Tour From Italy to France - 8d - 2026

ROME 16ºC - 17ºC

Welcome to Rome! Upon your arrival, we’ll be there to transfer you to your hotel. There will be an information sign at the reception area with details about activities. Your tour guide will meet you there at the scheduled time.

In the evening, we’ll take you to Via Cavour, an excellent introduction to Rome. Here, you’ll find a variety of restaurants offering Italian, Indian, Chinese, and international cuisine.

ROME 16ºC - 17ºC

In the morning, we´ll enjoy a guided tour of the Eternal City lasting approximately three hours, combining a walking tour of Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride to admire one of the oldest and most influential cities of Western civilization. The tour will end in VATICAN CITY around 11:30 a.m. Our guide will offer you two optional excursions: one to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel; and a walking tour of Baroque Rome. Free afternoon. At end the day, we include a transfer from the hotel to the popular Trastevere neighborhood, known for its charming restaurants and cobblestone streets. Return ttransfer to the hotel at approximately 08:30 p.m.

ROME 16ºC - 17ºC - PISA 8ºC - 12ºC - SESTRI LEVANTE 10ºC - 13ºC - CTE DAZUR 30ºC - 30ºC

We´ll leave Rome and head towards northern Italy. Our first stop will be in Pisa, where we’ll take a short train ride from the tourist car park to the famous Piazza dei Miracoli, home to the iconic Leaning Tower. Lunch will be included. We’ll continue our journey through stunning Mediterranean scenery, making a brief stop in Sestri Levante, a quaint tourist seaside town. We’ll then proceed to the French Riviera, arriving in Nice in the late afternoon.

Note: On some dates, accommodation may be arranged near Nice on the French Riviera.

CTE DAZUR 30ºC - 30ºC - SAINTE-MAXIME 8ºC - 8ºC - SAINT-TROPEZ 18ºC - 19ºC - MARSEILLE 10ºC - 12ºC

Today, we’ll explore the Côte d´Azur and the Mediterranean. After breakfast, we’ll take a brief panoramic tour by coach of Nice, the capital of the Côte d´Azur. We’ll drive along the iconic Promenade des Anglais, famous for its stunning coastal views, pass through Massena Square, the heart of the city, and admire its charming old port. Next, we’ll head to Saint-Maxime, a delightful seaside town where we’ll stroll through its historic center and picturesque port, home to the 16th-century "Square Tower." From there, we’ll board a scenic boat to cross the beautiful bay and arrive in Saint-Tropez, where the old fishing port is now a showcase for some of the world’s most luxurious yachts. We’ll have time to explore and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll continue to Marseille, the second-largest city in France, where we’ll discover the lively “Vieux Port” (Old Port).

MARSEILLE 10ºC - 12ºC - ARLES 8ºC - 11ºC - AVIGNON 8ºC - 9ºC - LYON 0ºC - 1ºC

Villages, landscapes, history – today we’ll see some of the most beautiful places in Provence. In Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage city, we’ll explore its Roman and medieval legacy and be reminded of Van Gogh. In Les Baux, we’ll visit this small medieval village and include admission to Carrières de Lumières, an impressive underground show that combines art, image, and sound in its old quarries. We’ll have time for lunch and a stroll in Avignon, home to the immense Palais des Papes. Our journey will continue to Lyon, where we’ll walk through the World Heritage Site old town and take the cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourvière, a huge basilica offering a great view over the city.

Note: If tickets for the Carrières de Lumières show are unavailable due to closure or high demand, we will visit the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard instead.

LYON 0ºC - 1ºC - TOURNUS 2ºC - 2ºC - SAVIGNY CASTLE - BEAUNE 3ºC - 3ºC - DIJON 5ºC - 5ºC

We’ll set off from Lyon and head to the Burgundy region. Our first stop will be Tournus, a quaint little town with an imposing stone gate and a large abbey. After that, we’ll travel to Beaune, where we’ll have time for lunch and to explore the wine capital of Burgundy. We recommend visiting the wine museum or the historic hospice. Next, we’ll visit the Savigny Castle, situated in the heart of this winemaking region. Built in the 15th century, the castle houses extraordinary museums featuring motorbikes, racing cars, planes, and helicopters. Our journey will continue to Dijon, the capital of Burgundy, known for its lively streets and numerous medieval and Renaissance buildings, including the standout Palace of the Dukes.

DIJON 5ºC - 5ºC - ABBEY OF FONTENAY - SEMUR-EN-AUXOIS 5ºC - 5ºC - VÉZELAY 5ºC - 5ºC - PARIS 6ºC - 7ºC

We’ll leave Dijon for Fontenay Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we’ll include admission to this Cistercian center. Afterward, we’ll stop in Semur-en-Auxois, a medieval city surrounded by impressive ancient walls. Still in Burgundy, we’ll have time for lunch and a stroll in Vézelay, one of France’s most beautiful villages, where its immense basilica was one of the starting points of the Way of St. James. In the afternoon, we’ll continue our route to Paris, arriving in the evening.

PARIS 6ºC - 7ºC

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.