Greece and Italy
Wander from ancient wonders in Athens and Delphi to Renaissance treasures in Florence.
Follow in larger-than-life footsteps, like Julius Caesar’s in the Roman Forum and gods and goddesses’ at the Acropolis. Just remember to dial your time machine to present day to compare life in Italy and Greece now as you explore energetic areas like the Plaka District and Piazza della Signoria.Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2026: March 19, March 25, April 3-8, April 12, May 1, June 29, and August 14-15. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece
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Day 2: Athens
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Day 3: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Syntagma Square
- Acropolis
Visit the Acropolis:
- Parthenon
- Temple of Athena Nike
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Greek evening
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Day 4: Athens • Delphi • Meteora region
Travel via Delphi to the Meteora region
Visit the Delphi MuseumTake a guided tour of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Temple of Apollo
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
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Day 5: Meteora region • Igoumenitsa
Visit a Meteora monastery, a town suspended in the "middle of the sky"
Tour a Meteora monastery with an expert local guide
Travel to Igoumenitsa
Travel by night ferry to Ancona, Italy
(Note: Night ferries have limited space, so it’s possible you will take a flight instead.)
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Day 6: Ancona • Florence
Disembark in Ancona and 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
Explore the historic center of Florence during a self-guided Immersive Scavenger Hunt designed exclusively for EF
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Day 8: Florence • Rome
Travel to Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
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Day 9: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will see:
- St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City
- St. Peter's Basilica
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Rome cooking class
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 10: Rome • Madrid
Fly to Madrid
Take a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Enjoy a tapas dinner
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Day 11: Madrid
Explore Madrid during a food-themed walking tour
Explore Madrid on your own
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Santiago Bernabeu Stadium Tour
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Day 12: Madrid • Toledo
Tour Toledo with an expert local guide
You will visit:
- Toledo Cathedral
- Church of Santo Tome & Synagogue
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Toledo Zip-Line Experience
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Day 13: Depart for home
