2-Week France, Italy and Spain Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 2-week France, Italy And Spain tour itineraries

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• 13 Day Western Europe Itinerary, incl. Paris and Barcelona

  The 13-day route through France, Italy, and Spain showcases Paris's landmarks, Rome's ancient sites, Cinque Terre's coastal trails, and Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. Highlights include a migrant-led cooking class, unlimited train access in national parks, and multi-share accommodations.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Paris

    Begin in the City of Light. Visit the Eiffel Tower before 9 AM to avoid the biggest crowds. Get around easily with a carnet of 10 metro tickets for about $17. A recent visitor shared: "Getting to experience all the essential tourist spots on one's bucket list gives you a good idea of which places to come back to."

    
  • Days 3-5

    Interlaken

    Take the 5.5-hour trip from Paris to this Swiss mountain town. Book popular activities like canyoning ($130) or paragliding well before arrival, especially in summer. Pack layers for unpredictable mountain weather. The local hostels are known for their social atmosphere.

    
  • Days 6-7

    Rome

    Plan for an 8-hour journey from Interlaken through Milan. Book your Colosseum ($26) and Vatican Museums ($22) tickets online to skip the long lines. Head to Trastevere for authentic Italian dining away from tourist spots. The Metro A line runs until 11:30 PM for easy returns to your hotel.

    
  • Days 8-9

    Italian Riviera

    Stay in Rapallo to explore Cinque Terre. Your train pass lets you visit all five villages easily. Start your hikes early to avoid the heat. One traveler noted: "The coastal trail views were incredible, but bring proper walking shoes—the paths can be steep and uneven."

    
  • Days 10-11

    Nice & Monaco

    Take a 5-hour train to the French Riviera. Monaco is just 20 minutes away by train. Remember your passport and formal clothes for the Monte Carlo Casino. Nice's Old Town comes alive in the evening when it's cooler and restaurants are bustling.

    
  • Days 12-13

    Barcelona

    Fly from Nice (2 hours). Take the Aerobus from the airport to Plaza Catalunya ($7, runs every 10 minutes). Book Sagrada Familia tickets months in advance. Las Ramblas is lively at night but stick to main streets. The Metro runs until 2 AM on weekends.

    

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• 13 Days Mediterranean Highlights, incl. Madrid and Rome

  A grand 13-day tour through Spain, France, and Italy's finest cities showcases Madrid's Royal Palace, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, Nice's promenade, and Rome's Vatican. Accommodations include stays at Rafael Atocha and Grand Mediterraneo hotels.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Madrid

    Begin in Spain's capital by visiting the Royal Palace and Prado Museum early in the morning. "The morning light streaming through the palace windows makes for incredible photos," notes a recent visitor. Remember Spanish meal schedules. Most restaurants don't open for dinner until 8:30 PM, so plan afternoon rest breaks to adjust.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Barcelona

    A 3-hour high-speed train takes you to Barcelona. Visit Sagrada Familia at 8:30 AM to avoid crowds. Visit Park Güell in late afternoon for better photos. Explore the Gothic Quarter's shaded streets during hot midday hours. You might want to take a side trip to Montserrat monastery. It's an hour away but the mountain views make it worth your time.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Provence & French Riviera

    Enter France through Arles, where Van Gogh found inspiration. Stop at the Pont du Gard aqueduct before reaching Avignon's Papal Palace. Stay in Nice and use it as your base to visit Monaco and Saint-Paul-de-Vence using the reliable coastal train system.

    
  • Day 7

    Côte d'Azur

    Nice's Old Town markets come alive by 8 AM. Take the 20-minute coastal train to Monaco for afternoon exploration but visit the palace area before lunch to beat the crowds.

    
  • Days 8-9

    Cinque Terre & Tuscany

    The trip to Cinque Terre requires an early start but offers beautiful coastal views. Bring sturdy shoes for the sometimes slippery paths between villages. Continue to Pisa and Florence, stopping for lunch at a local agriturismo near Vinci for real Tuscan cooking.

    
  • Days 10-11

    Florence

    Two full days in Florence lets you see everything properly. Get to the Duomo by 7:45 AM when it opens at 8:15. Walk across Ponte Vecchio at sunset for the best views. As one visitor shares: "The morning light on the Arno River makes even amateur photos look professional."

    
  • Days 12-13

    Rome

    Finish in Rome exploring the Vatican Museums and Ancient Rome. Book early morning Vatican tickets to avoid crowds. Visit the Colosseum after 3 PM when crowds thin out. Spend your evenings in Trastevere where you'll find authentic restaurants away from tourist spots.

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• 13 Day Southern Europe Itinerary, incl. Madrid and Venice

  A 13-day route through Spain, France, and Italy's finest cities takes you to Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu, Barcelona's modernist sites, Rome's Vatican City, and Venice's Murano. The tour features guided city tours and carefully selected stays at properties like AC Hotel Som Madrid.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Madrid, Spain

    Start in Madrid and explore La Latina at night for tapas around 8:30 PM when locals begin dinner. Visit Retiro Park early the next morning to catch perfect photos of the Crystal Palace. Book your Santiago Bernabéu Stadium tour online to skip the hour-plus peak season lines. Plan 2-3 hours for the full stadium experience.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Barcelona & Girona

    Drive 6 hours from Madrid to Barcelona stopping at Zaragoza and Poblet Monastery. Book your Park Güell tickets ahead since they limit daily visitors. Visit at sunset for great views. Check out Girona's Jewish Quarter in the evening when it's cooler and the medieval streets light up beautifully.

    
  • Day 5

    French Provence

    Visit the Roman ruins in Arles before 11 AM to avoid peak sun. Stop at the Carrières des Lumières show in Les Baux. "The immersive art experience in the cool quarry was a welcome break from the summer heat. Bring a light jacket as it's chilly inside," notes one traveler.

    
  • Days 6-7

    Swiss Alps

    Travel through the Alps from Chambéry to Geneva and Gruyères. Check weather before taking the Glacier 3000 cable car. Take early morning trains in Interlaken to get the most from the Jungfrau region. "The Swiss trains run like clockwork. Download the SBB app to check real-time schedules," recommends a visitor.

    
  • Day 8

    Swiss-Italian Lakes

    Take the scenic route from Zurich to Milan. Stop for lunch at Lake Como. Bellagio's lakeside restaurants are quieter before 1 PM. Visit Milan's Duomo right when it opens at 8 AM to avoid crowds.

    
  • Days 9-10

    Rome & Vatican City

    Take the 3-hour fast train to Rome. Book early morning skip-the-line tickets for the Colosseum. Visit the Vatican Museums after 2 PM when crowds thin out. Spend your evenings in Trastevere. "The side streets off Piazza Santa Maria are where you'll find the authentic Roman restaurants away from tourist menus," shares one traveler.

    
  • Day 11

    Florence

    Take the 90-minute train to Florence. Start at Piazzale Michelangelo for city views before walking through Oltrarno. Visit the Duomo area after 4 PM when day-trippers leave. Book your Uffizi tickets at least one day before.

    
  • Days 12-13

    Venice

    Finish in Venice. Take an early morning vaporetto to San Marco before cruise ships arrive. Visit Murano in the afternoon for glass-making shows. A recent visitor suggests: "Water buses to Murano are less crowded from the Fondamente Nove stop rather than San Marco."

    

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