Summary
From the cosmopolitan cities, with the fragrant lavender fields, to the peaceful blue Mediterranean Sea, this journey to Itlay and France is sure to delight all your senses!
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Usa/Canada-Rome
- Day 2
- Rome Arrival
- Day 3
- Rome
- Day 4
- Rome-Pisa-Sestri-Nice
- Day 5
- Nice-Saint Maxime-Saint Tropez-Marseille
- Day 6
- Marseille-Arles-Avignon-Lyon
- Day 7
- Lyon-Tournus-Beaune-Dijon
- Day 8
- Dijon-Fontenay Abbey-Vezelay-Paris
- Day 9
- Paris
- Day 10
- Paris
- Day 11
- Paris-Us/Canada
Countries (2): France, Italy
Travel Cities (13): Arles, Avignon, Dijon, Genoa, La Spezia, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Paris, Pisa, Rome, Saint-Tropez, Versailles
Details
This journey offers you the opportunity to visit various celebrated highlights of France and experience this exceptional country in all its diversity. The tour starts in Rome with a sightseeing experience of the architecture-rich city. Discover the serene ambiance of the holy Vatican City in Rome, the principal center of Christianity in the world. You will have the chance to visit the marvelous and world-famous Versailles Palace to admire its luxury and stroll through its gardens. As you leave the capital city, you head towards the Northern Italy region to experience the Italian Riviera countryside. There is great significance in this area as you discover the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Next, you will immerse in the beauty of the mediterranean sea as you explore Cote d`Azur. Marvel the techniques of traditional perfume manufacturing as you travel through the stunning countryside to the Principality of Monaco. Your drive continues to the pristine and charming region of Provence, enriched with beautiful villages, awe-inspiring landscapes, and rich history. Here you will visit the world heritage city of Arles, where medieval history and architecture will leave you mesmerized. Continue to Lyon, where you will walk through the World Heritage Site old town and get to enjoy the cable car to climb Notre Dame de Fourviere, a huge basilica. Next, you will visit Burgundy, a historical territory and a former administrative region of east-central France. Here you will explore the beautiful vineyards and the countryside to La Rochepots before heading back to Paris where your tour ends. Your journey ends in Paris where you will have a few days to explore major attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris.