Guided 8-Day Rome to Paris Tour Package: Italy & France

itinerary

• Arrival
• Hotel transfer
• Free time to explore the city
• Reviewing tour information (checking the reception info boards or meeting to receive details about the start of the circuit)

• Three-hour guided city tour (combining a walking tour of Imperial Rome and a panoramic bus ride)
• Sightseeing iconic landmarks (including the Arch of Constantine, the exterior of the Colosseum, Imperial Fora, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant’Angelo)
• Visit to Vatican City (arriving around 11:00 AM)
• Optional guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
• Free time in the afternoon
• Evening transfer to the Trastevere neighborhood (around 6:00 PM for dining and nightlife)
• Return transfer to the hotel (around 8:30 PM)

• Free day (independent time to explore)
• Optional seasonal excursion:
  • April to October: Day trip to explore the island of Capri.
  • November to March: Day trip to discover the city of Naples and the Forum of Pompeii.

• Departure from Rome (7:30 AM) with a short en-route rest stop
• Arrival in Pisa (12:30 PM)
• Orientation briefing by the guide regarding the monumental complex and parking logistics
• Free time in Pisa to visit the Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, and the Battistero di San Giovanni
• Lunch in Pisa (included for guests on the half-board plan)
• Departure from Pisa (3:00 PM) with a short en-route rest stop
• Arrival in Turin (7:30 PM)
• Evening at your own pace (with a recommended walk through Turin’s historic center)

• Departure from Turin (7:30 AM)
• Scenic mountain drive through the Alps, passing Mount Blanc and crossing into France and Switzerland
• Arrival in Geneva (11:00 AM)
• Panoramic bus tour of Geneva passing the Palace of Nations (UN European headquarters)
• Guided walk to the English Garden (Jardin Anglais) to see the famous Flower Clock
• Free time in Geneva for lunch, a walk through the city center, and viewing the Jet d’Eau fountain
• Departure from Geneva (2:00 PM) for a scenic drive through central France
• Arrival in Paris (9:00 PM)

Note: Keep your passport easily accessible for the Swiss border crossing and your camera ready for the snowy mountain landscapes.

• Morning transfer to the Palace of Versailles (7:45 AM) with 2.5 hours of free time to walk through the gardens or tour the palace interior (entry not included).
• Return transfer to Paris (11:30 AM), directly to the bohemian neighborhood of Montmartre, for a walk to enjoy outdoor artists and restaurants.
• Lunch break (included for passengers with the meal supplement plan).
• 2.5-hour panoramic city tour of Paris (3:00 PM) with a local guide, viewing top landmarks including the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame, Latin Quarter, Eiffel Tower, and the banks of the Seine.
• Brief photo stops at Les Invalides and the Champ de Mars.
• Return transfer to the hotel, with an optional stop in the city center for those wishing to spend more time in Paris.
• Optional evening activity: Attend a traditional Parisian cabaret or variety show, such as the Moulin Rouge.

Please note: The order of these activities may vary depending on local traffic and tour logistics.

• Free day (independent time to sightsee and explore Paris at your own pace)
• Optional experience offered by the guide: A scenic boat cruise along the River Seine combined with a guided walk through the historic Latin Quarter

• Breakfast at the hotel
• End of tour services * Hotel check-out (typically by 10:00 AM)
• Optional free time to enjoy the city (with luggage storage available at the hotel reception)