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

    Take a guided tour of Rome

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

  • Roman Forum
  • Colosseum

Visit the Colosseum

Visit the Roman Forum

Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

You will see:

  • Trevi Fountain
  • Pantheon
  • Piazza Navona
  • Spanish Steps

Enjoy free time in Rome

  • Day 4: Rome

    Enjoy free time in Rome

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Pompeii

    Pompeii

    Gain unparalleled insight into the lives of the ancient Roman elite on this optional 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 5: Rome • Night Train

    Take a guided tour of Vatican City

    Visit the Sistine Chapel

    Visit St. Peter’s Basilica

    Board an overnight train to Paris

  • Day 6: Paris

    Arrive in Paris

    Take a walking tour of Paris

    With your tour director you will see:
    • Latin Quarter
    • Louvre
    • Notre Dame

    Visit the Louvre

    Visit Notre Dame Cathedral

  • Day 7: Paris

    Take a guided tour of Paris

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • Place de la Concorde
    • Champs-Élysées
    • Les Invalides
    • Eiffel Tower
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Versailles

    Versailles

    Join an optional 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.)
  • Day 8: Depart for home

  • Add 2 more days

    • Day 8: London

      Travel by Eurostar train to London

      Take a guided tour of London

      • Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
      • Piccadilly Circus
      • St. Paul’s Cathedral
      • Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if available)
    • Day 9: London

      Visit the Tower of London

      Take a walking tour of London

      With your tour director you will see:
      • The Strand
      • Trafalgar Square
      • Leicester Square
      • Covent Garden
    • Day 10: Depart for home

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