Artists of Italy and France

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10 or 12 days

Rome, Florence, Paris, extension to Brussels

The Renaissance gave us a new dimension of beauty and a different way to look at the world—and it was the ancient Roman Empire that laid the framework for this to happen. Explore how these cultural periods in history influenced the artistic masterpieces found in the Sistine Chapel, the Louvre, and beyond.

Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2026: March 19, April 3-8, May 1, June 29, and August 14-15. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.

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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

Day 2: Rome

Meet your Tour Director at the airport

Day 3: Rome

Take a guided tour of Vatican City

With your expert local guide you will visit:

Sistine Chapel
St. Peter’s Basilica

Explore Rome on your own

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Colosseum & Roman Forum

Step inside two centers of public life in Ancient Rome: the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. The Colosseum is one of history's most famed arenas. As you learn about the gladiatorial contests, executions, animal hunts, and plays that were held here, close your eyes and imagine the roar of the crowd (it's believed that it could hold up to 80,000 spectators during the height of the Roman Empire!). Then, stand in the Roman Forum, the former heart of the Roman Empire, where Julius Caesar gave many of his powerful political speeches.

Day 4: Rome

Visit the Borghese Gallery

Take a bike ride in the Villa Borghese gardens

Participate in a painting class

Day 5: Rome • Florence

Travel to 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 6: Florence • Milan

Visit the Accademia Gallery

Participate in a fresco art workshop

Take a train to Milan

Day 7: Milan • Paris

Fly to Paris

Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

Take a tour of the Latin Quarter

Visit the Louvre

Day 8: 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

Participate in an art activity

Enjoy a Seine River cruise

Day 9: Paris

Visit Musée d’Orsay

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Versailles

Enjoy an 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 10: Depart for home

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Day 10: Paris • Bruges • Brussels

Travel via Bruges to Brussels

Take a walking tour of Bruges

Enjoy a cruise of the Bruges canals

Visit the Groeningemuseum

Day 11: Brussels

Visit the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Explore Brussels on your own

Day 12: Depart for home