Bell’Italia
Come and visit Italy, the centre of classical antiquity, where thousands of years of cultural influence and exchange can be seen in every building, felt in every statue, and tasted on every plate. Experience manmade wonders like the famous canals of Venice, where sidewalks are shunned in favour of beautifully-decorated bridges and there's not a single car in sight. In Florence, you'll visit the crown jewel of Tuscany: La Piazza del Duomo, a magnificent cathedral complex built over the course of 140 years by five generations of engineers, artists, labourers, and craftsmen. In Rome, beautiful frescos and enduring architecture tell the story of the most famous Empire in history, and the near-1,600 years since its collapse. From bustling former city-states, to the ruins of ancient empires, you will visit some of the most iconic sites in the history of Western civilization on this 'greatest hits' tour of Italy.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
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Day 2: Milan • Venice
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTravel to Venice via Verona (time permitting)
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Day 3: Venice
Guided Sightseeing of Venice
With your expert local guide you will see:
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Enjoy a Traditional Venetian Gondola Ride
Travel by water taxi to the island of Burano
Exploration Time in Burano
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Day 4: Venice • Florence
Travel to FlorenceTake 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
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Day 5: 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.
Supervised exploration time in Florence
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Day 6: Florence • Assisi • Rome
Travel to Rome via Assisi
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Tour Assisi with an expert local guide
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Day 7: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Colosseum
- Roman Forum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 8: Rome
Add 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. This optional is available for groups not participating in the 2-day extension.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Rome • Pompeii • Sorrento region
Travel to Sorrento via Pompeii
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
Travel to Rome via Capri
Travel by ferry to Capri
Enjoy a boat cruise
Tour Capri with an expert local guide
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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 • Venice
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTravel to Venice via Verona (time permitting)
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Day 3: Venice
Guided Sightseeing of Venice
With your expert local guide you will see:
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Enjoy a Traditional Venetian Gondola Ride
Travel by water taxi to the island of Burano
Exploration Time in Burano
See a glass-blowing demonstration -
Day 4: Venice • Florence
Travel to FlorenceTake 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
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Day 5: 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.
Supervised exploration time in Florence
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Day 6: Florence • Assisi • Rome
Travel to Rome via Assisi
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Tour Assisi with an expert local guide
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Day 7: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Colosseum
- Roman Forum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 8: Rome
Add 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. This optional is available for groups not participating in the 2-day extension.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Rome • Pompeii • Sorrento region
Travel to Sorrento via Pompeii
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
Travel to Rome via Capri
Travel by ferry to Capri
Enjoy a boat cruise
Tour Capri with an expert local guide
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Day 11: Depart for home
See what an EF tour is really like
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Doges’ Palace; Glass-blowing demonstration; Duomo; Assisi basilica; Sistine Chapel; St.Peter’s Basilica; Colosseum; Roman Forum; With extension: Pompeii Roman Ruins. Capri boat cruise
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated 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 add 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 travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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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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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.
