Treasures of Italy and France Champagne and Bourgogne

D01: ROME

Day 1 begins in Rome with a transfer to your hotel and a tour of the "Eternal City." You will explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill before visiting the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps, followed by dinner in the historic Trastevere district.

D02: ROME

Day 2 is dedicated to Vatican City and Rome’s Baroque squares. You will admire the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, followed by visits to Castel Sant'Angelo, Piazza Navona, and dinner in Campo de' Fiori or the Jewish Ghetto.

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 enjoy a traditional dinner as guests of the Contrada dell’Aquila to learn about the historic Palio race.

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 to enjoy the sunset before arriving in Pisa for the evening.

D05: PISA - FLORENCE

Day 5 starts with a tour of Pisa’s Square of Miracles, including the Leaning Tower and Duomo. The afternoon is spent in Florence 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 San Miniato al Monte. 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 Travel 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, concluding with a walk to the Rialto Bridge and dinner in San Polo or Cannaregio.

D08: VENICE - PARIS

Day 8 is an exploration of Venice’s islands and bridges, including the Old Jewish Ghetto and an optional trip to Murano. In the evening, you will fly from Venice to Paris and transfer to your hotel.

D09: PARIS FULL DAY

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

D10: PARIS - VERSAILLES - 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 - REIMS

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 to Reims, the capital of Champagne.

D12: REIMS AND CHAMPAGNE

Day 12 explores the UNESCO monuments of Reims. You will visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Royal Abbey of Saint-Remi, and the Palais du Tau, with free time to explore the city center.

D13: CHAMPAGNE AREA 

Day 13 immerses you in the Champagne region. You will tour and taste at a prestigious wine cellar before visiting the Gothic masterpieces of Châlons-en-Champagne, including the Basilique of Notre-Dame de l’Épine.

D14: COUNTRY ROAD FROM CHAMPAGNE THROUGH BURGUNDY - LYON

Day 14 features a scenic journey through the Burgundy countryside. Highlights include the Abbaye de Vézelay, the vineyards of Chablis, the church of St. Philibert in Tournus, and the ruins of Cluny Abbey before arriving in Lyon.

D15: LYON AIRPORT

Day 15 concludes the journey in Lyon. Depending on your flight schedule, you will enjoy a quick visit to the city’s historic sites before your final transfer to the Lyon Airport for departure.