Mediterranean Journey
For thousands of years, the Mediterranean Sea has played a key role in the development of European culture.
See the remains of civilizations that relied on it, from Ancient Rome to Renaissance Florence. When you cross the sea to Spain, you follow the journey of countless sailors through the ages. In Barcelona, that old history gives way to Gaudí’s eye-opening modern architecture.
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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 guided tour of Rome
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the Roman Forum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 4: Assisi • Florence
Travel to Assisi
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis
Travel to Florence
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Day 5: 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
Enjoy free time in Florence
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Create a Fresco
Try your hand at fresco painting, a style made famous during the Italian Renaissance. In this workshop you’ll create a fresco of your own in the traditional way, by painting earth pigments onto fresh plaster.
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Day 6: Florence • Night ferry
Travel to Pisa
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Visit the Pisa Baptistery and Cathedral
Travel to Civitavecchia
Board a night ferry to Barcelona
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Day 7: Barcelona
Arrive in Barcelona
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Day 8: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:- La Sagrada Familia
- Montjuïc Hill
- Barrio Gótico
- Barcelona Cathedral
Take a walking tour of Barcelona
With your tour director you will see:- Las Ramblas
Visit Parque Güell
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 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Barcelona
Travel by AVE train to Madrid
Take a walking tour of Madrid
Visit the Prado
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Day 10: Madrid
Take a guided tour of Madrid
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Plaza de Oriente
Visit the Royal Palace
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Day 11: 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 guided tour of Rome
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the Roman Forum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 4: Assisi • Florence
Travel to Assisi
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis
Travel to Florence
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Day 5: 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
Enjoy free time in Florence
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Create a Fresco
Try your hand at fresco painting, a style made famous during the Italian Renaissance. In this workshop you’ll create a fresco of your own in the traditional way, by painting earth pigments onto fresh plaster.
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Day 6: Florence • Night ferry
Travel to Pisa
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Visit the Pisa Baptistery and Cathedral
Travel to Civitavecchia
Board a night ferry to Barcelona
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Day 7: Barcelona
Arrive in Barcelona
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Day 8: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:- La Sagrada Familia
- Montjuïc Hill
- Barrio Gótico
- Barcelona Cathedral
Take a walking tour of Barcelona
With your tour director you will see:- Las Ramblas
Visit Parque Güell
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 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Barcelona
Travel by AVE train to Madrid
Take a walking tour of Madrid
Visit the Prado
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Day 10: Madrid
Take a guided tour of Madrid
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Plaza de Oriente
Visit the Royal Palace
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Day 11: Depart for home
I had a fantastic time. I really enjoyed my students, I loved meeting all the other teachers from other parts of the United States, I got to practice my Italian, inspire my students to speak more Spanish. ...The Mediteranean Trip
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Night ferry; AVE high-speed train with extension
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Hotels
6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (8 with extension); 1 night cabin accomodation
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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
Sistine Chapel; St. Peter's Basillica; Colosseum; Roman Forum; Basillica of St. Francis; Pisa Baptistery; Pisa Cathedral; 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.
