Paris to Rome tours of Italy and France
| country: | France, Italy |
| departures: | 2010: 19 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 21 Jun, 19 Jul, 2 Aug, 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct 2011: 25 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun |
| price: | From £2270 (15 days) excluding flights. We can arrange flights from the UK. |
| offers: | Save 15% on all trips to Europe and the Middle East if you book by 9th April |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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introduction to Paris to Rome tours of Italy and France
Lose yourself in two of Europe's most enchanting countries. From the romantic streets of Paris, head out to discover Provencal food and world-class Burgundy wines then frolic with Europe’s high rollers in the Riviera. Feast on seafood and breathtaking sights in the cliff-top villages of the Cinque Terre and marvel at the architectural elegance of gothic churches and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Conclude this European adventure at the vibrant, ancient city of Rome.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Paris. For those who arrive early, perhaps scale the Eiffel Tower or get acquainted with the city's wide boulevards and cultural treasures. |
| Days 2-3: | Dijon/Beaune. Graced with Romanesque architecture and some of the best wines in the country, France's richest region is a joy to explore. Savour a meal of local specialties in Beaune and visit some of Burgundy's world-famous wineries. |
| Days 4-5: | Avignon. Travel by train to this picturesque town, which was the residence of French-born popes for more than a century. Marvel at the world's largest Gothic palace, the Palais des Papes, and the remains of the 12th century Pont St-Benezet. |
| Days 6-8: | Nice/Monaco. Take a day trip to Monaco to live it up with Europe's high rollers - perhaps at the famed Monte Carlo casino. Alternatively, escape the glitz and find a patch on the Riviera to relax by the sea. |
| Days 9-10: | Cinque Terre. With mountains above and the sea below, the coastal path that connects the five pastel villages is spectacular. Take a dip in the ocean or dine on fresh seafood by the waterfront. |
| Days 11-13: | Florence/Pisa. Stop in at the Leaning Tower, then peruse the fountains, statues and buildings of Italy's 'outdoor museum'. Take in the best of Florence including the Piazzale Michelangelo, Ponte Vecchio, the 13th century Duomo and a quintessential Italian sunset over the city's famous skyline. |
| Days 14-15: | Rome. Both hectic and timeless, the Eternal City is home to some of the most amazing sights in Europe. Visit the iconic Colosseum before a final dinner brings this classic journey to an end. |
traveller reviews for Paris to Rome tours of Italy and France
Hiking in the Cinque Terre and cycling in Lucca were the highlights. Local trains and buses and staying in small often family run hotels certainly minimized our impact. (more)
small group adventure holiday
This is a 'small group adventure' - on our group trips you'll be with a maximum of 11 like minded travellers and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends it's good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting people from other parts of the world as well as seeing new places! (more) highly commended
This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2007 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society.Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.
award winner
This tourism business won an Award in our 2006 First Choice Responsible Tourism Awards - organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society. The central tenet of the Awards, in which winners are nominated by tourists, is that all types of tourism – from niche to mainstream – can and should be operated in a way that respects and benefits destinations and local people.
how this holiday makes a difference
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We are committed to a style of travel that is environmentally, culturally and socially responsible. With your participation we aim to travel in a way that conserves the areas we visit and bring positive benefits to local communities. Basically we ask all our travellers to respect local rules and values. This means different things in different countries so be as informed as possible about the country you visit before you arrive - try to learn some of the local language and read about the religion and culture. This will improve your travelling experience. With a little effort on your part you will find yourself coming away with a greater sense of understanding of other cultures and feeling pleased to have left a positive mark on the country you visited.
With three whole weeks to explore the magic and cultures of Europe, you will have countless opportunities to interact with the friendly local people, to absorb the mellow yet passionate culture, discover the rich history, and to gain great insight into the local way of life. Our travel style involves:
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Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |
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