Tour Number: 2560440NF
Group Leader: Heidi Bouchard
Requested Departure Date: 4/21/2024
Requested Return Date: 4/29/2024
Requested Departure Gateway: Burlington (VT)

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9 days
Italy

In Venice and Florence, memorable landmarks like St. Mark’s Square and the Duomo convey Italy’s vital role in world history.

In Cinque Terre, a train ride through the five villages brings you deep into the Italian culture. Each village has its own unique character and charm; experience them firsthand in the scenic vistas, medieval forts, and lively markets.

Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2024: March 19, March 29-April 1, and June 29. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

  • Day 2: Milan • Venice

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Travel to Venice

  • Day 3: Venice

    Take a ferry to Venice

    See a glass-blowing demonstration

    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

    Explore Burano on your own

    Enjoy a gondola ride 

  • Day 4: Venice • Ravenna • Florence

    Travel via Ravenna to Florence

    Tour Ravenna with an expert local guide

    Visit the Basilica of San Vitale and National Museum of Ravenna 

  • Day 5: Florence

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Pisa

    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.

    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
  • Day 6: Florence • Cinque Terre

    Travel to the Cinque Terre

  • Day 7: Cinque Terre

    Explore Cinque Terre by train

  • Day 8: Cinque Terre • Como region

    Travel to the Como region

    Take a cruise on Lake Como

  • Day 9: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

  • Day 2: Milan • Venice

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Travel to Venice

  • Day 3: Venice

    Take a ferry to Venice

    See a glass-blowing demonstration

    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

    Explore Burano on your own

    Enjoy a gondola ride 

  • Day 4: Venice • Ravenna • Florence

    Travel via Ravenna to Florence

    Tour Ravenna with an expert local guide

    Visit the Basilica of San Vitale and National Museum of Ravenna 

  • Day 5: Florence

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Pisa

    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.

    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
  • Day 6: Florence • Cinque Terre

    Travel to the Cinque Terre

  • Day 7: Cinque Terre

    Explore Cinque Terre by train

  • Day 8: Cinque Terre • Como region

    Travel to the Como region

    Take a cruise on Lake Como

  • Day 9: Depart for home


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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach (train with extension)

  • Hotels

    7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)

  • Regional-style meals

    European breakfast and dinner daily

  • Guided sightseeing

    3 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (5 with extension); 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director

  • Entrances

    Burano island; glass-blowing demonstration; gondola ride; Museum and Basilica of San Vitale; Cinque Terre train; Lake Como cruise (with extension: Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica; Colosseum; Roman Forum)

  • 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.

Have questions about this tour?  Give us a call at 800-665-5364

Total price

$4,774
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