Cuisine & Culture in Southern Italy
Savour the sights and bites of southern Italy on this immersive tour. Explore charming seaside towns and dig in to the local flavour, whether it’s a slice of fresh focaccia or a beachside gelato tasting. See the concept of farm-to-table firsthand during visits to a buffalo mozzarella farm, a family-owned olive grove, and a small-batch factory that takes chocolate from bean to bar.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
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Day 2: Milan • Venice
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Travel to Venice
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Day 3: Venice
Take a guided tour of Venice
With your expert local guide you will see:- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Visit the Doge's Palace
See a glass-blowing demonstration
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Day 4: 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 5: Florence
Enjoy free time 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.
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Day 6: Assisi • Rome
Travel to Assisi
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis
Continue on 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 guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the 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: Pompei • Rome
Enjoy free time in Rome
Add this in-depth excursion:
Pompeii
Gain unparalleled insight into the lives of the ancient Roman elite on this optional 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.
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Day 9: 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 the airport
Travel to Venice
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Day 3: Venice
Take a guided tour of Venice
With your expert local guide you will see:- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Visit the Doge's Palace
See a glass-blowing demonstration
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Day 4: 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 5: Florence
Enjoy free time 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.
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Day 6: Assisi • Rome
Travel to Assisi
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis
Continue on 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 guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the 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: Pompei • Rome
Enjoy free time in Rome
Add this in-depth excursion:
Pompeii
Gain unparalleled insight into the lives of the ancient Roman elite on this optional 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.
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Day 9: Depart for home
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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
Sistine Chapel • Capua’s Amphitheatre and Gladiator Museum • Bari Cathedral • Basilica of St. Nicholas
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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.