8 or 10 days
Rome, Paris, with extension to London
The significance of Ancient Rome cannot be overstated. See the roots of its influence in the arches of the Colosseum and the remains of the Roman Forum. Then stand beneath Michelangelo’s masterpiece—the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. From there it’s on to Paris, where great philosophers inspired the Age of Enlightenment.
Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
Day 2: Rome
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Day 3: Rome
Visit the Colosseum
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Colosseum
- Roman Forum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
Explore Rome on your own
Day 4: Rome
Day 5: Rome • Night train
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Travel by night train to Paris
Day 6: Paris
Take a walking tour of Île de la Cité
Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visit the Louvre
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
- Hôtel des Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Day 8: Depart for home
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Day 8: Paris • London
Travel by Eurostar train to London
Take a walking tour of London
Day 9: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Visit the Tower of London
Explore London on your own