Greece and Italy
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Group Leader: Sarah Brown
Requested Return Date: 6/6/2026
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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 2026: March 19, March 25, April 3-8, April 12, 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
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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
Explore the historic center of Florence during a self-guided Immersive Scavenger Hunt designed exclusively for EF
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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 Rome
With your expert local guide you will see:
- St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City
- St. Peter's Basilica
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Rome cooking class
Discover why food plays such an integral role in Italy’s culture as you dive into this hands-on cooking class. With a local Italian chef as your guide, participate in making several classic Italian recipes. Upon completion, sit down at the table and enjoy the tasty fruits of your labor.
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Day 10: 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
Explore the historic center of Florence during a self-guided Immersive Scavenger Hunt designed exclusively for EF
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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 Rome
With your expert local guide you will see:
- St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City
- St. Peter's Basilica
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Rome cooking class
Discover why food plays such an integral role in Italy’s culture as you dive into this hands-on cooking class. With a local Italian chef as your guide, participate in making several classic Italian recipes. Upon completion, sit down at the table and enjoy the tasty fruits of your labor.
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Day 10: 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
6 expert-led sightseeing tours in iconic destinations
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Entrances
Acropolis; Acropolis Museum; Delphi site; Delphi Museum; Meteora Monastery; Roman Forum; (with extension: tapas dinner; food-themed walking tour)
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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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