Greece, Italy and Spain
In Athens, Florence and Barcelona, you can trace the cultural and artistic development through the ages.
The Parthenon displays an ancient understanding of engineering and an appreciation for the aesthetics of architecture. Florence reveals the giant leaps of the Renaissance. And in Barcelona, Gaudí’s surrealist work proves there’s no limit to artistic creativity.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Athens
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
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
Full day to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:Saronic Islands Cruise
Set sail through the islands of the Saronic Gulf! Your first stop is the island of Aegina, home to the best pistachios in Greece. Then it’s on to Poros, whose Historic Clock is visible from all over town. Finally, stop at Hydra, full of red-tiled houses and narrow stone-paved alleys. Your cruise includes lunch, and you may have time for swimming before returning to port mid-evening. -
Day 5: Corinth • Patras • Night ferry
Travel to Corinth
Take a guided tour of Ancient Corinth
Visit Ancient Corinth
Stop at the Corinth Canal
Continue on to Patras
Travel to Patras
Board a night ferry to Ancona
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Day 6: Ancona • Florence
Arrive in Ancona
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
Visit the Duomo
Time 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 8: Florence • Night ferry
Enjoy free time in Florence
Travel to Civitavecchia
Board a night ferry to Barcelona
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Day 9: Barcelona
Arrive in Barcelona
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Day 10: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:- La Sagrada Familia
- Montjuïc Hill
- Barrio Gótico
- Barcelona Cathedral
Visit Parque Güell
Take a walking tour of Barcelona
With your tour director you will see:- Las Ramblas
Enjoy a free evening or
Add this in-depth excursion:Barcelona Flamenco Evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets and clapping. The duration of the performance is 1 hour and a beverage is included.
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Day 11: Barcelona
Full day to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:Figueres
Join a half-day excursion to Figueres, a Catalan city on the exquisite Costa Brava and birthplace of renowned Spanish artist Salvador Dalí. You will visit Teatre-Museu Gala Salvador Dalí, a one-of-a-kind theater museum designed by and dedicated to the surrealist world of Dalí. It contains the broadest range of Dali’s works and offers a unique opportunity to step into the world of the artist.
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Day 12: Depart for home
Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 12: Madrid
Travel by AVE train to Madrid
Take a walking tour of Madrid
Visit the Prado
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Day 13: Madrid
Visit the Royal Palace
Take a guided tour of Madrid
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Plaza de Oriente
Add this in-depth excursion:Toledo
This guided half-day optional excursion takes you to Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
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Day 14: Madrid
Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Athens
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
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
Full day to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:Saronic Islands Cruise
Set sail through the islands of the Saronic Gulf! Your first stop is the island of Aegina, home to the best pistachios in Greece. Then it’s on to Poros, whose Historic Clock is visible from all over town. Finally, stop at Hydra, full of red-tiled houses and narrow stone-paved alleys. Your cruise includes lunch, and you may have time for swimming before returning to port mid-evening. -
Day 5: Corinth • Patras • Night ferry
Travel to Corinth
Take a guided tour of Ancient Corinth
Visit Ancient Corinth
Stop at the Corinth Canal
Continue on to Patras
Travel to Patras
Board a night ferry to Ancona
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Day 6: Ancona • Florence
Arrive in Ancona
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
Visit the Duomo
Time 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 8: Florence • Night ferry
Enjoy free time in Florence
Travel to Civitavecchia
Board a night ferry to Barcelona
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Day 9: Barcelona
Arrive in Barcelona
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Day 10: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:- La Sagrada Familia
- Montjuïc Hill
- Barrio Gótico
- Barcelona Cathedral
Visit Parque Güell
Take a walking tour of Barcelona
With your tour director you will see:- Las Ramblas
Enjoy a free evening or
Add this in-depth excursion:Barcelona Flamenco Evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets and clapping. The duration of the performance is 1 hour and a beverage is included.
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Day 11: Barcelona
Full day to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:Figueres
Join a half-day excursion to Figueres, a Catalan city on the exquisite Costa Brava and birthplace of renowned Spanish artist Salvador Dalí. You will visit Teatre-Museu Gala Salvador Dalí, a one-of-a-kind theater museum designed by and dedicated to the surrealist world of Dalí. It contains the broadest range of Dali’s works and offers a unique opportunity to step into the world of the artist.
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Day 12: Depart for home
Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 12: Madrid
Travel by AVE train to Madrid
Take a walking tour of Madrid
Visit the Prado
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Day 13: Madrid
Visit the Royal Palace
Take a guided tour of Madrid
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Plaza de Oriente
Add this in-depth excursion:Toledo
This guided half-day optional excursion takes you to Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
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Day 14: Madrid
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; AVE high-speed train with extension
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension); 2 nights cabin accommodations
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
4 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (5 with extension); 2 walking tours (3 with extension)
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Entrances
Acropolis Museum; Acropolis; Ancient Corinth; Park Güell; With extension: Prado; Palacio Real
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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.