Capitals of Italy and France

9 or 11 days

Rome, Paris, extension to London

For centuries, the influence that Italy and France had over Europe always stemmed from their capital cities. Experience the ancient history of Rome’s Colosseum, the roots of the Renaissance in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel and the innovative design of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Capitals of Italy and France tour

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Capitals of Italy and France tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

Day 2: Rome

Meet your Tour Director at the destination airport

Day 3: Rome

Take a guided tour of Vatican City

With your expert local guide you will visit:

Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica

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Gladiator school experience

Have you ever wondered what it was like to be one of Rome’s famed gladiators? This optional half-day activity puts you in the ring! Learn the basics of hand-to-hand combat and model ancient armor as you follow in the sandaled footsteps of Spartacus.

Day 4: Rome

Take a guided tour of Rome

With your expert local guide you will visit:

Colosseum
Roman Forum

Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

You will see:

Trevi Fountain
Pantheon
Piazza Navona
Spanish Steps

Day 5: Rome

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Pompeii

Gain unparalleled insight into the lives of the ancient Roman elite on this excursion. Buried in volcanic ash in 79 A.D., the former resort town of Pompeii is now fully excavated and, uniquely preserved as it was, one of the world’s richest archaeological sites. After a guided tour, enjoy an included lunch and free time before returning to Rome for dinner. Note: Comfortable shoes are recommended.

Day 6: Rome • Paris

Fly to Paris

Take a tour of the Latin Quarter

Day 7: Paris

Take a guided tour of Paris

With your expert local guide you will see:

Place de la Concorde
Champs-Élysées
Arc de Triomphe
Les Invalides
Eiffel Tower

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Versailles

Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.

Enjoy a Seine River cruise

Day 8: Paris

Visit the Louvre

Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

Ascend Montparnasse Tower

Day 9: Depart for home

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Day 9: Paris • London

Take the Eurostar to London

Take a walking tour of London

Day 10: London

Take a guided tour of London