Nov 29, Wed: USA - Paris
International flight to Paris on Air France.

Nov 30, Thu: Paris - Arrival

Morning arrival and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Welcome dinner and a brief introduction to travel in Italy & France. Dinner and overnight in Paris. (D)

Dec 1, Fri: Paris
Half-day tour with a local guide includes sights on both banks of the Seine: Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, Louvre and the Champs-Elysées. For a panoramic view of the city, you can take the elevator to the first floor of the Eiffel Tower. The tour also includes a visit to Paris’ greatest treasure, the Gothic cathedral of Notre Dame with its stained-glass windows. Afternoon hotel inspections. (B)

Dec 2, Sat: Paris - Nice
Morning transfer to Orly airport to catch a short flight to Nice. Upon arrival the tour of Nice begins. The afternoon  tour of Nice includes the Russian Church, Amphitheater of Cimiez, Matisse Museum, “Promenade des Anglais”, Masenna and Garibaldi districts, flower market. Overnight Nice. (B,D)

Dec 3, Sun: Nice & Cannes
Morning depart for Cannes, the famous film festival town, and enjoy free time in this beautiful city by the sea, lined with palm trees. Return to  Nice for afternoon Hotel inspections and overnight. (B)

Dec 4, Mon: Monte Carlo, San Remo,-Genoa
Morning drive along the coastline to Monte Carlo, on the way visit the medieval village called Eze, carved out of the mountain overlooking the Mediterranean. In Monte Carlo, drive round the world-famous race track visit it’s world-famous Casino, elegant hotels, and harbor. After crossing the border to Italy, continue drive along the Italian Riviera.  Afternoon visit San Remo then continue to Genoa for overnight at Starhotel president. (B, D)

Dec 5, Tue: Genoa - Florence
After breakfast start a panoramic city tour of Genoa, then continue to Florence, rest of the day is free overnight at Adler Cavalieri hotel (B, D)

Dec 6, Wed: Florence - Rome
The city of Florence is a rich Renaissance jewel. In the morning, enjoy a city tour visiting the Duomo, the Baptistry with the golden doors by Ghiberti, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Academy of Fine Arts with the original statue of “David” by Michelangelo, and Piazza della Signoria. Afternoon depart for Rome, Dinner and overnight at Starhotel Metropole. (B,D)

Dec 7, Thu: Rome
Morning tour of Rome includes the Trevi Fountain, where throwing in a coin ensures returning to Rome, the Piazza Navona, site of Bernini’s famous fountains, and St. Peter’s Basilica, seat of the Roman Catholic Church.  Afternoon Hotel inspections. Tonight farewell dinner (B, D)

Dec 8, Fri: Rome – Return

LAX departures add: $ 100

PRICE INCLUDES:

• International flights from New York and Los Angeles on Air France (AF) airlines.

• Room with private bath or shower in first class (4 Star) hotels.

• Included meals are coded by letters (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner

• Hotel service charges, tips and taxes.

• Sightseeing as described in the itinerary with Multilingual guide including entrance fees

• Local Transfers.

• Portage for two normal size suitcases except at the airport.

• Land transportation by private air-conditioned motor coach
   

 WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:                  

• Airport taxes and fuel surcharges : US $ 295 (subject to change)

• Personal expenses.

• Optional tours or events.

• Customary tips to tour guides and drivers