Bohemian charm of the Basilica of Montmartre, Paris

Historical Tour of Paris and Rome

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Customizable Itinerary

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Countries Visited

France, Italy, Vatican City

Places Visited

Vatican City, Paris, Rome

Suggested Duration

8 Days

France and Italy personify culture and allow you an immersive exploration of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites for a captivating custom-tailored tour of Paris and Rome. From the Bohemian allure of Montmartre to the fashionable stairway of the Spanish Steps, Paris and Rome comprise heritage in Old-World ambiance. The Louvre Museum highlights the beauty of famous artists. The Borghese showcases the magnetism of sculptors and painters. Whether enjoying the view from the Arch de Triomphe or indulging...

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Trip Highlights

  • Embrace the fascinating blend of history and contemporary life in Rome on a sunset tour of the famous monuments including legendary Piazza Navona
  • Enjoy the enthralling and engaging beauty of Paris during an introductory highlights tour taking you to the top of the Eiffel Tower
  • Witness the grandeur of the Vatican Museum during a quiet, in-depth, and intimate exploration during an exclusive after-hours tour
  • Experience the mesmerizing and inspiring artworks of the Western World while wandering the halls and galleries of the Louvre Museum
  • Discover the splendid and vast collection of renowned artists from the last half-millennia in the comprehensive private collection of the Borghese Villa
  • Relish the immersive opulence at the Palace of Versailles inside the Hall of Mirrors, King and Queens apartments, as well as the fantastic gardens
  • Explore the captivating colors and remarkable diversity of artistic aesthetics in the Musee d’Orsay, home to a rich collection of French Impressionists
  • Travel to the charming hill town of Tivoli for insight into the luxuries of Roman emperors by touring the extraordinary grounds of Hadrian’s Villa

Detailed Description

Whether fawning over ancient relics in an open-air museum or relaxing in the cosmopolitan reputation of famous writers, artists, and intellectuals, your 8-day Paris and Rome tour allows the splendors of the respective cultures to shine both historically and traditionally. Architecture reveals the layered aesthetics of shifting over time in both cities stretching from the Palace of Versailles to the town of Tivoli. Whether exploring rich exhibits or discovering hidden restaurants, you will fall quickly and deeply for the wealth of customs and the preserved monuments creating some of the most visited cities in Europe and two of the most celebrated cities in the world with innumerable UNESCO World Heritage sites promoting timeless majesty.

As the quintessence of art, architecture, cuisine, and style, Paris embraces visitors with a quick charm steeped in the cobblestone streets, vertical gardens, and fascinating museums. Sumptuous restaurants and sophisticated boutiques only accentuate the thrilling beauty of a city known for romance and light. Your three days in Paris highlights the treasures synonymous with the city. Visit the remarkable monuments like the Eiffel Tower, Arch de Triomphe, and Notre Dame de Paris upon arriving in Paris for an introduction to the most notable images. Delight in a sunset cruise on the famous waters of the Seine river and wander on a full day of guided tours through the stunning works of art on display in the Louvre Museum capturing millennia of traditional works, as well as centuries of artistic aesthetic exhibited in the Musee d’Orsay. When visiting the Palace of Versailles, the opulence of the French monarchy comes to life inside the grand galleries and spreading throughout the exceptionally vast gardens.

As the heart of a mighty empire and the gateway to the papacy, Rome has evolved through history endlessly changing from Romanesque to the Renaissance, Baroque to Rococo. Basilicas speckle the skyline and medieval walls wind alongside the labyrinth of cobblestone streets. Your four full days in Rome bring the essence of the Eternal City to light beginning with an introductory tour of Rome’s monuments at sunset. Uncover the marvels of the Colosseum and Piazza Navona, the Forum, and Pantheon before discovering the eclectic histories of the Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere neighborhoods. Spend time in the Vatican after hours for a more intimate experience with the art and inside the lavish halls of the fascinating museum. Witness the grandeur of one of the world’s most comprehensive private collections while touring the Borghese villa and relish the cool air and stunning views of ancient and Renaissance life at Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este in Tivoli.

Starting Price

$3,600 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

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  • 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

4.89 stars based on 7039 reviews.

Italy Family Travel Review: Rome, Florence, Venice, Tuscany,...

The entire trip was thoughtfully planned for us and we had an amazing time. It was just the right balance of touring and learning, and also relaxing in the beauty of the Italian countryside. The tour guides were top-notch notch and the hotel selections were perfect for us. When we had a question or problem or couldn't locate our tour guide, they were quick to respond to my calls or text messages. This is my second time using Zicasso and I will be using them in the future!!

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Italy Tour Review: Venice, Lake Trasimeno, Cooking Class,...

The trip was wonderful. All of the transitions from place to place were very smooth. Each tour guide and driver was very welcoming and informative. We had two children with us and we felt safe and comfortable at all times.

One area to mention is that there were times we didn't need a guide to assist us in transferring from place to place. For example, there was a guide who was hired to walk us across the street from the Venice train station to a water taxi. We could have done this on our own and would have preferred not to have to pay for something like that.

I would highly recommend (and have already) Zicasso!

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Italy Travel Review: Scenery, Nature, 12 Nights

From inception to execution to completion, everything went off without a hitch. We were worry-free throughout the entire process. Zicasso is the only way to plan a travel destination!

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Zicasso’s tour partner and our agent specifically were wonderful. They planned one of the best vacations my family has ever been on. Also, I loved how they made all my travel documents and itinerary so easy for me to access. Last, they were always very prompt and easy to contact during my trip.

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Italy Trip Review: History, Culture, Churches, Gelato, 13-Day...

The trip was amazing and everything went according to plan (aside from the airline travel portion not included in this itinerary). Zicasso's travel agency did a fantastic job of setting up hotels that made sense and were at a level that we felt safe and clean.

The tour guides they used were fantastic and the driver agencies they used were also top-notch, with nice vehicles and drivers who had at least basic English to help make sure we were going the same place.

I would say the travel agency did exactly what a good travel company does. They prepared me for the trip and then all I had to do was follow the program and everything went exactly as planned. Knowing they were there to back me up was a big bonus, but having everything go according to plan was where they truly did an amazing job.

Reviewed By Jake W.

Italy Tour Review: 8 Nights

Zicasso's travel planner was fantastic. Highly recommended! They put together a great trip and were very available to troubleshoot. A+!!!

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