France and Italy Tours & Trips

Best time to visit France and Italy

• Summer 2026

  Long summer days mean more time for evening walks through Florence and outdoor dining in Rome's Trastevere district. The Barcelona to Rome route is especially popular in summer - our travelers tell us they appreciate how it balances guided tours with independent time. You'll ride a scenic cogwheel train through the Pyrenees and discover the landscapes that inspired Van Gogh in Arles. Another great summer choice follows the Mediterranean from Nice to Rome, including walks through the Cinque Terre and hands-on Italian cooking classes. Families particularly enjoy our Paris-to-Rome summer tour, which includes pizza making in Rome and dinner in an authentic 12th-century Tuscan castle that really captures kids' imagination.

  • July 2026 37 tours
  • August 2026 popular 58 tours
• Fall / Autumn 2026

  Fall tours catch Burgundy's vineyards in their autumn colors with perfect temperatures for exploring. Many guests choose our Rome-based route that winds through Tuscany during grape harvest season before heading to French wine country. The itinerary includes stops at medieval towns like Monteriggioni and San Gimignano en route to Florence. Another excellent autumn option takes you from Barcelona through southern France - you'll explore Carcassonne's medieval fortress and follow Van Gogh's path through Provence without the summer crowds. Our London-to-Rome journey works particularly well in fall; customers appreciate how the mild weather makes it comfortable to explore Vatican City and Florence's art collections. Food enthusiasts can join truffle hunts in Tuscany and experience wine harvests in Burgundy alongside the usual cultural sites.

  • September 2026 popular 57 tours
  • October 2026 43 tours
  • November 2026 19 tours
• Winter 2026 / 2027

  When winter arrives, our guests find it's actually a fantastic time to discover France and Italy without the usual tourist crowds. The Paris to Rome route through Switzerland has become a customer favorite, where you'll warm up indoors watching Venetian glassblowers craft delicate pieces and Swiss chocolatiers share their techniques. Another popular option starts with Paris explorations, including Seine river cruises and fast-track entry at major sites, before winding south through Italian lake country and finally Rome. Our travelers tell us they love how these winter tours mix cultural immersion, like hands-on Roman cooking classes and perfume workshops on the French Riviera, with plenty of indoor activities when the weather turns cold. For those wanting to see it all, the Amsterdam to Rome journey lets you watch traditional woodcarving in the Black Forest, admire Venetian artisans at work and experience authentic local culture. We've chosen central hotels that put you steps from museums and galleries, while evening meals at carefully selected local restaurants give everyone a chance to gather and share stories from their day.

  • December 2026 18 tours
  • January 2027 17 tours
  • February 2027 popular 20 tours
• Spring 2027

  Spring brings ideal conditions for exploring France and Italy - you'll find pleasant temperatures and fewer people at major attractions. The popular 12-day Rome to London route lets you watch Venetian artisans work with molten glass and wander through the warm-toned streets of Siena. There's also a fantastic Paris to Italy option that takes you through Switzerland, where our guests love seeing Lucerne's Chapel Bridge decorated with spring flowers before heading to the Italian lakes. Photography fans often choose our Provence tours in April and May - you'll catch the early lavender blooms while exploring the Roman sites in Arles and taking a relaxing boat trip to Saint-Tropez. Many first-time visitors opt for the comprehensive Amsterdam to Rome journey, which combines cultural experiences like Black Forest crafts and Venetian glassmaking with plenty of time to explore on your own.

  • March 2027 28 tours
  • April 2027 31 tours
  • May 2027 popular 46 tours