Description
What’s included: Private airport transfers & inter-city transfers; flight between France & Italy; accommodation with breakfast; named tours & activities
Places visited: Paris (3 nights), Florence (2 nights), Rome (3 nights)
Departure dates and prices: Departure dates are flexible, and the price varies with hotel star and season.
Best for… Art / City vibrancy / Culture / History & Archeology / Romance
Immerse yourself in the romantic atmosphere of Europe on this exclusive pre-set package that sweeps you away to the exceptional beauty of Paris, where you can admire the wonderful Louvre and Eiffel Tower with a special VIP tour. After leaving Paris, you will have the opportunity to visit Italy’s best loved cities, with stops in Florence and Rome on this romantic Europe holiday. First, you will be immersed in the Renaissance beauty of Florence, allowing you to discover artistic masterpieces and enjoy a romantic sunset bike ride through the the Tuscan countryside. The finale of your France and Italy holiday is the Eternal City of Rome – a place where you can walk through years of history and discover spiritual enchantment with a visit to Vatican City.
With exclusive pre-arranged tours with expert guides, accommodation and private transfers, this is the perfect France and Italy holiday on which to discover the romantic cities of Europe. It is perfect as a Europe honeymoon or a couples’ vacation, but is an excellent choice for any special holiday to Europe from Australia.
Trip highlights
- Private airport transfers included as standard
- Flight from France to Italy included
- VIP tour of Florence (with the Accademia)
- Romantic bike tour of Tuscany as the sun sets
- VIP tour of Ancient Rome (with the Colosseum)
- VIP tour of Rome’s classic attractions and Vatican City (with the Sistine Chapel)
Pricing
Our prices are seasonal and based on your date of departure & preferred accommodation star rating. The low-season runs from November 1st until March 31st, and the high-season runs from April 1st until October 31st.
8 Nights
3 Star from $6,400 AUD pp (plus $1,920 for high-season)
4 Star from $7,680 AUD pp (plus $2,304 for high-season)
5 Star from $9,600 AUD pp (plus $2,880 for high-season)
If you would like to speak to an adviser to find out more about this Sicily multi-city holiday, please call a member of our Italy specialist team at 61 2 9056 7018 or click here to send us an enquiry for a personalised holiday quote based around this itinerary.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Paris!
Widely known as the City of Love, you will experience luxury from the moment you arrive in beautiful Paris with a private car transfer from the airport to your hotel. The rest of the day will then be yours to relax and enjoy the city vibrancy and charming attractions.
What’s included: Private transfer from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to your hotel; accommodation in Paris
Day 2: VIP tour of Paris
On your first full day in Paris, we will treat you to a VIP driving tour of the city so that you can discover all the magical attractions with a private guide by your side. As a part of the day, you see see the Opera Garnier, the Place Vendôme (a jewel of architecture from the 17th century) and the Palais Royal. You will also be treated to a visit inside the Louvre, before following the Seine River to the Ile de la Cite, where you will enjoy a guided visit to the splendid Notre Dame Cathedral. But that’s not all: this VIP tour of Paris also includes stops at the Marais district, the Latin Quarter, the Pantheon and the Luxembourg Gardens before you enjoy free time for lunch. Your tour then comes to a wonderful finale with visits to the Orsay Museum, the Champs Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe and, finally, the Eiffel Tower (exterior only). With so much to see, this in-depth tour is the perfect way to see Paris in a day!
What’s included: Seven-hour private driving tour of Paris (exterior only); entry ticket to the Louvre; accommodation in Paris
Day 3 : Leisure day
This will be a full day for you to explore Paris at leisure.
Day 4: Immerse yourself in the charm of Tuscany
It is time to say goodbye to Paris as today you will be travelling to Italy for two romantic nights in the artistic city of Florence. An internal flight between France and Italy is included as standard, as well as private transfers to/from the airport, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. After some time to settle in at your centrally located hotel in Florence, we will delight you with a VIP tour of the Accademia Gallery. Here, you can admire the magnificent statue of “David” by Michelangelo – this statue is a symbol of the power and invincibility of the Florentine Republic and is an unmissable attraction to enjoy on your France and Italy holiday.
What’s included: Private transfer from your hotel to Paris airport; flight from Paris to Italy; private transfer from the airport to your hotel in Florence; private guided tour of the Accademia Gallery; accommodation in Florence
Day 5: Sunset bike tour of Tuscany
Today you can enjoy a romantic experience in the Tuscan countryside with a sunset cycling tour. During this four-hour group guided tour, you will pedal through olive groves, and see neo-Gothic castles and splendid villas while the setting sun paints the surrounding hills in colors of red and orange. As a part of this Tuscany excursion, you will ride around Montececeri – one of the most enchanting regions in Tuscany, which is known as the location of Leonardo da Vinci’s first flight attempt. Here, you can take in splendid views of the valley, Arno and the surrounding Tuscan countryside, creating special memories with your loved one. Note that the difficulty level of this excursion is “easy”, but participants must know how to ride a bike.
What’s included: Group bike tour of Tuscany; accommodation in Florence
Day 6: Step back in time in Rome
The finale of your France and Italy holiday takes you to the Eternal City of Rome, which is full of historic and charming attractions, and is the perfect place to end a romantic Europe tour. We include high-speed, first-class train tickets as standard, allowing you to arrive in Rome from Florence in as little as 90 minutes. After some time to settle in at your centrally located hotel, you’ll be treated to a guided tour of this incredible city’s ancient sights, including the Fori Imperiali, Roman Forum and Augustus Domus. This VIP experience also grants you and your private guide special access to the epic Colosseum, where you can see the protected upper tier and fascinating underground level as a once-in-a-lifetime treat.
What’s included: Private transfer from your hotel to Florence station; first-class train ticket; private transfer from Rome station to your hotel; private guided tour of Ancient Rome (3 hours); accommodation in Rome
Day 7: VIP tour of “Classic Rome” and Vatican City
Today, you will be treated to a full day luxury experience, taking you on a journey through Rome’s classic and spiritual attractions. This seven-hour private guided excursion begins with a walking tour of central Rome, featuring Piazza del Quirinale, Piazza Colonna, the Column of Marcus Aurelius, the intricate fountains in Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and the extravagant Trevi Fountain. After free time for lunch, you will be enchanted with the spirituality of Vatican City on a special guided tour of the Museums, St Peter’s Basilica and the sublime Sistine Chapel. During this VIP tour with a private guide, you can witness crowning examples of Renaissance architecture and art by Michelangelo and Bernini, as well as ancient Greek statues and Italian frescoes. The tour ends with a magnificent finale as you step foot in the sensational Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s thought-provoking ceiling fresco. This is a building unlike anything else on Earth, so be sure to take some time to savour it as your detailed tour of Rome and the Vatican comes to an unforgettable end!
What’s included: Private guided tour of Classic Rome and Vatican City with “skip the line” entry to the Vatican Museums (7 hours); accommodation in Rome
Day 8: Leisure day
This will be a full day for you to explore Rome at leisure.
Day 9: And so your romantic France and Italy vacation reaches its end
The morning sees you leaving Rome on your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport back home. The romantic magic of these enchanting Europe resorts will no doubt have imprinted themselves on your memory and created a special bond between you and your loved one.
What’s Included: Private transfer from your hotel to Rome Fiumicino Airport
Important information
Please note that this France and Italy holiday package does not include outbound/inbound flights. When purchasing your flights from your chosen airline, we recommend that you fly into Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and fly out of Rome Fiumicino Airport to take advantage of your private airport transfers. The package does include internal flights – please note that the flight options are seasonal and if a direct flight is not available for your chosen dates then an indirect option will be offered.
