WWII and the Liberation of Italy
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Rome
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Day 2: Rome
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the Roman Forum
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Day 4: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
Visit the Sistine Chapel
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 5: Anzio • Rome
Travel to Anzio
Take a guided tour of Anzio
Visit Anzio Beach
Visit Anzio Museum
Return to Rome
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Day 6: Ortona
Travel to Ortona
Take a guided tour of Montecassino
Visit the Montecassino Abbey
Visit the Battlefield of Monte Cassino
Visit the Cassino WWII Cemetery
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Day 7: Ortona • Rimini Region
Visit the Ortona Museum
Travel to the Region of San Marino
Visit Tavulia Monument
Visit Gradar Cemetery
Continue on to the Rimini Region
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Day 8: Rimini Region
Take a guided Canadian-themed tour of San Marino and Rimini Region
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Day 9: Florence
Travel to Florence via Bologna
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Day 10: 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 11: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 11: Palermo
Fly to Palermo
Take a guided tour of Palermo
With your expert local guide you will see:- Cappella Palatina
- Palazzo dei Normanni
Visit Palermo Cathedral
Visit the Cathedral of Monreale
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Day 12: Taormina Region
Travel to the Taormina region
Visit Agira Canadian War Cemetery
Take a guided tour of Taormina
With your expert local guide you will see:- Duomo
- Palazzo Corvaia
Visit the Greek theatre
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Day 13: Rome
Fly to Rome
Enjoy free time in Rome
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Rome
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Day 2: Rome
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the Roman Forum
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Day 4: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
Visit the Sistine Chapel
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 5: Anzio • Rome
Travel to Anzio
Take a guided tour of Anzio
Visit Anzio Beach
Visit Anzio Museum
Return to Rome
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Day 6: Ortona
Travel to Ortona
Take a guided tour of Montecassino
Visit the Montecassino Abbey
Visit the Battlefield of Monte Cassino
Visit the Cassino WWII Cemetery
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Day 7: Ortona • Rimini Region
Visit the Ortona Museum
Travel to the Region of San Marino
Visit Tavulia Monument
Visit Gradar Cemetery
Continue on to the Rimini Region
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Day 8: Rimini Region
Take a guided Canadian-themed tour of San Marino and Rimini Region
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Day 9: Florence
Travel to Florence via Bologna
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Day 10: 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 11: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 11: Palermo
Fly to Palermo
Take a guided tour of Palermo
With your expert local guide you will see:- Cappella Palatina
- Palazzo dei Normanni
Visit Palermo Cathedral
Visit the Cathedral of Monreale
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Day 12: Taormina Region
Travel to the Taormina region
Visit Agira Canadian War Cemetery
Take a guided tour of Taormina
With your expert local guide you will see:- Duomo
- Palazzo Corvaia
Visit the Greek theatre
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Day 13: Rome
Fly to Rome
Enjoy free time in Rome
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Day 14: 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; St. Peter’s Basilica; Colosseum; Roman Forum; Anzio Beach; Anzio Museum; Montecassino Abbey; Battlefield of Monte Cassino; Cassino WWII Cemetery; Ortona Museum; Tavullia Monument; Gradar Cemetery; Duomo; With extension: Palermo Cathedral; Cathedral of Monreale; Agira War Cemetery; Greek Theater
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Full-time History Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director, specially trained in Canadian history, stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-tour logistics and provide knowledgeable insights everywhere you go.
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Historic Commemoration
You’ll take part in unique and exclusive events, and official ceremonies, that pay tribute to Canadian soldiers, and honour our past in meaningful ways that bring history lessons to life.
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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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Peace of Mind Program
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