8 or 12 days
Italy

Florence was king during the Renaissance, and the city is still full of treasures from that transformative period in history.

Brunelleschi’s amazing Duomo changed the rules of architecture, and Michelangelo’s David is one of the great achievements in the history of art. In Rome, awe- inspiring remains of the ancient empire still stand, from the Colosseum to the Forum.

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, April 18-21, May 1, June 29, and August 14-15. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

  • Day 2: Rome • Assisi

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Travel to Assisi

  • Day 3: Assisi • Florence

    Tour Assisi with an expert local guide

    Visit the Basilica of St. Francis

    Travel to Florence

  • Day 4: Florence

    Take a guided tour of Florence

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Piazza della Signoria
    • Ponte Vecchio
    • Basilica of Santa Croce
    • Gates of Paradise

    Visit the Accademia Gallery

    Photo stop at Piazzale Michelangelo 

  • Day 5: Florence • Orvieto • Rome

    Travel via Orvieto to Rome

    While in Orvieto, take in the views of the surrounding countryside on a funicular ride

  • Day 6: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Rome

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Roman Forum
    • Colosseum

    Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

    You will see:

    • Trevi Fountain
    • Pantheon
    • Piazza Navona
    • Spanish Steps
  • Day 7: 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 or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Roman Catacombs

    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.

    Enjoy a pizza dinner

  • Day 8: Depart for home

Add 4 more days

  • Rome • Caserta • Puglia region

    Travel to the Puglia region via Caserta 

    Enjoy guided sightseeing of the Royal Palace of Caserta 

  • Puglia region

    Take a food-themed guided tour of Bari

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Bari Cathedral
    • Basilica of St. Nicholas
    • Local food vendors

    Enjoy an excursion to Polignano a Mare, a seaside town on the Adriatic Sea where Italians like to vacation  

  • Puglia region

    Travel to Alberobello and discover its famous trulli houses

    Visit a frantoio, an oil mill where olives are produced into olive oil 

  • Puglia region • Matera • Rome

    Travel to Rome via Matera 

    Explore Matera on your own, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “city of caves” 

  • Day 12: Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

  • Day 2: Rome • Assisi

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Travel to Assisi

  • Day 3: Assisi • Florence

    Tour Assisi with an expert local guide

    Visit the Basilica of St. Francis

    Travel to Florence

  • Day 4: Florence

    Take a guided tour of Florence

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Piazza della Signoria
    • Ponte Vecchio
    • Basilica of Santa Croce
    • Gates of Paradise

    Visit the Accademia Gallery

    Photo stop at Piazzale Michelangelo 

  • Day 5: Florence • Orvieto • Rome

    Travel via Orvieto to Rome

    While in Orvieto, take in the views of the surrounding countryside on a funicular ride

  • Day 6: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Rome

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Roman Forum
    • Colosseum

    Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

    You will see:

    • Trevi Fountain
    • Pantheon
    • Piazza Navona
    • Spanish Steps
  • Day 7: 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 or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Roman Catacombs

    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.

    Enjoy a pizza dinner

  • Day 8: Depart for home

Add 4 more days

  • Rome • Caserta • Puglia region

    Travel to the Puglia region via Caserta 

    Enjoy guided sightseeing of the Royal Palace of Caserta 

  • Puglia region

    Take a food-themed guided tour of Bari

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Bari Cathedral
    • Basilica of St. Nicholas
    • Local food vendors

    Enjoy an excursion to Polignano a Mare, a seaside town on the Adriatic Sea where Italians like to vacation  

  • Puglia region

    Travel to Alberobello and discover its famous trulli houses

    Visit a frantoio, an oil mill where olives are produced into olive oil 

  • Puglia region • Matera • Rome

    Travel to Rome via Matera 

    Explore Matera on your own, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “city of caves” 

  • Day 12: Depart for home

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach

  • Hotels

    6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)

  • Regional-style meals

    European breakfast and dinner daily

  • Guided sightseeing

    4 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (6 with extension)

  • Entrances

    Basilica of St. Francis; Accademia Gallery; funicular ride; Colosseum; Roman Forum; Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica (with extension: Palace of Caserta; frantoio visit)

  • 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.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • 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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