A Family-Friendly 14-day Trip to Rome, Paris, Venice, Florence, and Toulouse

  • Day 1: Vatican - Rome, Italy
    30 minutes (7.5 km) from Rome Ciampino International Airport

    The Vatican is the smallest city in the world, which contains the largest collection of art and antiquities.

  • Day 2: The Louvre - Paris, France
    30 minutes (6.5 km) from Orly Airport

    The Louvre is the most visited museum in the world, which contains approximately 38,000 art objects, artifacts, antiques, and sculptures.

  • Day 3: Gondola - Venice, Italy
    20 minutes (14 km) from Venice Marco Polo Airport

    Gondolas are the traditional and most famous boats of Venice, and they are still used for transportation today. Enjoy a romantic ride through the canals.

  • Day 4: Statue of David - Florence, Italy
    30 minutes (11.6 km) from Florence Airport, Peretola

    The Statue of David by Michelangelo is a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture, depicting the Biblical hero.

  • Day 5: Cité de l'Espace - Toulouse, France
    20 minutes (9.9 km) from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

    The Cité de l'Espace is a theme park and museum dedicated to space and astronomy, with interactive exhibits, planetarium, and IMAX theatre.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Vatican (3 hours, Free)
  • The Louvre Museum (3 hours, €17)
  • Gondola ride (30 minutes, €80)
  • Statue of David (2 hours, €12)
  • Cité de l'Espace (4 hours, €25)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €134

Transportation:

Travelers can take public transportation such as trains, subways, and buses to get around the cities. Car rentals are also available, but traffic and parking can be difficult and expensive. Budget approximately €200-300 for transportation costs.

Useful tips:

With more time, visit other popular tourist attractions such as the Colosseum in Rome, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Saint Mark's Basilica in Venice, Uffizi Gallery in Florence, and the Canal du Midi in Toulouse. With less time, prioritize and carefully plan your itinerary in advance to maximize your experience.

Airports:

Rome Ciampino International Airport (CIA) is 15 km southeast of the city center, Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is 13 km south of the city center, Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is 13 km north of the city center, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) is 5 km northwest of the city center, and Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) is 8 km northwest of the city center.

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