Greece and Italy
Wander from ancient wonders in Athens and Delphi to Renaissance treasures in Florence.
Follow in larger-than-life footsteps, like Julius Caesar’s in the Roman Forum and gods and goddesses’ at the Acropolis. Just remember to dial your time machine to present day to compare life in Italy and Greece now as you explore energetic areas like the Plaka District and Piazza della Signoria.Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2025: March 19, March 25, April 18-21, May 1, June 29, and August 14-15. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece
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Day 2: Athens
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Syntagma Square
- Acropolis
Visit the Acropolis:
- Parthenon
- Temple of Athena Nike
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Greek evening
Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavors—opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music, dancing, and smashing plates. This time-honored tradition brings Greece’s theatrical culture to life in all the best ways.
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Day 4: Athens • Delphi • Meteora region
Travel via Delphi to the Meteora region
Visit the Delphi MuseumTake a guided tour of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Temple of Apollo
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
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Day 5: Meteora region • Igoumenitsa
Visit a Meteora monastery, a town suspended in the "middle of the sky"
Tour a Meteora monastery with an expert local guide
Travel to Igoumenitsa
Travel by night ferry to Ancona, Italy
(Note: Night ferries have limited space, so it’s possible you will take a flight instead.)
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Day 6: Ancona • Florence
Disembark in Ancona and travel to Florence
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Day 7: Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Chiesa di Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
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Day 8: Florence • Rome
Travel to Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
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Day 9: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Roman Catacombs
Explore the mysterious world buried beneath Rome since the 2nd century. Christian burial grounds and priceless relics abound, and the art that lines the walls is world-class. Afterward, journey down the ancient Appian Way to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Note: Sturdy walking shoes are recommended. This excursion is not recommended for those who are claustrophobic.
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 10: Rome • Madrid
Fly to Madrid
Take a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Enjoy a tapas dinner
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Day 11: Madrid
Join an expert-led back-alley walking tour of Madrid de los Austrias
Visit the Royal Palace
Explore Madrid on your own
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Santiago Bernabeu Stadium Tour
Step into the home of legendary football (soccer) club Real Madrid. This behind-the-scenes stadium tour is an opportunity to get up-close with iconic sports memorabilia, visit team locker rooms and step onto the pitch. *Stadium tour does not include live match tickets
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Day 12: Madrid • Toledo
Tour Toledo with an expert local guide
You will visit:
- Toledo Cathedral
- Church of Santo Tome & Synagogue
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Toledo Zip-Line Experience
After seeing Toledo, ride Europe's longest urban zip line over the Tagus River. Enjoy free time before returning to Madrid. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Travelers must weigh below 200lbs to zip line.
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece
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Day 2: Athens
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Syntagma Square
- Acropolis
Visit the Acropolis:
- Parthenon
- Temple of Athena Nike
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Greek evening
Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavors—opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music, dancing, and smashing plates. This time-honored tradition brings Greece’s theatrical culture to life in all the best ways.
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Day 4: Athens • Delphi • Meteora region
Travel via Delphi to the Meteora region
Visit the Delphi MuseumTake a guided tour of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Temple of Apollo
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
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Day 5: Meteora region • Igoumenitsa
Visit a Meteora monastery, a town suspended in the "middle of the sky"
Tour a Meteora monastery with an expert local guide
Travel to Igoumenitsa
Travel by night ferry to Ancona, Italy
(Note: Night ferries have limited space, so it’s possible you will take a flight instead.)
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Day 6: Ancona • Florence
Disembark in Ancona and travel to Florence
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Day 7: Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Chiesa di Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
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Day 8: Florence • Rome
Travel to Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
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Day 9: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Roman Catacombs
Explore the mysterious world buried beneath Rome since the 2nd century. Christian burial grounds and priceless relics abound, and the art that lines the walls is world-class. Afterward, journey down the ancient Appian Way to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Note: Sturdy walking shoes are recommended. This excursion is not recommended for those who are claustrophobic.
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 10: Rome • Madrid
Fly to Madrid
Take a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Enjoy a tapas dinner
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Day 11: Madrid
Join an expert-led back-alley walking tour of Madrid de los Austrias
Visit the Royal Palace
Explore Madrid on your own
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Santiago Bernabeu Stadium Tour
Step into the home of legendary football (soccer) club Real Madrid. This behind-the-scenes stadium tour is an opportunity to get up-close with iconic sports memorabilia, visit team locker rooms and step onto the pitch. *Stadium tour does not include live match tickets
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Day 12: Madrid • Toledo
Tour Toledo with an expert local guide
You will visit:
- Toledo Cathedral
- Church of Santo Tome & Synagogue
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Toledo Zip-Line Experience
After seeing Toledo, ride Europe's longest urban zip line over the Tagus River. Enjoy free time before returning to Madrid. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Travelers must weigh below 200lbs to zip line.
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension); 1 night ferry
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
7 expert-led sightseeing tours (11 with extension)
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Entrances
Acropolis; Acropolis Museum; Delphi site; Delphi Museum; Meteora Monastery; Colosseum; Roman Forum; Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica (with extension: tapas dinner; Palacio Real)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
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Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
