Italian Treasures
From the top of the “boot” to the tip of the toe, explore the best of Italy.
See gondolas glide down the Grand Canal and visit Doge’s Palace in Venice. In Florence, admire Michelangelo’s statue of David and Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus. History comes to life at the Colosseum in Rome, while Michelangelo’s breathtaking ceiling is just 60 feet overhead in the Sistine Chapel.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
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Day 2: Milan • Venice
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Travel to Venice
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Day 3: Venice
Take a guided tour of Venice
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Visit the Doge's Palace
See a glass-blowing demonstration
Add this in-depth excursion:Venetian art workshop
Try your hand at the ancient art of mosaic-making in the center of the Floating City. After a lesson from a professional artist, use small pieces of colored material—traditionally glass or stone—to create a pattern or picture of your own!
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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
Enjoy a free day in Florence
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: Assisi
Travel to Assisi
Take a guided tour of Assisi
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis
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Day 7: Sorrento region
Travel to the Sorrento region
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Day 8: Sorrento region
Travel by ferry to Capri
Take a guided tour of Capri
Enjoy a boat cruise
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Day 9: Taormina region
Take a ferry to Messina
Travel to the Taormina region
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Day 10: Taormina region
Take a guided tour of Taormina
With your expert local guide you will see:- Duomo
- Palazzo Corvaia
Visit the Greek theater
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 11: 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 12: Pompeii • Rome
Travel to Pompeii
Take a guided tour of Pompeii
Visit the Pompeii Roman Ruins
Travel to Rome
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Day 13: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the Roman Forum
Add this in-depth excursion:Roman Catacombs
Opt to explore the mysterious world buried beneath Rome since the 2nd century. Christian burial grounds and priceless relics abound, and the art that lines the walls is world-class. Afterward, journey down the ancient Appian Way to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Note: Sturdy walking shoes are recommended. This optional is not recommended for those who are claustrophobic.
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Day 14: 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 15: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
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Day 2: Milan • Venice
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Travel to Venice
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Day 3: Venice
Take a guided tour of Venice
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Visit the Doge's Palace
See a glass-blowing demonstration
Add this in-depth excursion:Venetian art workshop
Try your hand at the ancient art of mosaic-making in the center of the Floating City. After a lesson from a professional artist, use small pieces of colored material—traditionally glass or stone—to create a pattern or picture of your own!
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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
Enjoy a free day in Florence
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: Assisi
Travel to Assisi
Take a guided tour of Assisi
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis
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Day 7: Sorrento region
Travel to the Sorrento region
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Day 8: Sorrento region
Travel by ferry to Capri
Take a guided tour of Capri
Enjoy a boat cruise
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Day 9: Taormina region
Take a ferry to Messina
Travel to the Taormina region
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Day 10: Taormina region
Take a guided tour of Taormina
With your expert local guide you will see:- Duomo
- Palazzo Corvaia
Visit the Greek theater
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 11: 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 12: Pompeii • Rome
Travel to Pompeii
Take a guided tour of Pompeii
Visit the Pompeii Roman Ruins
Travel to Rome
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Day 13: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the Roman Forum
Add this in-depth excursion:Roman Catacombs
Opt to explore the mysterious world buried beneath Rome since the 2nd century. Christian burial grounds and priceless relics abound, and the art that lines the walls is world-class. Afterward, journey down the ancient Appian Way to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Note: Sturdy walking shoes are recommended. This optional is not recommended for those who are claustrophobic.
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Day 14: 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 15: 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 Ferry
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Hotels
12 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms; 1 night cabin accommodations
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
9 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides
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Entrances
Doge’s Palace; Glass-blowing demonstration; Duomo; Basilica of St. Francis; Capri island cruise; Greek Theater; Palermo Cathedral; Cathedral of Monreale; Pompeii Roman Ruins; Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica; 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.