Veterinary Ophthalmology CE in Italy: Small-Group CE in Tuscany

By The Vet Passport team · Updated November 5, 2026 · 4 min read

Short answer: Vet Passport's ophthalmology trip runs in Tuscany, Italy, in May 2027. You stay in a private villa in the Val d'Orcia and earn 15 CE hours in ophthalmology, in a group capped at 18, with afternoons for truffle hunting, hill towns and wine. It's 6 days and 5 nights. See the Tuscany trip.

Why learn ophthalmology in a small group

Eye cases come through every general practice, and confidence comes from talking through real ones. A small group means you can bring your own questions, hear how colleagues handle the same presentations, and get a specialist's view without competing with a lecture hall. The trip ends with case rounds, so there's dedicated time for the cases you brought.

What a CE morning looks like

CE runs for about three hours on four mornings at the villa, plus a longer session with case rounds on the final day, led by a specialist in ophthalmology. Expect teaching and open discussion around a table rather than a stage. Session topics are confirmed with the speaker and shared before booking opens.

How the afternoons fit

A truffle hunt with a local hunter and his dogs
Pienza and a pecorino tasting
A Montalcino winery visit and Brunello tasting
Long Tuscan lunches, and a farewell dinner at the villa

Practical information

When	May 2027 (exact dates confirmed before booking opens)
Where	A private villa in the Val d'Orcia, Tuscany
Arrive	Florence, with a transfer to the villa
Length	6 days, 5 nights
CE	15 CE hours in ophthalmology, including case rounds, accredited CE through our partner
Group size	Up to 18 travelers
Price	CE Traveler $7,750, Explorer $6,750, private room +$1,950. Per person sharing, flights excluded.

May is a lovely time in Tuscany, with green hills and long evenings. Check Italy's entry requirements for your passport before you book flights, and consider travel insurance.

Bringing a partner

Partners and friends can join on the Explorer ticket. They skip the CE mornings and join the truffle hunt, tastings, lunches and dinners. Solo travelers who choose to share are matched with a roommate.

Paying for it

Many practices let you put your CE allowance toward a CE trip when the CE portion is documented. Our free CE allowance letter template helps you ask. Practice owners can read is veterinary CE travel tax deductible?

This is general information, not financial or tax advice.

Prefer a different specialty? Our dentistry CE in Krabi, Thailand runs in Fall 2027, and you can see every 2027 trip.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I take veterinary ophthalmology CE in Italy?

Vet Passport runs an ophthalmology CE trip in Tuscany's Val d'Orcia in May 2027, with 15 CE hours, including case rounds, in a group of up to 18.

How much does the Tuscany ophthalmology CE trip cost?

The CE Traveler ticket is $7,750 and the Explorer ticket (no CE) is $6,750, per person sharing a room. A private room is an extra $1,950. Flights are not included.

Who can attend the ophthalmology CE sessions?

Veterinary professionals on the CE Traveler ticket, including vets, techs, assistants and practice managers. Partners and friends can come on the Explorer ticket and skip the CE.

What happens in the afternoons on the Tuscany trip?

A truffle hunt with a local hunter and his dogs, Pienza and a pecorino tasting, a Montalcino winery visit with a Brunello tasting, and long Tuscan lunches.

Which airport do I fly into for the Tuscany trip?

Florence. The group transfers from there to the villa in the Val d'Orcia.

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