Venice, Florence and Cinque Terre
In Venice and Florence, memorable landmarks like St. Mark’s Square and the Duomo convey Italy’s vital role in world history.
In Cinque Terre, a train ride through the five villages brings you deep into coastal Italian culture. Each village has its own unique character and charm—experience them firsthand in scenic vistas, medieval forts, and lively markets.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: Milan • Verona • Venice
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Continue on to Venice
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Day 3: Venice
Take a guided tour of Venice
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Visit the Doge's Palace
See a glass-blowing demonstration
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Venetian art workshop
Try your hand at the ancient art of mosaic-making in the center of the Floating City. After a lesson from a professional artist, use small pieces of colored material—traditionally glass or stone—to create a pattern or picture of your own!
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Day 4: Ravenna • Florence
Take a guided tour of Ravenna
Visit the Museum and Basilica of San Vitale
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
Time to explore on your own or
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.
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Day 6: Cinque Terre
Travel to Cinque Terre
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Day 7: Cinque Terre
Explore Cinque Terre by train
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Day 8: Como region
Travel to the Como region
Take a cruise on Lake Como
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Rome
Travel by train to Rome
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Day 10: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
Visit the Sistine Chapel
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Take an expertly guided tour of Rome
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the Roman Forum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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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: Milan • Verona • Venice
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Continue on to Venice
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Day 3: Venice
Take a guided tour of Venice
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Visit the Doge's Palace
See a glass-blowing demonstration
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Venetian art workshop
Try your hand at the ancient art of mosaic-making in the center of the Floating City. After a lesson from a professional artist, use small pieces of colored material—traditionally glass or stone—to create a pattern or picture of your own!
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Day 4: Ravenna • Florence
Take a guided tour of Ravenna
Visit the Museum and Basilica of San Vitale
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
Time to explore on your own or
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.
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Day 6: Cinque Terre
Travel to Cinque Terre
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Day 7: Cinque Terre
Explore Cinque Terre by train
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Day 8: Como region
Travel to the Como region
Take a cruise on Lake Como
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Rome
Travel by train to Rome
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Day 10: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
Visit the Sistine Chapel
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Take an expertly guided tour of Rome
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the Roman Forum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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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 (train with extension)
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
4 expert-led sightseeing tours (6 with extension)
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Entrances
Burano island; glass-blowing demonstration; gondola ride; Museum and Basilica of San Vitale; Cinque Terre train; Lake Como cruise (with extension: Colosseum; Roman Forum; Villa Borghese Gardens)
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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.
