International Tours

Europe Paris & Rome Highlights

Duration8 days

LocationParis & Rome

Group4 persons

Rating

See the icons of two great cities in 8 days. Climb the Eiffel Tower and visit the Louvre in Paris, then travel to Rome for the Colosseum, Roman Forum and the Vatican.

Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Seine sightseeing in Paris
Colosseum, Roman Forum and Vatican Museums in Rome
4-star central hotels
Guided tours and transfers

A classic first trip to Europe. Contact Day Safaris Adventures for Schengen visa guidance and flights.

What's included

Airport transfers
Entrance tickets to listed attractions
Guided sightseeing tours as per itinerary
Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
Local tour manager / English-speaking guide
Private/shared air-conditioned transport
Taxes and service charges

Not included

Anything not listed under "What's Included"
International flights to and from your home country
Lunches and dinners unless stated
Optional tours and excursions
Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls)
Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
Visa fees and entry permits (unless stated)

8-day itinerary

A day-by-day breakdown of your adventure.

Day1

Arrival in Paris - City of Light

Arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Transfer to your hotel. Evening Seine River cruise to see illuminated monuments.

4-star hotel in Paris (Le Meurice or similar)Full Board

Airport
Transfer,
Seine
Cruise,
City
Lights

Day2

Paris - Eiffel Tower & Louvre

Morning visit to Eiffel Tower (2nd floor - skip the line). See Trocadéro for best photos. Afternoon Louvre Museum (guided tour to see Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo). Walk through Tuileries Garden.

4-star hotel in ParisFull Board

Eiffel
Tower
Ascent,
Museum
Tour,
Garden

Day3

Paris - Montmartre & Notre Dame

Visit Montmartre - Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Place du Tertre (artist square), and Moulin Rouge. Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral (exterior) and Sainte-Chapelle (stained glass windows). Evening optional cabaret show (Moulin Rouge or Lido).

4-star hotel in ParisFull Board

Montmartre
Walking
Tour,
Cathedral
Visit,
Art

Day4

Paris to Rome - Flight to Eternal City

Morning visit to Arc de Triomphe (climb for views) and Champs-Élysées. Afternoon flight to Rome (2 hours). Transfer to hotel. Evening walk to Trevi Fountain (throw a coin).

4-star hotel in Rome (Hotel Artemide or similar)Full Board

Arc
Climb,
Champs-Élysées
Walk,
Domestic
Flight

Day5

Rome - Colosseum & Roman Forum

Morning Colosseum (skip the line - Underground & Arena access). Visit Roman Forum (political center of ancient Rome) and Palatine Hill. Afternoon Capitoline Museums (oldest museum in the world).

4-star hotel in RomeFull Board

Colosseum
Tour,
Forum
Walk,
Museum
Visit

Day6

Vatican City - St. Peter's & Sistine Chapel

Morning Vatican Museums (skip the line) - see Sistine Chapel (Michelangelo's ceiling). Visit St. Peter's Basilica (largest church in the world) and climb to the dome. See the Papal Swiss Guard.

4-star hotel in RomeFull Board

Vatican
Tour,
Sistine
Chapel
Viewing,
Dome

Day7

Rome - Trastevere & Borghese Gallery

Morning Borghese Gallery (Bernini sculptures and Caravaggio paintings - reservation required). Afternoon Trastevere neighborhood walking tour (medieval streets, ivy-covered buildings). Visit Santa Maria in Trastevere church.

4-star hotel in RomeFull Board

Art
Gallery
Tour,
Medieval
Neighborhood
Walk

Day8

Rome to Paris - Departure

Morning visit to Piazza Navona (Bernini fountains) and Pantheon. Last chance shopping at Spanish Steps. Flight back to Paris (2 hours). Connect to international departure flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport.

No accommodationFull Board