Day 1

Think of all the places you’ll see and things you will do on this exciting tour as your jet aircraft heads to the Famous City of Lights.

Day 2

Tour members who have purchased their airline tickets from YMT Vacations, please meet your YMT representative in baggage claims for meet and greet services and the transfers to hotel. Included dinner and overnight in Paris.

Day 3

Morning in Paris includes breakfast and a half-day city sightseeing tour with a local guide who will give you a more in-depth look at the city. Enjoy views of the Eiffel Tower, Arc du Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Notre Dame Cathedral and Place de la Concorde. You’ll see Invalides, Pont Neuf, Notre Dame Cathedral, Bastille Square, the new Opera, Luxembourg Gardens and take a ride to the second floor observation platform of the Eiffel Tower! The afternoon and evening are at your leisure to explore Paris on your own. Overnight in Paris.

Day 4

After your included breakfast, you’ll have the entire day to explore one of the most romantic cities in the world! Fill your day with the Louvre museum, and look for the glass pyramid, which is a new entrance to the famous museum. Perhaps you want to visit Notre Dame Cathedral to see the famous Rose Window or simply sip an espresso and enjoy a croissant at an outdoor cafe. Overnight in Paris.

Day 5

Set off after your included breakfast and travel through a beautiful array of scenery as you head east from Paris to Geneva. On the way, stop for a delightful wine tasting session at Beaune, in the heart of Burgundy, France’s renowned wine country. Included dinner and overnight in Geneva.

Day 6

In the morning, you’ll enjoy breakfast and a guided tour of the United Nations Office at Geneva. The second-biggest office for the United Nations, the Geneva office serves as host to over 8,000 meetings annually. Use your afternoon leisure time to explore this charming city, shop, stroll the narrow streets of Geneva’s old town, or visit the sights associated with John Calvin, who spent his formative years here. Overnight in Geneva.

Day 7

After your included breakfast, continue your journey south to Nice, located on the magnificent Mediterranean coast. En route, stop in the village of Sisteron, a town founded over 4,000 years ago by the Romans. You will have some time to explore the village on your own before you continue to Nice. Included dinner and overnight in Nice.

Day 8

After included breakfast, you’re on your way to explore more of Nice. Situated on the Mediterranean Sea coast in the area called the French Riviera, Nice is famous for its beautiful coastline. It is also the world’s premier perfume making center. You’ll tour Notre Dame church in the morning before continuing to the village of Eze for a visit to the Fragonard Perfume Factory. The afternoon is at your leisure. Overnight in Nice.

Day 9

Included breakfast begins your day and prepares you for a drive along the coast to Montecatini. You’ll stop in Pisa along the way to see one of the world’s most famous monuments, the Leaning Tower, built over 800 years ago. Dinner and overnight in Montecatini-Terme.

Day 10

After your included breakfast, you’ll travel to Florence and spend the entire day exploring the city. Your guided city sightseeing tour includes a visit to the Duomo, Florence’s famous cathedral. Use your afternoon leisure time to explore Florence. Return to Montecatini in the late afternoon. Included dinner and overnight in Montecatini-Terme.

Day 11

Enjoy your included breakfast, then take a drive through glorious Italian countryside on your way to Rome, stopping for a guided sightseeing tour of Siena, a lovely city in the heart of Tuscany. Picturesque alleyways surrounding the famous Piazza del Campo have remained much as they would have been in medieval times, when the city attained its greatest artistic and community splendor. Siena’s main town square is famous for the annual horse races that have been held there for hundreds of years. Your local guide will explain the particularly interesting history of these races and share his deep knowledge of Siena. By mid-afternoon, continue to Italy’s capital city of Rome. Included dinner and overnight in Rome.

Day 12

Once finished with your included breakfast, you’ll have a guided tour of the Vatican, including the Vatican Museum, which houses some of the world’s most important and valuable art treasures. The highlight of your Vatican Museum tour is a visit to the famous Sistine Chapel to view its splendid vault, painted by Michelangelo. You will also visit St. Peter’s Basilica, built on the site where St. Peter was buried. Use your afternoon leisure time to explore this ancient and wonderful city. Overnight in Rome.

Day 13

Pack your souvenirs and memories, say ciao to the glories of Rome and transfer to the airport and for your flight home.

Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations.

Day 1

Think of all the exciting experiences you’ll have on this fun-filled European tour as you fly into Paris, the City of Lights.

Day 2

Upon arrival, tour members who have purchased airline tickets from YMT Vacations, please meet your YMT representative in the baggage claim area for meet and greet services and transfers to your hotel. You’ll have a panoramic city tour on the way to your hotel, while enjoying views of the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, and Place de la Concorde. Included dinner and overnight in Paris.

Day 3

Morning in Paris includes breakfast and a half-day city sightseeing tour with a local guide who will give you a more in-depth look at the city. You’ll see Invalides, Pont Neuf, Bastille Square, the new Opera, Luxembourg Gardens and take a ride to the second floor observation platform of the Eiffel Tower! The afternoon and evening are at your leisure to explore Paris on your own. Overnight in Paris.

Day 4

After your included breakfast, you’ll have the entire day to explore one of the most romantic cities in the world! Fill your day with the Louvre museum, and look for the glass pyramid, the new entrance to the famous museum. Perhaps you would like to take the time to sip an espresso and enjoy a croissant at an outdoor cafe. Overnight in Paris.

Day 5

Set off after your included breakfast and travel through a beautiful array of scenery as you head east from Paris to Geneva. On the way, stop for a delightful wine tasting session at Beaune, in the heart of Burgundy, France’s renowned wine country. Included dinner and overnight in Geneva.

Day 6

In the morning, you’ll enjoy breakfast and a guided tour of the Red Cross Museum. Use your afternoon leisure time to explore this charming city: shop, stroll the narrow streets of Geneva’s old town, or visit the sights associated with John Calvin, who spent his formative years here. Overnight in Geneva.

Day 7

After your included breakfast, continue your journey south to Nice, located on the magnificent Mediterranean coast. En route, stop in the village of Sisteron, a town founded over 4,000 years ago by the Romans. You will have some time to explore the village on your own before you continue to Nice. Included dinner and overnight in Nice.

Day 8

After included breakfast, you’re on your way to explore more of Nice. Situated on the Mediterranean Sea coast in the area called the French Riviera. Nice is famous for its beautiful coastline and is also the world’s premier perfume making center. In the village of Eze, you’ll visit the Fragonard Perfume Factory. The afternoon is at your leisure. Overnight in Nice.

Day 9

Included breakfast begins your day and prepares you for a drive along the coast to Montecatini. You’ll stop in Pisa along the way to see one of the world’s most famous monuments, the Leaning Tower, built over 800 years ago. Dinner and overnight in Montecatini-Terme.

Day 10

After your included breakfast, you’ll travel to Florence and spend the entire day exploring the city. Your guided city sightseeing tour includes a visit to the Duomo, Florence’s famous cathedral. Use your afternoon leisure time to explore Florence. Return to Montecatini in the late afternoon. Overnight in Montecatini-Terme.

Day 11

Enjoy your included breakfast, then take a drive through glorious Italian countryside on your way to Rome, stopping for a guided sightseeing tour of Orvieto which lays in the region of Umbria. Let yourself get carried away by a funicular to an ancient city “halfway through heaven and earth” and discover the history behind this charming city – your local guide will take you through the street of Orvieto where you can admire a variety of Etruscan, Medieval and Renaissance art. By mid-afternoon, continue to Italy’s capital city of Rome. Included dinner and overnight in Rome.

Day 12

Once finished with your breakfast, you´ll have a guided tour of the Vatican, including the Vatican museum, which houses some of the world´s most important and valuable art treasures. The highlight of your Vatican museum tour is a visit to the famous Sistine Chapel to view its splendid vault, painted by Michelangelo. You will also visit St. Peter´s Basilica, built on the site where St. Peter was buried. After your Vatican visit you will enjoy a panoramic tour of Rome where you will see views of Piazza Republica, Piazza Venezia, Roman Forum and many other views. Your tour will end at the Colosseum where you can spend the rest of the afternoon at your leisure or return to the hotel.

Day 13

Pack your souvenirs and memories, say “ciao” to the glories of Rome and transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations.

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