As the birthplace of Western culture, Europe is full of reminders of how young a country Australia is. Wherever you choose to go in the Old World—Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Austria—for a European perspective, enchanting history, fast-paced cities, and vibrant cultures will entice you with their virtues.

Experience the awe-inspiring power of nature on a trip to the Shipwreck Coast. Visit the Great Ocean Road and learn about the Twelve Apostles and other spectacular rock formations. Explore Port Fairy, and see the fascinating feathered inhabitants of a game reserve.

With a remarkable history and natural wonders as far as the eye can see, Tasmania is a destination that invites exploration and discovery. Tasmania’s unique history as the site of Australia’s first penal colony is laid bare across historic locations, including the legendary Port Arthur. Meanwhile, its many national parks with rugged mountains, ancient forests…

Learn about the Gold Rush era and life as a miner in an immersive experience at an underground gold mine. Take a deep dive into Australia’s pioneer history, dating back 100 years, as you explore the first open-air historic park.

Experience the life-changing impact of the outback as you camp in the wilderness and learn about ancient Aboriginal culture. Absorb the beauty and wisdom of sites such as Uluru, Katherine Gorge and Kakadu National Park, witness an opal cutting at Coober Pedy and lose yourself among sandstone cliffs and natural rock pools at Kings Canyon.

Introduce students to the economic powerhouse of modern Europe, Germany, where East meets West and poignant reminders of WWII and the Cold War bring learning to life. Discover historic monuments, museums, galleries and even the castle that inspired Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty.

On this educational school tour to Canberra, students develop an understanding of Australia’s origins, political history and layers of government with visits to Parliament House, the War Memorial and the Royal Australian Mint. Thousands of students discover our nation’s capital each year and come away with amazing memories and life-long impressions of Australia’s past and…

Relive the Gold Rush of the 1850s and ’60s and learn about the significance of the Eureka Stockade. Try your hand at panning for gold and discover through reenactments and artifacts the days when gold nuggets could be unearthed with a pen knife!

Understand more about the liberté the allies were fighting for as you absorb the culture of Paris before journeying westward to Flanders. Explore historic battlegrounds, memorials and significant military sites in the region with short stops and day trips.

Immerse yourself in a country that sees more visitors each year than any other on the planet—once you arrive, it’s easy to see why. From countryside to cityscape, a proud culture exudes style in nearly every category—art, philosophy, architecture, literature, fashion, music—and these cultural treasures shine in places such as Nice, Versailles, Provence, plus, of…