Italy and Germany
Experience a wide range of history, artistic achievement, and dramatic natural scenery.
In city after city, see how buildings become works of art, from the Florence Duomo to Bavarian castles and the Residenz in Munich. Beyond the cities, Austria’s scenic Tyrol region proves that nature inspires as much awe as even the most impressive cities.Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2026: March 19, April 3-8, May 1, June 29, and August 14-15. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.
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Day 1
Fly overnight to the Czech Republic
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Day 2
Arrive in Prague
Take a walking tour of Prague
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Day 3
Visit the Golden Lane
Enjoy free time in Prague
Take a guided tour of Prague
With your expert local guide you will see:- Charles Bridge
Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
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Day 4
Travel to Munich
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 5
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Visit Dachau
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Day 6
Travel to the Tyrol region
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
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Day 7
Travel via Verona to Florence
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Day 8
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
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 9
Visit the Colosseum
Take an expertly guided tour of Rome
Travel to Rome
Take an expertly guided tour of Rome
Visit the Roman Forum
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Day 10
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Visit the Sistine Chapel
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
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Day 11
Depart for home
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Day 1
Fly overnight to the Czech Republic
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Day 2
Arrive in Prague
Take a walking tour of Prague
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Day 3
Visit the Golden Lane
Enjoy free time in Prague
Take a guided tour of Prague
With your expert local guide you will see:- Charles Bridge
Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
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Day 4
Travel to Munich
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 5
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Visit Dachau
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Day 6
Travel to the Tyrol region
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
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Day 7
Travel via Verona to Florence
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Day 8
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
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 9
Visit the Colosseum
Take an expertly guided tour of Rome
Travel to Rome
Take an expertly guided tour of Rome
Visit the Roman Forum
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Day 10
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Visit the Sistine Chapel
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
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Day 11
Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily (lunch or dinner on day 3)
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Guided sightseeing
4 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (5 with extension); 1 walking tour with extension
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Entrances
Food-themed walking tour; Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica; Duomo; Bergisel Ski Jump; Dachau
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected 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 are natural historians, adding 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 travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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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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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.