Venice, Florence and Cinque Terre
In Venice and Florence, memorable landmarks like the Duomo and the Doge’s Palace convey Italy’s vital role in world history.
In Cinque Terre, a train ride through the five villages brings you deep into the Italian culture. Each village has its own unique character and charm; experience it firsthand in the scenic vistas, the medieval forts and the lively markets.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
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Day 2: Milan • Venice
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Venice
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Day 3: Venice
See a glass-blowing demonstrationTake a guided tour of Venice
With your expert local guide you will see:
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Visit the Doge’s Palace
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Day 4: Venice • Ravenna • Florence
Travel via Ravenna to Florence
Tour Ravenna with an expert local guide
Visit the Museum and Basilica of San Vitale -
Day 5: Florence
Explore on your own orAdd 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.
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
See the Duomo
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Day 6: Florence • Cinque Terre
Travel to the Cinque Terre
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Day 7: Cinque Terre
Explore Cinque Terre by train
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Day 8: Cinque Terre • Como region
Travel to the Como regionTake a cruise on Lake Como -
Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Como region • Milan • Rome
Travel by train to RomeTransfer to Rome -
Day 10: Rome
Tour the Roman Forum and the Colosseum with an expert local guide
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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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: Milan • Venice
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Venice
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Day 3: Venice
See a glass-blowing demonstrationTake a guided tour of Venice
With your expert local guide you will see:
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Visit the Doge’s Palace
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Day 4: Venice • Ravenna • Florence
Travel via Ravenna to Florence
Tour Ravenna with an expert local guide
Visit the Museum and Basilica of San Vitale -
Day 5: Florence
Explore on your own orAdd 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.
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
See the Duomo
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Day 6: Florence • Cinque Terre
Travel to the Cinque Terre
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Day 7: Cinque Terre
Explore Cinque Terre by train
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Day 8: Cinque Terre • Como region
Travel to the Como regionTake a cruise on Lake Como -
Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Como region • Milan • Rome
Travel by train to RomeTransfer to Rome -
Day 10: Rome
Tour the Roman Forum and the Colosseum with an expert local guide
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 11: Depart for home
This was my first EF tour and my first trip to Europe and it was awesome. The towns we visited were beautiful and the Italian people were so friendly. We had the best two tour directors who were so knowledgeable ...Amazing!
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Train with extension
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
3 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (5 with extension); 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director
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Entrances
Doge’s Palace; Glass-blowing demonstration; Museum and Basilica of San Vitale; Duomo; Cinque Terre train; Lake Como cruise; With extension: 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.
Guaranteed lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
