From Rome to Sicily
See the varied cultures of Italy.
Rome is one of the world’s most historically rich cities, a portal to an ancient empire. On the island of Sicily, diverse influences in Palermo and Taormina lend each city a unique character. Though Sicily has always been a world unto itself, it is undeniably Italy— amazing food, stunning cathedrals, and a picture-perfect countryside.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: Rome
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 4: Rome • Palermo
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
Travel to Naples
Board a night ferry to Sicily
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Day 5: Palermo • Taormina region
Arrive in Palermo, capital of the Italian island of Sicily
Take a guided tour of Palermo
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Cathedral of Monreale
- Palazzo dei Normanni
- Palermo Cathedral
Visit the Monreale Cathedral
Visit the Palermo Cathedral
Travel to the Taormina region
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Day 6: Taormina region
Take a guided tour of Taormina
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Taormina Cathedral
- Palazzo Corvaja
Visit the ancient theater of Taormina
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Mount Etna
Ascend Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano, on this breathtaking half-day excursion! Listen to commentary from your guide before enjoying free time to walk around the lava fields, take photos, and marvel at the views. Note: Comfortable walking shoes and a jacket are recommended.
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Day 7: Taormina region • Siracusa
Take a day-trip to Siracusa
Take a guided excursion to Siracusa Archaeological Site
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Day 8: Taormina region • Pizzo • Salerno
Return to mainland Italy via ferry
Stop in the photogenic seaside town of Pizzo
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Day 9: Salerno
Enjoy time to explore Salerno
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Amalfi Coast Day-Tour
Drive along the winding roads of the stunningly beautiful Amalfi Coast. Today you will explore one of the Coast's iconic seaside villages. On your way back you'll stop at a local workshop to learn about the unique local agricultural traditions, yummy tastes included!
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Day 10: Salerno • Pompeii • Rome
Transfer to Rome making a stop en route to visit Pompeii
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 11: Rome • Siena • Florence
Travel via Siena to Florence
Explore Siena on your own
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Day 12: 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
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Pisa
Journey to Pisa on this half-day excursion. Enjoy a guided tour of the city’s Field of Miracles, where you can snap a picture of the 12th-century Leaning Tower, aslant ever since the third floor was built. This is where Galileo was said to have developed his laws of gravity. Also visit the adjacent cathedral and baptistery, which contain exquisite marble pulpits carved in the Gothic style.
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Day 13: Florence • Rome
Explore Florence on your own
Travel to Rome
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
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Day 2: Rome
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 4: Rome • Palermo
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
Travel to Naples
Board a night ferry to Sicily
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Day 5: Palermo • Taormina region
Arrive in Palermo, capital of the Italian island of Sicily
Take a guided tour of Palermo
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Cathedral of Monreale
- Palazzo dei Normanni
- Palermo Cathedral
Visit the Monreale Cathedral
Visit the Palermo Cathedral
Travel to the Taormina region
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Day 6: Taormina region
Take a guided tour of Taormina
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Taormina Cathedral
- Palazzo Corvaja
Visit the ancient theater of Taormina
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Mount Etna
Ascend Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano, on this breathtaking half-day excursion! Listen to commentary from your guide before enjoying free time to walk around the lava fields, take photos, and marvel at the views. Note: Comfortable walking shoes and a jacket are recommended.
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Day 7: Taormina region • Siracusa
Take a day-trip to Siracusa
Take a guided excursion to Siracusa Archaeological Site
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Day 8: Taormina region • Pizzo • Salerno
Return to mainland Italy via ferry
Stop in the photogenic seaside town of Pizzo
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Day 9: Salerno
Enjoy time to explore Salerno
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Amalfi Coast Day-Tour
Drive along the winding roads of the stunningly beautiful Amalfi Coast. Today you will explore one of the Coast's iconic seaside villages. On your way back you'll stop at a local workshop to learn about the unique local agricultural traditions, yummy tastes included!
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Day 10: Salerno • Pompeii • Rome
Transfer to Rome making a stop en route to visit Pompeii
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 11: Rome • Siena • Florence
Travel via Siena to Florence
Explore Siena on your own
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Day 12: 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
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Pisa
Journey to Pisa on this half-day excursion. Enjoy a guided tour of the city’s Field of Miracles, where you can snap a picture of the 12th-century Leaning Tower, aslant ever since the third floor was built. This is where Galileo was said to have developed his laws of gravity. Also visit the adjacent cathedral and baptistery, which contain exquisite marble pulpits carved in the Gothic style.
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Day 13: Florence • Rome
Explore Florence on your own
Travel to Rome
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Night ferry
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (11 with extension); 1 night cabin accommodation
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
6 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (7 with extension)
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Entrances
Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica; Colosseum; Roman Forum; Greek theater; Palermo Cathedral; Cathedral of Monreale; Siracusa; Pompeii
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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.
