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Paris-Italy (7 nights/8 days)

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Visit two of the best destinations in Europe! Paris and the classic Italy combined.


OVERVIEW PARIS – VENICE – FLORENCE – PISA – ROME






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DAY NIGHT STAY SIGHTSEEING



DAY 1 PARIS Arrival in Paris from Mumbai. Transfer from airport to hotel [Mister Bed City Bagnolet]


Cruise + Illuminations - You will start your evening with a cruise on the River Seine which will introduce you to the main monuments of Paris. This will be followed by a magical and magnificent drive through Paris by night with its beautiful illuminated buildings where you will be delighted by the views of the Champs-Elysees, Arch of triumph, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Pyramid and many more. [Duration - 3 hrs. ; Start time - 20:00]


Includes - Transportation by coach, cruise on the River Seine, recorded commentary & personal earphone sets



DAY 2 PARIS Paris L'Opentour -


Enjoy the main sights of the French capital with this fantastic hop on hop off open top bus tour, valid for one day! Eiffel and all other attractions tickets at actuals – you pay only for the attractions you want to visit. Eiffer – 8 Eur adult, 6.4 Eur child (we can pre-book this here to avoid queuing). Louvre 9.5 Eur (kids under 18 free)


Includes - Hop on hop off tour, valid for one day on the 4 tour routes, transportation by open top-decker coach and recorded commentary by individual earphones.



DAY 3 PARIS-VENICE (overnight train) Day free in Paris – evening proceed to station for overnight train.



DAY 4 VENICE Morning: Arrive in Venice. [Hotel : Malibran]


Half Day to Murano, Burano & Torcello (Afternoon)-


Sail to Murano to see how the beautiful coloured glass is made, then on to the pretty islands of Burano and Torcello. After sailing past the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, the Public Gardens, the tip of Sant'Elena and the famous Lido beach resort, the boat arrives in Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. The second stop is at the picturesque island of Burano, famous not only for its lace but also for the fishermen's houses painted in bright colours. Then after a short cruise, we reach Torcello, the earliest centre of civilization in the estuary. Only the Cathedral with its magnificent mosaics and the church of Santa Fosca remain as testimony of its former glory. [Duration - 3 hrs. 30 min. ; Start time - 14:15]


Includes - Transportation by boat, visit to a Glass Factory.


An Enchanting Gondola Ride in the evening: Venice viewed from the water ! A romantic 'promenade' by gondola that will take you along the canals of Venice. An unmissable opportunity to travel along Venice's waterways looking up at the fabulous mediaeval palaces that line these historic thoroughfares and down to see their shimmering reflections dancing on the surface of the water. This cruise through the city's most secluded waterways passing under small bridges will help you appreciate the special quality of this floating city. [Duration : 35 min.]



DAY 5 FLORENCE 8:27- 10:30 Train from Venice to Florence


Check in to hotel [Benvenuti].


Excursion to Pisa (Afternoon) -


Go on an excursion through the picturesque Tuscan countryside to the historic university city of Pisa, famous for its architectural beauty and home of the Leaning Tower. [Duration : 5.5 hrs. ; start time : 13:45] Operates on Tue/Thur/Sat/Sun or daily depending on season


Includes - Transportation by coach, tour escort, local guide, entrance fee to the Cathedral.



DAY 6 ROME 08:10 - 09:45 Train from Florence to Rome


Check in to hotel [Seiler].


Open City Tour -


Enjoy Rome from an open top bus. The Rome open tour offers you the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful hop on - hop off experience, with an itinerary including stops at the most famous sites in Rome with 2 hours commentary in 8 languages. [From 08:30 - 18:10]


Includes - Transportation by bus, assistance service on board, recorded commentary.



DAY 7 ROME Prestige Tour - Vatican City.


Enjoy this morning tour of the treasures of the Vatican, including the Sistine Chapel and the Basilica of St. Peter. After crossing the park of Villa Borghese we reach the Vatican City, the smallest independent sovereign state in the world. In the Vatican Museum, you'll be shown a fine collection of antiquities, including the Sculpture Museum, the fascinating Tapestry Gallery, the Gallery of Maps and the world famous Sistine Chapel decorated by Michelangelo. The tour will then proceed to the Basilica of St. Peter, where you will see the art treasures of the largest Roman Catholic Church in the world, including Michelangelo's Pieta'. [Duration : 4 hrs. ; Start time : 08:30]


Includes - Transportation by coach, guide service, entrance and guided tour of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel, entrance and guided tour of the Basilica of St. Peter.



DAY 8 ON FLIGHT Transfer from hotel to airport


Flight back to India.