Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and have the afternoon and early evening to check out the city on your own schedule. Walk around, grab lunch somewhere, see whatever catches your interest. Then you'll meet up with your travel group this evening to meet everyone and go over what's coming up for the week.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Yellow (or similar)), Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Rome's sights and attractions
- Day 2
Rome to Florence
Head out from Rome toward Pisa this morning. You'll stop to see the Leaning Tower and get that photo you've probably seen a hundred times. After that, continue on to Florence where you'll have time to walk through the city, check out the River Arno, see the Duomo Cathedral, and try some local Chianti wine. There's a lot to take in, so pace yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ('Re-Dama Hostel (or similar)), Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Travel to Florence
- Explore Florence and the Duomo Cathedral
- Local guide tour
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Florence Cathedral (Duomo) River Arno - Day 3
Florence
Today mixes guided time with exploring on your own. You'll walk through Florence's streets with your group and hit up the local markets, grab some gelato, and there's an optional pizza-making class with a local if you want to learn how it's done properly. You've got freedom to skip around or stay with the group depending on what interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ('Re-Dama Hostel (or similar)), Hotel (YellowSquare (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Florence
- Explore local markets
Optional Activities
- Pizza-making class
- Day 4
Florence to Swiss Alps
Leave Florence and stop at Pisa one more time to revisit the Leaning Tower if you didn't get enough photos the first day. From there, it's a long drive north to the Swiss Alps. You'll arrive at your mountain lodge, and there's an optional fondue dinner set up for the evening with views of the snowy peaks around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adventure Hostel Interlaken (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Travel to Swiss Alps
Optional Activities
- Fondue dinner
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa - Day 5
Swiss Alps
Wake up to mountain views from your room and you've got options for the day. You can join the group for a mountain excursion or try paragliding if you're feeling adventurous, or just wander around the Alpine town at your own pace. Either way, the scenery here is something special.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adventure Hostel Interlaken (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Swiss Alps town
Optional Activities
- Mountain excursion or trip with travel group
- Paragliding
- Day 6
Swiss Alps to Paris
Leave the mountains and head toward Paris, but you'll pass through Burgundy wine country on the way, so there's opportunity to see some vineyards and rolling hills. You'll roll into Paris by evening, and there's an included dinner waiting for you. After that, you can explore the lit-up city streets at night if you're not too tired from the drive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))
Included Activities
- Travel through Burgundy wine region
- Dinner in Paris
Landmarks Burgundy Wine Region - Day 7
Paris
Spend your last full day soaking in Paris. Visit the Fragonard Perfumery to learn about how fragrance works, check out the high fashion areas, stop by Notre Dame for coffee and crepes, and spend time at the Louvre galleries. Your final evening includes dinner and a cabaret show, so you'll end things on a high note.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Jo&Joe Gentilly (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Fragonard Perfumery
- Explore Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Visit the Louvre
Optional Activities
- Dinner and cabaret show
Landmarks Fragonard Perfumery Notre-Dame Cathedral Louvre Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe Champs-Élysées - Day 8
Paris to London
Take your last morning in Paris before heading south to Calais and crossing into England. You'll say goodbye to your group once you arrive, or if you're continuing on through the UK, the journey keeps going to your final destination. Either way, you'll have had a full week across three countries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Calais
- Cross from France to England
