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
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Day 3: Rome
Take an expertly guided tour of Rome
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the Roman Forum
Participate in a Gladiator School Experience
Enjoy a pizza dinner
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Day 4: Assisi • Florence
Travel to Assisi
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis
Travel to Florence
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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
- Chiesa di Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
Visit the Duomo
Visit the Accademia
Participate in a fresco art workshop
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Day 6: Florence • Rome
Enjoy a free day in Florence
Travel to Rome
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Day 7: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
Visit the Sistine Chapel
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Take a cooking class
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Day 8: Rome
Participate in a painting class
Enjoy free time in Rome
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
Time to explore on your own or
Add 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 optional 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.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Pompeii • Sorrento region
Travel to Pompeii
Take a guided tour of Pompeii
Visit the Pompeii Roman Ruins
Continue on to the Sorrento region
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Day 10: Capri • Rome
Travel by ferry to Capri
Take a guided tour of Capri
Travel by ferry to Capri
Enjoy a boat cruise
Travel 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
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Day 3: Rome
Take an expertly guided tour of Rome
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the Roman Forum
Participate in a Gladiator School Experience
Enjoy a pizza dinner
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Day 4: Assisi • Florence
Travel to Assisi
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis
Travel to Florence
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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
- Chiesa di Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
Visit the Duomo
Visit the Accademia
Participate in a fresco art workshop
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Day 6: Florence • Rome
Enjoy a free day in Florence
Travel to Rome
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Day 7: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
Visit the Sistine Chapel
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Take a cooking class
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Day 8: Rome
Participate in a painting class
Enjoy free time in Rome
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
Time to explore on your own or
Add 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 optional 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.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Pompeii • Sorrento region
Travel to Pompeii
Take a guided tour of Pompeii
Visit the Pompeii Roman Ruins
Continue on to the Sorrento region
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Day 10: Capri • Rome
Travel by ferry to Capri
Take a guided tour of Capri
Travel by ferry to Capri
Enjoy a boat cruise
Travel 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.
