Rome, Paris and Madrid
Three magnificent capital cities; three distinctly different flavors of Europe.
In bold and colorful Madrid, indulge your appetite for art, music, and, of course, tapas. In elegant and enlightening Paris, majestic architecture and charming boulevards compete for your attention (along with the crepes). While in the well-chiseled landscape of Rome, ancient history springs to life at the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, complemented nicely by world-famous gelato.Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2026: March 19, April 3-8, May 1, June 29, and August 14-15. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
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Day 2: Rome
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Day 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Rome cooking class
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Day 4: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Forum
- Colosseum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 5: Rome • Paris
Fly to Paris
Visit the Louvre
Take a walking tour of Paris
Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Day 6: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
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Day 7: Paris • Madrid
Fly to Madrid
Take a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Visit the Prado Museum
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Day 8: Madrid
Take a guided tour of the Royal Complex
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- Plaza de la Amería
- Plaza de la Oriente
Tour a soccer stadium and learn more about Spain’s national sport, known there as fútbol
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Madrid flamenco evening
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 9: Madrid • Lisbon
Fly to Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Alfama District
- Tower of Belem
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Photo stop Miradouro do Parque Eduardo VI
Explore Lisbon's primary commercial boulevard Praca do Comercio
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Day 10: Lisbon • Sintra
Take an excursion to Sintra
Take a guided tour of Quinta de Regaleira Palace
Tour the Quinta de Regaleira Palace with an expert local guide
Take a walking tour of Sintra
Enjoy dinner at Lisbon's central Mercado de Ribeira
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Day 11: Depart for home
