Italia, La Provenza Francesa y Paris (2025)

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Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.

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We´ll include a scenic tour of the capital of Italy, one of the oldest and most influential cities in Western civilization. You´ll see the Colosseum, the Roman forums, the central squares and fountains, and experience the vibrant life of the city. We´ll finish at St. Peter´s Basilica in the Vatican, an independent microstate within Rome and the center of the Catholic Church, where you´ll be able to visit the basilica and museums.In the evening, we´ll include a transfer to Trastevere, a lively neighborhood known for its charming traditional restaurants.

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Enjoy a full day of free time to continue exploring the city. Today, we recommend an optional excursion to Naples, Capri, and Pompeii.

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We´ll journey to Florence, the capital of Tuscany. Upon arrival, we´ll stop at the Michelangelo viewpoint for a photo opportunity, offering one of the most stunning views of the city. Following this, we´ll embark on a sightseeing tour with a local guide of this renowned city, one of Italy´s most visited destinations considered the cradle of the Renaissance and some of the most influential artists and thinkers in history, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Raphael. Highlights of the tour include the Gothic cathedral Duomo di Firenze, the historic Ponte Vecchio, known for its goldsmith workshops along its paved streets and Piazza della Signoria, the city´s political heart featuring the medieval town hall.

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Departure from Florence to Pisa, with time to admire its artistic ensemble, including the famous Leaning Tower. The next stage offers extraordinary scenic beauty along the Italian Riviera. We´ll arrive in Sestri Levante, a charming small resort town by the sea. There will be time for lunch and a stroll. We will then continue towards the French Riviera, arriving in Monte Carlo in the mid-afternoon, where you can visit its historic casino. Our journey will proceed to Nice, with arrival around 08:00 p.m.Please note: During this stage of our trip, there may be instances where the guide is not fluent in English.

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Today, we’ll explore the Côte d´Azur and the Mediterranean coast of France. We’ll spend a short time in Nice to enjoy the Promenade des Anglais (Walkway of the English) and other sights of interest. Next, we’ll head to Sainte-Maxime, a charming coastal town where we’ll stroll through its port and historic center, highlighted by the 16th-century the Square Tower. From there, we’ll take a tourist boat across the beautiful bay to Saint-Tropez, where we’ll be able to see some of the world’s most luxurious yachts in the old fishing port. We’ll have time to stroll and have lunch. Our journey will then continue to Marseille, France’s second-largest city, to visit the vibrant Vieux-Port (Old Port).

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Villages, landscapes, history – today we’ll see some of the most beautiful places in Provence. In Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage city, we’ll explore its Roman and medieval legacy and be reminded of Van Gogh. In Les Baux, we’ll visit this small medieval village and include admission to Carrières de Lumières, an impressive underground show that combines art, image, and sound in its old quarries. We’ll have time for lunch and a stroll in Avignon, home to the immense Palais des Papes. Our journey will continue to Lyon, where we’ll walk through the World Heritage Site old town and take the cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourvière, a huge basilica offering a great view over the city.Note: If tickets for the Carrières de Lumières show are unavailable due to closure or high demand, we will instead transfer to the Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard.

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We’ll set off from Lyon and head to the Burgundy region. Our first stop will be Tournus, a quaint little town with an imposing stone gate and a large abbey. After that, we’ll travel to Beaune, where we’ll have time for lunch and to explore the wine capital of Burgundy. We recommend visiting the wine museum or the historic hospice. Next, we’ll visit the Savigny Castle, situated in the heart of this winemaking region. Built in the 15th century, the castle houses extraordinary museums featuring motorbikes, racing cars, planes, and helicopters. Our journey will continue to Dijon, the capital of Burgundy, known for its lively streets and numerous medieval and Renaissance buildings, including the standout Palace of the Dukes.

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We’ll leave Dijon for Fontenay Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we’ll include admission to this Cistercian center. Afterward, we’ll stop in Semur-en-Auxois, a medieval city surrounded by impressive ancient walls. Still in Burgundy, we’ll have time for lunch and a stroll in Vézelay, one of France’s most beautiful villages, where its immense basilica was one of the starting points of the Way of St. James. In the afternoon, we’ll continue our route to Paris, arriving in the evening.

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After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.