Italy and Paris Travel Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Rome & Initial Exploration

Morning: Arrive in Rome and settle into your accommodation. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast nearby.

Afternoon: Visit the Colosseum to begin immersing yourself in ancient Roman history.

Evening: Stroll through Piazza Navona and enjoy dinner at a local trattoria.

Day 2: Full Day in Rome

Morning: Tour the Vatican Museums and admire the Sistine Chapel.

Afternoon: Explore St. Peter’s Basilica and relax at the Castel Sant’Angelo area.

Evening: Enjoy a walk along the Tiber River and dine near Trastevere.

Day 3: Travel to Florence & Sightseeing

Morning: Take a train to Florence and check into your hotel.

Afternoon: Visit the Uffizi Gallery and admire Renaissance masterpieces.

Evening: Walk up to Piazzale Michelangelo for sunset views and have dinner nearby.

Day 4: Full Day in Florence

Morning: Tour the Duomo and climb the dome for panoramic city views.

Afternoon: Visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David.

Evening: Enjoy an evening aperitivo in the Oltrarno district.

Day 5: Travel to Amalfi Coast

Morning: Take a train and transfer to reach the Amalfi Coast, preferably staying in Positano or Amalfi.

Afternoon: Relax on the beach and explore the town center with its charming shops.

Evening: Dine seaside and enjoy local seafood specialties.

Day 6: Full Day on the Amalfi Coast

Morning: Take a boat trip to Capri and visit the Blue Grotto.

Afternoon: Explore Amalfi town and visit the Amalfi Cathedral.

Evening: Enjoy a sunset dinner overlooking the Mediterranean.

Day 7: Travel to Paris

Morning: Travel from Naples airport to Paris on a direct flight.

Afternoon: Check into your hotel and visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral area for a gentle introduction.

Evening: Walk along the Seine River and dine in a classic Parisian bistro.

Day 8: Full Day in Paris

Morning: Visit the Louvre Museum and explore its vast art collection.

Afternoon: Stroll through the Tuileries Garden and head to the Champs-Élysées ending at the Arc de Triomphe.

Evening: Enjoy the illuminated Eiffel Tower with dinner nearby or a Seine dinner cruise.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Colosseum - 2 hours - €18
• Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - 4 hours - €30
• St. Peter’s Basilica - 1.5 hours - free (dome climb ~€10)
• Uffizi Gallery - 3 hours - €20
• Duomo & Dome climb - 2 hours - €18
• Accademia Gallery - 1.5 hours - €16
• Boat trip Capri & Blue Grotto - 5 hours - €60
• Amalfi Cathedral - 1 hour - free
• Louvre Museum - 4 hours - €17
• Arc de Triomphe - 1 hour - €13
• Eiffel Tower - 2 hours - €25
• Train Rome-Florence - 1.5 hours - ~€40
• Train Florence to Amalfi Coast (Naples) - 3.5 hours - ~€50
• Flight Naples to Paris - 2.5 hours - ~€100

Total Estimated Cost: €442 (excluding accommodation, food, and local transport)

Tips

To extend the trip, consider adding an extra day to the Amalfi Coast to explore Ravello or hiking the Path of the Gods. To reduce the itinerary, cut one day from Florence and shorten the Amalfi Coast stay by one day, focusing on the main towns.