Italy & the Greek Islands
15 days, 5 cities |
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!
- 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.
Chat with a Trip Expert!
1-800-766-2645
Monday–Thursday, 9am–7pm ET
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.
Traveler photos
Reviews
Overall rating based on 389 traveler reviews
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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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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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