Rome and Athens
Rome and Athens are more than just cities to explore. They are living artifacts for you to explore from every angle.
In Rome, the ancient treasures are sprinkled across the map, seamlessly integrated into everyday life. In Athens, most of the relics share a spotlight on center stage, high above modern society on the Acropolis. But each city changes your views of history, and offers new perspective on the world today.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 Italy
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Day 2: Rome
Meet your Tour Director at the destination airport -
Day 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Colosseum
- Roman Forum
- Capitoline Hill
- St. Peter's Square and Basilica
Explore Rome during a food-themed walking tour
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Day 4: Rome
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Pompeii
Gain unparalleled insight into the lives of the ancient Roman elite on this excursion. Buried in volcanic ash in 79 A.D., the former resort town of Pompeii is now fully excavated and, uniquely preserved as it was, one of the world’s richest archaeological sites. After a guided tour, enjoy an included lunch and free time before returning to Rome for dinner. Note: Comfortable shoes are recommended.
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Day 5: Rome • Athens
Fly to Athens
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Day 6: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will:
- See the Ancient Olympic Stadium
- See Syntagma Square, the central square of Athens
- Visit the Acropolis
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
Take a Greek dance lesson
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Day 7: Athens
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Delphi
Ponder the mysteries of your future at the sacred site of Delphi. Greece’s ancient military leaders left gifts for the Oracle in hopes of receiving good fortune in battle. Visit the Temple of Apollo, where it’s said the god communicated with mortals, and stop at the Delphi Museum, which features artifacts from 550 B.C. Note: This 11-hour excursion includes round-trip bus transfer to Delphi from Athens.
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add 4 more days
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Day 8: Athens • Heraklion
Fly to Heraklion on the island of Crete
Take a tour of Knossos Palace with a local guide
Take a walking tour of Heraklion
Enjoy a cheese tasting with lunch
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Day 9: Heraklion • Elounda • Spinalonga
Travel to the coastal town of Elounda
Take a guided boat tour of Spinalonga, a historic fortress island
Explore the beach town of Elounda on your own
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Day 10: Chania • Night ferry
Travel to Chania, a scenic harbor town
Take a walking tour of Chania
Enjoy time to explore Chania on your own
Take a night ferry to Athens
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Day 11: Athens
Take a day trip to Cape Sounion
Tour Cape Sounion with an expert local guide
Visit the Temple of Poseidon
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Day 12: 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 destination airport -
Day 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Colosseum
- Roman Forum
- Capitoline Hill
- St. Peter's Square and Basilica
Explore Rome during a food-themed walking tour
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Day 4: Rome
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Pompeii
Gain unparalleled insight into the lives of the ancient Roman elite on this excursion. Buried in volcanic ash in 79 A.D., the former resort town of Pompeii is now fully excavated and, uniquely preserved as it was, one of the world’s richest archaeological sites. After a guided tour, enjoy an included lunch and free time before returning to Rome for dinner. Note: Comfortable shoes are recommended.
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Day 5: Rome • Athens
Fly to Athens
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Day 6: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will:
- See the Ancient Olympic Stadium
- See Syntagma Square, the central square of Athens
- Visit the Acropolis
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
Take a Greek dance lesson
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Day 7: Athens
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Delphi
Ponder the mysteries of your future at the sacred site of Delphi. Greece’s ancient military leaders left gifts for the Oracle in hopes of receiving good fortune in battle. Visit the Temple of Apollo, where it’s said the god communicated with mortals, and stop at the Delphi Museum, which features artifacts from 550 B.C. Note: This 11-hour excursion includes round-trip bus transfer to Delphi from Athens.
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add 4 more days
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Day 8: Athens • Heraklion
Fly to Heraklion on the island of Crete
Take a tour of Knossos Palace with a local guide
Take a walking tour of Heraklion
Enjoy a cheese tasting with lunch
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Day 9: Heraklion • Elounda • Spinalonga
Travel to the coastal town of Elounda
Take a guided boat tour of Spinalonga, a historic fortress island
Explore the beach town of Elounda on your own
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Day 10: Chania • Night ferry
Travel to Chania, a scenic harbor town
Take a walking tour of Chania
Enjoy time to explore Chania on your own
Take a night ferry to Athens
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Day 11: Athens
Take a day trip to Cape Sounion
Tour Cape Sounion with an expert local guide
Visit the Temple of Poseidon
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; internal flight with extension
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Hotels
6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension); 1 night cabin accommodation with extension
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily; lunch or dinner on day 3 (lunch on day 8)
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (5 with extension); 1 walking tour led by your Tour Director (3 with extension)
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Entrances
Food-themed walking tour; Acropolis; Acropolis Museum; Greek dance lesson; with extension: Knossos Palace, Spinalonga boat activity, Temple of Poseidon
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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
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