Best of Italy and France Tour

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.

Meet with your guide to visit Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access! No stress to reach the area: upon arrival, your guide will lead you into the museums where you’ll visit one of the most important art collections of the world. Walk along the beautiful Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps before admiring Raphael’s Rooms and, then, the amazing Sistine Chapel. 

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Enjoy the rest of the day to explore the city at your own leisure or get any one of our selected tours for the afternoon or at night!­ 

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Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast 

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If you dream of experiencing some of Italy’s most breathtaking coastal towns, join us on this unforgettable journey to Sorrento, Capri, and Pompeii. Pack your bags and wear comfortable shoes — we’ll pick you up in the morning directly from your centrally located hotel in Rome. Pick up staritng at 6:30 am from centrally-located hotels. Departure at 07:30 am. Your adventure begins with a scenic transfer from Rome to Sorrento. As we travel, marvel at the stunning landscapes of the Italian countryside and the breathtaking views along the Coast, where crystal-clear waters meet hills dotted with citrus groves and charming villages. Arriving in Sorrento, the jewel of the Amalfi Coast, you'll be enchanted by its vibrant streets, artisanal ceramic workshops, and historic churches. After checking in at your hotel, enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. For those seeking more adventure, consider joining an optional tour to explore the spectacular Amalfi Coast. In the evening, savor a delicious dinner at the hotel (smart-casual attire recommended), followed by an overnight stay in Sorrento.

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Overnight: Sorrento Meals: Breakfast  and Dinner

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After breakfast you’ll be embarked to Capri island. Depending on weather conditions, you’ll take a boat ride to the popular and dreamy “Grotta Azzurra” (Blue Grotto), where sunlight passes into an underwater cavity and shines through the seawater, creating a magical blue reflection. You’ll see wonderful views of the bay of Naples free time for lunch (lunch not included). After you can take advantage of some free time to explore Capri at your leisure or to go shopping. Then you’ll return to Marina Grande back to the mainland to return to Sorrento for dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Sorrento Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

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Important trip Note:

During peak season, visiting the Blue Grotto in Capri may involve long lines and limited capacity.If access is not possible, or the weather conditions do not allow it, our guides will suggest alternative attractions to ensure a satisfying and memorable tour (e.g. Faraglioni rocks). (This information is valid until last departure of Capri excursion)

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After breakfast, you'll have some free time to soak in Sorrento's charm one last time. Around 1:15 PM (departure time to be reconfirmed by our local staff), we begin the final leg of our journey. Accompanied by our expert tour leader, we head to Pompeii, where a professional local guide will take you on an extraordinary walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the remarkably preserved ruins of this ancient Roman city, frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Skip-the-line access, personal earphones, and a radio receiver ensure you won’t miss a single fascinating detail as your guide brings history to life. At the end of the tour, we'll depart for our return journey to Rome, filled with memories of an unforgettable Italian adventure.

Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel. 

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Pick up from your hotel and transfer to train station. Depart to Milan by train.  One of our cars will be waiting for you when you arrive in the "City of Fashion" so that you may be whisked away to your hotel.

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You may take it easy and explore Milan at your own leisure for the rest of the day.

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Overnight: Milan Meals: Breakfast 

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel. 

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­Enjoy a half day tour in the wonderful city of Milan!  Join to your guide to visit the majestic Cathedral of Milan: avoid the queues, skip the line and admire the symbol of the Lombard capital. Your expert guide will reveal to you each and every secret of Italy’s largest church and quench your thirst for knowledge.  Admire from the outside the great medieval Castello Sforzesco, famous as one of the most impressive urban castles in Europe. 

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Overnight: Milan Meals: Breakfast 

At the indicated time we will transfer to Milano Centrale station to board our train to Nice. (During low season there might One connection is needed in Ventimiglia Station with a 20-30 minutes waiting time) Once on the French coast, one of our cars will be waiting to transport us to the hotel.

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Nice, the largest city on the French Riviera, allures visitors with its upscale resorts, stunning beaches, charming promenades, renowned museums, vibrant nightlife, and breathtaking sea views. Its urban area also ranks as the seventh-largest city in France.

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Overnight: Nice Meals: Breakfast 

After breakfast, meet with our guide and coach that transports you to Cannes. Having picked you up at your hotel we'll hop on board which will take us to our first stop: Cannes. This is the French city on the Côte d'Azur which plays host to the world's most famous international film festival.

We'll walk the same red carpet as celebrated actors such as George Clooney, Angelina Jolie or Tom Cruise, feeling like authentic movie stars! We'll also explore the famous La Croisette boulevard from where you can see the luxurious hotels and beaches filled with fine white sand.

Our second stop is Antibes, a city famous for its port, where the yachts of many a millionaire lie docked. You're sure to be impressed by the size and luxury of the yachts which sail the waters of the French Riviera. 

Our tour of the Côte d'Azur finishes in the town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, known for its medieval style buildings - the function of which will be explained by our expert English speaking guide, as well as offering answers to all your other questions during the tour.

With the tour of Cannes, Antibes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence completed we'll climb back aboard the minibus to head back to your hotels in Nice after four and a half hours.

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When you get back, around noon, you'll have the entire day to yourself to explore Nice.

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Overnight: Nice Meals: Breakfast 

We'll pick you up at your hotel in Nice. In this beautiful city of the French Riviera, we'll enjoy the views offered by its most emblematic points, among which the Promenade des Anglais and the famous Baie des Anges (Bay of Angels) stand out.

Next, we'll head towards the bay of Villefranche-sur-mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to enjoy spectacular views of the picturesque landscapes from the bus. Don't forget your camera! Then we'll continue towards Èze, a little medieval town that will be the first stop on our road to Monaco.

Arriving in Èze, we'll wander the cobbled streets of the town, discovering its history as we climb up to the top of the promontory on which the ruins of the Èze castle can be found. And to finish we'll visit the Fragonard perfume factory, to learn more about one of the most important industries on the French Riviera.

The tour then continues on to Monaco, and we'll take you to "Le Rocher", the oldest area of the town, arriving to see the changing of the guard in the Prince's Palace. We'll then admire some of Monaco's most emblematic monuments, including the Cathedral, the Prince's Palace, the luxury casinos and boutiques and the famous Formula 1 circuit.

At the end of the day, we'll head back to Nice, and you'll be dropped off at your hotel after 4.5 hours.

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Overnight: Nice  Meals: Breakfast  

After breakfast, one of our drivers will drive you to Nice Airport.

Have a nice flight back! "Bon voyage!".

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Overnight: Not available  Meals: Breakfast