Artists of Italy and France
The Renaissance gave us a new dimension of beauty and a different way to look at the world—and it was the ancient Roman Empire that laid the framework for this to happen.
Explore how these cultural periods in history influenced the artistic masterpieces found in the Sistine Chapel, the Louvre, and beyond.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
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Day 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
Visit the Sistine Chapel
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Participate in a painting class
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Day 4: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
Visit the Colosseum
Visit Galleria Borghese
Enjoy free time in Rome
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Day 5: Florence
Travel to 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
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Day 6: Florence • Night Train
Enjoy a free day in Florence
Add 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.
Visit the Accademia
Participate in a fresco art workshop
Board a night train to Paris
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Day 7: Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:- Opéra district
- Place Vendôme
- Tuileries
- Île de la Cité
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visit the Louvre
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Day 8: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Participate in an art activity
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Day 9: Paris
Visit the Musee dOrsay or the National Museum of Modern Art at Centre Pompidou
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Join an optional excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Please note: Versailles is closed on Mondays. Enrollment deadline for this excursion is 70 days prior to departure.
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Paris • Bruges • Brussels
Travel to Bruges
Take a walking tour of Bruges
Enjoy a cruise along the canal
Visit the Groeninge Museum
Travel to the Brussels area
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Day 11: Brussels
Visit the Royal Museums of Fine Arts Belgium
Enjoy free time in Grand-Place
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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 airport
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Day 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
Visit the Sistine Chapel
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Participate in a painting class
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Day 4: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
Visit the Colosseum
Visit Galleria Borghese
Enjoy free time in Rome
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Day 5: Florence
Travel to 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
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Day 6: Florence • Night Train
Enjoy a free day in Florence
Add 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.
Visit the Accademia
Participate in a fresco art workshop
Board a night train to Paris
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Day 7: Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:- Opéra district
- Place Vendôme
- Tuileries
- Île de la Cité
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visit the Louvre
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Day 8: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Participate in an art activity
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Day 9: Paris
Visit the Musee dOrsay or the National Museum of Modern Art at Centre Pompidou
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Join an optional excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Please note: Versailles is closed on Mondays. Enrollment deadline for this excursion is 70 days prior to departure.
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Paris • Bruges • Brussels
Travel to Bruges
Take a walking tour of Bruges
Enjoy a cruise along the canal
Visit the Groeninge Museum
Travel to the Brussels area
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Day 11: Brussels
Visit the Royal Museums of Fine Arts Belgium
Enjoy free time in Grand-Place
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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
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily (lunch instead of dinner on Day 4)
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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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Guided Sightseeing
4 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides
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Entrances
Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica; painting lesson; Galleria Borghese; bike ride; Accademia Gallery; create-a-fresco; Louvre; art activity; Musée d’Orsay; with extension: canal cruise; Groeninge Museum; Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium; chocolate tasting
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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.