Paris and Mediterranean Europe

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14 or 16 days

France, Spain, Monaco, Italy

Experience iconic landmarks, priceless works of art, and deeply rich history.

From the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, Paris has it all and more. As you make your way through Mediterranean Europe, discover how Park Güell in Barcelona, the Duomo in Florence, and the Trevi Fountain in Rome blur the lines between civic beautification and artistic masterpiece.

Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2026: March 19, April 3-8, May 1, June 29, and August 14-15. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.

Day 1: Fly overnight to France
Day 2: Paris

Meet your Tour Director at the airport

Day 3: Paris

Take a guided tour of Paris

With your expert local guide you will see:

Place de la Concorde
Champs-Élysées
Arc de Triomphe
Les Invalides
Eiffel Tower

Time to explore on your own or

Add this in-depth excursion:

Versailles

Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.

Day 4: Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:
- Latin Quarter
- The Louvre
- Notre Dame Cathedral
Visit the Louvre

Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

Day 5: Paris • Barcelona

Experience a TGV train to Barcelona

Take a walking tour of Barcelona

With your tour director you will see:

Las Ramblas

Enjoy a free evening or

Add this in-depth excursion:

Barcelona Flamenco Evening

Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets and clapping. The duration of the performance is 1 hour and a beverage is included.

Day 6: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Familia
- Montjuïc Hill
- Barrio Gótico
- Barcelona Cathedral
Visit Parque Güell
Day 7: Carcassonne • Provence

Take a tour of Carcassonne

Take a tour of Nîmes

Visit the Nîmes Amphitheater

Travel to Provence
Day 8: French Riviera

Travel to the French Riviera

Visit the Pont du Gard

Take a tour of Avignon

Visit the Palais des Papes
Day 9: French Riviera
Visit the Principality of Monaco
- Prince's Palace
- Monaco Cathedral
Tour a French perfume factory in Eze
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your tour director you will see:
- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
Day 10: Pisa • Florence

Travel to Pisa

Visit the Pisa Baptistery and Cathedral

Continue on to Florence

Day 11: Florence

Take a guided tour of Florence

With your expert local guide you will see:

Piazza della Signoria
Ponte Vecchio
Chiesa di Santa Croce
Gates of Paradise

Visit the Duomo

Add this in-depth excursion:

Create a Fresco

Try your hand at fresco painting, a style made famous during the Italian Renaissance. In this workshop you’ll create a fresco of your own in the traditional way, by painting earth pigments onto fresh plaster.

Day 12: Assisi

Travel via Assisi

Visit the Basilica of St. Francis
Day 13: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City

Visit St. Peter’s Basilica

Visit the Sistine Chapel

Take an expertly guided tour of Rome

Visit the Colosseum

Visit the Roman Forum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
Day 14: Depart for home