Rome & Florence
Epicenters of power for centuries, these cities birthed some of history’s most famed patrons.
Wander among the ancient wonders of the Forum and marvel at the works commissioned by the Vatican. Florence bears the indelible stamp of the House of Medici, whose sponsorship made the city a beacon of the Renaissance. Become a patron yourself by granting these cities the favor of a visit.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
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Day 2: Rome
Meet your Tour Director at the airportEnjoy a pizza dinner in Rome
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Day 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Spend a half day exploring Rome on your own
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Day 4: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
Add this in-depth excursion:
Fraschette Dinner in Ariccia
The tradition of the fraschette goes back to the medieval—and possibly even ancient—times of Rome, and were basically pit stops full of wine for people traveling from the countryside to the capital. They have remained nearly unchanged in their rustic and hospitable nature, but today patrons are also treated to generous servings of artisanal cheeses, olives and thick cuts of savory porchetta—whose buttery fame has spread as far as Brooklyn but originates right here in Ariccia.
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Day 5: Rome • 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
Visit the DuomoEnjoy dinner in Florence
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Day 6: Florence
Visit the AccademiaAdd 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 by Nicola and Giovanni Pisano.
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Day 7: Florence
Visit the UffiziAttend a gelato-making demonstration and tasting
Spend a half day exploring Florence on your own
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 8: Florence • Siena • San Gimignano
Take an excursion to Siena and San Gimignano
Visit the Siena Duomo
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Day 9: Florence
Visit the Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens
Add this in-depth excursion:
Tuscan wine tasting
Sample the distinctive wines of the Tuscan region.
Enjoy dinner in Florence
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Day 10: 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 airportEnjoy a pizza dinner in Rome
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Day 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Spend a half day exploring Rome on your own
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Day 4: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
Add this in-depth excursion:
Fraschette Dinner in Ariccia
The tradition of the fraschette goes back to the medieval—and possibly even ancient—times of Rome, and were basically pit stops full of wine for people traveling from the countryside to the capital. They have remained nearly unchanged in their rustic and hospitable nature, but today patrons are also treated to generous servings of artisanal cheeses, olives and thick cuts of savory porchetta—whose buttery fame has spread as far as Brooklyn but originates right here in Ariccia.
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Day 5: Rome • 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
Visit the DuomoEnjoy dinner in Florence
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Day 6: Florence
Visit the AccademiaAdd 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 by Nicola and Giovanni Pisano.
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Day 7: Florence
Visit the UffiziAttend a gelato-making demonstration and tasting
Spend a half day exploring Florence on your own
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 8: Florence • Siena • San Gimignano
Take an excursion to Siena and San Gimignano
Visit the Siena Duomo
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Day 9: Florence
Visit the Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens
Add this in-depth excursion:
Tuscan wine tasting
Sample the distinctive wines of the Tuscan region.
Enjoy dinner in Florence
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Day 10: Depart for home
Ready to lead a program?
Loved this experience, completely life changing. Would travel again one day ...Amazing
Your experience includes
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Round-trip airfare
Your price includes round-trip airfare for your whole group
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Accommodations
6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms; 8 with extension
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On-tour transportation
Land transportation
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Regional-style meals
Daily breakfasts and select local dinners are included in your program. Generally, we leave lunch up to you so your group has an opportunity to explore its own tastes.
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End-to-end support
Your team helps to secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides recruiting tools and helps establish your program's ongoing presence on campus.
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Full-time Tour Director
Your Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all program logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert Local Guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and enhancing teaching moments wherever your curriculum takes you.
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Guided sightseeing
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides who join your group for select experiences on tour.
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Entrances
Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Duomo, Accademia; with extension: Ruins of Pompeii, Capri island cruise
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Worldwide support, safety and security
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. We provide 24-hour emergency support service along with a comprehensive $50 million liability policy that covers you and your institution while abroad.
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Flexible payment options
Give more students the opportunity to study abroad by offering them two different payment plan options, along with our TripFunder website to help fundraise for the program.