Middle School: Explore Italy
From gladiators to gelato to gondolas, Italy has always been an icon of rich culture and traditions.
This interactive tour encompasses Italy’s top hits. Discover the country’s ancient past in sites such as the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, stare up at Michelangelo’s masterpiece on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, walk across Florence’s famous medieval bridge, and take a ride down Venice’s winding canals.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.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
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Day 2: Milan • Venice
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Venice
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Day 3: Venice
Take a ferry to Venice
Take a guided tour of Venice
With your expert local guide you will see:
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Travel by water taxi to the island of Burano
See a glass-blowing demonstration
Exploration time in Burano
Enjoy a gondola ride
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Day 4: Venice • Florence
Travel via Pisa to Florence
Take a guided tour of Pisa
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Visit the Baptistery of St. John and the Pisa Cathedral
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Day 5: 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
Participate in a fresco art workshop
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Day 6: Florence • Assisi • Rome
Travel via Assisi to Rome
Visit the Basilica of St. FrancisTour Assisi with an expert local guide
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Day 7: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
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Day 8: Rome
Participate in a gladiator experience
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Rome • Pompeii • Sorrento region
Travel via Pompeii to Sorrento
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
Snap a photo of seaside Sorrento
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Day 10: Sorrento region • Capri • Rome
Travel via Capri to Rome
Enjoy a boat cruise in Capri
Tour Capri with an expert local guide
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
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Day 2: Milan • Venice
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Venice
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Day 3: Venice
Take a ferry to Venice
Take a guided tour of Venice
With your expert local guide you will see:
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Travel by water taxi to the island of Burano
See a glass-blowing demonstration
Exploration time in Burano
Enjoy a gondola ride
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Day 4: Venice • Florence
Travel via Pisa to Florence
Take a guided tour of Pisa
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Visit the Baptistery of St. John and the Pisa Cathedral
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Day 5: 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
Participate in a fresco art workshop
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Day 6: Florence • Assisi • Rome
Travel via Assisi to Rome
Visit the Basilica of St. FrancisTour Assisi with an expert local guide
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Day 7: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
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Day 8: Rome
Participate in a gladiator experience
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Rome • Pompeii • Sorrento region
Travel via Pompeii to Sorrento
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
Snap a photo of seaside Sorrento
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Day 10: Sorrento region • Capri • Rome
Travel via Capri to Rome
Enjoy a boat cruise in Capri
Tour Capri with an expert local guide
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
Sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides
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Entrances
Burano island, glass-blowing demonstration, gondola ride, gladiator school, Pisa, create-a-fresco workshop, Basilica of St. Francis, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Colosseum, Roman Forum, with extension: Pompeii ruins; Capri boat cruise
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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.
Lowest price
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.