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GL - France and Italy 7 Days (Paris)
Day 1 Saturday: Paris - Lucerne (650 km)
Today we will drive ahead from Paris to Switzerland, During our drive to Switzerland, we will travel through France and Germany, prior to driving through Basel , Switzerland . We will arrive in Lucerne in the early evening and overnight in Lucerne or in a city nearby.
Hotel (Reference only)
Monopol
Pilatusstrasse 1,
Luzern, 6002
www.monopolluzern.ch
Day 2 Sunday: Lucerne - Milan - Verona - Venice (400 km)
After breakfast, drive to the world's famous fashion city - Milan . We enjoy the orientation tour including Sforza Castle , further the gothic Duomo , the 19 th century Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the "La Scala" opera house . After enjoy the gorgeous architecture, drive takes us to Verona, a city full of historical building, and romance... We will enjoy the orientation on foot, including the Roman amphitheatre - Verona Arena , passing the most relaxing small streets, we will visit the setting of the story of Romeo and Juliet, the short passageway leading to the balcony is covered with slips of paper carrying their graffiti. Then we are transfer to Venice , the "city of canals". We stay and overnight in Mestre or a city nearby.
Hotel (Reference only)
Antony Mestre
Via Orlanda 182
30030 Mestre-Campalto-Venezia
www.antonyhotel.it
Day 3 Monday: Venice - Rome (550 km)
After breakfast, waterbus will take us along the canals past many marvellous architectures and churches, to San Marco Square. here we will see the Basilica di San Marco, one the best known example of Byzantine architecture, also we will see The Bridge of Sighs, connects the old prison to the interrogation rooms in the Doge's Palace. Then after witnessing a demonstration of Murano glass-blowing. Perhaps a gondola ride to the Grand Canal would be hard to resist. In the afternoon, transfer to Rome or nearby city for overnight.
Hotel (Reference only)
Holiday Inn Roma Fiano
via Milano 15
00065 Fiano Romano-Rome
www.holiday-inn.com
Day 4 Tuesday: Rome - Vatican - Florence (280 km)
After breakfast, we will be transfer to a tiny sovereign state, heading to the largest Church in the smallest country in the world, St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican, built as a great basilica by Emperor Constantine in AD 324 after he officially recognized Christianity, rebuilt construction started in the year 1506 and was completed in 1615, the basilica in itself is an artwork composed of many artistic elements by many famous architects and artists included. After lunch, we will enjoy our sightseeing includes The Coloseum, built in the year AD72 for the gladiatorial combat against each other or animal to the death; The Arch of Constantine, The Pantheon, which was originally built as a temple to all gods, but has been a Christian church since the 7th century. Then why not make a wish at the Trevi Fountain like the film "Three coins in the Fountain", and enjoy the relaxing tour at Spanish Square. Later, transfer to Florence or nearby for overnight.
Hotel (Reference only)
Unaway
Area Di Servizio Firenze Nord
Campi Bisenzio, IT50013
www.unawayhotels.it
Day 5 Wednesday: Florence - Pisa - Genoa (550 km)
After breakfast, we visit around Florence, the city is often considered the birthplace of the Italy Renaissance, and famous for fine art and architecture. After enjoy the panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo, a sightseeing tour on foot features the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River, Duomo and Campanile Tower (by Gitto), and also Uffizi Gallery , one of the finest art galleries in the world. After the sightseeing, why not find your favourite leather goods in your leisure time, as the Italy famous leather industry was originally built in here. Later, drive will take us to Pisa, enjoy an orientation on foot and photo at the Leaning Tower,. Also the site of the beautiful Duomo (the Cathedral) and the Baptistery. After, transfer to Genoa or a city nearby for overnight.
Day 6 Thursday : Genoa - Monaco - Nice - Cannes - Avignon (450 km)
This morning we will take our journey along the Mediterranean Sea to Monaco, enjoy the breathtaking scenery and visit a small country with big attraction, with visiting the grand palace and famous casino in Monte-Carlo. Then a brief stop at Nice for short orientation. Later we drive to Cannes with passing by a famous perfume town, also include a visit to the Fragonard Perfume Factory. After the fragrant trip, we will Cannes, which has given out the most prestigious film award here, stop for a photo at the Palais des Festival and enjoy a relaxing near the beach. Tonight we stay in Avignon or a city nearby for overnight.
Hotel (Reference only)
Novotel
2968 Avenue de l'Amandier
Route de Marseille,84000 Avignon
www.novotel.com
Day 7 Friday: Avignon - Paris (700 km)
Our day begins with a drive direction to Paris, enjoying the drive across the beautiful scenery and go into Italy. At night we arrive Paris and finish 7-day tour.
Our day begins with a drive direction to Paris, enjoying the drive across the beautiful scenery and go into Italy. At night we arrive Paris and finish 7-day tour.