Itinerary 3 · 15 Days

Paris to Rome

Travel through France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy, visiting iconic cities, Alpine villages, sacred landmarks, scenic lakes and historic attractions.

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14 Nights 15 travel days

5 Countries Western and Central Europe

Paris–Rome Complete overland journey

Paris architecture and cultural landmarks

Journey begins Paris, France

Paris Days 1–2

Germany Black Forest & Munich

Switzerland Zurich & Lucerne

Austria Grossglockner route

Italy Venice to Rome

Package overview

A layered European experience

This itinerary balances iconic European cities with mountains, lakes, villages, historic churches and cultural landmarks. The route begins in Paris and concludes in Rome after travelling through Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

Iconic city experiences

Discover Paris, Zurich, Munich, Venice, Florence and Rome.

Alpine scenery

Visit Mount Pilatus, Lucerne, Interlaken, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen and Grossglockner.

Sacred landmarks

Explore Assisi, Vatican City, Roman basilicas and important Christian heritage sites.

Journey highlights

Five countries, one unforgettable visual story

From Parisian culture and the Black Forest to Swiss peaks, Austrian mountain roads and Italy’s architectural heritage, each stage has its own distinct character.

FranceParisian heritage

GermanyBlack Forest

SwitzerlandRhine Falls

SwitzerlandLake Lucerne

AustriaGrossglockner

ItalyVenice & Padova

Day-by-day journey

The complete itinerary

Follow the route from Paris Airport through five countries, finishing with Rome sightseeing and an evening airport transfer.

France Paris

Day 1

Arrival and Paris city tour

Receive the group at Paris Airport and begin the European journey with a guided introduction to the French capital.

Reception from Paris Airport

Eiffel Tower

Arc de Triomphe

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre

Paris city hilltop viewpoint

Evening stay in Paris, France

France Paris

Day 2

Notre-Dame area and river cruise

Continue exploring Paris with important religious landmarks and a scenic cruise along the Seine River.

Notre-Dame Cathedral area

Russian Orthodox Church

Bateaux Mouches cruise

Evening stay in Paris, France

Germany Titisee

Day 3

Black Forest and Titisee

Leave Paris and travel to Titisee, located in Germany’s beautiful Black Forest region.

Travel from Paris to Titisee

Black Forest visit

Traditional cuckoo clock factory

Evening stay in Titisee, Germany

Switzerland Zurich

Day 4

Rhine Falls and Zurich

Travel into Switzerland to explore natural attractions, chocolate heritage and Zurich’s historic centre.

Rhine Falls

Lindt Chocolate Factory

Grossmünster Church

Lindenhof Hill

Evening stay in Zurich, Switzerland

Switzerland Lucerne

Day 5

Mount Pilatus and Lucerne

Experience one of Switzerland’s best-known mountains before exploring the historic lakeside city of Lucerne.

Mount Pilatus

Boating on Lake Lucerne

Chapel Bridge

Lion Monument

Evening stay in Lucerne, Switzerland

Switzerland Interlaken

Day 6

Swiss Alpine villages

Spend the day exploring famous mountain villages surrounded by dramatic peaks, valleys and waterfalls.

Interlaken

Grindelwald

Lauterbrunnen

Evening stay in Lucerne, Switzerland

Germany Munich

Day 7

Lucerne to Munich

Travel back into Germany and visit an important memorial site before arriving in Munich.

Travel from Lucerne to Munich

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site

Evening stay in Munich, Germany

Germany Munich

Day 8

Munich city tour

Explore Munich’s football, automotive and Olympic attractions together with its historic central square.

Allianz Arena

Marienplatz

BMW and MINI Cooper showroom

Olympic Stadium

Evening stay in Munich, Germany

Austria Grossglockner

Day 9

Grossglockner Alpine route

Travel from Munich to Venice through Austria’s spectacular Grossglockner High Alpine Road.

Travel from Munich to Venice

Grossglockner High Alpine Road

Panoramic Alpine scenery

Evening stay in Venice, Italy

Italy Venice

Day 10

Venice city experience

Discover Venice’s canals, historic square and traditional glass-making heritage.

Venice boating

Gondola ride

St Mark’s Square

Murano glass factory

Evening stay in Venice, Italy

Italy Pisa

Day 11

Padova and Pisa

Visit one of Padova’s most important basilicas before continuing to the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.

St Anthony’s Basilica in Padova

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Evening stay in Florence, Italy

Italy Florence

Day 12

Florence and onward to Rome

Explore Florence’s panoramic viewpoint, cathedral and historic bridge before travelling south to Rome.

Piazzale Michelangelo

Duomo Basilica

Ponte Vecchio, the Old Bridge

Travel to Rome

Evening stay in Rome, Italy

Italy Assisi

Day 13

Assisi and Frasassi Caves

Visit important religious sites in Assisi and continue to one of Italy’s most impressive cave systems.

Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

Tomb of Saint Carlo Acutis

Frasassi Caves

Evening stay in Rome, Italy

Italy Rome

Day 14

Basilicas and ancient Rome

Explore major religious sites before visiting the monuments of imperial Rome.

St Paul’s Basilica

Tre Fontane

San Giovanni Holy Steps

St John Lateran Basilica

Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem

Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Evening stay in Rome, Italy

Italy Rome

Day 15

Rome highlights and departure

Complete the journey with Vatican and central Rome attractions before the evening airport transfer.

St Peter’s Basilica

Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem

Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica

Garibaldi Statue viewpoint

Piazza Venezia

Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps

Evening transfer to the airport

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