Experience Italy
Immerse yourself in Italian history, art and cuisine - and eat, paint and explore like a true local.
Stand in the ancient Colosseum where Roman gladiators battled, then walk in their sandaled footsteps at the Gladiator Experience. Inspired by the Renaissance treasures of Florence, try your hand at painting a fresco during an art workshop. Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine and make your own in a cooking class.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, April 3-8, 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 Italy
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Day 2: Rome
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
Participate in a gladiator experience
Enjoy a pizza dinner
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Day 4: Rome • Assisi • Florence
Travel via Assisi to Florence
Visit the Basilica of St. FrancisTour Assisi with an expert local guide
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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
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
Visit the Accademia Gallery
Participate in a fresco art workshop
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Day 6: Florence • Rome
Explore Florence on your own
Travel to Rome
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Day 7: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Participate in a cooking class
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Day 8: Rome
Participate in a painting classExplore Rome on your own
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Italian soccer
Italians call soccer the “beautiful game,” and their love affair with the world’s most popular sport is legendary. Step onto the soccer pitch at a sporting center in Rome during this memorable excursion. Stretch for warm-ups, learn tactics and take part in a game simulation. Immerse yourself in the soccer-crazed culture by joining a game in the land of Juventus and AC Milan.
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Rome • Pompeii • Sorrento region
Travel via Pompeii to the Sorrento region
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
Snap a photo of seaside Sorrento
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Day 10: Sorrento region • Capri • Rome
Enjoy a boat cruise in Capri
Tour Capri with an expert local guide
Travel via Capri to Rome
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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 -
Day 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
Participate in a gladiator experience
Enjoy a pizza dinner
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Day 4: Rome • Assisi • Florence
Travel via Assisi to Florence
Visit the Basilica of St. FrancisTour Assisi with an expert local guide
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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
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
Visit the Accademia Gallery
Participate in a fresco art workshop
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Day 6: Florence • Rome
Explore Florence on your own
Travel to Rome
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Day 7: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Participate in a cooking class
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Day 8: Rome
Participate in a painting classExplore Rome on your own
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Italian soccer
Italians call soccer the “beautiful game,” and their love affair with the world’s most popular sport is legendary. Step onto the soccer pitch at a sporting center in Rome during this memorable excursion. Stretch for warm-ups, learn tactics and take part in a game simulation. Immerse yourself in the soccer-crazed culture by joining a game in the land of Juventus and AC Milan.
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Rome • Pompeii • Sorrento region
Travel via Pompeii to the Sorrento region
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
Snap a photo of seaside Sorrento
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Day 10: Sorrento region • Capri • Rome
Enjoy a boat cruise in Capri
Tour Capri with an expert local guide
Travel via Capri to Rome
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach
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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)
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Entrances
Colosseum; Roman Forum; Assisi Basilica; Accademia; Leather-making demonstration; Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica; With extension: Pompeii Roman Ruins; Capri boat cruise
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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.
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.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.
