Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and get settled at your hotel after your transfer. Later, a guide will meet you and walk you through the basics of what to expect. By evening, head over to Via Cavour where you'll find no shortage of restaurants serving Italian food, Indian dishes, Chinese cuisine, and other international options to choose from.
Optional Activities
- Explore Via Cavour restaurants and dining options
- Day 2
Rome - Vatican City
Spend the morning on a three-hour guided tour that combines walking through Imperial Rome with a bus ride covering the main sights. You'll see the Arch of Constantine, the Colosseum's exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo before reaching Vatican City around 11:00 a.m. The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are optional if you want to explore further. After lunch, you can wander through Trastevere neighborhood in the afternoon, then head back to the hotel around 8:30 p.m.
Included Activities
- Guided city tour - Imperial Rome walking tour and panoramic bus ride
- View Arch of Constantine
- View exterior of Colosseum
- View Imperial Forums
- View Circus Maximus
- View Baths of Caracalla
- View Basilica of Saint Mary Major
- View Pyramid of Cestius
- View Castel Sant'Angelo
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel guided tour (70 EUR) - includes entrance ticket, priority lane entry, specialized guide, and audio devices
Landmarks/POIs Arch of Constantine Colosseum Imperial Forums Circus Maximus Baths of Caracalla Basilica of Saint Mary Major Pyramid of Cestius Castel Sant'Angelo Vatican City Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Trastevere - Day 3
Rome to Nice
Leave Rome and travel north through Italy, stopping in Pisa for a short train ride to Piazza dei Miracoli and the Leaning Tower with lunch included. After that, drive through the scenic Mediterranean coast with a quick stop in Sestri Levante, a charming seaside spot. You'll continue toward the French Riviera, pulling into Nice in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Train to Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa
- Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Stop in Sestri Levante
Landmarks/POIs Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli Sestri Levante - Day 4
Nice - Saint-Tropez - Marseille
Start with breakfast and take a brief bus tour of Nice, capital of the Côte d'Azur. Drive along the Promenade des Anglais with coastal views, pass through Massena Square, and check out the old port. Later, head to Saint-Maxime to walk its historic center, port, and 16th-century Square Tower. Board a scenic boat across the bay to Saint-Tropez and explore its fishing port area with luxury yachts before grabbing lunch. In the afternoon, continue to Marseille to see the lively Vieux Port.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Panoramic coach tour of Nice
- Drive along Promenade des Anglais
- Pass through Massena Square
- Visit Nice old port
- Explore Saint-Maxime historic center and port
- View 16th-century Square Tower in Saint-Maxime
- Scenic boat crossing to Saint-Tropez
- Explore Saint-Tropez old fishing port
- Visit Marseille Vieux Port (Old Port)
Landmarks/POIs Promenade des Anglais Massena Square Saint-Maxime Square Tower Saint-Tropez Vieux Port - Day 5
Marseille - Arles - Les Baux - Avignon - Lyon
Today focuses on the Provence region starting in Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage city with Roman and medieval sites connected to Van Gogh's history. Visit Les Baux, a small medieval village, and see Carrières de Lumières with its underground art and sound show in former quarries. After lunch, stroll through Avignon to see the Palais des Papes, then continue to Lyon. There you'll walk the World Heritage old town and ride a cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourviére basilica for views of the city.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Arles - UNESCO World Heritage city with Roman and medieval heritage
- Visit Les Baux medieval village
- Admission to Carrières de Lumières underground art show
- Stroll through Avignon
- View Palais des Papes, Avignon
- Walk through Lyon World Heritage old town
- Cable car ride to Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Landmarks/POIs Arles Les Baux Carrières de Lumières Palais des Papes Avignon Lyon Notre-Dame de Fourvière - Day 6
Lyon to Dijon
Leave Lyon heading to Burgundy, stopping in Tournus to see its town gate and large abbey. Continue to Beaune, Burgundy's wine capital, where you'll have lunch and time to explore. An optional wine museum or historic hospice visit is available. Next, check out Savigny Castle, a 15th-century structure in the wine region with museums featuring motorbikes, racing cars, planes, and helicopters. End your day in Dijon, Burgundy's capital, known for lively streets and medieval and Renaissance buildings including the Palace of the Dukes.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Tournus town with stone gate and abbey
- Explore Beaune
- Admission to Savigny Castle and its museums
- Explore Dijon
Optional Activities
- Wine museum in Beaune
- Historic hospice in Beaune
Landmarks/POIs Tournus Beaune Savigny Castle Palace of the Dukes Dijon - Day 7
Dijon to Paris
Depart Dijon and head to Fontenay Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing an impressive Cistercian center. Continue to Semur-en-Auxois, a medieval city surrounded by ancient walls. Take time for lunch and walk through Vézelay, considered one of France's most beautiful villages with its large basilica that once launched the Way of St. James. From there, continue toward Paris, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Admission to Fontenay Abbey
- Explore Semur-en-Auxois
- Visit Vézelay village
- Explore Vézelay basilica
Landmarks/POIs Fontenay Abbey Semur-en-Auxois Vézelay Basilica of Vézelay - Day 8
Paris
Spend time at the Palace of Versailles exploring the palace and its gardens. On your way back to Paris, visit Montmartre, a bohemian neighborhood with artists, painters, and cabarets. You'll have a panoramic city tour with a local guide showing Paris's major avenues and monuments. Return to your hotel, and if interested, an optional evening variety show is available.
Included Activities
- Visit Palace of Versailles and gardens
- Explore Montmartre
- Panoramic Paris city tour with local guide
- Funicular to Montmartre district
Optional Activities
- Evening variety show
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles Montmartre - Day 9
Paris
Head to the Eiffel Tower in central Paris and go up to the second floor for the views. Afterward, take a relaxing Seine River boat cruise lasting about an hour and fifteen minutes. You'll have the rest of the afternoon free to explore Paris on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Eiffel Tower with access to second floor
- Boat cruise along the Seine - approximately one hour and fifteen minutes
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Seine River - Day 10
Departure
After breakfast, your trip ends here, leaving you with wonderful memories of the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
