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From Rome to Athens

9 days in Italy and Greece

Optional 4 day extension

Student sketching on a terrace above the domes and rooftops of Rome on a Rome to Athens tour.
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OVERVIEW

Walk the ruins of two empires and uncover the civilizations that laid the foundations of the Western world

This tour takes students from the heart of the Roman Empire to the birthplace of classical Greece, tracing two of the ancient world’s most powerful civilizations. In Rome, they take in the majesty and scale of the Colosseum and Roman Forum before exploring Vatican City. A day trip to Pompeii brings history into vivid focus as students move through streets frozen in time by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. In Greece, a boat ride through Nafplio Bay, the ancient theater of Epidaurus, and a hands-on pottery workshop in Mycenae bring the story of early Greek civilization to life. Athens then draws everything together atop the Acropolis, where the ideals of classical Greece come into full view. Students return home with a deeper understanding of how two great civilizations shaped the ancient Mediterranean.

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What you’ll do

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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2028: February 28, March 19, March 25, April 14-17, April 25, May 1, June 2, June 29. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.

Board your international flight to Rome

Day 2: Rome

Meet your Tour Director at the destination airport

Day 3: Rome

Take a guided tour of Rome. With your expert local guide you will:

  • Visit the Colosseum

  • Visit the Roman Forum

Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome. You will see:

  • Trevi Fountain

  • Pantheon

  • Piazza Navona

  • Spanish Steps

Day 4: Rome

  • Visit the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums

Enjoy time to explore St. Peter's Basilica on your own

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Roman Catacombs

Roman Catacombs

Explore the mysterious world buried beneath Rome since the 2nd century, featuring Christian burial grounds, priceless relics, and world-class art. Afterward, journey down the ancient Appian Way to a historic Roman basilica. Note: Sturdy walking shoes are recommended. This excursion is not recommended for those who are claustrophobic.

Day 5: Rome • Pompeii

Take an excursion to Pompeii

Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide

Day 6: Rome • Athens • Argolida region

Fly to Athens

Travel to the Argolida region

See the Corinth Canal

Enjoy a short boat ride through Nafplio Bay (weather permitting)

Day 7: Argolida region • Epidaurus • Mycenae • Athens

Tour Epidaurus with an expert local guide

Tour the ruins of Mycenae with an expert local guide

Partake in a hands-on pottery workshop in Mycenae

Travel to Athens

Day 8: Athens

Take a guided tour of Athens. With your expert local guide you will:

  • See the Panathenaic Stadium

  • See 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

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Greek evening

Greek evening

Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavors: opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music and dancing. You might even get to experience the famous plate-smashing tradition. Whatever the night brings, you'll enjoy a lively celebration and experience the best of Greece's theatrical culture.

Day 9: Depart for home

Board your flight home from Athens

What makes this tour special?

Step into Pompeii, where daily life was paused in place when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD

Step into Pompeii, where daily life was paused in place when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD

Learn the techniques of local artisans and create your own piece in a traditional Mycenaean pottery experience

Learn the techniques of local artisans and create your own piece in a traditional Mycenaean pottery experience

Sail around Nafplio Bay and dock to explore one of Greece’s most charming seaside towns

Sail around Nafplio Bay and dock to explore one of Greece’s most charming seaside towns

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Your experience includes

Airfare & transportation
Hotels
Regional-style meals
Guided sightseeing
Entrances
Full-time Tour Director
Expert Local Guides
Personalized Learning Support
Continuous Support
Worldwide Presence

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Frequently asked questions

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We’ll connect you with your personal Tour Consultant—someone who works with other teachers in your area and specializes in planning EF tours. They’ll walk you through this itinerary (along with other tours in our portfolio that match your curriculum or catch your eye), explain student pricing, and show you just how easy it is to partner with EF.

Once you decide to lead a tour, your Tour Consultant will help you get school administrators on board, students excited, and families ready to enroll. You’ll host an informational meeting to kick off the enrollment period, and we’ll provide everything you need—from a digital presentation to printed handouts, parent resources, and more.

You’ll have a dedicated Tour Director who will guide your group from the moment you land in your first destination until your final goodbye. They:

  • Take all the same transportation and stay in the same hotels as your group

  • Speak the local language (but lead the tour in English!)

  • Support you 24/7 as your right hand

  • Offer deep cultural context to help students feel connected to their destination

  • Handle all the logistics, so you don’t have to

  • Are the secret ingredient that makes your tour truly shine

Yes! You earn a free spot on tour as soon as six paying travelers enroll. For every additional six paying travelers, you earn another free spot for an adult chaperone of your choosing. For example, if 30 students sign up, that’s four free chaperone spots in addition to yours.

All travelers on international EF tours must have a valid passport. When it comes to documentation, every traveler and destination is different, so once your group starts enrolling, we’ll help direct you and your families to relevant resources.
 
Passports should have at least three blank pages and be valid for at least six months after your return date.

EF has set the standard for travel-based learning for over 60 years. Not only do our educational tours amplify the lessons you’re already exploring in your classroom, but they also help build more empathy, open-mindedness, confidence, and cross-cultural understanding.
 
Our educational philosophy, the EF Method, is built into every itinerary, so your students are immersed in a continuous journey of engaging, hands-on learning in real-world situations from the moment they step off the plane.

Yes! Plan to explore each destination primarily on foot, so be sure to pack your comfiest sneakers. You’ll have time to rest on the bus while traveling between cities and activities. If any travelers need accommodations, just let your EF Travel Team know in advance.

Every hotel your group stays in is required to meet EF’s rigorous standards for quality, safety, and cleanliness. (We have an entire team dedicated to ensuring that!) However, it’s important to remember that international hotels designed for student travel may feel a little different from what students are familiar with. For example, some hotels may not have an elevator. Rooms will have multiple single beds or shared double beds, and every room will have a private bathroom.

You’ll receive more detailed meal information closer to your tour, but here’s an overview of what to expect:

  • Daily breakfast is served continental-style at your hotel.

  • Most tours include daily group dinners, which take place at local restaurants (or your hotel) and feature a mix of familiar favorites and local dishes from a set menu.

  • Lunches are usually not included, but this varies by itinerary. If lunch isn’t included, this is the perfect opportunity for students to explore local markets and discover their new favorite food.

Travelers will share allergy or dietary information with EF after signing up, and we’ll help make the necessary accommodations.

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