Paris and Venice - Florence - Rome

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Combine France and Italy with an exclusive vacation package to some of the most popular cities in Europe! Paris (the romantic City of Lights, the Eiffel Tower and The Louvre) will steal your breath before flying to Venice (with sumptuous palaces and dreamy waterways). Take the train and observe the charming countryside en route to Florence (Michelangelo`s Dav...
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Overview

Trip type
Vacation / Holiday Package
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Paris(the romantic City of Lights, theEiffel Towerand The Louvre) will steal your breath before flying toVenice(with sumptuous palaces and dreamy waterways).
    • Take the train and observe the charming countryside en route toFlorence(Michelangelo`s David, Botticelli`s Birth of Venus, and Raphael`s La Velata).
    • Rome(Italy`s treasure, ripe with history, quaint alleys and centuries of achievement in the arts).

What's this trip about?

    Combine France and Italy with an exclusive vacation package to some of the most popular cities in Europe! Paris (the romantic City of Lights, the Eiffel Tower and The Louvre) will steal your breath before flying to Venice (with sumptuous palaces and dreamy waterways). Take the train and observe the charming countryside en route to Florence (Michelangelo`s David, Botticelli`s Birth of Venus, and Raphael`s La Velata) and lastly Rome (Italy`s treasure, ripe with history, quaint alleys and centuries of achievement in the arts). 

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityParis
End CityRome

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Small Ship Cruise
  • Train & Rail Journeys
  • Sailing

Destinations

  • Europe
  • France
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Florence
  • Paris
  • Rome
  • Venice

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • River cruise
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Short Cruise
  • Trains & Rail
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • Flight intoParisand out ofRome
    • Hotel for 3 nights inParis
    • Flight betweenParisandVenice
    • Hotel for 2 nights inVenice
    • TrainVenice-Florence
    • Hotel for 2 nights inFlorence
    • TrainFlorence-Rome
    • Hotel for 3 nights inRome

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Itinerary

Day 1 in Paris

Welcome to Paris! Upon arrival, you will go through customs and immigration. Should you opt to purchase a transfer to your hotel; a representative will be waiting for you as you exit immigration. Arrive at your hotel, check in and do not give in to jet lag! There is s...

'Big Bus Paris Hop-on Hop-off Tour'
, showcasing the main sights of the French capital or 

'Seine River Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Cruise in Paris'
.

As night falls, enjoy the 

Trocadéro
 scene and a twilight ride up the 

Eiffel Tower
 as it glitters with lights to mark the change from one hour to the next; or dine on the 

Avenue des Champs-Élysées
, one of the most famous avenues in the world, followed by a romantic cruise on the 

Seine River
. Either way you're sure to fall in love with the 'City of Light.'

Day 2 in Paris

Wake up early today and head for the 

Ile de la Cité
 to visit 

Sainte-Chapelle
 and the famous 

Notre-Dame Cathedral
, a gothic masterpiece with dramatic towers, spires, stained glass and statuary that are guaranteed to take your breath away. Time permitting; climb the North tower to see Paris from the hunchback Quasimodo's vantage point. Then, head across the river to the 

Latin Quarter
, home of the historic 

Sorbonne University
, founded in 1257, and the 

Panthéon
.

A midday visit to the 

Luxembourg Gardens
 and lunch at 'Cafe de Flore' on Boulevard Saint-Germain will revive you for an afternoon tour of the 

Louvre Museum
. You may want to purchase our optional tour 

'Skip the Line: Paris Louvre Museum Guided Tour'
. You will avoid the lengthy queues and visit the main works including the 'Venus de Milo', the 'Winged Victory of Samothrace' and the 'Mona Lisa'. You will then be free to explore other sections of the museum at your leisure.

After a busy day of sightseeing, board a relaxing river cruise from 

Pont Neuf
 (if you have not already done so). Then grab a bite to eat before heading back to the Latin Quarter for drinks and dancing at the famous 'Le Caveau de la Huchette' jazz club. The dance floor is located in an underground cave and the atmosphere is intoxicating. It's sure to be a night you won't forget!

Day 3 in Paris

Begin your day at the 

Arc de Triomphe
, commissioned by Emperor Napoléon I to commemorate the victories of his Grande Armée. Continue with a stroll down the grandiose Avenue des Champs-Elysées - don't forget to stop for coffee and macarons at Ladurée - before visiting the 

Jardin des Tuileries
, a classic example of intricate and typical Parisian landscaping.

Cross the pedestrian bridge from the Tuileries Garden and tour the 

Orsay Museum
, housing the world's most important collection of impressionist and post-impressionist paintings, including works by Van Gogh, Monet, Manet, Degas, Gaugin and Delacroix. This afternoon, tour the 

Rodin Museum
 and the 

Hôtel des Invalides
 or take the train from Orsay directly to 

Versailles
.

On your final night in Paris, make your way to Odéon metro station, which will lead you straight to the 

Montmartre
 hill (or take the funicular up with a metro ticket) where you can enjoy an exceptional panorama over the city and its monuments illuminated at night. Stop at 

Sacre Coeur
 before exploring the winding, village-like streets of Montmartre then enjoy dinner at one of the charming cafes in 

Place du Tertre
 or consider a traditional Parisian cabaret at the legendary 

Moulin Rouge
.

Additional Days in Paris

Should you be able to spend additional days in Paris be sure to visit the 

Marais
 district, including the 

Centre Georges Pompidou
, a modern art museum, considered by Parisians to be the cultural pulse of the city. While in the area it is also worth visiting the 

Musée Picasso

Musée Carnavalet
 and 

Place des Voges
, Paris's oldest public square and a charming place to stop for lunch. Strangely obscure for such a renowned building, the remnats of the 

Bastille
, the famous prison, lie almost forgotten at the edge of a tiny park. Marked only by a small plaque and usually missed by visitors to Paris, this is one gem worth seeing!

For sights from the modern to the macabre, we suggest 

Montparnasse Tower
, an office skyscraper constructed from 1969 to 1973. The top floor terrace is open to the public and offers panoramic views of the city. In contrast, on the 

'Skip the Line: Catacombs of Paris Small-Group Walking Tour' 
you will descend deep into the tunnels of Paris's underground to explore over one kilometer of Catacombs, dating back to 2 BC, that are decorated with human skulls and bones. You will discover the extraordinary history of the Catacombs and listen to the haunting stories and legends that embody these galleries of skeletons. If the catacombs are too creepy then you may want to visit the peaceful and park-like 

Père Lachaise cemetery
 - famous as the final resting place of The Doors lead singer, Jim Morrison, and French playwright Molière as well as composer Frédéric Chopin, author Oscar Wilde, Gertrude Stein, Edith Piaf and many more.

Day trips from Paris are also popular and we offer a wide selection from 

'Skip the Line: Versailles Palace and Gardens Walking Tour'
 and 

'Mont-Saint-Michel Day Trip'
 to 

'Normandy D-Day Battlefields and Beaches Day Trip'
. Fontainebleau, Vaux-le-Vicomte and Giverny are also great choices so be sure to check our optional sightseeing tours for availability and prices.

From Paris to Venice

Today you continue on your trip to Venice. We recommend that you make your flight reservation between 10:00am and Noon. This will give you time to enjoy your final breakfast in Paris and head to the airport for your flight to Venice. Should you desire, we offer privat...

Day 1 in Venice

Welcome to Venice! Upon arrival, you will go through customs and immigration. Should you opt to purchase a transfer to your hotel (click on Hotel transportation within the booking process); a representative will be waiting for you as you exit immigration. If you would...

Gondola ride
. A Gondola Serenade on the Canals of Venice is the ultimate romantic experience. Complete with music and sweet melodies, you will glide along the Grand Canal and the minor canals of Venice. We recommend our optional 

'Private Tour: Venice Gondola Ride with Serenade.'

Day 2 in Venice

Depart your hotel early this morning and head straight for 

St Mark's Square
, before the worst of the crowds have gathered in the piazza and the basilica. Try to make it to the 

Basilica
 for early morning mass: you'll have the best part of an hour to reflect on the acres of glimmering mosaics. Don`t miss 

The Doge's Palace
, the most representative symbol of Venice's culture, which, together with the 

Basilica of San Marco 
at the back and the Piazzetta in the forefront, forms one of the most famous sceneries in the world. Stop for a cappuccino on the terrace of Caffè Florian for the most atmospheric surroundings on 

Piazza San Marco
.

After lunch, head for a visit to the 

Accademia gallery 
which contains an impressive percentage of the world's Old Masters or if the Tintorettos and Bellinis don't do for you completely, the modern art works of the 

Peggy Guggenheim Collection 
and the 

Frari basilica 
with its spectacular Assumption of the Virgin by Titian, are short walks away.

In the evening, Hop on a vaporetto to 

Rialto Bridge
, timing your arrival beneath this wonderful bridge to coincide with a hopelessly romantic first sighting at sunset. From Rialto, enjoy a leisurely stroll to Caffe del Doge to mingle with the locals while enjoying ice cream and the best coffee in Venice.

Day 3 in Venice

Explore the outlying islands, visit 

Murano
, a Venice in miniature, home to the lagoon's famed glass-blowing workshops; 

Burano
, a quiet fishing village famous for its hand-tatted lace and wonderfully clashing colors of its houses and 

Torcello
, for a glimpse of what Venice must have looked like. We recommend our optional 

'Private Tour: Murano, Burano and Torcello Half Day Tour.'

In the evening we suggest you get to know the darker side of Venice with our optional 

'Venice Ghost Walking Tour'
 where you will follow an enchanting route through the silent alleyways and sleeping campi of the Hidden Venice. Abandoned and dimly lit at night, this different side of Venice provides the perfect backdrop for the guides to present ghost stories both past and present. T...
Rialto bridge
.

Afterwards, saunter through to La Bottega ai Promessi Sposi where you can perch at the counter and snack, or eat an excellent, simple meal of seafood and meat at one of the tables beyond.

Additional Days in Venice

Visit the 

Rialto Mercato
, where you'll be plunged into the chaos of Venetian housewives getting in supplies. Don't miss the wonderful fish market.

Visit 

San Salvador
, the handsome white interior provides refuge from the busy Mercerie, one of Venice's main shopping streets, as well as the chance to view some excellent paintings: Two Titians, a Transfiguration and an Annunciation, and Carpaccio's Disciples at Emmaus.

Visit 

Campo di Ghetto Nuovo
, this large square and surrounding neighborhood occupy an island that was closed off at dusk and still feels remote.

From Venice to Florence

Today you continue on your trip to Florence. We recommend that you make your train reservation between 10:00am and Noon. This will give you time to enjoy your final breakfast in Venice and head to the train station for your train to Florence. In two hours you will be in Florence.

Day 1 in Florence

Arrive at the train station in Florence and proceed to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy lunch at a nearby trattoria.

This afternoon we recommend that you purchase our optional tour 

'Florence Half Day Sightseeing Tour' (afternoon)
, which will take you for a brief excursion to 

Fiesole
, a delightful town of Etruscan origin and then return to the historic center for a visit to the 

Church of Santa Croce 
(outside view). Following a short walk through the historical streets in the heart of Florence to the famous 

Piazza della Signoria
, where you can admire the imposing 

Palazzo Vecchio 
(exterior) and the beautiful

 Loggia dei Lanzi.
 The tour will then take you to the famous 

Uffizi Gallery 
where it is possible to admire the superb paintings of Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue and Masaccio. After the tour, walk to the 

Ponte Vecchio 
which is connected to the 

Uffizi Gallery 
by the famous Vasari Corridor that links 

Palazzo Vecchio 
to 

Palazzo Pitti
, it is Florence's most celebrated landmark! The bridge has connected the river banks exactly at this point since the 12th century!

This evening, head to the 

Oltrarno
, (Across the Arno), it is the artisans' neighborhood, filled with quaint streets and wonderful shops and restaurants. The 

Oltrarno's
 lively tree-filled center, 

Piazza Santo Spirito
, is unique unto itself. Lined with bars and a more bohemian style crowd, this is where you will find the locals.

Day 2 in Florence

This morning we recommend that you purchase our optional tour 

'Florence Half Day Sightseeing Tour' (morning).
 On this tour you will be taken along the romantic 

Viale dei Colli 
up to the 

Piazzale Michelangelo
 to admire the wonderful panorama. The tour will proceed by coach through the old city center. Continue with an outdoor guided tour of the 

Duomo Complex

Giotto`s bell tower
, the Baptistery with its bronze doors including the famous 

Porta del Paradiso
, the 

Cathedral
 with its magnificent 

Cupola of Brunelleschi
. A short walk through the historic streets in the heart of Florence will then bring you to the renowned 

Galleria dell`Accademia
. Here you can admire the famous David by Michelangerlo and other works by the great artist.

This evening, head to 

Piazzale Michelangelo
, a square overlooking the city from the first hill in the Oltrarno, if you want to enjoy a marvelous view over the city at sunset. Afterwards, visit the museum in 

Palazzo Vecchio 
at night and you will get a treat like you never imagined! No lines, no crowds, and a beautifully quiet view of some of the greatest masterpieces in the world! Plus, there is nothing like seeing all of the buildings and statues lit up in the night sky! Stop into Dolce Vita for a cocktail and a little aperitivo and enjoy a lovely tour of the city under the stars!

Day 3 in Florence

Today is a great day to experience Tuscany! Take a day trip to 

Cinque Terre
 or the 

Tuscan hilltowns
 to get a real feel for the region. We offer a number of day tours including 

'Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti Wine Region Small Group Day Trip from Florence.'
 You will spend a wonderful day in the Tuscan countryside where woods alternate with vineyards and olive groves. You'll explore medieval streets and have free time for lunch (excluded) and shopping. Finally, you'll taste some of the best Tuscan wines with a little snack of sliced cold meats, bruschettas, salami and cheese.

We also recommend the optional tour 

'Pisa and Lucca Day Trip from Florence'
 to see the famous 

Leaning Tower 
(exterior), the 

Baptistery
 (exterior) and other beautiful monuments with free time for photos and for lunch (not included) before departing for Lucca to admire its enchanting historical center. Before coming back to Florence there is time for tasting wine and extra virgin olive oil of local produ...
Additional Days in Florence

Visit the 

Pitti Palace
 and 

Boboli Gardens
 home today to several splendid museums such as the 

Palatine Gallery
 and the 

Modern Art Gallery
, with the impressive 

Boboli Gardens 
as its backyard. 

Church of Santo Spirito
 built by Brunelleschi, the church stands tall over the square with its simple and yellow facade but hides many artistic treasures inside.

Piazza Santa Maria Novella
 where you can admire the recently renovated square with its beautiful 

Santa Maria Novella Church
. The church`s facade in white and green marble was designed by Leon Battista Alberti while the stunning 

Tornabuoni Chapel
 inside has frescoes by Ghirlandaio - a must see!

In 

Piazza San Lorenzo
, visit the 

San Lorenzo Church
, the church with its unfinished facade where the Medici family worshipped, and visit the majestic Medici Chapels, final resting place for the Medici dynasty where you`ll find beautiful marble statues by Michelangelo in the New Sacristy.

Take a day trip to 

Cinque Terre 
or the 

Tuscan Hilltowns 
(Look through our activities for a number of full day tours to 

Siena

Pisa, San Gimignano
, etc).

From Florence to Rome

Today you continue on your trip to Rome. We recommend that you make your train reservation between 10:00am and Noon. This will give you time to enjoy your final breakfast in Florence and head to the train station for your train to Rome. In under an hour and a half you will be in Rome.

Day 1 in Rome

Arrive at the train station in Rome and proceed to your hotel. After check-in, we recommend that you focus your visit on the main sites between 

Palatine Hill 
and the 

Spanish Steps
. Start off with a visit to the

 Roman Colosseum 
and marvel at Rome's greatest architectural wonder. You may want to purchase our optional tour 

'Ancient Rome Half-Day Walking Tour'
 during which you will visit all the best-known sites of ancient Rome, including the

 Colosseum
, the 

Roman Forum
, the 

Capitoline Hill

Trevi Fountain
, the 

Pantheon 
and 

Piazza Navona
.

As the night approaches, make your way down to 

Trastevere
 by bus or the help of the metro. The former ghetto is chalk full of various restaurants and bars sure to please every budget and taste, with plenty of entertainment afterwards.

Day 2 in Rome

Wake up early today and head for the 

Vatican
. You may want to purchase our optional tour 

'Skip the Lines: Vatican Museums Walking Tour including Sistine Chapel, Raphael's Rooms and St. Peter's Basilica'.
 You will avoid the lengthy queues and explore one of the world's most extensive art collections with an expert local guide who will share the stories and secrets contained within the Museums' walls, pleasures originally meant for the exclusive enjoyment of the Pope. Experience Michelangelo's famous 

'Creation of Adam' 
with you own eyes as you explore the 

Sistine Chapel 
and wander

 Raphael's Rooms
. After taking in the Museums, be humbled by the imposing beauty of 

Saint Peter's Basilica
, where you will encounter another of Michelangelo's masterpieces, 

'La Pieta'
. For a fascinating finish, you will stop to admire the magnificent 

Saint Peter's Square
, as your guide points out Bernini's ingenious use of optical illusion.

After you've been to church, grab lunch and then head over to the old Post Office to mail a letter from the world's smallest country. Once you've had lunch and your spirit is revitalized, take a nice shady stroll down the 

Tiber River
. Along the river you can visit the 

Castel 'Sant Angelo' 
or the frescoed 

Villa Farnesina 
near the Botanical Gardens for a taste of Roman Renaissance. Cross the river then and explore the local neighborhoods and backstreets in and around 

Piazza Navona 
and the

 Campo de Fiori 
(flower market). There are lots of restaurants in this area for when you get hungry and the bars and nightclubs stay crowded until long after midnight. If you want to really get dressed up and go clubbing with the locals, make your way out to Testaccio south of town.

Day 3 in Rome

Spend the morning of the third day exploring the 

Capitoline Museums -
 three of the oldest in the world containing artifacts and artworks from the ancient Roman world. The three museums are connected by an underground gallery and run the gambit from a giant bronzed head of Constantine to the serpent-headed locks of Bernini's Medusa. Have lunch along the river near the Isola Tiberina.

This afternoon, check out some of Rome's other hidden gems such as the

 Baths of Diocletian 
at 

Piazza Repubblica
 which was the largest bathhouse of its kind dating back to 300 A.D. and contains Octagonal Hall, a former Roman gymnasium.

Additional Days in Rome

Should you be able to spend additional days in Rome be sure to visit the 

Ancient Appian Way
, the primary road that led into Ancient Rome. All along the road are ruins, cafes, nature trails, and various catacombs of crucified Christians who were not allowed to be buried inside the city walls. Art aficionados will want to head back up to 

Borghese Park 
to visit the 

Borghese Gallery
. A visit to the private gallery requires a reservation but is well worth the effort to see masterpieces by Caravaggio, Raphael, Titian and Rubens.

In the evening, stroll along the Imperial 

Roman Forum 
and revisit the 

Colosseum
 at night for a final awe inspiring view. 

Ostia Antica 
is an ancient seaport within an hour of the city and is Rome's excavated answer to Pompeii. The 

Tivoli Gardens 
and the 

Villa d'Este 
was the summer residence of Emperor Hadrian and is a living Eden, filled with fountains, statues and breathtaking Baroque gardens. North of the city,

 Lago Bracciano 
is a relaxing lake area with plenty of nature and three interesting medieval villages along the shore, complete with castles, churches and villas - a great getaway from the hustle and bustle of Rome. The beaches in and around Civitavecchia on the Mediterranean town is another option.

Your Last Day in Rome

Depart your hotel for the airport for your return home. We recommend that you purchase a private transfer, if so a representative will meet you at the hotel, in time to take you to the airport for your flight out.

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