in Vietnam

Cruise through the Mekong Delta, where river life flows with tradition, then ride through lush back roads and share a waterside meal with a local family. Try it on our Highlights of Vietnam: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay & Ho Chi Minh City tour.

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Experiential travel made easy

You dream it. We’ll take care of every last detail.

Pick your perfect trip

We offer 200+ immersive, guided tours around the world. Wherever you choose to go, you’ll enjoy lots of advantages that make traveling with us different.

Put just $99 down

That’s all it takes to secure a spot on one of our group tours when you sign up for AutoPay. Plus, you can pay in interest-free,
monthly installments.

Prep your packing list

While you’re deciding what to take, we’ll be busy arranging your hotels, meals, tickets, and more tour essentials. That’s what going guided is all about.

Go far (and get rewarded)

Take off on your big adventure— but why stop there? Every trip you book with us earns rewards that you can use to keep expanding your horizons.

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What travelers are saying about our family-friendly tours

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5 out of 5 stars

1st time on a tour

1st-time traveler Sandra

Since my husband and I are retired, we decided to go on a bus tour. We got to London a few days earlier than the tour started ( highly recommended ) and did many fun activities...

5 out of 5 stars

Uk Tour

1st-time traveler Anonymous

Loved the tour. Our tour guide Ali was very helpful and personable. The trip was worth every dollar. Enjoyed London the most. Met some very nice people as well. Will book another...

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience

1st-time traveler Nancy

Our tour was excellent. Ali was an awesome tour guide and always had things under control. She was anxious to share highlights of every city we visited with suggestions of how...

5 out of 5 stars

Grand tour of Italy

1st-time traveler Scott

This was our first tour with EF. We highly recommend it to anyone that does not have limitations associated with a substantial amount of walking. The locations we went to were all...

5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic tour

1st-time traveler Patricia

Kathy was an excellent tour guide, making sure everyone was kept track of and personalized the experience for everyone. If she knew there was something we wanted to do or see in...

5 out of 5 stars

Italy was wonderful

3rd-time traveler Rebecca

What a great tour we had of Italy in October. The weather was great. Sunny on most days, cool mornings were refreshing. So many things to do and see, we still felt like there was...

5 out of 5 stars

Grand Tour of Italy

4th-time traveler Anonymous

This tour was my best tour yet! We saw and experienced more in the two weeks than I ever expected. We traveled with an outstanding tour director and a great group of people.

5 out of 5 stars

Trip of a Lifetime

3rd-time traveler Patricia

Our recent tour through England, Scotland, and Ireland was absolutely fantastic! Our tour director, Rae, was outstanding — professional, knowledgeable, and always helpful. She...

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Gather up the family for even more memorable journeys

Families are welcome (and encouraged!) on any of our tours. Check out other traveler favorites below.

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Act fast to save up to $800

What’s the only thing better than Black Friday travel deals? When they drop early! Our top discounts of the year are yours to claim now—snag yours for just $99 down with AutoPay.†

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