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THE CUISINE OF ITALY,FRANCE, AND SPAIN

Round-trip flights on major carriers; Full-time Tour Director;Air-conditioned motorcoaches and internal transportation;Superior tourist-class hotels with private bathrooms; Breakfastdaily; Select meals with a mix of local cuisine.

Sightseeing:Ancient RomeThe VaticanFlorenceBarcelonaMercat de la Boqueria, Barcelona

Entrances:Forum RomanumColosseumBusiness Visit to EatalySistine ChapelSt. Peter's BasilicaMoving Kitchen Cooking Class, RomeDuomo, FlorenceFood Tasting, San MiniatoBarilla AcademyPiedmont FarmFlorian Candy FactoryPark Guell, BarcelonaCooking Class, Barcelona

Overnight stays:Rome (3); Florence (2); Alba (2); Nice (1); Barcelona (3)

Optional excursions; Insurance coverage; Beverages and lunches (unlessotherwise noted); Transportation to free-time activities; Customarygratuities (for your Tour Director, bus driver and local guide); Porterage;Adult supplement (if applicable); Weekend supplement; Shore excursionon cruises; Any applicable baggage-handing fee imposed by the airlines(see efcst.com/baggage for details); Expenses caused by airlinerescheduling, cancellations or delays caused by the airlines, bad weatheror events beyond EF’s control; Passports, visa and reciprocity fees

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YOUR ITINERARY

Day 1: Board Your Overnight Flight to Rome!

Day 2: Rome

Arrive in RomeWelcome to Rome, the Eternal City. The city is an incredible mix ofarcheological gems, Roman genius, Renaissance art and religioustreasure. As Italy's capital, it is also the bustling heart of this excitingcountry. With its fashionable shopping and café-culture, Rome reallyis a unique European experience.

Free Time at the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona(time permitting)Enjoy free time in Piazza di Spagna. Climb the staircase to view thecity below, or take the time to wander through one of Rome's mostpopular shopping areas. Alternatively, snag a moment to relaxamongst the hustle and bustle of the city while enjoying a traditionalItalian treat- gelato. You should also make sure to wander over to thefamed Trevi Fountain and toss in a coin to ensure your return toRome.

A pizza dinner is included this evening.

Overnight in Rome

Day 3: Rome

Guided Sightseeing of Ancient RomeYour guided sightseeing of ancient Rome takes you into the ForumRomanum, once the heart of the Roman Empire. You will also visit theColosseum, where gladiators once battled for their lives in front of50,000 spectators.

Business Visit to EatalyThis afternoon you will have the opportunity to visit this high-endItalian food chain inspired by slow food. Eataly's goal is to introduce anew way of distributing high quality agricultural products, inspired bythe themes of sustainability, responsibility and sharing. A guide willdiscuss these themes and the business' marketing strategies whileyou learn about the production of various foods and sample pizza,beer, cheese, cold cuts and espresso.

Fraschette Dinner in AricciaThe tradition of the fraschette goes back to the medieval times ofRome, and was essentially pit stops full of wine for travelers on theway from the countryside to the capital. They have remained nearlyunchanged in their rustic and hospitable nature, but today patrons arealso treated to generous servings of artisanal cheeses, olives andthick cuts of savory porchetta-whose buttery fame has spread as faras Brooklyn but originates right here in Ariccia.

Overnight in Rome

Day 4: Rome

Guided Sightseeing of the VaticanThe world's largest dome is located in the world's smallest country.See both as you tour St. Peter's Basilica, erected in Vatican City onthe site where the saint was martyred. Enter the basilica under thewatchful eyes of the brightly dressed Swiss Guard. Inside, admireMichelangelo's Pietà and try to find the artist's signature (it is the onlysculpture he ever signed). Then continue on to the Vatican Museum,where elaborate galleries packed with one artistic masterpiece afteranother lead you directly to the Sistine Chapel. Between 1508 and

1512, Michelangelo painted some of the world's finest pictorialimages on the Chapel's ceiling. This was his first attempt at workingin fresco, which he did by standing up and craning backwards from ascaffold.

Moving Kitchen Cooking CompetitionCompete with your fellow travelers in a cooking contest trying yourhands at a typical Italian recipe. Judges will award a prize for thewinning team followed by an included dinner for all.

Dinner is included this evening.

Overnight in Rome

Day 5: Rome | Florence

Transfer to FlorenceSet deep in the heart of Tuscany is one of Italy's jewels. The city ofFlorence has delighted visitors for centuries with its remarkablearchitecture. Whether sitting by the River Arno, strolling the beautifullyhoused streets or viewing the renaissance masterpieces that fill thecity's churches and museums, one can only be astonished by thefeeling of true beauty.

Guided Sightseeing of FlorenceFall under the spell of the powerful Medici family on your guided tour.See Giotto's Bell Tower and the imposing marble cathedral in thePiazza del Duomo. Stand before Ghiberti's legendary Gates ofParadise (so dubbed by Michelangelo), and pass the classical statuesof the Piazza della Signoria- here you can see where Michelangelo'sDavid originally stood.

Dinner is included this evening.

Overnight in Florence

Day 6: Florence | San Miniato

Excursion to San MiniatoDepart for the Tuscan town of San Miniato, best known in culinarycircles for its white truffles. The truffles regularly fetch high prices fromthe gastronomically inclined, and have even inspired an annual festivalin San Miniato.

Attend a Food TastingToday enjoy a local food tasting in San Miniato.

Lunch at a Slow Food RestaurantEnjoy a meal prepared in accordance to traditional Slow Foodmethods.

Free Afternoon in FlorenceEnjoy free time in Florence. You might take a moment to soak in thecobblestone birthplace of the Renaissance with a cup of cappuccinoin one of the small cafes throughout the city. Maybe you would preferto peruse the luxurious shops of the Ponte Vecchio, or take a stroll upthrough the Boboli Gardens to Forte di Belvedere, where you mightchance on a sculpture exhibition as you take in the spectacularpanorama of Florence.

Lunch is included today.

Overnight in Florence

Day 7: Florence | Alba Region

Transfer to the Alba Region via Barilla AcademyVisit the Accademia Barilla, where you will enjoy a guided tour of theirfacility, including a visit to the biggest pasta making factory in theworld. You will be able to observe the pasta production cycle indepth. After your visit, enjoy a delicious included lunch with anappetizer, two main courses, a side dish, dessert and non-alcoholicdrinks.

Arrive in the Alba RegionContinue on to the Alba region in the province of Cuneo. The area isfamous for its white truffles, peaches and wine (there are 290wineries), and it's also home to Ferrero confectioneries.

Lunch and dinner are included today.

Overnight in the Alba Region

Day 8: Alba | Piedmont Region

Visit a Piedmont FarmPay a visit to a family-run farmhouse for insight into organic foodproduction. Watch and listen as your hosts demonstrate cheesemaking, pig farming and more. Then, sample the delicious finalproducts during an authentic lunch on the farm.

Free Time in CuneoBounce from shop to shop in Piazza Galimberti, or just admire theBaroque and neoclassical architecture that frames the beautifulchurches.

Lunch is included today.

Overnight in the Alba Region

Day 9: Alba Region | Monaco | Nice

Transfer to Nice via MonacoFollow your Tour Director through Monaco, a speck of a principalitythat packs wealth, royalty, and the world's most famous casino intojust 0.8 square miles. The Grimaldi family has ruled Monaco since1297, making them the longest-reigning family dynasty in Europe. Seethe palace and pass by the Cathédrale de Monaco, site of PrinceRainier's wedding to Grace Kelly in 1956. The cathedral is also thefinal resting place of both Prince Rainier and Princess Grace, who waskilled in a car accident in the hills of Monaco in 1982. Catch a glimpseof the stately casino as you stroll the streets with your tour director.The aura of mystique that surrounds the Monte-Carlo casino stems inpart from Mata Hari, the professional dancer-turned-Dutch-spy whoonce shot a Russian spy inside the ornate landmark.

Arrive in NiceArrive at the `Queen of the Riviera.' Many believe the name of thetown, which was founded by Greek mariners in 350 B.C., derivesfrom a great territorial victory realized here (the Greek word for victoryis nike). Favored resort of the rich and famous, you can join thepaparazzi on the lookout for celebrities.

Visit a Florian Candy FactoryLearn about the history of fruit confit, or candied fruit. The fruit confittakes up to three months to make; you will understand its laboriousprocess during a tour of the factory. Don't forget to take home someof these sweet - and pricey - treats!

Dinner is included this evening.

Overnight in Nice

Day 10: Nice | Carcassonne | Barcelona

Transfer to Barcelona via Carcassonne (time permitting)Relive medieval times as your tour director leads you past the city'sage-old ramparts (which slowly turned to ruin after falling to theCrusaders in the 13th century). Carcassonne is also home toEurope's largest and most-complete medieval fortress.

Arrive in BarcelonaFollow the long sandy beaches along the low-rise Costa Bravatowards Barcelona, Spain's second-largest city. As the capital offiercely nationalistic Cataluña, Barcelona was the hotbed of resistanceunder the rule of General Franco and celebrates its unique identitythrough its language, its increasingly influential government, and onthe global stage as host to the unforgettable 1992 Olympic Games.

Dinner is included this evening.

Overnight in Barcelona

Day 11: Barcelona

Guided Sightseeing of BarcelonaYour guided tour takes you past the controversial and still unfinishedLa Sagrada Familia (the Church of the Holy Family). This masterpieceof twisting spires and colorful mosaics was designed by Gaudí, whoestimated it would take 200 years to complete. You'll also stroll thenarrow lanes of the 14th-century Barrio Gótico, the oldest survivingpart of the city. Continue on to Gaudi's masterpiece, the fantasylandof Parc Guell, complete with a bright mosaic lizard fountain and thelongest bench in the world. Then enjoy a marvelous harbor view fromatop Montjuïc Hill, where much of the 1992 Olympics took place.

Guided Tour of the Mercat de la BoqueriaBarcelona's central produce market, the Mercat de la Boqueria, isone of Europe's finest feasts of sound, smell, taste and color. It spillsover with all the rich and varied color of plentiful fruit and vegetablestands, seemingly limitless varieties of seafood, sausages, cheeses,meats (including the finest Jabugo ham) and sweets.

Dinner is included this evening.

Overnight in Barcelona

Day 12: Barcelona

Free Morning in BarcelonaExplore the Mediterranean charm of Barcelona. You might choose toride the funicular to the stunningly modern Olympic stadiums on thehill at Montjuïc, and from there take the cable car across the water tothe old maritime district of Barceloneta. On the same theme you couldvisit the excellent Museu Maritim, housed in the royal shipyards andalso the largest civilian gothic building in the world. There is anexcellent aquarium in the revitalized old port, while the beautiful Palaude la Musica Catalana offers an exquisite architectural insight intoBarcelona's passion for the musical arts.

Take a Spanish Cooking ClassLearn about the heart and soul of one of the pillars of Spanish culture.In today's cooking class, you will learn how to cook some of the mosttraditional dishes in Spain, such as paella and gazpacho. After you'vefinished cooking, you'll be able to test your kitchen skills by eatingyour creations.

Dinner is included this evening.

Overnight in Barcelona

Day 13: Transfer to the Barcelona Airport for YourReturn Flight

Your Tour Director assists with your transfer to the airport, whereyou'll check in for your return flight home.

Itinerary is subject to change

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