Rome, Paris & Madrid

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9 or 11 days
Italy, France, Spain, extension to Portugal | MPR
Three magnificent capital cities; three distinctly different flavors of Europe. In bold and colourful Madrid, indulge your appetite for art, music and, of course, tapas. In elegant and enlightening Paris, the Eiffel Tower and Louvre compete for your attention along with the crepes. While in the well-chiseled landscape of Rome, ancient history springs to life at the Colosseum and Roman Forum, complemented nicely by world-famous gelato. 

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain

  • Day 2: Madrid

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Madrid

    Visit the Prado

  • Day 3: Madrid

    Take a guided tour of Madrid

    With your expert local guide you will see:
    • Puerto del Sol
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Plaza de Oriente

    Visit the Royal Palace

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Toledo

    Toledo

    This guided half-day optional excursion takes you to the Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

  • Day 4: Paris

    Fly to Paris

    Take a walking tour of Paris

    With your Tour Director you will see:

  • Île de la Cité
  • Conciergerie
  • Sainte-Chapelle

    • Walking Tour Paris Incl. Notre-Dame

Visit Notre Dame Cathedral

  • Day 5: 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 6: Paris • Night train

    Visit the Louvre

    Enjoy free time in Paris

    Board a night train to Rome

  • Day 7: Rome

    Arrive in 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