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Italy & the Greek Islands

15 days, 5 cities  |  Loading prices

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4.9 out of 5 stars

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Why go?

When it comes to history, Italy and Greece are second to none. Ancient history? They invented it. Art history? The Uffizi says hi. Architectural history? Boom, Acropolis. Is food history a thing? Check. With all that history and more, this is a trip that'll go down in history, too. Disclaimer for Rome in 2025: Please be aware that due to the Jubilee and associated events taking place in Rome, there may be changes to our scheduled activities. This could include modifications to timings, relocation, or cancellations. In addition, you should expect an increase of traffic, road closures, mobility, crowds, and wait times during your time in Rome. We kindly ask that you remain flexible, as last-minute itinerary updates may be required given the nature of this significant event.

What you'll get

  • Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
  • 3 ferry rides
  • 13 nights in handpicked accommodations
  • 13 breakfasts
  • 2 dinners
  • Expert Tour Director
  • 24/7 support from our travel gurus
  • 2 insider Italian-city tours with local guides
  • Tour of the Acropolis in Athens

Picture yourself

  • Eating the cacio e pepe you typically dream about
  • Posing in front of the cotton-candy Santorini sunset
  • Tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain (tip: right hand over left shoulder)
  • Channeling ancient goddesses atop the Acropolis

Itinerary

Day 1: Overnight Flight

Board your overnight flight. You’re heading to Italy & Greece, the yin and yang of classical history; home to endless sunshine and stylish Mediterranean living.

Day 2: Arrive in Florence + Welcome Dinner

Welcome to Florence, Tuscany’s top city! The “Cradle of the Renaissance” helped usher in a more modern Europe thanks to its transformative effect on arts and architecture. Cozy up to the to top art museums, amazing food and great nightlife; Florence is Italy at its best.

In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with fellow travelers at an authentic local spot. Afterwards, you’re free to take the party elsewhere!

Today’s highlights
  • Meet an EF representative at the airport.
  • Transfer to your accommodation and check in.
  • Receive the latest schedule from your Tour Director.
  • Meet the other travelers as they arrive.
Travel questions?

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Friday, 9am–5:30pm ET

Accommodations

We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.

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Plus Hostel Florence

This hostel is centrally located in the San Marco neighborhood of Florence. Guests will enjoy an outdoor or indoor pool depending on the season, well designed common spaces, and an onsite laundry room. Nearby, you’ll find the...

B&B Trastevere

This hotel is centrally located close to the historic city center in the Trastevere neighborhood of Rome. Guests will enjoy a communal space, a breakfast area and comfortable accommodations. Nearby, you’ll find the Piazza di...

Omiros Hotel

This hotel is located in the heart of Athen’s Plaka neighborhood. Guests will enjoy comfortable rooms, an excellent location and a dining area with included breakfast. Nearby, you’ll find Syntagma Square, the Acropolis Museum...

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4.9 out of 5 stars

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1st-time traveler Chloe, traveled in Sep 2024

I had the absolute best time on this trip! The places we visited were amazing and I made life long connections with the people I met through the tour. One of the best things about the whole experience was Nikos, our tour guide. He truly went above and beyond what I would expect...

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1st-time traveler Teresa, traveled in Sep 2024

This was an incredible trip. We had Nikos as our guide and now I’m afraid any other guide I have would not live up to the standards he set. He was attentive, kind, and a joy to be around. He was very knowledgeable and had many recommendations for anything and everything. We had...

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1st-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Sep 2024

It was my first time in Europe and traveling abroad, it was trip to never forget. Everything was amazing Luigi is the best tour guide you can ask for.

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1st-time traveler Angela, traveled in Sep 2024

This trip was perfectly lined up. Italy being the first part was perfect. We were very active walking around everywhere and seeing all of the beautiful sights that Italy has to offer. Every day was filled with something new and the free time was nice to have especially with all...

Absolutely breath taking

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Jordan, traveled in Sep 2024

The trip was well organized. I booked the airplane tickets through EF and had several flights get canceled, EF found new flights for me and still was able to keep the flight itinerary well organized and stress free. Luigi was our tour guide and he is nothing short of...

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1st-time traveler Sarah, traveled in Jul 2024

We had an AMAZING time! My husband and I took this trip as our honeymoon. Our tour guide was THE BEST, and was super helpful and always there if we had questions or needed something. There was a lot of walking in Italy but it balanced out by the relaxation time in Greece. Both...

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