Middle School: Rome and Pompeii
Italy is a feast for the senses.
Whether you’re sampling mozzarella on a farm in Naples or becoming a gladiator for a day in Rome, you’ll experience the culture and traditions of this Mediterranean country through hands-on activities. Learn how to make one of Italy’s most recognizable dishes during a pizza-making class and explore the beautiful Villa Borghese gardens by bike.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 Italy
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Day 2: Rome • Naples region
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Naples
Tour the Galeria Borbonica Underground with an expert local guide
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Day 3: Naples region
Visit a local buffalo mozzarella farm
Take a guided tour of Naples' historic city center
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Castel Nuovo
- Piazza del Plebiscito
- San Francesco di Paola Basilica
- Naples Royal Palace
Participate in a pizza-making class
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Day 4: Naples region • Pompeii • Rome
Travel via Pompeii to Rome
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
Enjoy a Fraschetta dinner in Arricia
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Day 5: Rome
Take a bike tour of the Villa Borghese Gardens with an expert local guide
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
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Day 6: Rome
Participate in a gladiator experience
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 7: Rome
Enjoy a pasta making experience
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
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Day 2: Rome • Naples region
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTravel to Naples
Tour the Galeria Borbonica Underground with an expert local guide
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Day 3: Naples region
Visit a local buffalo mozzarella farm
Take a guided tour of Naples' historic city center
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Castel Nuovo
- Piazza del Plebiscito
- San Francesco di Paola Basilica
- Naples Royal Palace
Participate in a pizza-making class
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Day 4: Naples region • Pompeii • Rome
Travel via Pompeii to Rome
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
Enjoy a Fraschetta dinner in Arricia
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Day 5: Rome
Take a bike tour of the Villa Borghese Gardens with an expert local guide
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
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Day 6: Rome
Participate in a gladiator experience
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 7: Rome
Enjoy a pasta making experience
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
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Day 8: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers
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Hotels
6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
Sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides
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Entrances
Mozzarella farm; pizza-making class; Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica; Colosseum; Roman Forum; Pompeii; gladiator school; pasta-making class
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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.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.