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In Italy you will see Rome, Siena, Florence and Venice and don’t forget you will go on a tour of the Best of Paris.  Amazing sightseeing and the beauty of Paris on the Champs Élysées. This romantic experience includes tours of Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. Plenty of time for romantic strolls, shopping and photos to last a lifetime!

DAY 1 Arrival to Rome

This tour will begin with the exploration of Rome and concludes in Paris.  Traveling solo but with our expert tour guides that will ensure you a special experience.  We highly recommend our private airport transfer for a smooth transition from the airport by having a driver take you and your luggage directly to the hotel.  Once you arrive to the Eternal City, take in the sights and settle into your lovely 4-star hotel. You will spend your first night in Rome.  Welcome to Italy!

DAY 2 Private Rome Walking Tour, Vatican visit with a local guide

Today, you will start your journey with Rome’s most famous sights.  Meet your guide in the lobby and walk to the stunning Piazza Navona, the first destination of your visit to the heart of Rome.  You’ll be enchanted with Bernini’s ‘Fountain of Four Rivers’, a renowned sculpture with a compelling story behind it.  You will then continue to the Spanish Steps and the Pantheon, a dazzling 1,900-year-old building and marvel of art and architecture.  Before free time for lunch, your guide will lead you to the pride of Rome – the Trevi Fountain, and end with the Baroque quarter.

After your introduction to the city, you will have free time for relaxation and lunch.  Then, it is off to the Vatican for a guided visit where you will enjoy celebrated artworks, architecture, and Michelangelo’s breathtaking masterpiece – the Sistine Chapel.

Overnight in Rome

DAY 3 Rome to Florence with Siena tour and lunch

Wake up this morning to a delicious Italian espresso and breakfast.  Then meet your tour guide at your hotel for a beautiful drive to Florence by private car.  The drive itself is a pleasant journey down the roads of Tuscany and offers a scenic view of its hills, bell towers, olive trees, and villages.  Your first stop is likely Italy’s loveliest medieval city, Siena, home to magnificent masterpieces.

When you arrive in Siena, experience a “farmer lunch” (original Tuscan food) in addition to a wine tasting, cheese, and salami.  After you finish lunch, you will have free time to explore the city’s highlights.  Afterwards, you will continue to the iconic capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, Florence, in the late afternoon.
Before we arrive, there is one final stop in a vineyard in Chianti for a divine wine tasting.  Once we are in Florence, you will have the evening to explore the preeminent city of art and dine on your own.

DAY 4 Florence walking tour with a local guide including David tickets

Continue your tour of Florence uncovering scenic parts of the city: visit San Lorenzo’s fresh market, where you will find food arriving fresh to the Tuscan countryside daily.  Today offers a wonderful opportunity to taste a mixture of cheese, fruits, breads, and vegetables.  Afterwards, there is free time for lunch. Then, meet your guide in the hotel to walk to the heart of the city and learn more about its history and culture.  Lorenzo de Medici had an enormous influence on transforming Florence into the core of the Renaissance by drawing in the finest artists, architects and writers of the time, including Leonardo da Vinci and Botticelli.  During your tour, you will visit the Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio (its exterior), the Dome with Giotto’s bell tower (its exterior), and the Ponte Vecchio. Your last stop will be the Accademia, where you can admire the renowned masterpiece sculpted by Michelangelo: the statue of David. Overnight in Florence

DAY 5 Free day in Florence

Today is a free day to continue exploring Italy’s shrine to the Renaissance.   There are optional tours available to you that offer many ways to discover this city-size open air museum.  Your agent will give you suggestions and your travel documents will give you tips on main attractions to visit as well.

DAY 6 Train from Florence to Venice

After breakfast, you will have a transfer to the Florence train station to head to your next destination; Venice.  Once you board, enjoy the ride by high-speed train. The lagoon city was built on small islands supported by bridges, so you will not see cars and roads, but instead boat and canals!  You will arrive by late morning and have a transfer to your 4-star hotel in the Laguna.  Once you’re settled in, take time to explore the labyrinth Venice on your own.

DAY 7 Walking tour of Venice with our local guide

In the morning, visit classic Venice, known as the “Sestieri”: S. Marco Square, Doge Palace, the Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal, the gems of the city!  You will have free time for lunch and to continue to explore the heart of Venice as the sun sets.

Your tour guide will take you to experience the Venetian “calli” and their “Bacari”, which are long-established Venetian bars where you can taste the well-known “Cicchetti”, a traditional Venetian food. This recommended itinerary offers the opportunity to discover the charm and magic of Venice.  End your day with a true Venetian dinner.

Optional: Gondola Tour after the city tour. In the evening, meet your assistant for a 45 minute sunset walk.

DAY 8 Italy to France

Your day will start with a transfer to the Venice airport followed by a flight to Paris. Begin your private 3-night post-tour to Paris. Once you arrive in Paris, meet your private driver for a transfer to your hotel.

Settle in and relax as you take it all in.

Overnight in Paris.

DAY 9 Walking tour of Paris with our local guide

Today, with an accompanied driver-guide, you will visit the historic landmarks of Paris: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Montmartre and the Eiffel Tower.

Your route will entail iconic sites of Paris:

• Concorde Square
• Louvre Museum
• Seine river and its bridges
• French Academy
• Cité Island with the Palace of Justice
• Notre-Dame Cathedral (stop and free time)
• Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) – the Latin Quarter with the Sorbonne and the Pantheon of famous French Men –
• Arch of Triumph
• Champs-Elysées Avenue – Eiffel Tower
• Invalides with the dome of Napoleon’s Tomb
• Opera House, Montmartre (stop near Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the artists’ square, Place du Tertre)

DAY 10 Free day in Paris

Today you will have free time to explore Paris or its nearby regions with suggestions from your agent and travel itinerary for museum-touring, shopping, and district-exploring. Don’t miss out on lesser-known jewels such as the Musee Rodin.

DAY 11 Depart from Paris

We are sad to see you go! Alas, today is your final day of services. You have the option to book the airport or railway station transfer, or decide a different route home.

As a reminder, Italy4Real can also organize pre and post tour hotel, villas, rental cars, and activities that take place before or after this tour. We also provide France and Greece as options for travel, which are wonderful extension destinations that lead up to or follow this tour.

What's Included

• 2 nights in Rome ( Dei Mellini, Savoy, Londra & Cargill  or similar )
• 3 nights in Florence ( Cavour, Palazzo Castri, Villa Olmi or similar)
• 2 nights in Venice ( Palazzo Selvadego, Palazzo Giovanelli or similar)
• 3 nights in Paris ( Splendid Etoile, Rochester, Franklin Roosevelt or similar)
• Daily Breakfast
• Welcome briefing
• Welcome dinner
• Guided Visit of the heart of Rome
• Guided visit of Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel with skip the line reservation
• Transfer from Rome to Florence by private car with en route stop in Siena and Monteriggioni
• Wine tasting in Siena + Lunch
• Guided Visit of Florence Fresh Markets
• Guided Visit of the heart of Florence, including Accademia & Michelangelo’s David with skip the line reservation
• 1st class seat reserved on high-speed train from Florence to Venice
• Arrival transfer in Venice
• Guided visit of Venice
• Evening walking tour of Venice ending with a Farewell Dinner in Venice
• Transfer from Venice Hotel to Venice Airport
• Transfer from Paris Airport to Hotel in Paris
• Half day tour in Paris
• Amazing travel documents with city guides, free time info and more
• 24/7 Phone support during your trip from our local offices in Europe and USA

Not Included

• City Tax to be paid locally
• Drinks on meals
• Arrival & Departure Transfers
• Airfare to/from Italy & France
• Travel Insurance

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Family Tour of Paris and Rome

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Places visited, suggested duration, customizable itinerary, paris – relaxing on parisian squares.

It is easy to get kids excited about Paris as there are so many sights that everyone has seen in photos and postcards. Touch down in the French capital and your hotel is not far from the Eiffel Tower, and just a couple of Metro stops from the Arc de Triomphe. But there is more to Paris than that as you take a few steps from your hotel, and can admire the River Seine with a stroll along the water, admiring the bridges and street musicians. Breathe in Paris and the elegance on the streets, and then find yourself in a Parisian square from which to watch the afternoon drift into the evening as this is a city where you are royally entertained merely by sitting at a cafe and soaking it all in.

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Paris – Monuments of Paris City Tour

With this handcrafted tour, your children will not need to wait long to see the Champs-Elysee and the Eiffel Tower as you head off on a private tour of the Parisian monuments and come face to face with many of the famous images. Admire the ornamentation of Notre Dame, and then compare it to the Gothic wonder of Sainte-Chapelle. Check out Sacre Coeur, and then go for coffee in the Montmartre neighborhood. Spend two hours in Conciergerie, the incredible medieval palace where the stories turn to Marie Antoinette. Your family can keep exploring as long as you would like,  and while the legs may be a little weary later in the afternoon, Paris is packed with charming little places to rest and relax as a family.

Paris – Chocolate and Charms on a Family Tour for Foodies

Paris can turn the fussiest of eaters into a food lover as the city is a treat for the palate with everything from pungent cheeses to macaroons and sweet treats. By focusing your explorations on food, you will dive into local neighborhoods that are as memorable for their atmosphere as they are for their architecture. Again, you will have a private guide and the pace of the tour is flexible, dependent on your mood rather than any prescribed schedule. Linger in places you like, experiment in the local markets, and take your time – on a family tour it is usually better to see fewer places at a relaxed pace then try to cram everything in.

Start today in a local market, going on the hunt for the best raw produce, trying out delicacies that come from across France ranging from cheeses to flavored sausages, from truffles to garlic. Then take a walk through Saint-Germain, a quaint little neighborhood of 17th- and 18th-century streets. Bakery smells mingle with sweeter aromas, guiding you towards a famous chocolatier. You can all get your fingers sticky here, trying out handmade treats and perhaps trying the macaroons. End the tour in a typical Parisian bistro, where you try more cheeses and nibbles, some of them paired with wine or sparkling grape juice. You will be full and finished by mid-afternoon, and there are so many places you could visit later in the day.

Paris – The Louvre and a Street Art Hunt for Kids

There is more to Paris’s art scene than the Mona Lisa, but that evocative stare is an excellent way to get the children into the Louvre. With your local art guide, you will take a look through the galleries with two hours enough in this grand museum as long as you know where to go and what to skip. After the oil canvases and historical paintings, you will discover another side to the city’s art scene with one that would probably make the impressionists exclaim in horror: street art. Epic murals have been cropping up all around the city and you will go out on the hunt with your children leading the way as you tick off cryptic clues and answers. As with the previous days, your evening will be free, and your guide can recommend family-friendly restaurants where the food is sublime, but the style is not so serious.

Paris – Up the Eiffel Tower and Final Impressions of Paris

Skip the queues and head up the Eiffel Tower this morning, an icon that is good to keep in reserve for your last day in the city. The elevator journey is famous, and the views are legendary, out over the Seine and the city you have come to love. This day is kept free for your family to decide on a plan, perhaps visiting the palace in Versailles or another one of the many engaging art galleries. Simply finding a little square and a cafe terrace is part of the attraction as well, coffee and a croissant along with uninterrupted time together. Paris is much easier to get around than people give credit, with the Seine a great way to navigate where you are. The metro is efficient and connects all the essential stops – you can even disembark for a photo with the Arc de Triomphe then take the escalator back down and continue your journey.

Rome – Treasures of Rome Around Your Hotel

Fly Paris to Rome direct and check in to the Eternal City. The city feels so different from Paris with the contrasts really quite stark. From croissants and chocolates, it is now to gelato and pizza, old treats that waft aromas down pre-medieval streets. The architecture has also changed with many memoirs to Ancient Rome found just footsteps from your hotel. Rome’s traffic can be chaotic and off-putting to families, but you rarely spend any time on the busy roads. Instead, for most of the five days, you will be in the ancient heart of the city where some of the lanes are hardly wide enough for scooters. You can stay within the old pedestrianized areas, rarely more than a few minutes walk to an old piazza. So check into the hotel and check out what’s around the hotel today, including the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps.

Rome – Pizza Making Class and Underground Rome

The smells will guide you into a small pizza kitchen, where you all will put on your aprons and learn the art of making pizza. In a neighborhood of central Rome, you will gather around a wooden table and start to assemble your creations. The most important thing comes first – decorating a chef’s hat and looking like a professional pizza maker. Then, it is down to business as you roll your own crust, create a homemade sauce, and then slather on the prosciutto and mozzarella before sliding it into the wood-fired oven. It is obviously gelato for dessert, and your whole cooking lesson is accompanied by stories and songs.

Leave the pizza restaurant incredibly full as it is impossible to leave a single slice when it’s your own creation. Move next to walk it all off by delving into underground Rome, the spooky catacombs your afternoon destination. Thousands upon thousands of bones fill these ancient tombs, accompanied by stories that cover over two millennia of history. Skulls and femurs, mummies, and skeletons, these enormous piles of bones are pretty baffling to behold. There are over 40 of these catacombs, and you will visit a series of interlinking burial places to learn of the ancient rituals and early Christianity. Admire the decorations of the Crypt of the Capuchins and Church of St. Clemens as well as the subterranean levels as you wonder how many souls are beneath the ground in Rome.

Rome – The Colosseum Through the Ages and Gladiator School

Come back above the ground today, and the monument you will have already admired from the outside is yours to explore. Step into the Colosseum, and you will sense the history. You can easily picture the gladiators as you feel the hallowed stone and dust beneath your feet. You can see how the Colosseum has changed over the centuries thanks to new virtual reality glasses, and with your private tour, you can also step beyond the red rope and explore the third tier of this great amphitheater, the best place to have Colosseum photos without other people in the background. While the details excite, it is the scale of this monument that is most impressive.

You will be walking amid history in the Colosseum, and then reenact history with an afternoon spent at Gladiator School. Your children will be put through their paces, training in the same way gladiators used to do in a way that is both lovely and often humorous for you to watch. It is not really about conflict and sword fights, although the kids will put gladiatorial costumes on and go through a few mock battles as they see how ancient Rome planned their battles. Your children will be tired after a day as a gladiator, so find a beautiful piazza, grab a drink or two and watch the world go by. Rome, like Paris, is a wonderful city for people watching and relaxing into a quiet rhythm.

Rome – A Family Journey Through Roman Mythology

Minotaur the monster has the head of a bull and a human body while Athena and Dionysus stand proud in statuesque form. Cyclops looks across at you, and in the world of Greek and Roman mythology, the deities are as crazy as they sound. You can spend the morning on a treasure hunt, ticking off tales of Jason Grace, Jupiter, Athena, Hades, Aphrodite and so many more. It really is a genuinely fun tour, a treasure hunt through a huge museum that is packed with statues and murals to the gods. A morning of mythology is followed by a free afternoon, today a great time to venture beyond the heart of Rome. Consider the seaside ruins of Ostia-Antica, maybe a neighborhood like Trastevere, or even the high-speed train to Tuscany or Tivoli for the afternoon.

Rome – Seeing the Vatican and Relaxing in the Italian Capital

A treasure hunt is also a good way to keep your kids engaged in the Vatican City, involving them in conversation and something fun as you all go about discovering some of the world’s most famous artists. Michelangelo, Leonardo, Caravaggio, and Raphael are all included, and there are so many legendary paintings and frescoes to see throughout the Vatican Museums. Take a special passage from the Sistine Chapel to St Peter’s Basilica, and then admire how the Swiss Guards protect the holy staircase for the Pope. And of course, there is St. Peter’s Square, and of all the piazzas in Italy, there is nothing like this one in the Vatican for a grand place to rest after the artistic treasure hunt. The afternoon and evening are left free, and as with all days in Paris and Rome, the choice of restaurants is endless.

Rome – Departure

With one last morning in Italy, enjoy one more cappuccino and the last chance to spend an hour on a cafe terrace, watching the world of Rome unfold before you. An airport transfer brings your tour to an end with a smooth ride back to catch your international flight.

Trip Highlights

• Go on a scavenger hunt for satires, Cyclops and Olympian demigods in Rome
• Spend a day with Parisian art with first a famous gallery, and then a street art exploration created just for kids
• Learn how to make pizza with a family cooking class
• Try all manner of chocolates and macarons on a Parisian food tour
• Discover the Colosseum and how it looked through the ages, and then watch your children learn at their own gladiator school
• Climb up the Eiffel Tower and see the icons of Paris with your own eyes
• Go beneath the ground to Rome’s haunting catacombs
• Explore the Vatican City including the Sistine Chapel and art museums 
• Find space to relax as a family, especially at cafe terraces and on cobbled piazzas

Detailed Description

Imagine your family sitting on a city squares watching the world go by, gelato or a croissant in hand while snapping a family photo.  Experiences like these will be a daily occurrence throughout your adventure-filled trip to Rome and Paris. Immerse yourselves in a Parisian neighborhood, enjoying the city streets with coffee and croissant, or perhaps some of the world’s best hot chocolate.  Walk the ancient streets of Rome, pizza available on every corner for a child’s dream true. In these two great capital cities, you will find space and freedom to come together as a family. While the sights and experiences are well known, this handcrafted tour is mostly about being together in some of the world’s evocative places. Sometimes you do not need to do anything to relish family time on vacation, but with places like the Eiffel Tower, St Peter’s Square, Colosseum, and Arc de Triomphe surrounding, you will have a magnificent backdrop to your time spent together. 

There are many famous sights in these two capitals, and some certainly feature on this family tour. But there is much more when you look beyond the world famous, such as the neighborhoods of chocolatiers and macaroon makers. Explore catacombs packed with 2,000-year-old bones or hear about the mythologized stories from Olympia and attend a training school for gladiators? Hands-on experiences are a feature on this family tour with lots of fun for all ages as you learn to make pizza, go hunting for demigods and find the old and new of a Parisian art world. Almost all your tours will be private, and the focus is on tailoring each day to your energy levels, rather than sticking to fixed time schedules.

Spend five days in each of the capitals with your accommodation centrally located to minimize travel time once you have arrived at each.  Start in Paris and your second day will be dedicated to the famous icons and monuments found all around the city. You will get your bearings and the iconic photos and listen to the stories that accompany the postcards. The next day will be all about food, including a chocolate class that will have everyone engaged and involved. The following day will focus on art, the Mona Lisaand Louvre contrasting with a street art hunt created just for your children. Then you go up the Eiffel Tower and have more time to discover Paris by yourself with a free day to explore.

Fly next to Rome to find that hotel wonderfully situated in the middle of old Rome. Soak up the smells and the sounds, relax on a piazza, and watch the world go by as a family. Begin with a pizza making class, and then a journey into the spooky catacombs. Start the next morning at the Colosseum, and then your afternoon at gladiator school for an enjoyable and engaging experience without the blood of yesteryear. Move next to a scavenger hunt, looking for demigods and Cyclops on a tour that evokes all the mystery of Roman mythology. That leaves the Vatican for your final day and a tour through the most essential part of the museums and that fabulous old-world square. With local guides illuminating the past, you will create your own family history in two fabulous cities. 

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$3,933  per person (excluding international flights)

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Trip Description

Visit the most tourist destinations that represent the essence of France and Italy. From the Eiffel Tower, Versailles or the artistic Montmartre neighborhood to the beautiful Italian cities with their respective monuments, such as the Trevi Fountain or the Colosseum in Rome. Enjoy all the romanticism and the different cultures of these two European countries.

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The rate shown is per person, triple occupancy. For single occupancy $3489, For double occupancy $2892. Children 3-8 years old $2216. Children 9-15 years $2697. Booking Conditions - First payment Deposit $ 350.00 USD per person (when making the reservation and guaranteeing your space). - Second payment $ 750.00 USD (3 months before the departure of the tour). - Balance 61 days before the travel date.

Trip Price Includes

• Air ticket with taxes included.
• Europamundo General Services: Coach tour with guide in Spanish, basic travel insurance and buffet breakfast.
• Includes arrival transfer.
• Excursion: Versailles in Paris.
• Boat: On the river Seine in Paris, Tronchetto / Piazza San Marco / Tronchetto in Venice.
• Panoramic Tour in: Paris, Venice, Florence, Assisi, Rome.
• Night Transfer: Esquilino neighborhood in Rome.
• Transfer: Montmartre neighborhood in Paris, Michelangelo's Balcony in Florence.
• Tickets: Palace of Versailles in Paris, Climb to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Murano Glass Factory in Venice, Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi, Colosseum in Rome.
• Funicular: Montmartre in Paris, Lyon.
• 8 lunches or dinners included in: Paris, Beaune, Milan, Venice, Florence, Assisi, Rome, Rome.

Trip Timeline

Day 1. Friday, April 22, 2022. Miami. Departure of your flight from Miami to Paris. (Consult other departure cities)

Day 2. Saturday, April 23, 2022. Paris (A). Welcome to France! Upon arrival in Paris you will be received and transferred to the hotel. Welcome. Transfer to hotel and free time. In the afternoon you will receive information for the start of your circuit, or through the information signs located at the hotel reception.

Day 3. Sunday, April 24, 2022. Paris. TODAY HIGHLIGHTS: Visit to the Palace of Versailles. Funicular to Montmartre. Lunch included. Panoramic tour. We came into contact with the history of France in the immense Palace of Versailles, with its beautiful gardens; entrance included. After that, we went to Montmartre, a neighborhood known for its painters, its artists, its cabarets. We include the funicular ride and lunch. In the afternoon, a panoramic tour of the city with a local guide, we will get to know its impressive avenues and monuments. Back to the hotel. Optionally, you can attend the Red Mill show.

Day 4. Monday, April 25, 2022. Paris. TODAY HIGHLIGHTS: Boat trip on the river Seine. Ascent to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. We move to the Eiffel Tower, we include the ticket to go up to the second floor in this impressive metallic monument. After that, we sail along the Seine River, a small cruise of approximately one hour and a quarter. Free time afterwards. Note: sometimes the waits to climb the Eiffel Tower are long. The climb may be made at a different time (or on Sunday) if deemed convenient for organizational reasons.

Day 5. Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Paris, Semur en Auxois, Beaune (A), Lyon. TODAY HIGHLIGHTS: Lunch included. We travel to central France. The Burgundy region, an area known for its wines. We will stop at SEMUR EN AUXOIS, a medieval city surrounded by impressive walls. After that we get to know BEAUNE in the center of the Burgundy region where its flower-filled streets, its hospice or its wine museum can be memories of your trip. Lunch included. LYON –Arrival in the afternoon-, the capital of Roman Gaul on the banks of the Rhone, its historic center has been declared a World Heritage Site. We will include a funicular ride to Notre Dame de Fourvière, an exciting place with stunning views over the city. Free time. Note: sometimes, for events or congresses, accommodation may be provided in a city near Lyon (usually Chambery).

Day 6. Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Lyon, Geneva, Milan (C). TODAY HIGHLIGHTS: Dinner included. We have a beautiful stage. We travel to Switzerland. GENEVA, time to stroll in this Swiss city on the shores of its lake. After that we continue our route to the highest peaks in Europe: the Alps. A long tunnel under Mont Blanc takes us to Italy. MILAN, arrival mid-afternoon. With our guide we will visit its cathedral and take a walk through its historic center. Dinner included in a restaurant near the cathedral.

Day 7. Thursday, April 28, 2022 Milan, Venice (L). TODAY HIGHLIGHTS: Lunch included. Panoramic tour of Venice. Boat tour. We left Milan following the rich plain of the Po river. VENICE -Arrival at noon (around 1 pm). Transfer by boat to the San Marcos area. Lunch included. In the afternoon, we include a panoramic visit to Venice. Optionally, we suggest you complete your time with a gondola ride. Accommodation in the Mestre area.

Day 8. Friday, April 29, 2022. Venice, Florence (A) HIGHLIGHTS: Panoramic tour of Florence. Lunch. Between beautiful landscapes crossing the Apennines we arrive in FLORENCE, we go directly to the Michelangelo viewpoint with an impressive view over the city. Lunch included. In the afternoon we include a visit with a local guide walking in the historic center: Vechio bridge, Duomo, Signoria square; this city is a true open-air museum. Free time.

Day 9. Saturday, April 30, 2022. Florence, Siena, Asis (A), Rome (D) TODAY HIGHLIGHTS: Lunch and dinner included. Visit to the Basilica of Assisi. We travel to SIENA, where we have the opportunity to see the wonderful Plaza del Palio and its beautiful cathedral. We continue to ASIS, we include a visit to the Basilica with a local guide or a Franciscan priest. Lunch included. Continuation to Rome. At the end of the afternoon we will include a transfer to the Esquiline area, between the great basilicas and the Colosseum. Dinner included.

Day 10. Sunday, May 1, 2022. Rome (A). TODAY HIGHLIGHTS: City tour in Rome. Entrance included to the Roman Colosseum. Possibility of witnessing the Angelus or attending mass in San Pedro. Lunch included. In the morning we make a panoramic tour of the city during which you will have an introduction to "The Eternal City". We include the entrance to the Roman COLISEUM, the main symbol of Rome, an imposing construction that, almost 2,000 years old, will take you back in time to discover what the ancient society of the Roman Empire was like. Later we go to St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, you will have free time to witness the Angelus in St. Peter's Square if the Pope is in Rome or to attend mass in the Vatican if you wish. Lunch included. Free afternoon.

Day 11. Monday, May 2, 2022. Rome. Day off. Today we suggest you take an optional excursion to Naples, Capri and Pompeii.

Day 12. Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Rome. At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport to take your flight back home. End of our services. ** The order of the visits may change without prior notice for better development of the tour, please DO NOT buy excursions with scheduled dates. The guide will offer you the excursions at the destination according to the date of the itinerary, or you can buy them directly with us, we will take care of rescheduling them in case of an itinerary change **

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Delve deep into the history and culture of three inspiring, influential cities.

Perhaps no cities have influenced or shaped the world more over the last 2,000 years than London, Paris, and Rome. And while these European capitals all have cachet and clout, they couldn’t be more different from one another—in the best of ways. On this guided tour, get to know each of the cities in depth, from their storied pasts and enduring culinary traditions to their pop-culture trends. Along the way, soak in the grandeur of icons like Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower, and the Colosseum. For a taste of yet another cosmopolitan capital city with a rich history and modern offerings all its own, extend your tour and visit Madrid.

Special departures of this itinerary

Summer ’24: London, Amsterdam & Rome     Summer ’24: London & Rome     New Year's Eve    

Your tour package includes

• 9 nights in handpicked hotels
• 9 breakfasts
• 3 dinners with beer or wine
• 3 sightseeing tours
• Expert Tour Director & local guides

Included highlights

• Trafalgar Square
• Westminster Abbey
• Buckingham Palace
• Eurostar train ride from London to Paris
• Eiffel Tower photo stop

An expert specializing in tours of this region is here to help.

Day-by-day itinerary

Board your overnight flight to London today.

Welcome to England! Settle in at your hotel, then join your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner served with beer or wine.

Join a local guide for a panoramic tour of London’s regal landmarks, soaking in centuries of history and culture along the way.

• Pass stately Trafalgar Square—a popular public plaza surrounded by museums, galleries, and historic buildings—and St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Baroque-style Anglican church whose history dates back to the seventh century.
• See Westminster Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 13th century not only as a great monastery and place of worship, but also as a site for royal coronations, weddings, and burials.
• View icons like Big Ben and the London Eye, and marvel at the Tower of London, which has served as a royal palace and a prison and now houses the Crown Jewels.
• Stop by Buckingham Palace—the official residence of the ruling monarch—where you might catch the Changing of the Guard.

Enjoy a free afternoon in London or add an excursion.

Windsor Castle

From $125 per person

Spend a free day in London or add excursions.

Tower of London

From $109 per person

London Eye & Pub Dinner

From $149 per person

Make your way to St. Pancras International, a bustling railway station and shopping, dining, and cultural hub in central London. There, board a high-speed Eurostar train, which will whisk you under the English Channel en route to Paris’ Gare du Nord station.

This evening, join your group at a local restaurant for an included dinner, served with beer or wine.

Please note: Travelers should be prepared for an early morning train departures. Porterage is not included for the train transfers. Travelers must be comfortable lifting and carrying all luggage over steps, onto platforms, and into luggage storage.

Meet up with a local guide, who will introduce you to the architecture, character, and history of the City of Light’s many neighborhoods (or arrondissements) and its most recognizable landmarks.

• Drive down the sycamore-lined Avenue des Champs-Élysées—a symbol of Paris that’s lined with majestic monuments, glitzy restaurants, and glamorous storefronts—and view the Arc de Triomphe.
• Pass Pont Neuf—the oldest stone bridge in Paris—and Notre-Dame Cathedral, built on an island in the Seine River.
• Make a photo stop at the Eiffel Tower, then view the Palais Garnier opera house and the Place de la Concorde, the city’s grandest square.
• Pass by the Louvre—with its iconic, I.M. Pei-designed glass pyramid—and marvel at the Hôtel National des Invalides, a 17th-century, gold-domed structure that’s staggering in its size and scale.

Enjoy a free afternoon in Paris or add an excursion.

Please note: On some departures, the Versailles Palace & Gardens excursion may be offered on day 7.

Versailles Palace & Gardens

From $139 per person

Enjoy a free day to discover Paris at your leisure or add an excursion.

Dinner in Paris & Seine River Cruise

From $129 per person

Transfer to the airport in Paris for a flight to Rome, Italy’s historic capital. Then, spend the rest of the day exploring the Eternal City at your own pace.

Spend a free day in Rome or add excursions. 

Please note: On some departures, the Iconic Sights: Vatican City excursion may take place on day 10, and the Rome sightseeing tour and Ancient Rome: St. Paul's Basilica & the Catacombs excursion may take place on day 9.

Iconic Sights: Vatican City

Pasta-Making Class & Dinner

From $119 per person

Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Romans—and soak up more than 2,000 years of imperial history—on a guided, immersive tour of the city.

• Meet your local guide at the fourth-century Arch of Constantine—built to celebrate Constantine’s victory over his rival, Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maxentius—one of three surviving ancient Roman triumphal arches in the city the Arch of Titus.
• Make your way inside the iconic Colosseum, a nearly 2,000-year-old amphitheater that’s both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven New Wonders of the World.
• Stop at the ruins of the Roman Forum—a plaza that played host to parades, elections, and trials—and the first-century, honorific Arch of Titus.
• Continue exploring the city aboard your coach, passing by Palatine Hill, the Circus Maximus chariot-racing stadium, and the Baths of Caracalla, which are estimated to have been built in the third century and served as an important leisure and social hub in ancient Rome.

Enjoy free time in Rome or add an excursion.

Please note: On some departures, the Rome sightseeing tour and Ancient Rome: St. Paul's Basilica & the Catacombs excursion may take place on day 9, and the Iconic Sights: Vatican City excursion may take place on day 10.

This evening, join your group for a farewell dinner served with beer or wine. You’ll enjoy a traditional, multi-course Italian meal, as well as live musical entertainment.

Ancient Rome: St. Paul’s Basilica & the Catacombs

From $89 per person

Transfer to Rome’s airport for your flight home, or extend your stay and visit Madrid, Spain.

This morning, fly to bustling Madrid, a city latticed with elegant boulevards and blanketed with vast, manicured parks. Spend free time exploring the city at your leisure or add an excursion.

Madrid Home-Hosted Dinner

Get acquainted with Spain’s cosmopolitan capital with the help of a local guide.

• View the 18th-century, Baroque-style Royal Palace (a.k.a. Palacio Real)—Spain’s largest royal residence.
• Pass by the Temple of Debod, which was built in Egypt in the second century B.C. and donated to Spain by Egypt’s government in an effort to save it from floods following the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
• View some of the city’s many squares, including Plaza de España and the bustling Puerta del Sol.
• Explore the Prado, a world-class art museum that began as the private collection of the Spanish monarchy and contains works by Goya, Velásquez, and more iconic artists.

Enjoy a free evening in Madrid or add an excursion.

Traditional Spanish Evening

Spend a free day in Madrid or add an excursion. 

This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.

From $105 per person

Transfer to Madrid’s airport for your flight home.

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• Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
• Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes
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• In order to enter the United Kingdom, France, and Italy (plus Spain on the tour extension), U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
• We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
• Beginning in 2025, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an  ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
• Passport holders from over 60 visa-exempt countries (including the U.S. and Canada) will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to visit 30 European countries. That means that even if you’ve previously traveled to any of these European countries without a visa, starting in 2025, you’ll need to get ETIAS authorization to visit them again. If you’re traveling to multiple countries with this requirement, you only need to complete the form once. All Go Ahead travelers are responsible for obtaining their own ETIAS travel authorization before departure. For more details, please visit our Help Center .
• If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
• You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code LPR.
• Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in London and depart from Rome (or Madrid on the tour extension).
• Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost if they are arriving or departing on the standard day.
• When you arrive in London, a driver from a private chauffeur service will be standing at the arrival gate with your name on a message board. If you do not see your driver, please be patient and stay in the arrivals area. They may be assisting another traveler who has also just arrived and will be back shortly.

Physical Activity Level

This is a moderate physical activity-level tour. You can expect casual walks and plenty of time to explore throughout the course of the tour.

Tour Pacing

This is a steady-paced tour. The pace of a tour itinerary considers how often you’ll switch hotels, the amount of planned daily activities, and how you’ll get from place to place. You can expect:

• Most transportation by motor coach
• Occasional transportation by train and commercial flight
• About 1-3 hours of bus time daily

Walking, Terrain & Physical Requirements

• Travelers should be prepared to walk 2 miles per day- this includes city streets, cobblestones, stairs, and hills.
• Cobblestone streets can become slick when wet.
• The terrain around the Roman Forum and the Colosseum includes inclines and uneven stairs.
• Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance.
• Please Note: Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.

Climate Considerations

• In London, travelers can expect cool, cloudy, and rainy days throughout the year, with occasional heatwaves in the summer months (June-September).
• In Paris, temperatures range from 40sF in winter to low-80sF in summer, with occasional heatwaves in the summer months (June-September).
• In Rome, temperatures range from 50sF in winter to 90sF in summer.
• For travelers on the Madrid extension, temperatures range from 50sF in winter to 90sF in summer.
• In the summer months (June-September), travelers can expect heatwaves with temperatures consistently above 90F in Rome and Madrid.

Physical Activity & Tour Pace Questions

• Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special mobility or luggage handling assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group enjoys a smooth and informative journey, and they can’t be relied on to provide individualized assistance to any one traveler.
• This tour moves at a reasonable pace to avoid missing scheduled stops. The rest of the group cannot miss any scheduled activities because of the needs of an individual.
• Due to the pace and physical activity level of this tour, mobility aids such as wheelchairs or walkers will be difficult to use and are not recommended. Please notify Go Ahead Tours before your departure if you plan to bring these on tour with you.
• If you have mobility concerns or tour pace questions, please visit our Help Center or send a message to our Customer Experience Team. We’re here to help!
• This tour includes various modes of transportation, including planes, trains, and motor coaches. Some modes of transportation will have raised platforms or steps and often not provide access to ramps or lifts.
• A train ride from London to Paris and a flight from Paris to Rome are included in the price of your tour (the tour extension also includes a flight from Rome to Madrid).
• All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
• European train stations typically operate similarly to airports where security measures, such as baggage and body scanners, are common. Platforms are often spread out across large distances and require travelers to manage their luggage on escalators or stairs. Porterage services are not offered on train transfers and luggage storage on trains is extremely limited. Please keep in mind that trains may only be stopping at the stations for a few minutes; speed with loading and unloading may be imperative
• Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one personal item per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which include a train and flight.
• Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
• Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
• Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
• Travelers must manage their own luggage throughout tour as porters are not guaranteed. This includes at hotels, airports, and train stations.
• Luggage storage on trains is extremely limited, and often requires travelers to lift their suitcases onto storage racks, sometimes above the seats.
• We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
• A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
• You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
• It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
• We recommend packing a reusable water bottle to cut down on single use plastic waste.
• We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other device without a built-in converter.
• We recommend packing your Insurance Card (from your primary insurance provider) in your carry on luggage.
• Go Ahead handpicks every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm.
• Accommodations are typically three and four star hotels.
• All accommodations include a private bathroom.
• Most rooms will include a safe for valuables.
• Your hotels will have Wifi, but it may be limited to common areas.
• Elevators in hotels are not guaranteed.
• Some hotels on this tour require travelers to walk with their luggage a few blocks as buses cannot drop travelers off right out front.
• Please be advised that the strength of the air conditioning in European hotels/buildings is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada.
• We cannot guarantee that your hotel accommodations will have laundry services or facilities. We recommend checking directly with the hotel once they are confirmed about 30 days prior to departure.
• England operates on 240 volts and uses a Type G plug with three large, flat pins.
• France and Italy (and Spain on the tour extension) operate on the European standard 220 volts and use Types C, E, or F plugs with two or three small, round pins.
• Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date.
• Excursions are available for purchase prior to departure, and most excursions will be available for purchase while you are on tour directly through your mobile app for an additional $10 USD.
• We recommend purchasing excursions at least 3 days prior to your tour departure. Please note some excursions have advance booking deadlines. Check your tour itinerary for more information to ensure you don’t miss the deadline to add them.
• Optional excursions may be canceled on tour due to reasons like low enrollment, weather or unexpected closures. If an excursion you signed up for is canceled by Go Ahead Tours, you will be refunded the full cost of the excursion. Please note it may take up to 60 days for your refund to be processed.
• Your Tour Director may offer their own optional excursions which can only be purchased on tour via cash (in local currency).
• At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website at cdc.gov .
• If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies, please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to your departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
• If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
• Most of our itineraries include headsets used during certain sightseeing tours so travelers can hear their guides or Tour Director. If you use an assisted listening device, such as a hearing aid or cochlear implant, please visit our Help Center for more information or contact our customer experience team. Please note that at this time not all our destinations offer headsets due to supplier limitations.
• The water is safe to drink throughout your tour unless posted otherwise.
• This tour includes 3 dinners. Included meals may be plated set menus, buffet or family style depending on the location. Dinners include one glass of beer, wine, or soft drink and water, coffee and tea.
• Breakfast each morning is also included at the hotel and is typically buffet style with hot and cold options.
• For traditional English fare at a reasonable price, try a pub meal of fish and chips or bangers and mash. Stilton cheese, steak and kidney pie, and Cumberland sausages are also worth a try. Sip afternoon tea with delicious finger sandwiches and scones at Harrods in London for the ultimate in English tradition.
• Modern-day London boasts an array of diverse international restaurants. Popular options for the adventurous palate include Indian, Thai, Chinese, Indonesian, Greek, and West African cuisine.
• For a picnic with French flair, stop at a small grocery store for cheeses, pâtés, cured meats, fresh-baked bread, and fruit. In the cities, sidewalk vendors are known for their steaming crepes, while mouthwatering pastries and hot café au lait beckon from cafes. In restaurants, the prix fixe option is a popular way to enjoy a set three- or four-course menu for a good price.
• Although lunch is generally served from noon until 2pm in France, dinner is served from 7:30pm onward. Those wishing to eat earlier can stop at a cafe, where light entrées and sandwiches are available throughout the afternoon and evening.
• Roman food is typically freshly prepared and varies depending on the season. Must-try bites include cacio e pepe (a simple dish of pasta, cheese and pepper) and supplí (a fried rice ball similar to Sicily's arancini).
• For more authentic meals, try local trattorias, small restaurants set away from the main piazzas. A typical Italian meal includes wines and the occasional beer, followed by a few sips of after-dinner drinks like grappa or limoncello.
• In Spain, on the tour extension, breakfast like a local with just a pastry and coffee. Then, tuck into a three-course lunch featuring a Spanish staple like savory seafood paella or grilled meat and fried potatoes. Dinner is less hearty than lunch and is served late, between 9pm and midnight. Snack on small plates called tapas any time of day.
• At the conclusion of your tour, it is customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
• We recommend tipping the equivalent of $10USD to $12USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
• If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
• Tips can only be paid in cash.
• If you are traveling to multiple countries with different currencies and the same Tour Director, ask them what currency they prefer for their tip.
• The cost of porterage is included in your tour price, and it is not necessary to tip baggage handlers.
• You will use the Pound sterling in the United Kingdom and the euro in France and Italy (and Spain on the tour extension).
• Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, but you may choose to order some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
• We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
• You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
• Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
• International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
• Plan ahead and bring cash to tip your tour director, local guides, and bus drivers. We also recommend keeping coins in the local currency on hand, as some public bathrooms may charge a fee for use.
• To ensure you feel prepared before traveling on tour, we strongly recommend you download the EF Go Ahead Tours mobile app. The app is free and provides important deadlines, entry requirements, your detailed itinerary, packing tips and more. You can also connect with fellow travelers through the chat feature in the app.
• Wifi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
• There is no Wifi on any of the motor coaches.
• Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.
• Your Tour Director will be leading your group throughout your journey. You will have the same Tour Director throughout your tour.
• The role of the Tour Director is not only to provide information and context on the destinations you visit, but also to confirm services, coordinate inclusions, prepare each days’ activities and support travelers while on tour. As such, they must focus on the success of the group, and cannot provide individualized assistance to any one traveler.
• One of the benefits of traveling with EF Go Ahead Tours is our on tour emergency support team.
• Our extensive network of offices around the world, and our integration of ISO 31000: Risk Management Guidelines, help our dedicated 24/7 Emergency Service teams anticipate and address on-tour challenges in a flexible and iterative way.
• This team supports travelers and Tour Directors using a combination of extensive training, simulations, incident response planning, and decades of experience to help manage emergencies if they arise, ranging from personal health concerns or injuries to major world events.
• As needed, On Tour Support can facilitate additional support for travelers on tour, arrange assistance from outside specialists, and liaise with local and international authorities to help solve on-the-ground issues. In addition, the team is dedicated to supporting and facilitating communication between travelers and families in the event of an emergency while on the road or at home.
• The United Kingdom is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET).
• France and Italy (and Spain on the tour extension) are 1 hour ahead of GMT and 6 hours ahead of ET.
• When it’s noon in New York, it’s 5pm in the United Kingdom and 6pm in France and Italy (and Spain on the tour extension).
• When you travel with EF Go Ahead Tours, you’ll make a positive impact on the places you visit, and the people and animals you meet along the way. That’s because our three core Responsible Travel commitments—protecting the environment, supporting local communities, and promoting animal welfare—are at the heart of every tour we offer.
• Travel, when done responsibly, can make an enormous socio-economic impact to communities. To maximize your impact, eat at locally owned restaurants and shop at local businesses. Ask your Tour Director to point out restaurants they recommend.
• Prepare for your trip: be aware of the monetary norms such as tipping and negotiating in a market, learn about the destination’s forms of etiquette, and take some time to learn a few words in the local language.
• When interacting with locals, make sure to ask people for permission before you take their picture, and approach cultural differences with empathy and an open mind.
• EF Go Ahead Tours encourages our travelers to limit their waste while on the road, especially single use plastics. You can avoid single use plastics by packing your own toiletries, using electronic documents, and bringing a reusable water bottle and shopping bag. If you need to use plastics or paper, please recycle.
• Environment: On this tour, we recommend the use of a reusable water bottle, as the local drinking water is safe for travelers. Your Tour Director can provide additional guidance on local water standards. Make sure to bring a reusable water bottle to cut down on single use plastics.

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See the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo at the Louvre

You can’t take a Paris trip without visiting the Louvre. It’s the both the largest art museum and the most-visited museum in the world, and you can soak it all in with our special evening experience at the Louvre. You’ll discover masterpieces like the Mona Lisa with your Local Specialist and enjoy the quiet atmosphere without the crowds. Simply magical.

Visit the remarkable church of Saint-Sulpice

Paris is full of spectacular architecture, and the church of Saint-Sulpice may be one of the best. This medieval cathedral is the second-largest church in the city and your Paris travel guide will show you around the stunning facades, stained glass windows, impressive fountains, unique sundial, and the breathtaking organ, one of the largest in the world.

Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the River Seine

As the scenic centrepiece of Paris, you can’t miss exploring the iconic River Seine. We’ll wander along the pretty riverbank by day and take you on a special Seine cruise by night, when the City of Light is illuminated in twinkling lights. Look out for icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Notre Dame, and relax as you drift along this enchanting river.

Explore the Latin Quarter of Paris

When you travel Paris with Trafalgar, you’ll join a Local Specialist to discover the Latin Quarter, the city’s epicentre of culture, learning and creativity. See the ancient Sorbonne University, one of the world’s first universities, soak up the vibrant atmosphere of this student hotspot, and perhaps even stop by the legendary Shakespeare and Co bookstore.

Experience a traditional Parisian Cabaret

You’ve probably seen the Parisian Cabaret in dozens of movies and photos, but there’s nothing quite like experiencing the real thing. We’ll take you to the world-famous Moulin Rouge Cabaret, where you’ll enjoy dinner, champagne and a dazzling show of 60 dancers and over 1,000 costumes, for an incredible evening you’ll never forget.

Our top 5 things to do in Paris

With so many incredible Paris attractions to choose from, we’ll show you the very best things to do in Paris, from the beautiful Saint-Sulpice to the original Parisian cabaret.

Musée Rodin

Located just steps away from the Eiffel Tower, you can’t miss the spectacular Musée Rodin. Founded in 1916 by Auguste Rodin himself, the museum features the artist’s incredible sculptures within an 18th-century rocco mansion and a stunning three-hectare garden, along with his personal collection of paintings, photographs and ancient artefacts.

Paris Opera & Palais Garnier

If you want to experience the height of Parisian opulence, it’s got to be the Palais Garnier. This extraordinary building is a 1,979-seat opera house constructed in the late 19th-century, and is renowned as the setting for The Phantom of the Opera. Today you can discover its magnificent treasures or even spend a glitzy night at the opera or ballet.

Grand Palais

Located right across from the Champs-Élysées, the Grand Palais is an icon of Paris with its giant glass ceiling and Beaux-Arts style architecture. Its interior is even more thrilling, with national art galleries, science museums and exhibition halls all held under the famous dome, and you can easily spend a day or two here.

Best museums in Paris

When you travel Paris with Trafalgar, we’ll make sure you get your fill of the best Paris museums, from the iconic Louvre to the magnificent Opéra Garnier.

Ratatouille

Ratatouille is the ultimate French vegetarian dish, loved by all for its heartwarming local flavors. It’s essentially a vegetable stew, made with a rich tomato sauce and a rainbow of veggies like zucchini, eggplant and squash, and herbs like basil, garlic and thyme. One bite and you’ll fall in love with the home-cooked ratatouille of Paris.

One of France’s most famous recipes, Coq au Vin features wine-braised chicken served alongside ingredients like mushrooms and bacon. Across the country you will try many regional versions of this comforting dish, which translates fittingly to “rooster/cock with wine”.

French cuisine celebrates both savory and sweet ingredients, not just in the form of croissants. Find true street-food joy in the popular dessert of crêpes, with strawberries, Nutella, bananas and lemon curd just some of the toppings loved by locals and travelers alike. Or, try the national specialty crêpes Suzette with orange zest and caramelized butter.

Best food in Paris

Our Paris holidays are filled with the legendary Parisian cuisine, and we’ll show you all the best places to try your French favorites from fresh croissants to delicate desserts.

What to pack for Paris

French phrasebook

It’s a good idea to learn some common French phrases before arriving in Paris, and the locals are sure to appreciate your efforts to learn their mother tongue.

Camera & extra SD card

Paris is full of soul-stirring moments you’ll want to capture forever, so be sure to pack a few extra SD cards for all those special snaps and videos.

Comfortable shoes

Whether you’re wandering through the Louvre, or strolling along the River Seine, you’ll need a comfy pair of shoes on your Paris tour.

Formal wear

If you want to hit the town in Paris with a Moulin Rouge show or a night at the opera, be sure to bring a glamorous outfit to fit in with the chic locals.

All-weather clothing

Paris is known for its unpredictable weather, with rain one day and sunshine the next. It’s best to pack both warm and cooler layers so you’re prepared for everything.

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Rome and Paris in One Trip: Two of Europe’s Top Destinations

April 1, 2019 by Janice Waugh

The streets of Rome.

Rome and Paris in one trip!

That's hitting Europe on a grand scale.

The romantic cities of Rome and Paris, the Eternal City and the City of Light, are two of Europe's hot spots.

They are rich in travel experiences but they can also be expensive, busy, and overwhelming.

In this post I want to give you my best advice on both cities plus your many options for travel between the two.

I have been to both Rome and Paris a number of times. On my most recent trip I went with  Monograms Travel,  a company that takes care of all the logistics and some of the planning for you. You can read what that experience was like in this post as well. But first, here's what you need to know to do these two great cities in one trip, completely solo.

The Pantheon is on the left. It's an extraordinary building. It was an engineering feat when it was built in 27 BCE and it is so today. On the right is the Trevi Fountain. Go very early to try to avoid the crowds.

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The Best Time to Go to Paris and Rome

Given that Paris and Rome are top destinations in Europe, they will be less busy and somewhat less expensive if you go during the shoulder season. This means April and May or late September to early November.

Rome and Paris during the Shoulder Seasons

• Crowds . The earlier you go in the spring and the later you go in the fall, the less crowded both cities will be with other tourists.
• In Rome, average daytime temperatures are 68°F in April and 75°F in May, 73°F in October and 64°F in November.
• In Paris, average daytime temperatures are 61°F in April and 68°F in May, 61°F in October and 52°F in November.
• Hours of daylight . Spring is a bit better than fall. The later you go in the spring and the earlier you go in the fall, the more daylight you will find. April and May in Rome will give you 12 and 13 hours of daylight respectively. Late September to early November will give you 12 to 10 1/2 hours of daylight respectively.

Which City First: Rome or Paris?

Sometimes travel itineraries are affected by how easy the destinations are to navigate, how interesting each destination is, or how familiar the food is as sometimes people want to ease into new tastes. But Paris and Rome are not affected by these factors. They are well set for tourists, both are fascinating, and the food, well, it's incomparably delicious and familiar. So which city should you go to first? Here are my thoughts.

• Historical relevance . Given that the ancient sites of Rome were built in what is called the classical architectural style and that much of Paris was redeveloped by Haussmann between 1850 and 1870 in the neoclassical style, I would go to Rome first and then Paris.
• Weather . If you're spending long periods of time in each city, weather might make a difference. If going in spring, I'd go to Rome first and then Paris but if traveling in fall, I'd go to Paris first and then Rome. However, given that most people will do the two cities in a week or two, it's actually not possible to predict which will offer better weather.

Rome and Paris Basic 7-day Itinerary

Whichever city you go to first, here's a basic itinerary. It's based on one week and my basic principle that you can't spend less than three nights in any location on a trip. If you have more time, spend it. There is so much to enjoy in both these cities beyond the major sights. Settle in. Relax and enjoy what the locals do.

• Day 1 – Arrive in first city. You'll have a half day to get oriented. Perhaps take an overview tour of the city.
• Days 2, 3 – This will give you two full days to explore.
• Day 4 – Travel to the other city during the day (see below). Half day to get oriented.
• Day 5, 6 – Two full days to explore the city.
• Day 7 – Return home.

Thello is a train company that specializes in travel between Italy and France.

How to Travel Between Rome and Paris

There are 1,400 km between Paris and Rome. That's approximately 14 hours of driving. While it's a pretty spectacular drive, if you don't have much time on your trip, there are better options to get between the two cities.

• Overnight train . Thello overnight trains  run between Paris and Rome in both directions and will get you to your destination at around 9:00 am. They go from city center to city center and save you the price of one night in a hotel. The basic fare is about €200, however, you can upgrade or downgrade using the drop-down arrow beside the price (see image above). For example, for €117 you could go between the two cities in a regular seat between Milan and Rome but in a couchette for 6 women for the overnight portion between Milan and Paris. You could also upgrade to a private cabin between Paris and Milan and pay a total of €350. It's your choice.
• Daytime train. If you'd rather give up a day in either city and see the countryside between Rome and Paris, which is spectacular, you can take a daytime train. Unlike North America that has Amtrak and Via Rail, Europe has many, many train companies.  RailEurope  is one site that works with all the train companies serving Europe and coordinates between them.
• Flights . There are many flights daily between Paris and Rome. The flight will cost you between €250 and €300 plus the cost to get to and from the airports in each city. The flights are about 2 hours long but, again, you have to consider the time to get to the airport and being there early for your flight. This can easily add 3 hours to the trip.
• Bus . This appears to be not much cheaper than the options above, it takes longer and is likely less comfortable.

Our city tour focused on the Vatican and ancient Rome, both challenging to see without a tour guide due to the crowds. This is a view of the Coliseum from the Palatine Hill.

The Best of Rome: Accommodation, What to Do

What a city!

I went to Rome in 2002 when traveling with my family. I thought I'd done it. I'd seen the major sites, I had them in my mind. Done. Dusted. On to the next destination.

But, no. Rome solo is completely different. I fell in love with Rome. My breath was taken away at every turn. It is, indeed, the eternal city for it's layered in almost 3,000 years of history. This history is shown in its ancient Roman, Romanesque, Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical, and even Fascist architecture.

Unlike Paris where there is a uniformity to the city thanks to Napoleon III and his urban planner Georges-Eugene Haussmann’s plan of the late 19th century, in Rome one style of architecture butts up against another in the most surprising ways. Rome's social, political, and military history is evident through its buildings, everywhere you look. It's spectacular. My reaction to this city was visceral.

Where to Stay in Rome

Where I stayed: StarsHotel Metropole  is a very central, full-service hotel with spacious rooms that are more like North America than Europe. From this location I walked everywhere and saw all the major sites of the city. If you don't love walking like I do, this central location means getting around by transit or taxis is cheaper. The restaurant serves both Roman cuisine and a range of international dishes, all prepared with products by Eataly. The breakfast buffet is great.

Other options:

• Hotel Domus Praetoria   Reader recommended. “This hotel is owned and run by a family of 3 brothers. I have stayed there on 3 separate trips to Italy since 2010. I found the brothers extremely helpful each time I was there, assisting with a couple of small emergencies on the last two visits. Although this hotel is close to the main Termini station in Rome, it is quiet and safe. As a solo mature-aged female I never felt unsafe walking back to the hotel even at night. The reception is staffed 24 hours and you have to buzz to get in from the street. All of the rooms I have stayed in were clean and reasonably roomy, although the ones on the 2nd floor overlooking the street are my favorite. There is a market in the street outside most mornings, but I was never disturbed by noise.” Via Milazzo, 42 Rome  Book it here.
• Colosseum Garden – Retrome   Reader recommended. “ A small boutique hotel located on a quiet street in a neighborhood only steps from the Coliseum but far enough from the crowds. There are also several places to eat nearby where you will find many locals dining at reasonable prices. Most major attractions in the city are within walking distance and, for things that are farther away, it is located only 2 blocks from a taxi stand and just a few blocks from the subway. Each room is decorated in retro vintage furnishings. They have all been renovated and updated with modern amenities. Staying here is almost like staying in your own Roman apartment apartment, which, by the way, they also have available for rent.” Via Marco Aurelio, 47, 00184, Rome. Book it here .

What to Do in Rome

• First time in Rome? Start with an overview . A Hop-on, Hop-off tour  is great if you’re short on time or want to get an overview of the city before you dig into its specifics.
• Colosseum on a small-group tour . Skip the line and take this tour that includes the amphitheater’s underground chambers, which are off-limits to most of the public each day.
• Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica . Unless you have the day at your disposal to stand in line, it's absolutely necessary to buy a Skip the Line ticket for the Vatican.
• The Trevi Fountain is open to the public at all times, however, it is incredibly busy most of the time. Get there in the very early morning to truly enjoy its beauty.
• The Pantheon made my eyes well when I first saw it. Construction began on this magnificent structure in 27 BCE. “Almost two thousand years after it was built, the Pantheon's dome is still the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome.” It is one of the best preserved buildings from ancient Rome thanks, largely, to the fact that it has been in continuous use.
• Relax in the Piazza Navona. The square dates back to the end of the 15th century. Now there are places for coffee and gelato, street performers, and shops.
• Take a food tour. I not only had a great time but I learned a lot finding real Roman food on the Trastevere for Foodies  tour by Eating Italy. You can read about the tour here:  A Fabulous Trastevere Food Tour .
• Check out the street art . The Quadraro district of Rome has the  MURO Urban Art Museum of Rome , a free, open-air display of murals painted by local and international artists. Street art always has a political edge to it revealing more than the surface of the city ever shows.
• Learn to cook the Italian way . Take a cooking course . This one is in a 17th-century palazzo overlooking the Piazza Navona where I also took a pizza course. This one is for pasta making and tiramisu.
• Discover a recovering wine region . I don't know a lot about wine. In fact, I had never heard of Lazio and a little research told me why. The wines were considered ho hum but they are making a comeback. Learn all about it at this wine tasting .
• If you have the time, consider a trip to Pompeii . Take two days if you can and pick up a tour to Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri . I stayed in Sorrento a few years back and can highly recommend a visit to this area.

St. Peter's Basilica and Square

Michelangelo's Pietà on the left and the altar of St. Peter's Basilica on the right

The Vatican Museum. If you're not going on a tour, it's highly recommended that you buy a “ Skip the Line ” ticket.

Views of Rome: The Tiber River (upper left), the Santa Francesca Romana church from the 10th Century (right) and the view from the Trinità dei Monti church at the top of the Spanish Steps (left).

Finding real Roman food on the Trastevere for Foodies  tour by Eating Italy. The dynamic fellow looking at the wine was our guide, Luca.

Gelato and Pizza Making class.

Enjoy the Best of Paris: Accommodation, What to Do

I've always thought that Paris was called the City of Light due to how the streets, monuments, and towers are illuminated at night.

It turns out I was half right. It is attributed to the fact that it was one of the first European cities to adopt gas street lighting. Doing so was part of Haussmann's renovation of Paris between 1853 and 1870, which resulted in that uniformity of architecture that I mentioned above. It is also because of the city's leading role during the Age of Enlightenment.

Where to Stay in Paris

Where I stayed :  Hôtel L’Echiquier Opéra Paris  is a Sofitel property on a side street away from the crowds and noise but close to Paris' highlights. It's also just a couple of blocks from the bustling Montorgueil quarter where Parisians really live. It's a full service hotel built in the 1850's and decorated in a beautiful belle epoque style. It has a birdcage lift going up the center of a circular staircase. It's a real treat!  Book it here.

• Hotel Amelie Reader recommended  “Located in the 7th arrondissement, a mere 10-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower. Surrounded by tons of restaurants, cafes, bars, metro stations and stops. Also, it’s just a short walk to the Musee d’Orsay and the Louvre. They have a fantastic breakfast, buffet-style. Very small hotel but packed with modern amenities in each room, including flat-screen TV, modern bathroom, comfortable bed, and a mini-fridge with some drinks. And there’s a strong Wi-Fi signal in each room.” 5 Rue Amélie, Paris.  Book it here .
• Hotel Esmeralda Reader recommended “This is a small, quirky hotel with a spectacular location – steps from Notre Dame and St. Julien le Pauvre, right on the Seine in the heart of the Left Bank, within walking distance of many of Paris’ historic treasures. Also within easy walking distance of several Metro stations. 4 Rue Saint Julien Le Pauvre, Paris. Book it here .

What to Do in Paris

• First time in Paris? Start with an overview . A Hop-on, Hop-off tour is great if you’re short on time or want to get an overview of the city before you dig into its specifics.
• The Louvre, even if you don't want to see the Mona Lisa. The building itself is a wonder.
• The Arc de Triomphe. You can walk around it but on my first trip to Paris in 1985 I went to the top (it now costs €9.50 to do so) and I still have a vivid image of seeing Paris, the traffic around the Arc, and the view of the Champs-Elysées from the top.
• The Eiffel Tower: One of the most recognizable structures in the world. It's worth viewing it, even from the ground, to put the tower in perspective. Whenever you're on high ground so that you have a view of the city, have a look for it. It's likely within sight.
• Notre Dame Cathedral, of course. You'll see a number of highlights of the city in the photos below. Depending on what you want to do, you might want to purchase the  Paris City Pass .
• Book a Greeter .  Paris Greeters are locals who love their city and want to share it with tourists. You're best to book your Paris Greeter online and in advance. This link will give you a sense of the experience:  Friendly Paris: Exploring the Real Paris with a Greeter
• Take in a fashion show . Galeries Lafayette near the Paris Opera House offers free fashion shows each Friday at 3pm on the 4th floor by reservation only. Use their  booking page . For the best seats, come a little early and get a seat near the stage.
• Enjoy a wine tasting . This wine tasting in the cellar of a wine bar in the Montorgueil quarter was good fun and educational. Try the Grand Tour of French Wine  experience.
• Take a perfume workshop . Paris is famous for perfume. Take a perfume workshop  and learn what's behind the magic. Click here for a list of all the workshops and lessons you can take in Paris .
• Eat at the home of a local.  I had a wonderful experience with  VoulezVous Diner . You'll get more than a meal. You'll get an evening in a local's home. Dinner and entertainment and local connections – well worth the price – which is quite reasonable. Read Guest in a Paris Salon .
• More things to do in Paris . Here's a link to all  Viator standard Paris options .

For more, read our budget Paris post:  Solo Travel Paris on a Budget: 32+ Free and Low-Cost Tips

Driving down the Champs-Élysées approaching The Arc de Triomphe

As if I have to tell you, this is the Eiffel Tower.

Notre Dame Cathedral in the early morning light

Grand Tour of French Wine experience

Montorgueil quarter in Paris

I attended a performance of the Moulin Rouge. It was as I expected. Kitschy, fun, and made for tourists.

Paris and Rome the Easy Way

On one trip to both cities I went with Monograms Travel  , a company that is part way between a travel agent and a tour company. They give you an independent experience but relieve you of the tedious aspects of travel.

I arrived in Rome first and was met at the airport by a woman with a sign. I've always envied those people who get picked up outside arrivals and this time I was one of them. She passed me off to a driver who took me to my hotel, pointing out major sights along the way.

At the hotel, I was met by Monograms' local host. She outlined what activities I had confirmed for the next few days and what she would recommend for my time that was not booked. That evening, there was a welcome reception for Monograms travelers. This is an opportunity for all to learn more about their plans while in the city and ask questions. For solo travelers, it's a chance to socialize a bit.

This is the essence of a Monograms trip, a lot of hand holding and, at the same time, a lot of freedom. I took this trip as a guest of Monograms to experience their un-tour concept.

Monograms and the Single Supplement

What about the single supplement? Let's deal with this directly because, as solo travelers, we are all concerned about it. They have a supplement and it's higher than our usual threshold of 20%. However, there are two things that make me comfortable with this. The level of service is exceptional and very personal so the value is well beyond just a room to yourself. There is also the pick-up and drop-off at the airport, the local host who is available to you at all times, even by phone in the evening, and the planning that is done for you without the need to follow a group around. The challenge of independent travel is always in the planning, scheduling, and the transitions and they have this sorted for you.

The Monograms Experience

The Monograms experience is luxurious by my standards. They help with the planning. You can avoid all that hunting on booking.com trying to find the right hotel, location, and price; they take care of it for you. By working with just a few hotels they can exercise buying power and get you more for less. Then there's also the challenge of choosing the right city tour, wine tasting, or cooking class. They take care of this as well by vetting excursions so you can just choose what you want to do, not what tour company you want to do it with. And then there are the transitions. Pick-ups and drop-offs make those easy. Bottom line: I was impressed.

On the right is my room in the  Starhotels Metropole where I stayed in Rome and on the left is my room in the  Hotel L'Echiquier Opéra in Paris.

My trip with Monograms Travel was a project managed by iambassador . Of course, Solo Traveler maintains full editorial control of the content published on this site.

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France and Italy: Best 2 to 3 week itinerary for first-time visitors

France and Italy make for a perfect first visit to Europe, but there are so many potential places to visit that planning well is extremely important. Of the two, Italy is a bit more straightforward because it has a “Big 3” of tourist cities consisting of Rome, Florence, and Venice. France, on the other hand, has Paris, but beyond the capital it can be hard to know where you should go.

These two countries contain several of what I consider to be the best cities in Europe to visit for anyone , so it’s just a matter of narrowing down where to go and how much time to spend in each place. In the article below you’ll see the best option to string together a tour of these countries in two or three weeks. There will be options and decisions you’ll have to make based on your own tastes, but no matter how you do it this should be an unforgettable trip. We’ve also added even more options for those with more specific tastes. If you are a foodie and want to try the best food scene in Italy, you’ll find it in Bologna and there is more information below on that.

This article was most recently updated in June, 2024.

How many cities to visit?

There are  many reasons why fast travel might be your best option , but only up to a point. With only a few exceptions, 3 nights per city is a good minimum even for those wishing to see as much as possible, or 2 nights in the smaller cities.

If you are going to France and Italy for sure then start with Paris and Rome as the foundation and add cities in between to the degree you’ll have time. France is a deceptively large country so travel will eat up some time unless you are flying or taking the bullet trains.

>>> Going just to Italy? :  Here are the best first-time Italy itineraries for 3 days to two weeks

Flying in and out

Unless you are starting from elsewhere in Europe, you’ll want to carefully choose which airport to fly into. It used to be that Paris was one of the cheapest, and it’s still competitive, but it doesn’t rank high on the list of  European cities that are cheapest to fly into .

Two one-way tickets is ideal

It used to be that round-trip tickets were always much cheaper than two one-way tickets, but often that is no longer true. Sometimes the one-way flights are exactly half the round-trip fare, sometimes a bit more than half, and other times they are double. It’s hard to predict so it’s worth comparing them yourself.

The first thing to try is this:

• (your city) to Paris one-way
• Rome to (your city) one-way

Compare that to this:

• (your city) to Paris round-trip
• (your city) to Rome round-trip

If the two one-way flights are within US$150 or so of either round-trip, then they are your best option. If the round-trips are much cheaper then your best option is to buy one of those as well as a one-way flight between the cities (for around US$100) for just before you fly home. It would cost more on the train and also take 14 hours, so flying that last part is the way to go unless you are planning on using the last leg of a Eurail Pass on an overnight run.

Getting around once in Europe

Even on trains, you still have three main options:

• Buying a France-Italy regional Eurail Pass
• Buying individual train tickets in advance
• Buying individual train tickets one at a time when you get there

If you are under 26 you can qualify for the 2nd Class Eurail Pass, which will be ideal for many people. If you are over 25 you have to buy a 1st Class Eurail Pass, and those are probably only best for those with a bit more money to spend.

Best cities in France and Italy for first-time visitors

Paris (minimum 3 nights but even that is rushing it).

It’s true that you can’t just see all of France by just visiting Paris on your first trip, but it’s still not a bad idea because this city is the center of almost everything and even the areas surrounding it are filled with great sights, amazing histories, and plenty of things to do. It’s almost impossible to get a bad meal in the city and most of the food is reasonably priced considering the quality. Be prepared for a small hotel room, even if you pay a lot, so it’s more about paying for the location rather than for a luxurious and large place to sleep.

The sights in Paris are almost all worthwhile, but don’t think you have to spend an entire day in the Louvre in order to enjoy it. In fact, I highly recommend taking the 3-hour double-decker sightseeing tour (run by several companies) on your first day in order to see at least the exteriors of all of the famous landmarks. If you want to go inside at least a few of the big attractions you might consider getting a Paris Pass , which also covers the bus tour and a cruise on the Seine.

Spend at least three nights in Paris itself and if you have extra days you might do a day trip (tour buses are a great choice) of the nearby Loire Valley. It’s filled with famous castles and palaces where the rich used to live outside of the city, and many are available for tours.

Paris to Nice by train: About 6 hours

>>> Check Paris hotel deals

Provence region (optional 2 or 3 nights)

The main city is Arles and that is probably the best base, although Avignon (where the Popes lived) is also very tourist friendly and could be a good choice. In fact, Avignon is the beginning of the famous Côtes du Rhone wine road, which connects a series of hill towns with amazing scenery and of course wine tasting. Something like this might be better for a second or third trip to France unless you’ve got weeks to spend here. Provence is also known for its cuisine, as it stands out even within a country where the food is amazing virtually everywhere you go.

Paris to Avignon by train: About 3.5 hours Avignon to Nice by train: About 3 hours

Nice, France (minimum 2 nights)

Nice has a famous beach (made of pebbles rather than sand), but it’s also an important cultural capital with great museums and a thriving food scene. You could easily spend 2 or 3 quick days in Nice alone, but you might also consider spending a few hours in Cannes and/or Monaco, which are both only about 30 minutes away by train in either direction. The cheaper hotels in Nice are near the train station anyway, so that’s something to consider if you want to visit all 3 places in one short trip.

Nice to Milan by train: About 5 hours Nice to Venice by train: About 7.5 hours

>>> Check Nice hotel deals

Milan (1 night or just skip it)

The down side, however, is that Milan is mostly a business/financial city that isn’t as charming as the rest on this list. It’s one of Europe’s fashion capitals as well, but the casual visitor wouldn’t notice. Worst of all, accommodation in Milan can be insanely expensive if there is a trade fair or event in town. If you are coming through in between fairs and events, hotels can actually be unusually cheap, so it’s worth checking rates if you are considering stopping. Generally speaking, I recommend skipping Milan at least on your first trip.

>>> Check Milan hotel deals

Milan to Venice by train: About 2.5 hours

Venice (1 night minimum, 2 nights maximum)

The trick is to stay at least one night, if not two,  on the main island itself . Perhaps surprisingly, Venice shuts down early, with most restaurants and bars closed by around 10pm. But in those evening hours as well as the morning hours on the following day, the place can feel magical and like a fairy tale destination. Venice is also quite compact so seeing the main highlights in 24 hours isn’t difficult. Depending on your budget, spend one or two nights on the main island and you’ll be quite satisfied by the time you leave. You’ll be sick of the crowds by then anyway.

Venice to Florence by train: About 2 hours

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Florence (2 nights minimum, plus side trips)

Whether you are coming from Venice or from Rome, this is the point on your trip that you’ll be able to catch your breath a bit. It’s also the cheapest city on this list so lingering here will be more affordable in addition to relaxing. The cuisine here is, of course, world famous, and it can get even better and cheaper if you spend a day or two in one of the many scenic villages in this part of Italy.

From Florence to Rome it’s only around 90 minutes by train, so another easy and pleasant travel day.

Pisa (a few hours on a day trip at most)

Regardless of your starting point, you can go to the Pisa Centrale train station and walk about 25 minutes to the Leaning Tower area, or take a train to the Pisa San Rossore train station and 7 minutes to the Field of Miracles. There are also bus tours from Florence that take you all the way there, but those come with the slowness of large-group travel.

>>> Check Florence hotel deals

Cinque Terre (1 night, optional)

When you see a photo of these villages it’s hard not to be drawn in so if you are in that group you could add a day or two in this area either before or after Florence. Note that the scenic footpaths connecting the towns are partly closed down at times due to instability, so a quick tour by train or even by boat might be a better option.

Florence to Rome by train: About 90 minutes

Rome (minimum 3 nights)

All of that said, Rome is absolutely a must-visit, although you won’t be blamed for hustling through the city quickly and efficiently so you can spend more time in the relative serenity of anywhere else. The Eternal City is also quite expensive, especially by Italian standards, which is another reason to save only a few days there rather than a full week.

>>> Check Rome hotel deals

Naples/Pompeii/Sorrento/Amalfi Coast (optional up to 4 nights)

The “big 3” in Italy are Rome, Florence, and Venice, and if you have time for only 3 cities those are the obvious ones to choose. But if you want to dig deeper into Italy and you have enough time, your next best choice will be to base yourself in Sorrento and use it to explore Naples, the ruins of Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, and the island of Capri.

Interestingly enough, as of 2024, Naples is packed with tourists again and the hotels are quite busy as well. In previous versions of this article I would urge (as above) for visitors to just do Naples as a day trip, but with larger crowds and better safety, it’s time to consider staying in Naples itself for a night or two again.

Stay in Sorrento

Amalfi Coast and the Island of Capri

The other main nearby attraction is the famous tourist island of Capri, which is best known for its Blue Grotto attraction. The ferry from Sorrento only takes 20 minutes each way and leaves hourly most of the day. This is another easy and ideal day trip where you can have breakfast and dinner in Sorrento and a wonderful time in Capri in between.

>>> Check Sorrento hotel deals

Bologna is the best addition for foodies

Bologna is yet another beautiful city with a lot to see, but it’s not one of the top tourism cities so the vast majority of restaurants there rely mostly on repeat business from locals. You’ll get pretty good Italian food even in Rome, Venice, and Florence, but if you want to experience what is considered the best restaurant scene in Italy, you’ll find it in Bologna.

Bologna is only 37 minutes by train north of Florence, so you could even go for an afternoon or even just a dinner while staying in Florence, and the city is about 90 minutes south of Venice by train, so if you want to stay it’s best to stay for a day or two in between Venice and Florence.

Filling in the rest of your itinerary

If you have only two weeks total then the above minimums will also pretty much be your maximums, give or take a day. But if you have three weeks you will be adding days to these cities or adding new cities altogether. Honestly, if this is your first trip to these countries, you’ll really get the most bang for your buck by adding extra days in Paris or Florence or both.

Rushing around for two weeks can be exhilarating, but rushing around for three weeks can really start to get exhausting. It’s better to plan to go slower and if you are getting bored you can do a day or overnight trip to something nearby. But you won’t get bored, and if you do you are probably doing it wrong.

Cinque Terre photo by  World Walk About on Flickr

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Thanks for the great starting point!!

Hi Roger, I just stumbled on your site and it is amazing, so thank you! I would like to take my wife, 15 and 18 year old kids to Europe in June 2024 for the first time. Gotta see Paris, but what other countries/cities would you recommend seeing if we were planning a 14 day trip. Having never been across the Atlantic it’s a bit overwhelming to a first timer. I like planning trips so I’m not opposed to doing it myself if possible. Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help.

I’m glad you have found this to be helpful. I think you are on the right track and with 14 days I’d start in Paris and then either stop in Nice or a wine region and then make my way to Italy for the second week. So again to simply, I’d start in Paris for 3 or 4 days and then probably choose something else in France for the next 3 or 4 days. Then get to Venice by train or plane and spend 1 or 2 days there (it’s small and you can see it in a day or so) and then take a train to Florence for 2 or 3 days and then a train to Rome for your final 3 days or so. Then you’ll probably have to fly back to Paris to board your flight home, but I’d check if you can get an open-jaw ticket that is home to Paris and then Rome to home. Usually those cost a lot more though.

The article above should give you lots of information and options on filling in the blanks. Let me know if you have any other questions. -Roger

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Paris, Switzerland and Italy Escapade

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• Day 1 Arrive at Paris
• Day 2 Seine river cruise & Eiffel tower visit
• Day 3 Paris to Zurich Train
• Day 4 Lucerne & Mount Pilatus Day Tour
• Day 5 Zurich to Venice Train
• Day 6 Venice Gondola Ride and Serenade
• Day 7 Venice to Rome Train
• Day 8 Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Tour
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It was such an amazing trip for us. Everything went very smooth. The indian food provided was very nice. They provided us a heartfelt lunch and dinner everyday. The coffee, tea, ice cream, and soft drinks provided here and there were so amazing. The tour manager Kiran Jadhav was also amazing. We were fortunate to have him as our tour manager. He managed to cover everything mentioned in the itinerary. This tour package covered all important wonders in Europe like the colloseum, leaning tower, vatican basilica, eiffel tower and much more. For us, those two days in Switzerland when we visited Mt titlis and Mt jungfrau were our favourites. Overall this trip left us with everlasting memories. Thank you veena world!!!

Booking ID EUST270524/B, Tour manager : Ashish Dandekar , Fantastic sightseeing , awesome food ,dream experience at swiss and Disneyland, enjoyed with all😍. Thank you @⁨Ashish Dandekar - Veena Word Tour Manager⁩ and Veena world for wonderful tour. Just as the Veena world slogan says , bag bharo nikal pado, leave all worries for Veena world team and you will have the dream experience of your life , have decided all our future trips both in India and international will be through Veena world , once again kudos and many thanks to Ashish Dandekar and the Veena world team Rasesh Kotdawala

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Rome (1 night).

‘Mumbai to Mumbai Tour’ guests will report at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai as per the scheduled flight departure time and proceed to Rome - capital of Italy, is one of the oldest cities in the world. Upon arrival, Veena World Tour Manager will guide all guests for airport formalities and proceed to the city. Joining and Leaving tour guests will join the group on their own at the designated place or hotel. Upon arrival we walk through the amazing historical sights of Rome, we visit Trevi Fountain - the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world, Piazza Venezia - the central hub of Rome, here we see Mussolini's Balcony - The spot where the fascist dictator made some of his most famous speeches including declaring war on Britain and France, Roman Forum - a rectangular forum surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the centre of the city of Rome. Here we see the statue of Julius Caesar whose remains were buried at the site of his cremation and a temple built atop this site, Tiber River – third longest river in Italy, followed by a photo stop at the backdrop of Colosseum - also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre. Note: As per the Schengen visa rule, we need to process your Schengen visa from the consulate of the country we’ll be entering first on our Europe tour or staying in for the maximum number of days. 'Joining & Leaving' guests will also have to get their visas processed from the consulate of the same country; otherwise, boarding might be denied by the airline, or even entry into that country can be banned.

• Tea or coffee at Trevi Fountain.

Rome – Vatican – Pisa (1 Night)

Today we proceed to Vatican City – world’s smallest country where the Pope lives and is often called Holy See. Upon arrival we visit the largest church in the world St. Peter's Basilica - an Italian Renaissance church and an important pilgrimage site. Later we proceed to Pisa - a city in Italy's Tuscany region best known for its iconic Leaning Tower. Upon arrival we explore Pisa city, we see Square of Miracles – UNESCO World Heritage Site, an important centre of European medieval art and one of the finest architectural complexes in the world, Baptistery – a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical building in Pisa, Pisa Cathedral - a medieval Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and is a notable example of Romanesque architecture and Leaning tower of Pisa – a freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation.

• Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner
• Relish an Ice cream at Pisa.

Pisa – Venice – Verona (1 Night)

Today we proceed to Venice- built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads but just canals. Upon arrival we enjoy Vaporetto water bus ride to Venice Island and the Gondola ride in the famous canals of Venice. Later we walk through Venice city, we see the Bridge of Sighs – an enclosed limestone bridge in baroque style which passes over the Rio di Palazzo, and connects the New Prison to the interrogation rooms in the Doge's Palace, Doge’s Palace - a palace built in Venetian Gothic style, and was the residence of the Doge of Venice, Bell Tower – also known as St Mark's Campanile, is the bell tower of St Mark's Basilica which is 98.6 metres (323 ft) tall, St. Mark's Square - principal public square of Venice and St Mark's Basilica – also known as The Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark, it is the most famous of the city's churches and one of the best known examples of Italian-Byzantine architecture. Later we proceed to Verona.

• Gelato Ice cream at the Venice Island.

Verona – Lake Como – Zurich (3 Nights)

Today we proceed to Zurich – A global centre for banking and finance. En-route we drive through Lake Como - an upscale resort area known for its dramatic scenery, set against the foothills of the Alps.

Mt. Titlis – Lucerne

Today we proceed to Engelberg- the largest winter and summer holiday destination. From here we do half day excursion to Mt Titlis – Central Switzerland’s highest peak. We take ‘Titlis Rotair’- World’s first cable car with revolving gondolas to the summit Station, enjoying panoramic views of the Swiss Alps along the way. Upon arrival at the summit, we visit Ice Grotto, enjoy thrilling Ice Flyer ride and Snow sliding. Further we take a stroll on the Mt. Titlis Cliff walk. In the afternoon we proceed to Lucerne. Upon arrival we explore Lucerne city, we see Lion Monument - a giant dying lion carved out of a wall of sandstone rock, which commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution, Kappelbrucke Wooden Bridge - world's oldest covered wooden bridge spanning the River Reuss. In the evening we enjoy Lake Lucerne Cruise.

• Movenpick Ice cream at Mt. Titlis

Jungfraujoch – Interlaken

Today we do a full day excursion to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. First we proceed to Grindelwald, from here we board Eiger Express – The most modern tricable gondola of the world. We reach at Eiger Glacier station in just 15 minutes. Further we board a Cogwheel train and admire the view of the picture-perfect peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau along the way and then disembark at Europe’s highest railway station which is at an elevation of 3,454 metres (11,332 ft). Upon arrival we see the breath taking view of snow-capped mountains, Ice sculptures, Ice Palace and Sphinx Terrace. In the evening we explore Interlaken city- a traditional resort town in the mountainous Bernese Oberland region of central Switzerland. Built on a narrow stretch of valley, between the emerald-colored waters of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz.

• Tea or coffee at the top of Europe

Zurich – Bern – Broc – Vevey – Geneva (1 Night)

Today we proceed to Bern - The capital of Switzerland is built on a sandstone ridge, encircled on three sides by the River Aare flowing through a valley. Upon arrival we enjoy walking tour of Bern city, we see Bear Pits - a Swiss heritage site of national significance, and is of particular significance in Bern because the bear is a symbol of Bern, Bern Clock Tower – 800 years old astronomical Clock Tower (Zytglogge), Old town - UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the medieval city center of Bern, Einsteinhaus - a museum and a former residence of Physicist Albert Einstein and Aare River - the longest river flowing entirely within Switzerland. Further we visit Maison Cailler – The Swiss chocolate factory at Broc. We then proceed to Vevey - a Swiss town on Lake Geneva and known for being one of the “Pearls of the Swiss Riviera”. Here we visit Chaplin’s world - a museum and a former residence of the British comedian, actor, director and composer Charlie Chaplin. Later we proceed to Geneva - Popularly known as the 'capital of peace’, as it is the headquarters of Red Cross and the European seat of the UNO. Upon arrival we explore Geneva city, in the orientation tour we see Jet D’eau fountain - 140 metres high water fountain and the official logo for Geneva's hosting of the 2008 UEFA Championships, Geneva lake - Switzerland’s largest lake, Flower Clock – a large working clock made of flowers that changes with the seasons, UN Building - office of the United Nations in Geneva is the European headquarters of the UN, the other headquarters being in New York, Broken Chair - a monumental sculpture in wood by the Swiss artist Daniel Berset, Red Cross building - Headquarters of International Committee of the Red Cross, WHO Building – Headquarters of World Health Organization.

• Tea or coffee at Chaplin’s world

Geneva – Paris (3 Nights)

Today we proceed to Paris, France – city well known for its fashion. Upon arrival we admire the iconic sights of Paris on a relaxing Seine river cruise.

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• Coffee en-route to Paris

Paris – Versailles – Paris

Today we visit the Versailles palace – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whose origins date back to the seventeenth century, was successively a hunting lodge, a seat of power and from the nineteenth century, a museum. Here we see the State apartments and the magnificent Hall of Mirrors. Later we enjoy the city of Paris, during the city orientation tour we see Champs Elysees - the most famous avenue in the world. Champs-Elysées means ‘Elysian Fields’ which indicates that someone thought this street was heaven on earth, Place de la Concorde - one of the major public squares in Paris. It was the site of many notable public executions during the French Revolution, L’Arc De Triomphe - one of the most famous monuments in Paris. It was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to celebrate his victory at Austerlitz. Later we pass by Louvre Museum. Further we get mesmerized by the amazing view of Paris city from the Top level of the Eiffel Tower.

• Soft drink at Versailles, Soft drink at Eiffel Tower.

Paris – Disneyland – Paris

Today we visit Disneyland- The happiest place on earth. It’s much more than a Theme Park. Here the Disney magic comes to life. Over 50 attractions offer magical experiences and exciting adventures for young and old alike. Upon arrival we experience endless fun. We enjoy various rides and shows like it’s a Small World, Mickey's philharmagic, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril, Big Thunder Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain etc. We also get a chance to meet our favourite cartoon characters like Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto and Goofy.

• Soft drink at Disneyland.

Paris – Departure

It’s time now to say goodbye, Phir Milenge! Let’s stay in touch with each other through email, phone, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, etc. and meet again on yet another memorable Veena World tour. See you all! ‘Mumbai to Mumbai’ tour guests will proceed to the airport as per their scheduled group flight departure time and start their journey back home. 'Joining & Leaving' tour guests will proceed on their own to their scheduled departure destination, like an airport, railway station, bus terminal, or cruise terminal. Tour concludes. Please note: Airline: On group tours, we generally fly well-reputed airlines that are group-friendly. During your air travel, refreshments and meals are provided as per the airline policy. However, we recommend you carry dry snacks of your choice for the flight journey. Transport: For transfers and sightseeing, we use mini coaches, big coaches, or small vans, depending on the respective tour group size. If you wish to have a separate vehicle solely for yourself or your family, it can be arranged at an additional cost, subject to availability. Sightseeing attraction: Given the current dynamic situation, some monuments or sightseeing places may be closed temporarily without any prior notice; in such cases, every attempt will be made to visit an alternate sightseeing place if possible. Hotels: The hotels on tour are comfortable and have been appreciated by Veena World’s guests in the past. The category of hotels on international tours is a mix of three-star, three-star superior, and basic four-star. Meals: On tour, we provide all meals, from day one to the last day, as mentioned in the itinerary. Breakfasts are generally continental on European tours, whereas, lunches and dinners are Indian OR Indian along with a local dish OR local cuisine, OR at times fast food meals from Subway, McDonald’s, etc., depending on the convenience and ease of execution of the itinerary or the availability of food at the respective destination. Visa: Veena World takes maximum tourists from India to Europe through group tours, customised holidays and corporate tours (MICE). Every month Veena World Visa Facilitation Team of 80+ members assists thousands of our guests for visa documentation, visa application and submission to VAC/VFS/ consulate, collection of passports from the VAC/VFS/ consulate on guest s behalf when applicable.However, all guests should be aware of the fact that issuance or granting of visa to any guest is at the sole discretion of respective country s consulates/embassy. Veena World does not play any role in the actual granting of the visa. Veena World cannot be held responsible for delay or rejection of the visa by the respective consulate. In the rare event of a visa delay or rejection, cancellation charges will apply as per the policy. We request all our guests to start the visa application process well in advance or immediately after the tour booking.

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Posted: January 14, 2024 | Last updated: January 14, 2024

Fans of When Harry Met Sally will delight over this wildly funny and tender rom-com set in sunny Palm Springs. When they met in college, wild-child Poppy and straight-laced Alex didn't hit it off. Then after doing a car-share for summer break, the unlikely pair became best friends. Now, years after college, Poppy works in New York City while schoolteacher Alex stayed in their hometown - but every summer, for a decade, they've taken a vacation together. Until two years ago, when they ruined it all. They haven't spoken since, but when Poppy gets a work travel assignment and asks Alex to join her, he agrees. Can they fix their friendship and address the truth that's been hiding in plain sight for so long?

Bestselling author of In Five Years, Rebecca Serle is known for her powerful stories that tug at the heartstrings - and this novel, set on the colorful coastline of Positano, is unforgettable. When Katy's mother, Carol, dies, Katy is shattered. To make matters worse, their mother-daughter trip to Positano - the magical town where Carol spent the summer right before she met Katy's father - is already planned, so Katy decides to go alone. As soon as she arrives at the Amalfi Coast, she’s warmed by the charming local residents, the delicious food and beautiful cliffside views. Katy even starts to feel her mother's spirit and comes to learn that those we love never leave us. 

Readers will fall in love with this lush, picturesque novel that follows Anna as she runs away to Greece in a last-ditch attempt to hide from a failed relationship, a stagnant career and a complex family. After learning she has inherited a dilapidated summer house from her estranged father, she arrives in Santorini with its lovely villas, blue-tiled roofs and turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea. Soon, Anna begins to rebuild the house - and her life -but in the process, she begins to uncover life-altering family secrets. Will these secrets threaten her blossoming romance with Nikos, the handsome and so-charming local?

Set in 1938 Paris, The Paris Mystery is a new novel, the first in the Charlotte ‘Charlie’ James series, written by Australian author Kirsty Manning. It’s 1938 and fearless Aussie reporter Charlotte ‘Charlie’ has arrived in Paris eager to make a fresh start. As a new corespondent for a British newspaper, she’s chasing her first big scoop. To make new contacts, she befriends Lord and Lady Ashworth. Lady Eleanor knows people in Parisian high society. So when she invites Charlie to her decadent annual party, a Circus Ball, it’s the perfect place to meet everyone. The ball is full of glitz and glamour…that is until there’s a murder. Now, Charlie vows to crack the case - while searching for clues at lavish parties, wine bars and couture houses. Will she uncover the culprit still lurking in the City of Lights?

This tale about family secrets and forgiveness by bestselling author Sarah Jio sparkles with heart and wit. When Valentina Baker was 11 years old, her mother, Eloise, fled to her native London, leaving Val and her father in California. Now a divorced librarian in her thirties, Val is still not over her mother's abandonment. In a twist of fate, she receives news that Eloise has died, leaving Val the deed to her mother's Primrose Hill apartment and the Book Garden, the quaint bookshop she opened almost 20 years prior. Though the news is tragic, Val takes the chance for a new beginning and hops a plane to London. A story about making peace with the past, uncovering secrets and finding hope for the future.

Glamorous scenes, family drama and luxurious moments abound in this international bestselling novel by Kevin Kwan. The story follow professor Rachel Chu, who is traveling with her boyfriend, Nicholas Young, back to his home city of Singapore for his friend's wedding. It’s also an opportunity for her to finally meet his family for the first time. Before long, Rachel is facing a meddling mother, crazy rich relatives and a shocking truth that may derail her future with Nick.

This sweeping historical novel written by bestselling authors Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig and Karen White allows readers to step foot into beautiful Newport, Rhode Island - in the past and the present. Andy Figuero is currently in Newport to produce a reality show about restoring historic homes. But as she takes on the task of documenting the crumbling Sprague Hall, while being banned from speaking to the elderly owner, past secrets arise. Spanning three time periods - and the secrets hidden in each - the story of Sprague Hall and its inhabitants is interwoven into the lives of America's royalty (the Rockefellers, the Vanderbilts, and others). A sumptuous story that covers a century of juicy history from the Gilded Age to the present day!

In this iconic New York Times bestseller, chef, poet and travel writer, Frances Mayes takes readers into her Tuscan home called Bramasole. Bought as a fixer-upper, Frances moved into a Tuscan villa as a way to show people the power of embarking on their own journeys that they believed would make her happy. Filled with recipes, beautiful descriptions and inspirational messages, this classic and memorable book always has something for everyone.

Stunning coastal settings and a warm cast of characters…this novel whisks readers away to the beaches of North Carolina. Following a betrayal, Kayana Johnson moves back to lovely Coates Island to help her brother run the Seaside Café. After Kayana meets two patrons, Leah and Cherie, who feel like kindred spirits, they start a book club. Soon, the trio unpacks the drama in their books and their lives. It is a tale of love, friendship and new beginnings.

Filled with beautiful scenery, emotion and Italian charm, this captivating debut novel written by Francesca Giacco follows Emilia, who arrives in Rome reeling from a broken heart. She dreamily wanders every corner of the city, eating food, drinking wine and reflecting back on memories. Then, while climbing a hill near Trastevere, she meets John, a handsome American expat. As their initial connection deepens, Emilia finds herself on a journey of true self-discovery.

Heartfelt, charming and fun, the latest saga by best-friend author duo Christina Lauren is a stand-out page-turner! As the daughter of a treasure hunter, Lily Wilder now uses her father's maps to guide tourists on hunts through the red rock canyons of Utah. But when she runs into the long-lost love of her life, Leo Grady, in the canyons, the duo have a chance to take another kind of adventure­ - rekindled romance.

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8 Must-Visit Stops for Your Paris Trip if You Love Art or History

From abstract paintings to street art, there’s no shortage of ways to entertain, educate, and explore beyond the olympics..

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We Are Here is just one of the exciting new exhibitions in Paris.

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Before Olympics mania descended upon the City of Light , spectators were more likely to immerse themselves in the worlds of Monet and Louix XIV than they were Ledecky and Biles. The good news this summer: Both are possible! The following exhibitions and activities will sate your inner aesthete and your inner historian.

Matisse, The Red Studio and Ellsworth Kelly, Shapes and Colors, 1949–2015

• Where: Fondation Louis Vuitton
• Dates: May 4–September 9, 2024
• Hours: 11 a.m.–p.m. on Wednesday; 11 a.m.–8 p.m. on Thursday; 11 a.m.–9 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m.–8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday; and 11 a.m.–8 p.m. on Monday
• Admission: €16

In very meta fashion, part of this exhibition remarkably reunites the 10 pieces of artworks seen in Matisse’s infamous The Red Studio —and alongside the painting itself, on loan from MoMA—for the first time since leaving Matisse’s atelier in Issy-les-Moulineaux, a suburb just outside of Paris. The artworks, created between 1898 and 1911, include paintings, sculptures, and ceramics.

In celebration of American abstract artist and painter Ellsworth Kelly, about 100 of the artist’s often monochromatic works are also on display at Foundation Louis Vuitton, including a permanent, site-specific piece finished in 2014 in collaboration with the museum architect Frank Gehry.

History Tours at the American Library in Paris

• Where: The American Library in Paris
• Dates: Fridays through August 30, 2024
• Hours: 11 a.m.
• Admission: Free, but preregistration is required

Discover how Paris’s only American library was born, courtesy of a free tour in honor of the community’s 104th anniversary (hint: The founding involves World War I). Located on the Left Bank, not far from the Eiffel Tower, this newly renovated private library is full of incredible stories beyond those told in the pages on its shelves.

We Are Here explores street art within the historical halls of the Petit Palais.

We Are Here

• Where: The Petit Palais
• Dates: June 12–November 17, 2024
• Hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday
• Admission: Free

For the first time in its 124-year history, the smaller of the two stately monuments in the center of Paris opens its exhibition space to artists whose work is normally seen on the street. Artists include American Shepard Fairey, aka Obey—known for his famous “Hope” poster of Obama during the 2008 election, French mosaic fanatic Invader, and Seth, whose colorful, childlike figures grace various parts of the city, especially in the street art–strewn 13th arrondissement. More than 200 pieces from more than 60 international artists will grace these hallowed halls.

The Birth of Department Stores: Fashion, Design, Toys, Advertising, 1852–1925

• Where: Musée des Arts et Décoratifs
• Dates: April 10–October 13, 2024
• Hours: 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday
• Admission: €15

Shoppers delight! In the first of a two-part exhibition, this display takes visitors beyond the racks and dressing rooms into the heart of Parisian glamour with a history lesson on its fashion temples, beginning with the establishment of Le Bon Marché on the Left Bank and then Printemps, La Samaritaine, and Galeries Lafayette on the Right. From posters to clothing, the 700+ curated pieces present the importance of this new style of commerce and explain how it gave rise to female-focused consumerism.

Fashion on the Move #2

• Where: Palais Galliera
• Dates: April 25, 2024–January 5, 2025
• Hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Thursdays
• Admission: €12

The city’s fashion museum has selected 300 items from its permanent collection that are tied to movement , piggybacking on the summer’s sports festivities. Clothing designed for such physical activities as horse riding, tennis, golf, and bicycling will be juxtaposed against garments that were worn about town. There’s also an entire section devoted to bathing suits, swimming costumes, beachwear, and related accessories. After all, the bikini debuted at Paris’s Piscine Molitor in 1946.

Leonora Carrington’s Green Tea is one of the works featured in Surrealism .

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Surrealism: The Centenary Exhibition

• Where: Centre Pompidou
• Dates: September 4, 2024–January 13, 2025
• Hours: 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday; 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Thursdays

The city’s most new-age-y museum will unveil a tribute to a new-age-y style: surrealism. In celebration of the movement’s 100th anniversary, the Pompidou will retrace the genre’s history through a labyrinthian exhibition that will boggle all senses. Beginning with André Breton’s Manifesto , which will be on loan from the National Library of France, Surrealism will showcase the poetic principles and imaginations of those who participated, including, of course, Dali, Magritte, and Miro, alongside others such as Tasuo Ikeda of Japan and Rufino Tamayo of Mexico.

Egyptian Pharaohs from Cheops to Ramesses II

• Where: Atelier des Lumières
• Dates: February 9, 2024–January 5, 2025
• Hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday–Thursday; 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Sunday
• Admission: €17

When that canicule (heat wave) hits—and it will!—there’s no cooler place than the immersive, digitally forward Atelier des Lumières. The space blends music and laser lights in the 11th arrondissement, and, for its latest exhibition , the dark space presents projections of ancient Egypt, featuring giant sphinxes, pyramids, temples, and more. It’s a trip that allows visitors to journey back in time thanks to the wonders of technology.

Eva Jospin–Versailles exhibition

• Where: Palace of Versailles, L’Orangerie
• Dates: June 18–September 29, 2024
• Hours: 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday
• Admission: €24 (covers the whole estate)

Contemporary exhibitions return to the Palace of Versailles with the display of exquisite embroidery over 1,000-feet-long by French artist Eva Jospin. Located in the Orangerie, the tableau depicts a natural landscape originally inspired by pieces found at Rome’s Palazzo Colonna and Virgina Woolf’s novel A Room of One’s Own . Produced by craftsmen and women in Mumbai, the piece was also presented during Dior’s Autumn–Winter 2021–2022 haute couture show under the creative direction of Maria Grazia Chiuri.

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Jennifer lopez flies commercial to paris, becoming relatable amid marital woes, jennifer lopez flies commercial ... jenny from the cabin.

Jennifer Lopez is becoming super relatable amid her marital woes with Ben Affleck ... getting back to her Jenny From The Block roots with some commercial air travel.

Check out these photos/video, obtained by TMZ, showing J Lo's mode of transportation over in Europe ... and no, this ain't a private jet -- it's a regular old airplane full of a bunch of normies, on which she flew Saturday going from Naples to Paris.

The singer/actress was in the cabin with everyone else, and had a bodyguard sitting next to her ... taking up aisle duty while she occupied the window seat, minding her business.

As you can see ... she didn't seem to be getting bothered much -- still ... she was kinda packed in like a sardine ... and even before the flight, she was spotted in the terminal along with everyone else, going through the motions of customs, etc. Like we said, relatable.

Of course, J Lo popped up in Italy just last week for a solo trip without Ben ... getting some R&R with friends along the beautiful Positano coast, where she was beaming.

While J Lo wined and dined in Italy and flew to France for Paris Fashion Week, Ben's been in L.A. ... where he's spending time with his son and hitting the marital home . Of course, he ran into a little drama there with paps ... but the bigger point is, he and Jen are apart.

As you know ... Ben and Jen appear to be hurtling towards divorce, and are living separately as they quietly try to unload the $60 million Beverly Hills home they purchased together just last year.

We've seen Jen and Ben hang out together here and there over the past several weeks -- mostly for family events -- but on this occasion ... it looks like she needs some me-time.

A Euro flight up in the air is the perfect place for that ... just a superstar and her thoughts.

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TOUR 2024: How well do you know the Tour de France? Try the AP’s quiz

FILE - A cyclist rides next to an installation set up for the start of the 107th Tour de France cycling race, in Nice, southern France, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)

FILE - A July 26, 1970 photo from files of Belgium’s Eddy Merckx cycling in the 1970 Tour de France. (AP Photo, File)

FILE - Britain’s Chris Froome, wearing the overall leader’s yellow jersey arrives for the start of the eighth stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 187.5 kilometers (116.5 miles) with start in Dole and finish in Station des Rousses, France, Saturday, July 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)

FILE - Italy’s Marco Pantani, right, of Italy, sprints to beat overall leader Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, and capture the 12th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Carpentras and Mont Ventoux, southern France, Thursday, July 13, 2000. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)

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How well do you know the Tour de France? Try this quiz ahead of cycling’s biggest races, which starts on Saturday:

1. From which city does the 2024 Tour de France start?

b. Florence, Italy

c. Duesseldorf, Germany

2. Where does the race finish?

b. Nice, France

c. Brussels, Belgium

3. What is the record for the most Tour de France wins?

4. Who wears the yellow jersey at the Tour de France?

a. The race leader

b. The rider with the most stage wins

c. The best young rider in the race

5. What is the name of the team associated with the Tour’s biggest doping scandal?

a. U.S. Postal

c. Team Sky

6. Which rider was nicknamed the Cannibal?

a. Lance Armstrong

b. Miguel Indurain

c. Eddy Merckx

7. What is the Red Lantern?

a. A red lantern signaling the final kilometer of each stage

b. The name given to the last-place rider in the general classification

c. The starting hut in time trial stages

8. What is the broom wagon?

a. A vehicle used to clean the road ahead of every stage

b. A vehicle following the race and picking up riders unable to make it to the finish

c. The lowest gear ratio possible used on steep climbs

9. When is the last time a Frenchman won the Tour de France?

10. What is the smallest winning margin at the Tour de France?

a. 58 seconds

b. 8 seconds

c. 13 seconds

11. Which rider holds the record for the most stage wins at the Tour de France?

a. Mark Cavendish

b. Chris Froome

12. How many riders have died in the Tour?

13. During which climb did Jonas Vingegaard take the lead from Tadej Pogacar during the 2022 Tour?

a. Col du Granon

b. Alpe d’Huez

c. Col du Galibier

14. Vingegaard and Pogacar have won the last four editions of the Tour. How many stages have the two rivals won combined?

15. Who was the last rider to win the Giro d’Italia and the Tour in the same year?

a. Vincenzo Nibali

b. Lance Armstrong

c. Marco Pantani

16. How much money does the Tour de France winner earn?

a. 500,000 euros ($534.000).

b. 1 million euros ($1.07 million).

c. 1.2 million euros ($1.3 million).

1. b. The race starts in Italy for the first time.

2. b. The final stage will be held outside Paris for the first time since 1905 because of a clash with the Olympics, moving instead to the French Riviera. Because of security and logistical reasons, the French capital won’t have its traditional Tour finish on the Champs-Elysees.

3. c. Only four riders have achieved this feat: Eddy Merckx, Jacques Anquetil, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain. Lance Armstrong won the race seven times in a row from 1999-2005 but was later stripped of his titles for doping.

4. a. The yellow jersey is called “le maillot jaune” in French. It was created in 1919, well after the Tour started in 1903. The newspaper that sponsored the race, L’Auto, was printed on yellow paper, hence the jersey’s color.

5. b. The 1998 Tour de France was notable for the major scandal that emerged with the discovery of widespread doping on the Festina team. The subsequent police crackdown led to seven of the original 21 teams either withdrawing or being ejected from the Tour.

6. c. Eddy Merckx reportedly earned the nickname following his first Tour win in 1969, after a teammate told his daughter Merckx would not let anyone else win anything. “Daddy, he is the Cannibal,” the girl said.

7. b. “Lanterne Rouge” applies to the last-place rider in the general classification.

8. b. The broom wagon picks up riders unable to make it to the finish.

9. b. France has lacked a Tour winner since Bernard Hinault posted the last of his five victories back in 1985.

10. b. Greg LeMond’s margin of victory over French rider Laurent Fignon in the 1989 Tour. Fignon started the final day with a 50-second lead over his American rival but the Frenchman suffered from saddle sores and dropped 58 seconds in the final time trial to lose the yellow jersey.

11. a and c. Both Mark Cavendish and Eddy Merckx have won a record 34 Tour stages. Cavendish is trying to break the record this year.

12. c. The first rider to die during the race was Adolphe Heliere, who passed away during a rest day in 1910. Francisco Cepeda died after a crash in the downhill of the Col du Galibier in 1935. One of the most successful British riders, Tom Simpson, died of heart failure during the 13th stage in 1967 which was later determined to be from an overdose of drugs and alcohol. The last rider to die on the Tour was Fabio Casartelli, who died after crashing in the descent of the 1,069-meter (3,507-foot) Col de Portet d’Aspet during the 1995 edition of the race.

13. a. En route to his first Tour de France win, Vingegaard moved away from Pogacar in the brutal climb to the top of the Col du Granon to enjoy a winning finish to an epic day in the Alps. The stage featured two other monster ascents, the daunting Col du Telegraphe and Col du Galibier.

14. c. Pogacar has won 11 stages, Vingegaard just 3.

15. c. Pantani did the Giro-Tour double in 1998. Nibali made an attempt in 2016 after claiming the Giro but the 2014 Tour champion finished 30th that year. Armstrong rode the Giro only once, in 2009, and his 12th-place finish was later wiped out for doping. Pogacar is making an attempt this year after dominating the Giro in May.

16. a. 500,000 euros.

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Cellphone Outage in Europe Leaves Many U.S. Travelers Disconnected

The disruption affected mostly visitors with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon service, cutting them off data networks across the continent for 24 hours or more.

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Many travelers from the United States lost a crucial tool to check maps, make reservations, use ride-hailing apps and more because of a cellular data outage that began affecting users of AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon on Wednesday.

The affected travelers, mostly in Europe, posted on social media, seeking answers about what caused the outage and how long it would last. Some reported being unable to make phone calls, send texts or use online services without Wi-Fi for as long as 24 hours. It is unclear what caused the outage, which appeared to extend from Britain to Turkey.

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An AT&T spokeswoman said that the carrier’s network was operating normally, but that some customers traveling internationally might be experiencing service disruptions because of an issue outside the AT&T network. The company said it was working with one of its roaming connectivity providers to resolve the issue.

Verizon told some of its customers on social media that it was also aware of the issue and that its teams were working with local providers to resolve it.

A T-Mobile representative said the carrier was one of “several providers impacted by a third-party vendor’s issue that is intermittently affecting some international roaming service” and was also working to resolve it.

George Lagos, a 70-year-old real estate developer from Dunedin, Fla., who is visiting the Greek island of Crete with his family, noticed on Wednesday that his T-Mobile cellular data was not working. For about 24 hours, he said, he was not able to reach the people he had made plans with, though luckily, they had already gone over the details together.

“You know it’s an inconvenience, but it wasn’t a disaster,” said Mr. Lagos, whose service appeared to be restored by Thursday evening. “I didn’t miss a flight. I didn’t have a taxicab looking for me or anything.”

But there was a more serious concern: His wife’s mother has been sick and Mr. Lagos’s wife could not reach the person who was helping take care of her.

“That probably was the worst thing,” Mr. Lagos said.

Major U.S. carriers all offer some version of an all-inclusive international data plan that allows travelers to use their phones much as they would in the United States.

Though the current disruption appears to be easing, travelers affected by such outages have other options to connect. Swapping out a physical SIM card — for phones that still have one — can allow you to connect to a local network. (These typically come in pay-as-you-go or prepaid packages.) For newer phones, apps like Airalo provide relatively inexpensive electronic SIM card packages in many international destinations. And of course, you can always seek out a secure Wi-Fi network.

Follow New York Times Travel on Instagram and sign up for our weekly Travel Dispatch newsletter to get expert tips on traveling smarter and inspiration for your next vacation. Dreaming up a future getaway or just armchair traveling? Check out our 52 Places to Go in 2024 .

Derek M. Norman is a senior news assistant for the International section of The Times. More about Derek M. Norman

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Considering a trip, or just some armchair traveling here are some ideas..

52 Places:  Why do we travel? For food, culture, adventure, natural beauty? Our 2024 list has all those elements, and more .

Ljubljana, Slovenia:  Stroll along the river, explore a contemporary art scene and admire panoramic views in this scenic Central European capital .

Cities With Great Beaches:  Already been to Miami, Honolulu and Sydney? These five other coastal destinations  are vibrant on land and on the water.

Southern France:  The Canal du Midi traverses the Occitanie region and gives cyclists of all skill levels  access to parts of France that are rich in lore .

Port Antonio, Jamaica:  The D.J. and music producer Diplo recommends spots in a city he loves  on Jamaica’s northeast coast. A dance party makes the cut.

New Mexico:  Visiting the vast and remote Gila Wilderness, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, is both inspiring and demanding .