Treasures of Italy and France: from Rome to Provence

D01: ROME

Day 1 begins in Rome with a transfer to your hotel and a guided tour of the "Eternal City." You will explore the heart of ancient Rome, including the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Via Sacra, and Capitoline Hill, followed by dinner in the historic Trastevere district.

D02: ROME

Day 2 is dedicated to Rome’s Baroque splendors and the Vatican. You will visit Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, and the Italian Government palaces before spending the afternoon in Vatican City to admire the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.

D03: ROME - SIENA

Day 3 takes you north through the UNESCO-listed Orcia Valley to Siena. After exploring the Piazza del Campo and the Duomo, you will walk through the historic city quarters and enjoy a traditional dinner as guests of the Contrada dell’Aquila.

D04: SIENA - SAN GIMIGNANO - VOLTERRA - PISA 

Day 4 features the medieval "pearls" of Tuscany. You will visit the iconic towers of San Gimignano and the ancient Etruscan walled city of Volterra before arriving in Pisa for the evening.

D05: PISA- FLORENCE

Day 5 starts with a tour of Pisa’s Piazza dei Miracoli, including the Leaning Tower and Duomo. The afternoon is spent in Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, visiting the Uffizi Gallery, the Accademia to see Michelangelo’s David, and the city’s magnificent cathedral complex.

D06: FLORENCE

Day 6 offers panoramic views of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo and the Abbazia di San Miniato. After visiting the historic Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria, you will have a free afternoon to explore the city's shops and streets at your leisure.

Day 7 involves a scenic drive to Venice. Upon arrival, you will take a ferry along the Grand Canal to visit St. Mark’s Square, the Basilica, and the Doge’s Palace, followed by a Venetian dinner.

D08: VENICE - PARIS

Day 8 is an exploration of Venice’s islands and bridges, including the Accademia Museum and the Old Jewish Ghetto, with an optional trip to Murano. In the evening, you will fly from Venice to Paris and meet your French guide.

D09: PARIS FULL DAY

Day 9 is a full-day tour of Paris’s essentials. Highlights include a Seine riverboat cruise past Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs Élysées, and the Louvre Museum, concluding with a walk through the artistic neighborhood of Montmartre.

D10: PARIS - VERSAILLES- CHARTRES - TOURS

Day 10 begins with free time in Paris before an afternoon visit to the Palace of Versailles and its grand gardens. On the way to Tours, you will stop to admire the medieval stained glass of Chartres Cathedral.

D11: TOURS - CASTLES OF THE LOIRE - BORDEAUX

Day 11 focuses on the Loire Valley’s architectural masterpieces. You will visit the Cathedral of Tours, the massive Château de Chambord, and the elegant Château de Chenonceau before traveling south to Bordeaux.

D12: BORDEAUX 

Day 12 explores Bordeaux, a UNESCO Heritage city. After visiting the Grand Théâtre and Roman ruins, the afternoon is dedicated to a guided wine tour through world-famous appellations such as Saint-Émilion or Pomerol.

D13: BORDEAUX - TOLOUSE - CARCASSONNE - NIMES

Day 13 takes you to Toulouse to visit the Romanesque Basilique of Saint Sernin. In the afternoon, you will explore the double-ringed medieval fortifications of Carcassonne before continuing to Nîmes for the night.

D14: NIMES – PONT DU GARD - AVIGNONE – MARSEILLE

Day 14 features the exceptionally preserved Roman amphitheater in Nîmes and the ancient Pont du Gard aqueduct. You will then travel to Avignon to visit the 14th-century Palace of the Popes before overnighting in Marseille.

D15: MARSEILLE

Day 15 concludes the journey in Marseille. You will explore the Old Port and the Vieille Charité complex by foot or boat before your final transfer to the airport for departure.