Intercultural Studies in Italy & Greece
Highlight: Enjoy the traditions of the Mediterranean diet—listed by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity—while you explore the cultural identities of Italy and Greece.
🔹 Curated experiences: Every program is intentionally designed to feature guided learning, cultural engagement, and independent exploration experiences to drive global competency development, denoted on each itinerary with a blue diamond. Learn more about these experiences.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
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Day 2: Rome
Meet your Field Director at the airportTake a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain, Rome's iconic landmark
- Pantheon, built to honor all the gods of Rome
- Piazza Navona, a lively square lined with restaurants and shops
- Spanish Steps, Europe's widest staircase
Enjoy dinner in Rome
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Day 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum, marking the former heart of the Roman Empire where Julius Caesar gave many of his political speeches
- The Colosseum, the world’s most famous arena used for gladiatorial combat
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a half day exploring Rome on your own
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Day 4: Rome
Take a walking tour of St. Peter's Square with your Field Director and enjoy free time to explore on your own
Visit the Doria Pamphilj Gallery with an expert local guide
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a half day exploring Rome on your own
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Day 5: Rome • Pompeii • Naples
Travel via Pompeii to Naples
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
Visit the Villa Dei Misteri, a well-preserved Roman villa in Pompeii, renowned for its stunning frescoes depicting mysterious Dionysian rituals
Take a walking tour of Naples
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Day 6: Naples
Visit the Archaeological Museum of Naples, home to an extraordinary collection of artifacts from Pompeii, Herculaneum, and classical antiquity
Enjoy a food walking tour of Naples
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Day 7: Naples • Athens
Travel back to Rome airport for your flight to Athens
Fly to Athens, the capital city of Greece known for being the birthplace of democracy, the Olympic Games, and the achievements of the Greek Empire
Take a walking tour of Athens, named for Athena, goddess of war and wisdom
With your Field Director you will see:
- Plaka District, a hillside area of the city with cobblestone streets, whitewashed homes, and a Greek Island feel
- Temple of Olympian Zeus, built in 515 B.C. to honor the most powerful of all Greek gods
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Day 8: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium, where the first Olympic athletes displayed physical strength as a way to honor and entertain the gods of Mount Olympus
- Syntagma Square, the central square of Athens
Take a guided tour of the Acropolis
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Parthenon, an enduring symbol of Athenian democracy an iconic Greek landmark
- Temple of Athena Nike, which once housed a gold statue of the goddess, her wings clipped to prevent her from deserting the city
Add this in-depth excursion:
🔹 Cultural engagement: Cape Sounion with dinner
This afternoon, travel to Cape Sounion. According to legend this is the spot where Aegeus, king of Athens, leapt to his death off the cliff, thus giving his name to the Aegean Sea. Your guided tour will take you to the ancient Greek temple of Poseidon, the god of the sea in classical mythology. End your excursion with an included dinner as you take in the beautiful sunset.
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Day 9: Athens • Delphi
Travel to Delphi, the ancient sanctuary of Apollo, famed for its oracle and breathtaking views of the sacred Mount Parnassus.
🔹 Guided learning: Take a walking tour of the sites of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Temple of Apollo where, according to legend, gods chose to communicate with mortals
- Ruins of Delphi, where ancient military leaders were known to leave offerings here in the hopes of earning luck in battle
Visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum, dedicated to the Oracle of Delphi and housing a variety of artifacts dating back to 550 B.C.
🔹Independent exploration: Spend time exploring Delphi on your own
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Day 10: Delphi • Athens
Travel back to Athens
🔹Independent exploration: Spend a full free day exploring Athens on your own
Enjoy dinner in Athens
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 11: 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 12: Greek Island cruise: Santorini • Mykonos
Included excursion to the Old Town of Mykonos
Included excursion to Oia Village in Santorini
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Day 13: Greek Island cruise: Turkey
Included excursion to Ancient Ephesus
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Day 14: Return to Athens & depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
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Day 2: Rome
Meet your Field Director at the airportTake a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain, Rome's iconic landmark
- Pantheon, built to honor all the gods of Rome
- Piazza Navona, a lively square lined with restaurants and shops
- Spanish Steps, Europe's widest staircase
Enjoy dinner in Rome
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Day 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum, marking the former heart of the Roman Empire where Julius Caesar gave many of his political speeches
- The Colosseum, the world’s most famous arena used for gladiatorial combat
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a half day exploring Rome on your own
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Day 4: Rome
Take a walking tour of St. Peter's Square with your Field Director and enjoy free time to explore on your own
Visit the Doria Pamphilj Gallery with an expert local guide
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a half day exploring Rome on your own
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Day 5: Rome • Pompeii • Naples
Travel via Pompeii to Naples
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
Visit the Villa Dei Misteri, a well-preserved Roman villa in Pompeii, renowned for its stunning frescoes depicting mysterious Dionysian rituals
Take a walking tour of Naples
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Day 6: Naples
Visit the Archaeological Museum of Naples, home to an extraordinary collection of artifacts from Pompeii, Herculaneum, and classical antiquity
Enjoy a food walking tour of Naples
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Day 7: Naples • Athens
Travel back to Rome airport for your flight to Athens
Fly to Athens, the capital city of Greece known for being the birthplace of democracy, the Olympic Games, and the achievements of the Greek Empire
Take a walking tour of Athens, named for Athena, goddess of war and wisdom
With your Field Director you will see:
- Plaka District, a hillside area of the city with cobblestone streets, whitewashed homes, and a Greek Island feel
- Temple of Olympian Zeus, built in 515 B.C. to honor the most powerful of all Greek gods
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Day 8: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium, where the first Olympic athletes displayed physical strength as a way to honor and entertain the gods of Mount Olympus
- Syntagma Square, the central square of Athens
Take a guided tour of the Acropolis
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Parthenon, an enduring symbol of Athenian democracy an iconic Greek landmark
- Temple of Athena Nike, which once housed a gold statue of the goddess, her wings clipped to prevent her from deserting the city
Add this in-depth excursion:
🔹 Cultural engagement: Cape Sounion with dinner
This afternoon, travel to Cape Sounion. According to legend this is the spot where Aegeus, king of Athens, leapt to his death off the cliff, thus giving his name to the Aegean Sea. Your guided tour will take you to the ancient Greek temple of Poseidon, the god of the sea in classical mythology. End your excursion with an included dinner as you take in the beautiful sunset.
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Day 9: Athens • Delphi
Travel to Delphi, the ancient sanctuary of Apollo, famed for its oracle and breathtaking views of the sacred Mount Parnassus.
🔹 Guided learning: Take a walking tour of the sites of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Temple of Apollo where, according to legend, gods chose to communicate with mortals
- Ruins of Delphi, where ancient military leaders were known to leave offerings here in the hopes of earning luck in battle
Visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum, dedicated to the Oracle of Delphi and housing a variety of artifacts dating back to 550 B.C.
🔹Independent exploration: Spend time exploring Delphi on your own
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Day 10: Delphi • Athens
Travel back to Athens
🔹Independent exploration: Spend a full free day exploring Athens on your own
Enjoy dinner in Athens
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 11: 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 12: Greek Island cruise: Santorini • Mykonos
Included excursion to the Old Town of Mykonos
Included excursion to Oia Village in Santorini
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Day 13: Greek Island cruise: Turkey
Included excursion to Ancient Ephesus
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Day 14: Return to Athens & depart for home
Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness
What's Included
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Transportation
Various modes of transport are tailored to your program. While some transfers are included, others may come at additional cost.
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable lodging will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Select meals
Enjoy a combination of included meals and the freedom to explore local cuisine on your own.
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End-to-end support
Your dedicated EF team helps secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides enrollment tools, and helps establish your program’s ongoing presence on campus.
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EF Global Learning Toolkit
We offer various tools to help educators facilitate student growth abroad and on campus, including academically enriched travel programs, industry engagement opportunities, global learning resources, and a Global Competencies Assessment tool.
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Guided exploration
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides: natural historians who provide cultural insights to enhance learning moments throughout the program.
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Field Visits
Experience academics in action during engaging visits with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and partners.
