Day 1: Fly overnight to France
Day 2: Paris
Meet your Tour Director at the airportDay 3: 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
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 4: Paris
Visit the Louvre
Take a tour of the Latin Quarter
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
Day 5: Paris • Barcelona
Travel by TGV train to Barcelona
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
Barcelona flamenco evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and Andalusian Roma influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets, and clapping. Note: A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.
Day 6: Barcelona
Snap a panoramic photo of Barcelona atop Montjuïc
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- La Pedrera or Casa Batlló
Visit Park Güell
Day 7: Barcelona • Carcassonne • Nîmes • Provence region
Travel via Carcassonne and Nîmes to Provence region
Take a tour of CarcassonneTake a tour of NîmesVisit the Nîmes Ampitheater
Day 8: Provence region • Avignon • French Riviera
Travel via Avignon to the French Riviera
Visit the Pont du Gard
Take a walking tour of Avignon
Visit the Papal Palace
Day 9: 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 10: French Riviera • Pisa • Florence
Travel via Pisa to Florence
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Visit the Baptistery of St. John and the Pisa Cathedral
Day 11: Florence
Create a fresco
Try your hand at fresco painting, a style made famous during the Italian Renaissance. In this workshop you’ll create a fresco of your own in the traditional way, by painting earth pigments onto fresh plaster.
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 12: Florence • Assisi • Rome
Travel via Assisi to Rome
Visit the Basilica of St. FrancisTour Assisi with an expert local guide
Day 13: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Colosseum
- Roman Forum
- Capitoline Hill
- St. Peter's Square and Basilica
Explore Rome during a food-themed walking tour
Day 14: Depart for home
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Day 14: Rome • Naples • Pompeii
Take a train to Naples and Pompeii
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
Embark on a food-themed walking tour of Naples and enjoy dinner along the way
Day 15: Rome
Visit the Vatican
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter's Basilica
In the Kitchen: A sweet taste of Italy
Discover why food plays such an integral role in Italian culture as you dive into this hands-on cooking class led by expert chefs. Learn how to make delicious treats (like gelato or tiramisu!) and uncover the history of biscuits in Italy and why they’re used to celebrate special days there. At the end of the class, enjoy your delicious creations.
Day 16: Depart for home
