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 outside the baggage claim and customs area for meet and greet services and transfers to your hotel. Included dinner and overnight in Paris. (D) 

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. (B)

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. (B)

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. (B, D)

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. (B)

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. (B, D)

Day 8

After included breakfast, you’re on your way to explore more of Nice. An ethnically diverse port, this city is situated on the Mediterranean Sea coast in the French Riviera. the ancient local language here is Nissart, but of course, everyone speaks French. Don’t assume everyone you encounter will speak English — an effort at French will always be appreciated. in the village of Eze, you’ll visit the Fragonard Perfume factory. The afternoon is at your leisure. Overnight in Nice. (B)

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. (B, D)

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 Santa Maria Del Fiore Duomo, Florence’s famous cathedral. Use your afternoon leisure time to explore Florence. Return to Montecatini in the late afternoon. Overnight in Montecatini-Terme. (B)

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. (B, D)

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. (B)

Day 13

Pack your souvenirs and memories, and say “ciao” to the glories of Rome.

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 the Eternal City of Rome.

Day 2

Upon arrival, tour members who have purchased airline tickets from YMT vacations, please meet your YMT representative outside the baggage claim and customs area for meet and greet services and transfers to your hotel. Included dinner and overnight in Paris. (D)

Day 3

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. (B)

Day 4

Enjoy your included breakfast, then take a drive through glorious Italian countryside 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. Included dinner and overnight in Montecatini. (B, D)

Day 5

Your included breakfast will set you up to enjoy a full day’s excursion to Florence. A local guide will take you on a half- day tour of this delightful city that includes a photo stop outside of the famous cathedral of Florence, Santa Maria Del Fiore Duomo. in the afternoon you will have plenty of time to explore Florence on your own. Return to Montrecatini-Terme for overnight. (B)

Day 6

Finish your included breakfast and set off along the coast, crossing the border into France. Before you reach your final destination, Nice, you will stop to see one of the world’s most famous monuments–the Leaning tower of Pisa. Nice, France, located on the magnificent French Riviera, is the perfect ending to your day. Included dinner and overnight in Nice. (B, D)

Day 7

Nice, an ethnically diverse port city, is famous for its beautiful coastline. the ancient local language here is Nissart, but of course, everyone speaks French. Don’t assume everyone you encounter will speak English — an effort at French will always be appreciated. After your included breakfast, you’ll visit the village of Eze to tour the Fragonard Perfume Factory. In the afternoon you will have time at leisure. Overnight in Nice. (B)

Day 8

Breakfast this morning is included, and then you continue your journey north to Geneva. 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 the journey continues into Switzerland. Overnight and included dinner in Geneva. (B, D)

Day 9

This morning after an included breakfast, a local guide will give you a tour of the famous Red Cross museum. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Stroll the narrow streets of Geneva’s old town or visit the sights associated with John Calvin, who spent his formative years in Geneva. Overnight in Geneva. (B)

Day 10

After your included breakfast, you’ll leave Switzerland and travel to the romantic City of Lights. Enjoy a stop in the Burgundy wine village of Beaune for a wine tasting. in the afternoon continue to Paris. Dinner and overnight in Paris. (B, D)

Day 11

Savor your included breakfast before joining your local guide for an in-depth, half-day city tour. Ride to the 2nd floor observation platform of the Eiffel Tower! You will also see the Invalides, Pont Neuf, Bastille Square and the new Opera, Luxembourg Gardens. The afternoon and evening are at your leisure to explore Paris on your own. Overnight in Paris. (B)

Day 12

Take time to enjoy your included breakfast. Then the entire day is at your leisure to discover this charming city, or you may want to join your professional tour manager for an optional excursion to Versailles Castle (not included in the tour). Overnight in Paris. (B)

Day 13

Transfer to the Paris airport and fly back to the U.S., taking your memories and souvenirs with you. On the flight home, you’ll have time to plan your next exciting YMT vacation!

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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