Adriatic Odyssey
Do you like your temples well-preserved like the Pantheon or crumbling like the Parthenon?
Italy and Greece practically own the early history of Western civilization, which becomes vividly clear as you gaze down upon the ruins of the Roman Forum and walk through the monumental structures of the Acropolis. In Vatican City, marvel at the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica and the breathtaking artistry of the Sistine Chapel. In Delphi, look deep into Greece’s mythical past.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, March 25, April 3-8, April 12, 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
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Colosseum
- Roman Forum
- Capitoline Hill
Participate in an Archaeology workshop, where you'll observe and analyze ancient Roman ruins
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Day 4: Rome • Florence
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Travel to Florence
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Day 5: Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
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Day 6: Florence • Ancona • Night ferry
Travel to Ancona
Board a night ferry to Igoumenitsa
(Note: Night ferries have limited space, so it’s possible you will take a flight instead.)
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Day 7: Igoumenitsa • Meteora region
Disembark in Igoumenitsa and travel to the Meteora region
Visit a Meteora monastery, a town suspended in the "middle of the sky"
Tour a Meteora monastery with an expert local guide
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Day 8: Meteora region • Delphi • Athens
Travel via Delphi to Athens
Visit the Delphi MuseumTake a guided tour of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Temple of Apollo
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
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Day 9: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Syntagma Square
Visit the Acropolis
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
Enjoy a Greek evening
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 4 more days
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Day 10: Greek island cruise
Set sail on your cruise ship for a three-day adventure filled with on-board activities and a three-island shore excursion package. Experience how Turkish, Roman, and Greek influences helped shape the unique blend of cultures you’ll encounter as you explore each coastal town.
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Day 11: Santorini island • Mykonos island
Included excursion to Oia Village in Santorini
Included excursion to Mykonos Town
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Day 12: Turkey
Included excursion to Ancient Ephesus
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Day 13: Athens
Visit Stavros Niarchos Park; home to the National Library of Greece
Free time to enjoy the beach or explore the city
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
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Day 2: Rome
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Colosseum
- Roman Forum
- Capitoline Hill
Participate in an Archaeology workshop, where you'll observe and analyze ancient Roman ruins
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Day 4: Rome • Florence
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Travel to Florence
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Day 5: Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
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Day 6: Florence • Ancona • Night ferry
Travel to Ancona
Board a night ferry to Igoumenitsa
(Note: Night ferries have limited space, so it’s possible you will take a flight instead.)
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Day 7: Igoumenitsa • Meteora region
Disembark in Igoumenitsa and travel to the Meteora region
Visit a Meteora monastery, a town suspended in the "middle of the sky"
Tour a Meteora monastery with an expert local guide
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Day 8: Meteora region • Delphi • Athens
Travel via Delphi to Athens
Visit the Delphi MuseumTake a guided tour of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Temple of Apollo
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
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Day 9: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Syntagma Square
Visit the Acropolis
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
Enjoy a Greek evening
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 4 more days
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Day 10: Greek island cruise
Set sail on your cruise ship for a three-day adventure filled with on-board activities and a three-island shore excursion package. Experience how Turkish, Roman, and Greek influences helped shape the unique blend of cultures you’ll encounter as you explore each coastal town.
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Day 11: Santorini island • Mykonos island
Included excursion to Oia Village in Santorini
Included excursion to Mykonos Town
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Day 12: Turkey
Included excursion to Ancient Ephesus
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Day 13: Athens
Visit Stavros Niarchos Park; home to the National Library of Greece
Free time to enjoy the beach or explore the city
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; night ferry (3-day Greek island cruise and 3 cruise excursions with extension)
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms; 1 night cabin accommodation (4 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily (lunch or dinner on day 3); (3 meals on days 10-12 during cruise extension)
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Guided sightseeing
6 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 1 walking tour
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Entrances
Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica; Archaeologist-for-a-day workshop; Meteora Monasteries; Delphi site; Delphi museum; Acropolis; Acropolis Museum; with extension: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
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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.
