10-Day European Tour Itinerary: Rome, Paris, & Barcelona

Day 1-5: Rome, Italy (4 Nights)

• Day 1: Arrival in Rome

  • Arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport. Private transfer to hotel.
  • Evening at leisure to relax or explore the local neighborhood.

• Day 2: Ancient Rome Highlights

  • Morning: Guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
  • Afternoon: Visit the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain.
  • Evening: Optional Italian dinner experience in Trastevere neighborhood.

• Day 3: Vatican City Tour

  • Morning: Full-day Vatican tour covering St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Museums.
  • Afternoon: Explore the Vatican Gardens or relax at nearby cafes.
  • Evening: Optional night tour to see the Colosseum and monuments illuminated.

• Day 4: Rome City Sights

  • Morning: Tour of the Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, and Villa Borghese Gardens.
  • Afternoon: Free time for shopping or exploring local markets.
  • Evening: Optional cooking class to learn Italian pasta-making.

• Day 5: Departure to Paris

  • Morning: Breakfast and leisure time.
  • Afternoon transfer to the airport for a flight to Paris.
  • Transfer: Flight from Rome to Paris.

Day 5-8: Paris, France (3 Nights)

• Day 5: Arrival in Paris

  • Transfer from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to hotel.
  • Evening at leisure to explore local cafes or enjoy a Seine River cruise.

• Day 6: Paris Landmarks

  • Morning: Guided tour of Eiffel Tower (including summit access) and Trocadéro Gardens.
  • Afternoon: Visit Notre Dame Cathedral (exterior), Sainte-Chapelle, and Montmartre area with Sacré-Cœur Basilica.
  • Evening: Optional Moulin Rouge or Lido de Paris show.

• Day 7: The Louvre & Champs-Élysées

  • Morning: Visit the Louvre Museum and explore masterpieces including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.
  • Afternoon: Stroll along the Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe.
  • Evening: Free time for dinner in the Latin Quarter.

• Day 8: Departure to Barcelona

  • Morning: Breakfast at leisure.
  • Afternoon transfer to the airport for a flight to Barcelona.
  • Transfer: Flight from Paris to Barcelona.

Day 8-11: Barcelona, Spain (3 Nights)

• Day 8: Arrival in Barcelona

  • Transfer from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to hotel.
  • Evening at leisure, stroll down La Rambla, or enjoy tapas at a local restaurant.

• Day 9: Gaudí’s Barcelona

  • Morning: Guided tour of Sagrada Familia and Park Güell.
  • Afternoon: Visit Casa Batlló and La Pedrera on Passeig de Gràcia.
  • Evening: Optional Flamenco show in El Born neighborhood.

• Day 10: Barcelona City Sights

  • Morning: Tour of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, Barcelona Cathedral, and El Raval district.
  • Afternoon: Relax at Barceloneta Beach or explore the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc.
  • Evening: Farewell dinner in a traditional Spanish restaurant.

• Day 11: Departure from Barcelona

  • Morning: Transfer to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for return flight.