Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and get transferred to your hotel. Once you're settled in, your guide fills you in on important details about the city. Later in the evening, walk over to Via Cavour where you'll find plenty of restaurants to choose from and get your first real taste of Roman food.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
- Day 2
Rome
This morning starts with a three-hour guided tour mixing walking and bus travel through Imperial Rome. You'll see the Arch of Constantine, Colosseum, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, and Baths of Caracalla before ending at Vatican City around 11:00 a.m. From there, you have the option to check out the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on your own. Later you'll head to Trastevere for dinner, then return to your hotel by 8:30 p.m.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Imperial Rome combining walking tour and panoramic bus ride
- See Arch of Constantine, exterior of Colosseum, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour - 70 EUR (3 hours, minimum 20 people, includes entrance ticket with priority lane and specialized guide with audio devices)
Landmarks 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 head north through Italy toward Pisa. Stop there to walk around Piazza dei Miracoli and see the famous Leaning Tower, then grab lunch. After that, you'll pass through Mediterranean scenery with a quick stop in the seaside town of Sestri Levante before continuing on to the French Riviera. You'll roll into Nice in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Sophia Antipolis), Hotel (Ibis Nice Aeroport Promenade), Hotel (Campanile Nice Airport)
Included Activities
- Visit Piazza dei Miracoli and Leaning Tower in Pisa
- Train ride to Piazza dei Miracoli from tourist car park in Pisa
Landmarks Piazza dei Miracoli Leaning Tower of Pisa Sestri Levante 
- Day 4
Nice to Marseille
Today focuses on the Côte d'Azur with a coach tour that takes in Nice's Promenade des Anglais, Massena Square, and the old port area. Next you'll travel to Saint-Maxime to wander through its historic center and check out the 16th-century Square Tower. Then comes a scenic boat ride across the bay to Saint-Tropez where you'll have lunch and explore the port with all its luxury yachts. The day ends in Marseille where you'll see the lively Vieux Port.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Marseille Centre Euromed), Hotel (Novotel Suites Marseille Euromed)
Included Activities
- Panoramic coach tour of Nice
- See Promenade des Anglais, Massena Square, and old port in Nice
- Stroll through historic center of Saint-Maxime
- See 16th-century Square Tower in Saint-Maxime
- Scenic boat ride across the bay to Saint-Tropez
- Explore Saint-Tropez and its port with luxurious yachts
- Visit Vieux Port (Old Port) in Marseille
Landmarks Promenade des Anglais Massena Square Old Port of Nice Saint-Maxime Square Tower Saint-Tropez Vieux Port (Old Port) of Marseille 
- Day 5
Marseille to Lyon
Provence is on the agenda with stops in Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage city known for its Roman and medieval history plus Van Gogh connections. You'll visit the medieval village of Les Baux and see Carrières de Lumières, an underground art and light show set in old quarries. After lunch, head to Avignon to walk around and see the Palais des Papes. By evening you'll reach Lyon, walk through the World Heritage old town, and take a cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourvierre basilica for views across the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Appartcity Lyon Cite Internationale), Hotel (Campanile Centre Lyon Berges Du Rhone)
Included Activities
- Explore Arles UNESCO World Heritage city with Roman and medieval legacy
- Visit medieval village of Les Baux
- Admission to Carrières de Lumières underground show
- Stroll in Avignon
- See Palais des Papes in Avignon
- Walk through World Heritage old town in Lyon
- Cable car ride up to Notre-Dame de Fourvière basilica in Lyon
Landmarks Arles Les Baux Carrières de Lumières Avignon Palais des Papes Lyon Old Town Notre-Dame de Fourvière 
- Day 6
Lyon to Dijon
Leaving Lyon, you're heading into Burgundy starting with Tournus, a small town featuring a stone gate and large abbey. Continue to Beaune, the wine capital, for lunch and time to explore either the wine museum or historic hospice. Next stop is Savigny Castle in wine country, which has unusual museums with motorbikes, racing cars, planes, and helicopters. You'll finish the day in Dijon, Burgundy's capital, walking through lively streets lined with medieval and Renaissance buildings and the Palace of the Dukes.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Dijon), Hotel (Mama Shelter Dijon)
Included Activities
- Explore Tournus with its imposing stone gate and large abbey
- Visit Savigny Castle and its museums with motorbikes, racing cars, planes, and helicopters
Optional Activities
- Wine museum in Beaune
- Historic hospice in Beaune
Landmarks Tournus Beaune Savigny Castle Dijon Palace of the Dukes 
- Day 7
Dijon to Paris
Depart Dijon and head to Fontenay Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where your admission is already covered. Stop in medieval Semur-en-Auxois with its impressive ancient walls surrounding the town. Keep going through Burgundy to Vézelay, one of France's most beautiful villages, where you'll have lunch and walk around. Visit the massive basilica that served as a starting point for the Way of St. James. In the afternoon, start your journey to Paris, arriving in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5), Hotel (Novotel Est - Bagnolet)
Included Activities
- Admission to Fontenay Abbey UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore medieval city of Semur-en-Auxois
- Visit Vézelay village and immense basilica
Landmarks Fontenay Abbey Semur-en-Auxois Vézelay Basilica of Vézelay 
- Day 8
Paris
After breakfast, your tour wraps up. Head out with great memories from the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
