Fontainebleau Palace and park outside Paris in spring

Romantic Escape to France, Spain & Italy Tour

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Customizable Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary to inspire a personalized trip designed with your travel specialist

Countries Visited

France, Italy, Spain, Vatican City

Places Visited

Paris, Fontainebleau, Cannes, Barcelona...

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Suggested Duration

16 Days

From the French Riviera to Italy’s Amalfi Coast, Paris, Barcelona, and Rome, this is a romantic journey crossed three superlative countries. Think chocolate tasting, Catalan dining, Michelangelo’s frescos, colorful houses on the coast and wine chateaux in the mountains. The pace is relaxed – three days each in five destinations – and there’s always a new place to walk hand in hand.

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Trip Highlights

  • Indulge on the French Riviera, including a day in Cannes and a day of wine tasting at different chateaux
  • Celebrate in style with three days in Barcelona, a city of superlative architecture and cuisine
  • Surround yourself with legends in Ancient Rome, your hotel in the middle of the history
  • Start the vacation in Paris, the most romantic city of them all
  • Relax on Italy’s coastline with three nights around Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast where colorful old-world towns are draped above the water
  • Go chocolate tasting, walk the Seine and spend a day in Fontainebleau
  • Stand beneath Vesuvius, spend a day in Naples and explore the art of the Vatican
  • High-speed train journeys provide a window onto France and Italy, with direct flights used for international travel

Detailed Description

The romance flows in Europe’s great cities. You will stroll along the River Seine, Parisian neighborhoods, and the cobbles of Ancient Rome. In Barcelona, you will experience the food, the architecture, the atmosphere of centuries past. It wouldn’t be a romantic vacation in Europe without time on the Mediterranean. Lounge on the promenades of the French Riviera, where al fresco terraces look out onto lulling yachts. Gaze into the water from the cliffs of Sorrento, where colorful houses meet the sunset. This itinerary has been handcrafted for those seeking romance in old-world Europe. With three days each in five different destinations, you have time to take it slow and explore at the pace that romance deserves.

Your hotels are centrally located, close to legendary sights but tucked away, often on cobbled streets. Travel from Paris to Nice by high-speed train, crossing most of France in just five hours, a beautiful journey for a picnic and a view. Rome to Naples is also by train, a window onto landscapes you would miss by flying. The other destinations are connected by direct flights. Local guides lead the discovery in each destination, introducing you to their cities and taking you out to nearby wonders – the Palace of Fontainebleau, Cannes, Montserrat, Pompeii and so many other places that await your discovery.

Start with three days in Paris. Go chocolate tasting in Saint-Germain, soak up the iconic sights, dine in local bistros and take a day trip to Fontainebleau. In Nice, you spend the evenings lounging on the French Riviera, with a day in Cannes and a day in mountain vineyards. Barcelona is another city for romantic dining. Indulge in the food and the architecture, hear the choir singing in Montserrat, and find more promenades to walk. You’re surrounded by legends in Rome – The Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain – and have a day dedicated to Vatican City and its art. Tour Naples on route to your final stop, the cliffside town of Sorrento. Sunset colors reflect off the Mediterranean, and you settle into a final three nights of amorous luxury, just the two of you in one of Europe’s grandest destinations.

Starting Price

$6,900 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.

Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service

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Italy Trip Review: Rome, Amalfi, Positano, 12 Days

The trip Zicasso's travel specialist arranged for us exceeded all our expectations. It was absolutely wonderful; not a single detail was overlooked. The hotels were excellent, the tours were great, and the drivers were always on time. I totally recommend Zicasso and the agency, and will undoubtedly use them for future travel plans.

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Italy Travel Review: Lake Como, Ostuni, Private Boat Tour,...

Zicasso's travel designer did a terrific job. We had the initial phone consult, after which she delivered a first draft of the itinerary. From there, she helped guide us through a few revisions until we got the details smoothed out. We are experienced travelers and can appreciate a well-constructed trip, and that's what our experience with our agent reflected.

One crucial thing is that all the drivers who are engaged to move you around are prompt. Every one of them was right on time and friendly and helpful to boot. It was much appreciated.

To sum up our experience, I would do it all again with Zicasso and the agency and our agent. Our trip to Italy in the late summer of 2025 was something we will not soon forget!

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France, Portugal Trip Review: Paris, Lisbon, Seine River,...

We recently used Zicasso's travel specialist to help plan and coordinate our trip to Paris and Lisbon, and the experience was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. Every detail of our itinerary was thoughtfully arranged and the entire trip ran smoothly, thanks to their meticulous planning.

In both cities, the accommodations they selected were perfect—centrally located, charming, and comfortable, with excellent service. We truly felt like we were staying in places that matched our style and needs. The staff at both hotels were very accommodating and helpful.

The excursions and tours arranged by the agency were equally impressive. Each guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and added so much depth to our experience. Whether it was exploring hidden gems in Paris or enjoying the culture and history of Lisbon, the tours were well-paced, enriching, and never felt rushed or overly touristy.

We especially appreciated how flexible and responsive the team was throughout the process. They took the time to understand what we were looking for and customized everything to fit our preferences. It made a huge difference knowing we were in such capable hands. We can’t recommend this agency highly enough. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and personal touch turned our trip into an unforgettable experience. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful individuals who made our journey so memorable. Each of them played a unique role in crafting an experience that exceeded our expectations.

Our travel agent, who thoughtfully customized our itinerary with care and creativity. Her ability to listen and tailor the trip to our interests laid the perfect foundation for everything that followed.

Our trip planner, for her warm, personal touches that welcomed us at each hotel and for being readily available throughout our travels. Her kindness, attention to detail, and support made us feel truly cared for every step of the way.

Our culinary tour guide, who led us on a delightful tasting tour. Her friendly energy, deep knowledge, and passion for the local cuisine added a rich and flavorful layer to our time abroad.

Our winery expert, whose expertise and engaging personality made our champagne tastings unforgettable. His insights and enthusiasm helped us appreciate each sip in an entirely new way.

Our history guide, for sharing his deep knowledge of history with such warmth and compassion. His thoughtful storytelling and genuine care made our time together educational and incredibly meaningful.

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Italy Tour Review: Calabria, 11 Nights

Zicasso's travel partner is very thorough and makes sure the trip is tailored to your vision. They are flexible and very responsive. We would recommend them to anyone traveling.

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Italy Tour Review: Vatican, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pompeii,...

Zicasso's travel agency far exceeded our expectations. We had our five-year-old and 11-year-old children with us, so the tour guides and walking needed to be kid-friendly.

Our hotel in Rome was wonderful, the location was perfect, and they had good A/C and a breakfast buffet. There were plenty of great restaurants within easy walking distance, as well as the Vatican.

Our tour guide for the Colosseum and Roman Forum was great. Pompeii was amazing. Our tour guide was basically a celebrity down there and knew exactly how to take us around the ruins without ever waiting.

Tuscany was our favorite by far. We did a cheese-making experience and lunch that was super-cool. The kids got to play with the farm animals and the owners were so attentive and interesting. We did a cooking class with a chef that was the kids' favorite thing on the entire trip. I would make a point to book this experience; the kids still talk about it and wear the aprons around the house. The resort in Tuscany was nice. We had our own private pool, plus the resort pool, and could easily walk to a small local town with some great food.

Venice was good, but probably our least favorite on the trip. You have to walk a ton, which was difficult for the kids, but it's still worth experiencing.

We travel a bunch and I would highly recommend using Zicasso's travel partner.

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France Vacation Review: Nice, Eze, Monaco, Lake Annecy,...

We spent nine wonderful days in France. Zicasso's tour operator listened to everything we wanted to see, do, and eat! Every day was well planned, down to purchasing our train tickets and scheduling rides to and from the airport, trains, and daily tours. She gave us maps and set us up with professional, knowledgeable guides. If we needed her, she was always readily available via WhatsApp text. We highly recommend working with her!!!!

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