Visit the Classic Cities of France and Italy

What to expect on this itinerary
History has many guises across France and Italy. From legendary art to vineyards, gondoliers to glorious domes, cliffside towns to cobbled lanes, these are two countries that take history into the modern-day. Explore the highlights of both on a private 17-day tour, where insider guides will help you unravel secrets from the past. Experience Rome, Florence, and Tuscany before Cinque Terre, Milan, and Venice. Then, fly to France for a visit to Paris, Burgundy, and Champagne.
Customizable Itinerary
Rome – Stop, Rest, Relax
Land in Rome and relax since history is everywhere, so you don’t need to go looking for it. Barely steps from the hotel you will find the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. A little further down the road, the Colosseum looms large. As you walk, you will find old piazzas, places to sip on a coffee, and watch the world go by. You may be tired after the flight, so nothing specific will be planned for today. However, the heart of Rome is a good place to relax. Most of the city is pedestrianized and it will be astonishing how many postcard sights are clustered close to your hotel.
What's Included:
Rome – Highlights of the Ancient Empire and Vatican
Florence – The City of Renaissance
Florence – A Day Trip to Siena
Florence – Tuscany Vineyards and Cathedral Domes
Cinque Terre – A Leaning Tower and Colors on the Cliffs
Cinque Terre – Relaxing and Taking It Easy in Coastal Italy
Milan – Many Surprises to Discover
Venice – First Impressions of the City on the Water
Venice – A Gondolier Takes You All Around
Paris – Arrival and Exploration Along the Seine
Paris – Handcrafted Personal Tour of Paris
Beaune – Old-World Beauty in Burgundy
Burgundy – A Day Spent Among Historical Vineyards
Reims – Another Evocative City From the Past
Reims – Private Champagne Region Tour
Paris – Final Night in Paris
Paris – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Luxuriate amid the vineyards of Champagne before feasting your eyes on Notre-Dame de Reims
- Feel the allure of past centuries as a gondolier takes you through the canals of Venice
- Embrace the time of empire as you tour the major highlights of Ancient Rome
- Customize your time in Paris and discover your own postcards in the City of Lights
- Surround yourself with Renaissance beauty in the heart of Venice
- Soak up old-world France as you explore the Burgundy region, with stops in Dijon and Beaune
- Gaze out across the water from the colorful towns of Italy’s Cinque Terre, a good place to catch your breath on a busy itinerary.
Starting Price
$8,100 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
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