6-Day Itinerary for Paris, Rome, and Venice

  • Day 1: Paris, France
    Start your day with a visit to the iconic Eiffel Tower and climb to the top to take in the breathtaking view of the city. Afterwards, head to the Louvre Museum to admire famous works of art such as the Mona Lisa. End your day with a stroll along the Champs-Élysées and a visit to the Arc de Triomphe.
  • Day 2: Rome, Italy
    Begin with a tour of the Colosseum and its many levels. Then, visit the Pantheon and be amazed by its intricate architecture. Stop by the Trevi Fountain and toss a coin for good luck. Finally, enjoy an authentic Italian dinner in Trastevere.
  • Day 3: Rome, Italy
    Start the day with a visit to the Vatican Museums and marvel at the beauty of the Sistine Chapel. Afterwards, head to St. Peter's Basilica for a cultural experience. End the day with a stroll through the quaint Navona Square.
  • Day 4: Venice, Italy
    Begin with a ride through the Venetian canals on a gondola. Stroll through the maze of streets and bridges in San Marco Square and stop by Doge's Palace to experience Venetian history. End your day with a visit to the Bridge of Sighs.
  • Day 5: Venice, Italy
    Start your day with a visit to the Rialto Market to experience local culture and grab a bite to eat. Afterwards, visit the Scuola Grande di San Rocco for a cultural experience. Then, head to the San Giorgio Maggiore for a panoramic view of Venice. End your day with a visit to Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
  • Day 6: Paris, France
    Begin your day with a visit to the Notre-Dame Cathedral and marvel at its architecture. Afterwards, visit the Musée d'Orsay to admire works of art such as the Starry Night by Van Gogh. Then, head to the Montmartre for a cultural experience. End your day with a visit to the Sacre-Coeur Basilica.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Eiffel Tower (2 hours, €16.30)
  • Louvre Museum (3 hours, €15)
  • Arc de Triomphe (1 hour, €12)
  • Colosseum (2 hours, €16)
  • Pantheon (1 hour, Free)
  • Trevi Fountain (30 minutes, Free)
  • Vatican Museums (3 hours, €17)
  • St. Peter's Basilica (1 hour, Free)
  • Navona Square (1 hour, Free)
  • Gondola ride (1 hour, €80)
  • San Marco Square (2 hours, Free)
  • Doge's Palace (2 hours, €25)
  • Bridge of Sighs (30 minutes, Free)
  • Rialto Market (1 hour, Free)
  • Scuola Grande di San Rocco (1 hour, €10)
  • San Giorgio Maggiore (1 hour, €6)
  • Peggy Guggenheim Collection (2 hours, €18)
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral (1 hour, Free)
  • Musée d'Orsay (2 hours, €14)
  • Montmartre (2 hours, Free)
  • Sacre-Coeur Basilica (1 hour, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €266.30

Transportation

To get around in Paris, use the metro or bus system. A one-way ticket costs €1.90 and a 10-ticket carnet costs €16. For Rome, use the metro or bus system as well. A one-way ticket costs €1.50 and a 24-hour ticket costs €7. For Venice, there are no cars in the city, so the best way to get around is by foot or by boat. A 24-hour unlimited waterbus pass costs €20.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Palace of Versailles in Paris, the Roman Forum in Rome or the islands of Burano and Murano in Venice. If you have less time, consider skipping some attractions on this itinerary or shortening the amount of time spent in each city.

Airports

Paris has two airports: Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY). Charles de Gaulle is located 16 miles northeast of central Paris and is the one most international travelers use. Orly is located about 11 miles south of Paris and is mostly used for domestic flights.

Rome has two airports: Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino (FCO) and Ciampino (CIA). Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino is located 16 miles southwest of central Rome and is the one most international travelers use. Ciampino is located about 12 miles southeast of Rome and is mostly used for low-cost airlines.

Venice has one airport: Marco Polo (VCE). The airport is located 8 miles north of Venice and is connected to the city by boat or bus.

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