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IcelandThis 11-day Paris to Rome tour starts at Paris Charles de Gaulle and ends at a Rome airport. It covers France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Italy: Paris with the Eiffel Tower, Mount Titlis and Lucerne, the Black Forest and the Rhine Falls, Swarovski Crystal Worlds near Innsbruck, Venice by water ferry, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Florence, and a guided tour of Rome and the Vatican with St Peter's Basilica. A private 8-seat minivan and driver stay with the group throughout.
The route
Day trips: Disneyland Paris, Mount Titlis and Lucerne, the Black Forest and the Rhine Falls.
Day-by-day plan
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DAY1
Arrive in Paris, Seine river cruise
- Meet your driver at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and transfer to the hotel (check-in from 15:00)
- Evening cruise on the Seine
Overnight in Paris: Hôtel Forest Hill Meudon-Vélizy or similar -
DAY2
Paris city tour and the Eiffel Tower
- 3.5-hour guided city tour of Paris
- Eiffel Tower to the second level (standard ticket, so expect a queue)
- Visit to a Paris perfume museum (free entry, subject to availability)
- Free time for shopping
BreakfastOvernight in Paris: Hôtel Forest Hill Meudon-Vélizy or similar -
DAY3
Disneyland Paris (optional)
- Minivan to Disneyland Paris and back
- Full day in one Disneyland park (park tickets are not included and can be added)
BreakfastOvernight in Paris: Hôtel Forest Hill Meudon-Vélizy or similar -
DAY4
Paris to Zurich
- Check out and drive across France to Zurich, a long travel day with regular stops
BreakfastOvernight in Zurich: Dormero Hotel Zürich Airport or similar -
DAY5
Mount Titlis and Lucerne
- Drive to Engelberg
- Excursion to Mount Titlis, including the Ice Flyer chairlift
- Orientation tour of Lucerne (no local guide)
- Return to Zurich
BreakfastOvernight in Zurich: Dormero Hotel Zürich Airport or similar -
DAY6
Black Forest and the Rhine Falls
- Drive to Titisee-Neustadt in the Black Forest, Germany
- Orientation tour of the Black Forest (no local guide)
- Visit to the Drubba cuckoo clock factory
- 15-minute boat ride at the Rhine Falls, Schaffhausen
- Return to Zurich
BreakfastOvernight in Zurich: Dormero Hotel Zürich Airport or similar -
DAY7
Innsbruck and Swarovski Crystal Worlds
- Check out and drive to Innsbruck in Austria
- Orientation tour of Innsbruck (no local guide)
- Entry to Swarovski Crystal Worlds
BreakfastOvernight in Innsbruck: Alphotel Innsbruck or similar -
DAY8
Venice, then Padua
- Check out and drive to Tronchetto, the coach terminal for Venice
- Return water ferry from Tronchetto to St Mark's Square
- 1.5-hour guided walking tour of Venice
- Continue to Padua
BreakfastOvernight in Padua: IH Hotels Padova Admiral or similar -
DAY9
Pisa, then Florence
- Check out and drive to Pisa
- Photo stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Continue to Florence
- Orientation tour of Florence (no local guide)
BreakfastOvernight in Florence: Nil Hotel Florence or similar -
DAY10
Rome and the Vatican
- Check out and drive to Rome
- 4-hour guided tour of Rome and Vatican City
- Entry to St Peter's Basilica
BreakfastOvernight in Rome: Mercure Roma West or similar -
DAY11
Departure from Rome
- Check out and transfer to Rome airport
BreakfastEnd of tour
Hotels
| City | Nights | Hotel, or similar |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 3 | Hôtel Forest Hill Meudon-Vélizy |
| Zurich | 3 | Dormero Hotel Zürich Airport |
| Innsbruck | 1 | Alphotel Innsbruck |
| Padua | 1 | IH Hotels Padova Admiral |
| Florence | 1 | Nil Hotel Florence |
| Rome | 1 | Mercure Roma West |
Confirmed at booking. If one is full, we book another of the same standard nearby.
What is included
Included
- 10 nights in the hotels listed or similar, with daily breakfast
- Private 8-seat minivan with driver, Paris CDG to Rome Airport, up to 11 hours a day
- Evening cruise on the Seine
- 3.5-hour guided city tour of Paris
- Eiffel Tower to the second level (standard ticket, so expect a queue)
- Excursion to Mount Titlis, including the Ice Flyer chairlift
- 15-minute boat ride at the Rhine Falls, Schaffhausen
- Entry to Swarovski Crystal Worlds
- Return water ferry from Tronchetto to St Mark's Square
- 1.5-hour guided walking tour of Venice
- 4-hour guided tour of Rome and Vatican City
- Entry to St Peter's Basilica
Not included
- Flights, visas and travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners
- Airport meet-and-greet staff and porters
- Tips for the driver, guides and restaurants
- City taxes, paid at each hotel
- Disneyland Paris park tickets for the optional day
- Bottled water in the vehicle
Larger groups
The Paris to Rome plan is costed for 6 to 8 travellers in a private minivan. For a bigger party, the same 11-day route runs by minibus, midi coach or full-size coach: see our group tours service and how coach driver hours shape the long days.
Some road days can also be replaced by a scenic train: see our European rail tours and the Swiss Travel Pass guide. To pick the month, use our month-by-month guide to Europe.
Good to know
Restricted zones in Italian cities
Venice, Florence and Rome have limited traffic zones (ZTL) that tourist vehicles cannot enter. The group walks from the nearest drop-off point, which is why the Venice day starts with a water ferry from Tronchetto.
Dress code at St Peter's
Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter St Peter's Basilica. Please remind travellers on the day before.
A busy second week
From Day 7 the group changes hotel every night. We suggest light luggage, and an extra night in Florence or Rome if the clients prefer a slower pace.
The driver's day
Up to 11 hours a day, with no more than 9 hours at the wheel. Traffic, weather or opening days can change the order of visits.
Booking notes
Check-in times, triple rooms, air conditioning, early breakfasts, the Indian meal menu and trade fair dates work the same way on all our tours. Read the booking notes.
