Best of Italy
To know Italy you have to experience its rich culture from every angle.
Hold precious glass in Venice and fine leather in Florence. Visit churches that are works of art, like the Sistine Chapel and Assisi’s St. Francis Basilica. Marvel at amazing feats of architectural ingenuity, from the ancient Roman Colosseum to the Florence Duomo.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
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Day 2: Rome
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
Visit the Sistine Chapel
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 4: Florence
Travel to 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
Visit the Duomo
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Day 5: Florence
Full day to explore on your own or
Add 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 6: Venice
Travel to Venice
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Day 7: Venice
Take a guided tour of Venice
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Visit the Doge's Palace
See a glass-blowing demonstration
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Day 8: Assisi
Travel to Assisi
Take a guided tour of Assisi
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis
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Day 9: Rome
Travel via Spoleto to Rome
Take an expertly guided tour of Rome
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the Roman Forum
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Pompeii • Sorrento region
Take a guided tour of Pompeii
Continue on to the Sorrento region
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Day 11: Capri • Rome
Travel by ferry to Capri
Take a guided tour of Capri
Enjoy a boat cruise
Return to Rome
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Day 12: 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
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Day 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
Visit the Sistine Chapel
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 4: Florence
Travel to 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
Visit the Duomo
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Day 5: Florence
Full day to explore on your own or
Add 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 6: Venice
Travel to Venice
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Day 7: Venice
Take a guided tour of Venice
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Visit the Doge's Palace
See a glass-blowing demonstration
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Day 8: Assisi
Travel to Assisi
Take a guided tour of Assisi
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis
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Day 9: Rome
Travel via Spoleto to Rome
Take an expertly guided tour of Rome
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the Roman Forum
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Pompeii • Sorrento region
Take a guided tour of Pompeii
Continue on to the Sorrento region
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Day 11: Capri • Rome
Travel by ferry to Capri
Take a guided tour of Capri
Enjoy a boat cruise
Return to Rome
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Day 12: 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
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
5 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; Doge’s Palace; Glass-blowing demonstration; Basilica of St. Francis; With extension: Pompeii Roman Ruins; Capri island 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.
