Rome, Tuscany and the Riviera

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Rome, Florence, French Riviera, with extension to Paris | RTR
Italy’s cities are like museums unto themselves. Rome is full of remnants from the ancient empire, from the Colosseum to the Forum. The Leaning Tower of Pisa saw Galileo test his revolutionary scientific theories. Meanwhile, on the French Riviera, the culture of southern France is in the air – sense it in Nice, in Monaco and at a perfume factory in Eze.

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

  • Day 2: Rome

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

  • Day 3: Rome

    Tour the Roman Forum and the Colosseum with an expert local guide

    Take a guided tour of Vatican City

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Sistine Chapel
    • St. Peter’s Basilica

    Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

    You will see:

    • Trevi Fountain
    • Pantheon
    • Piazza Navona
    • Spanish Steps

  • Day 4: Rome

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Pompeii

    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 5: Rome | Siena | Florence

    Travel to Florence via Siena

  • Day 6: Florence

    Take a guided tour of Florence

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Piazza della Signoria
    • Ponte Vecchio
    • Basilica of Santa Croce
    • Gates of Paradise

  • Day 7: Florence | Pisa | French Riviera

    Travel to the French Riviera via Pisa

    See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

    Visit the Baptistery of St. John and the Pisa Cathedral

  • Day 8: French Riviera

    Take a day trip to Monaco and Eze 

    Visit a French perfume factory

    Take a walking tour of Nice

    With your tour director you will see:

    • Vieille Ville
    • Promenade des Anglais

  • Day 9: Depart for home

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  • Day 9: French Riviera | Paris

    Travel by TGV train to Paris

  • Day 10: 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

    Take a guided tour of Versailles

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • State Apartments
    • Hall of Mirrors
    • Gardens

  • Day 11: Paris

    Visit the Louvre

    Take a tour of the Latin Quarter

    Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

  • Day 12: Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

  • Day 2: Rome

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

  • Day 3: Rome

    Tour the Roman Forum and the Colosseum with an expert local guide

    Take a guided tour of Vatican City

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Sistine Chapel
    • St. Peter’s Basilica

    Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

    You will see:

    • Trevi Fountain
    • Pantheon
    • Piazza Navona
    • Spanish Steps

  • Day 4: Rome

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Pompeii

    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 5: Rome | Siena | Florence

    Travel to Florence via Siena

  • Day 6: Florence

    Take a guided tour of Florence

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Piazza della Signoria
    • Ponte Vecchio
    • Basilica of Santa Croce
    • Gates of Paradise

  • Day 7: Florence | Pisa | French Riviera

    Travel to the French Riviera via Pisa

    See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

    Visit the Baptistery of St. John and the Pisa Cathedral

  • Day 8: French Riviera

    Take a day trip to Monaco and Eze 

    Visit a French perfume factory

    Take a walking tour of Nice

    With your tour director you will see:

    • Vieille Ville
    • Promenade des Anglais

  • Day 9: Depart for home

Add 3 more days

  • Day 9: French Riviera | Paris

    Travel by TGV train to Paris

  • Day 10: 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

    Take a guided tour of Versailles

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • State Apartments
    • Hall of Mirrors
    • Gardens

  • Day 11: Paris

    Visit the Louvre

    Take a tour of the Latin Quarter

    Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

  • Day 12: Depart for home

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