Artists of France and Italy

From the romance of Paris to the grandeur of Italy, experience the artistic soul of Western Europe. Begin in the City of Light, where masterpieces await in world-famous museums and beauty graces every boulevard. Then journey to Italy, where Florence's Renaissance treasures and Rome's ancient wonders reveal why these cities have inspired artists and dreamers for centuries.
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Itinerary

day
1
Day 1: Overnight Flight to Paris
day
2
Day 2: Welcome to France!
  • Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Explore Paris on foot with your Tour Director
    Notre-Dame Cathedral, Île de la Cité, Latin Quarter
day
3
Day 3: Explore Paris
  • Guided tour of Paris
    Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Les Invalides, Eiffel Tower, Place de la Concorde
  • Guided visit of the Louvre
  • Explore Montmartre on foot with your Tour Director
day
4
Day 4: Paris
  • Visit the Musée d’Orsay
  • Free time or Optional guided excursion to Versailles
    State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, Gardens of Versailles
  • Enjoy a Seine River cruise
day
5
Day 5: Paris - Florence
  • Fly to Florence area
  • Tuscan village excursion en route to Florence
day
6
Day 6: Explore Florence
  • Guided tour of Florence
    Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Chiesa di Santa Croce, Brunelleschi's Duomo, Gates of Paradise
  • Visit the Accademia Gallery
day
7
Day 7: Florence - Rome
  • Visit the Uffizi Gallery
  • Travel to Rome
  • Explore Rome on foot with your Tour Director
    Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps
day
8
Day 8: Explore Rome
  • Guided tour of Vatican City
    Visit the Vatican Museums, Visit the Sistine Chapel, Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Free time or Optional Catacombs and Gladiator center excursion
day
9
Day 9: Explore Ancient Rome
  • Guided tour of Ancient Rome
    Visit the Colosseum, Visit the Roman Forum
  • Visit the Borghese Gallery
  • Special farewell dinner
day
10
Day 10: Depart for home

Inclusions

Hotels

8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms

Meals

European breakfast and multi-course dinner daily (unless otherwise noted)

Entrances

Entrances to all activities denoted as 'visit' on itinerary

Guided sightseeing

Expert, local guides included per itinerary

Tour Director

Full-time logistical and experienced partners with your group 24/7

Meals

Special farewell meal on your final night, ensuring a high note to cap off the trip

Emergency Support

24 hour Emergency service, we will be there for you

Travel Protection

Included on-tour travel protection with medical , illness and more

Airfare

Round-trip airfare on major carriers;

Ground Transportation

Comfortable motorcoach and/or public transit provided for all scheduled activities

Price Tour

Departure Date
Gateway

Free Place Ratio
Group Size Estimate
Travel Protection
($100)
($250)
Optional Excursions
Make Group Private?
Include Tips?
Rewards


Tour Fee
$4,780

Tour Fee $4,980*
Enrollment Discount $-200+
Total for Students $4,780
Adult Fee $85
Total for Adults $4,865
Price Valid Until 7/22/2025
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