Athens and Sicily
From Greece to Italy, experience a broad spectrum of cultures and historical eras.
The monuments of Athens set a foundation in the distant past. The picturesque landscapes of southern Italy are a fitting backdrop to the region’s rich culture. On Sicily, the cathedrals and traditions reveal a unique character that has made the island famous around the world.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece
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Day 2: Athens
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your tour director you will see:- Plaka District
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
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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
Enjoy a free evening or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Greek Evening
Immerse yourself in Greek culture during an evening of festive entertainment and local cuisine! Witness the fancy footwork of traditional Greek dancing accompanied by musicians playing on bouzoukis, stringed instruments unique to Greece. Music and dancing have long played a central role in Greek culture with over 4,000 dances from all regions of the country.
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Day 4: Athens
Enjoy a full-day Saronic Islands cruise
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Day 5: Corinth • Patras • Night ferry
Take a guided tour of Ancient Corinth
Visit Ancient Corinth
Stop at the Corinth Canal
Continue on to Patras
Board a night ferry to Italy
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Day 6: Matera • Cosenza
Arrive in Italy and travel to Matera
Take a guided tour of Matera
Continue on to Cosenza
Enjoy an authentic Calabrian dinner
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Day 7: Reggio di Calabria • Taormina region
Travel to Reggio di Calabria
Visit the Museo Nazionale
Take a ferry to Messina
Travel to Taormina
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Day 8: Taormina region
Take a guided tour of Taormina
With your expert local guide you will see:- Duomo
- Palazzo Corvaia
Visit the Greek theater
Time to explore on your own or
Add 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 9: Palermo • Night Ferry
Travel to Palermo
Take a guided tour of Palermo
With your expert local guide you will see:- Cappella Palatina
- Palazzo dei Normanni
Visit the Palermo Cathedral
Visit the Cathedral of Monreale
Board a night ferry to Naples
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Day 10: Naples • Herculaneum • Rome
Arrive in Naples
Travel to Herculaneum
Take a guided tour of Herculaneum
Travel to Rome
Enjoy a brief orientation of Rome
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 11: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the Roman Forum
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Day 12: Rome
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Gladiator School Experience
Have you ever wondered what it was like to be one of Rome’s famed gladiators? This optional half-day activity puts you in the ring! Learn the basics of hand-to-hand combat and model ancient armor as you follow in the sandaled footsteps of Spartacus. -
Day 13: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece
-
Day 2: Athens
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your tour director you will see:- Plaka District
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
-
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
Enjoy a free evening or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Greek Evening
Immerse yourself in Greek culture during an evening of festive entertainment and local cuisine! Witness the fancy footwork of traditional Greek dancing accompanied by musicians playing on bouzoukis, stringed instruments unique to Greece. Music and dancing have long played a central role in Greek culture with over 4,000 dances from all regions of the country.
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Day 4: Athens
Enjoy a full-day Saronic Islands cruise
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Day 5: Corinth • Patras • Night ferry
Take a guided tour of Ancient Corinth
Visit Ancient Corinth
Stop at the Corinth Canal
Continue on to Patras
Board a night ferry to Italy
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Day 6: Matera • Cosenza
Arrive in Italy and travel to Matera
Take a guided tour of Matera
Continue on to Cosenza
Enjoy an authentic Calabrian dinner
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Day 7: Reggio di Calabria • Taormina region
Travel to Reggio di Calabria
Visit the Museo Nazionale
Take a ferry to Messina
Travel to Taormina
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Day 8: Taormina region
Take a guided tour of Taormina
With your expert local guide you will see:- Duomo
- Palazzo Corvaia
Visit the Greek theater
Time to explore on your own or
Add 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 9: Palermo • Night Ferry
Travel to Palermo
Take a guided tour of Palermo
With your expert local guide you will see:- Cappella Palatina
- Palazzo dei Normanni
Visit the Palermo Cathedral
Visit the Cathedral of Monreale
Board a night ferry to Naples
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Day 10: Naples • Herculaneum • Rome
Arrive in Naples
Travel to Herculaneum
Take a guided tour of Herculaneum
Travel to Rome
Enjoy a brief orientation of Rome
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 11: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the Roman Forum
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Day 12: Rome
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Gladiator School Experience
Have you ever wondered what it was like to be one of Rome’s famed gladiators? This optional half-day activity puts you in the ring! Learn the basics of hand-to-hand combat and model ancient armor as you follow in the sandaled footsteps of Spartacus. -
Day 13: 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 ferries
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension); 2 nights cabin accommodations
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily; Lunch on Day 4
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Guided sightseeing
6 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (7 with extension); 1 walking tour
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Entrances
Acropolis; Acropolis Museum; Ancient Corinth; Museo Nazionale; Greek theater; Palermo Cathedral; Cathedral of Monreale; With extension: Colosseum; Roman Forum
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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.
