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Name: 1 Week Paris & Rome Itinerary – Private Tour Package for Paris & Rome
Brand: JayWay Travel
Rating: 4.95 (61 reviews)

8 Days / 7 Nights

Paris, Rome

Average Guest Rating 5.0 / 5

Got just a week and want to get a taste of Europe on your first ever visit to the continent? We've got the perfect pairing for you: Paris and Rome. The capital cities of France and Italy are the ideal places to begin your discovery of the Old Continent.
Parisian elegance, typified in its architecture, but also in its cuisine, is where you'll start. Sights like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Sacre Couer provide the backdrop to your days in Paris, which will be filled with wonderful food, wine, and designer shopping opportunities. My we suggest a day trip to the Champagne region to learn about the world’s most famous bubbles?
A short flight of a little over an hour will see you in Rome, the eternal city. home to thousands of years of history. Unmissable sights like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Spanish Steps will guide your way through the city’s past. On your second full day in Rome you could stay within the city limits, yet visit another country with a tour of the Vatican Museums, or delve into history once more with a day trip to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast.
The services we provide as part of our comprehensive packages include accommodations, airport transfers, flights between destinations, day trips, and city tours. In addition to the tours included we can arrange a number of excursions based on your own interests. There is also an option to travel between cities by private car or van transfers for an extra fee. All of our tours are custom, and this is just a sample meant to give an idea of what our trips are like, and the opportunities our destinations provide.
One of our team members in the region will be available to you leading up to and during your trip to answer any questions and arrange local services. You will receive access to your Guest Page, with its information on the best these destinations have to offer, including things to see and do, and other inside tips from restaurant recommendations to tipping advice. Upon arrival, we will provide you with a local cell phone that you can use to reach your local JayWay contact (who you will meet in person) throughout your trip.

4 Nights in Paris

4 Nights in Paris

Paris is situated in the northern part of France. The city sprawls over both banks of the Seine River and on two islands: the Îles Saint Louis and the larger Île de la Cité. The historical city center is built around the Seine, and it has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. For a glimpse into the oldest part of Paris, take a stroll along the Seine and around the 1st and 4th districts to admire iconic landmarks, such as the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris or the Louvre Museum, among others. But leave some space and time for the rest of the city's districts, as each of Paris' 20 arrondissements possesses incredible treasures to discover.

Day 1

Day 1 - Arrival in Paris

Welcome to Paris! We'll arrange for a driver to meet you at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and drive you to your centrally located accommodation. The journey time to the city center is about one hour.

Day 2

Day 2 - Your First Full Day in Paris

Paris In a Day Group Walk

Included in your vacation package price.

See all of Paris' top attractions in a single, epic day of sightseeing. Skip the lines at busy sights like the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower; enjoy stories, background and history from your expert local guide; and at the end of the day, jump on a sunset Seine River cruise to see many of Paris' most beautiful buildings from the water.

Activity Level : Moderate

Duration : 9 hours

Day 3

Day 3 - Your Second Full Day in Paris

Champagne Day Trip Small Group Experience

Learning The Secrets of Champagne

Please ask your travel advisor for the cost to add this to your package

During your trip to Paris, we recommend taking an easy day trip to nearby Champagne, the capital of everyone's favorite sparkling wine. This full-day trip across the birthplace of champagne will initiate you to the secrets of bubbly wine-making, while you sip on exquisite champagne from various local producers.

Activity Level : Light

Duration : 11 hours

Day 4

Day 4 - Your Third Full Day in Paris

Shopping in Paris

Suggested activities for an additional cost, depending on your choice

In Paris, fashion and shopping are at the core of the city's culture. During your trip to the French capital, we recommend spending at least a few hours roaming around the city's main shopping districts to feel what it's like to be a true Parisian. From luxury shopping at high-end fashion brand stores along the Champs-Élysées or window shopping at the shiny department stores that line Boulevard Haussmann, such as the famous Galeries Lafayette, to mingling with locals at the small boutiques of the most off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods, like Canal Saint-Martin, Paris offers endless opportunities to indulge in this favorite French pastime. For a more immersive experience, consider combining shopping with a private tour of one of the city's most picturesque neighborhoods; either Saint-Germain-des-Prés or Le Marais, probably the best neighborhood for shopping in Paris.

Marais District Private Tour

Suggested activities for an additional cost, depending on your choice

A three-hour-long tour takes you to the fashionable quarter of Le Marais, known for the hip boutiques, galleries, and museums. One of the oldest parts of Paris reveals its charm on every corner. Our local expert will share many intriguing stories about Le Marais to render your overall experience all the more memorable.

Activity Level : Moderate

Duration : 3 hours

Saint Germain des Pres Private Tour

Suggested activities for an additional cost, depending on your choice

Get acquainted with one of the loveliest Paris neighborhoods. A favorite among artists and writers in the 1920s, St. Germain des Prés offers a quintessentially Parisian experience with beautiful 19th-century buildings, unique art galleries, and iconic cafés. During the tour, you will also visit the Luxembourg Gardens, St. Sulpice Church, and a picturesque street lined with cafés and food shops.

Activity Level : Moderate

Duration : 3 hours

Day 5

Day 5 - Traveling to Rome by Airplane

To get from Paris to Rome, the best option is to take a flight on a low cost airline. On your day of departure, a driver will pick you up at your accommodations and bring you to the airport for your flight.

We also offer the following excursions in Paris

After the Crowds Versailles Group Tour

Light4 hours

Chateau Chambord and Chateau Chenonceau, Full Day Private Tour to Loire Valley

Moderate11 hours

Closing Time at the Louvre: Mona Lisa at Her Most Peaceful

3 hours

Eiffel Tower Tickets, 2nd Floor with Optional Summit Access

Light1.5 hours

3 Nights in Rome

3 Nights in Rome

The capital of Italy is a vibrant, energetic and stylish city. While thoroughly modern in sensibility, Rome is also home to some of the world’s most important works of classic art and architecture. This city has been an epicenter for culture, politics and religion for more than 2,500 years. From the Spanish Steps to the Vatican, there are more than enough sights to keep even the most active tourists busy and even somewhere as popular as Rome you can find places just off the tourist trail and bustling with locals. But it’s also nice to slow down and enjoy Rome’s famous cafes and restaurants, which can be just as beguiling as the buildings. Lounge with an espresso on the Campo de Fiori and watch the changing light on the fountains and the facades. Visit the Vatican and explore some of the world’s most beautiful churches. Rome really comes alive at night, when restaurants and wine bars bring a renewed vitality to the city. You’ll also have opportunities for day trips to local vineyards, olive groves, and other places producing regional delicacies. No matter what your interests, or what kind of holiday you’re looking for, Rome will be an enjoyable destination.

Day 5

Day 5 - Arrival in Rome

After you land at Rome's Fiumicino airport you will be met in the arrivals hall by a driver holding a sign with your name on. The journey to your accommodation in the center of Rome should take around an hour.

Welcome to Rome: City Stroll with Underground Ruins and Gelato Tasting

Welcome to Rome Twilight Walk with Gelato Small Group Tour

Included in your vacation package price.

This is an intimate Rome walking tour helping you to get your bearings at the start of your trip to the Eternal City. You’ll visit the top sights and enjoy a gelato tasting. You’ll visit the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona and even see some Ancient Roman ruins along the way, on this relaxed tour with 15 other people at most.

Activity Level : Light

Duration : 2.5 hours

Day 6

Day 6 - Your First Full Day in Rome

Focus on Ancient Rome with a Group or Private Tour

Suggested activities for an additional cost, depending on your choice

Rome's origin story unfolds when you visit the Colosseum and the adjacent Roman Forum. Hear about life in ancient Rome and soak in the grandeur of these testaments to a lost civilisation. We can arrange for a private guide to explain how the Colosseum was built and what happened to it in the years since. Afterwards the tour proceeds to the Roman Forum, the center of political life of the city and ultimately the Empire, finding out the different purposes of the buildings whose columns and porticos still stand today. If you'd prefer the atmosphere of a group tour, we can instead arrange for spaces on a tour by a reputable group tour company.

Premium Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Group Tour

Suggested activities for an additional cost, depending on your choice

Hear stories of lions, gladiators & emperors on this thorough exploration of Ancient Rome. There's no waiting in line as we've included express entry at the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill. Your expert guide will takae you in a group of no more than 15 people for an intimate and fun tour of three of the most significant sites of Ancient Rome.

Activity Level : Moderate

Duration : 3 Hours

Colosseum and Roman Forum Private Tour

Suggested activities for an additional cost, depending on your choice

This private Colosseum tour with skip-the-line tickets is a must for anyone interested in learning about Ancient Rome in a fun and hassle-free way. Walk where the Roman senate walked, see where the gladiators fought, and stand where the citizens welcomed the Roman soldiers after successful military campaigns. Your first stop is the Colosseum, one of the largest structures of the ancient world. The Ancient Romans once gathered there to watch gladiator games, battles with wild beasts, and even sea battles. Discover how the Colosseum, a massive stone amphitheater that seated an estimated 60,000 spectators, was built in only eight years. Your guide will unlock fascinating stories of the design and construction, the political benefit, the fighters, and the eventual end of the games at the Colosseum. Continuing the tour at the Imperial Roman Forum, your guide will bring to life the mythology, the popular celebrations of the time, and the gods of ancient Rome, reflected in the star signs in contemporary astrology. Discover the Temple of the Vestal Virgins - six young women taken from aristocratic families to serve as virgin priests of Vesta. They worked in the temple for 30 years under different emperors and were regarded almost as goddesses in status. Their foremost duty was maintaining the sacred fire of Vesta, which represented the heart of Rome. Legend had it that as long as the sacred flame burned, Rome would endure and be victorious.

Activity Level : Light

Duration : 3 Hours

Day 7

Day 7 - Your Second Full Day in Rome

Rome and Catholicism

Suggested activities for an additional cost, depending on your choice

It's hard to miss the dome of St Peter's, and it's the first thing you see when arriving in Rome by plane. It really is an ever-present reference point on the city's skyline. Vatican City is the spiritual and administrative center of the Roman Catholic Church. Technically a separate state and surrounded by stone walls, the Vatican is a must-see. We offer a range of options to suit your specific preferences: private tours, small group tours, and even tours with experienced scholars who can offer unique insight into the area.

The Complete Vatican Group Tour with Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Suggested activities for an additional cost, depending on your choice

If you're going to see the most famous highlights in Rome, you'll want to do it on this tour with an expert guide. You'll explore the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Museums and more. This is the complete Vatican experience. You'll skip the lines and have your own private guide to explain the history and significance of these amazing buildings and the works of art they contain.

Activity Level : Light

Duration : 3.5 hours

Pristine Sistine Early Entrance Small Group Vatican Tour

Suggested activities for an additional cost, depending on your choice

Standing in the Sistine Chapel and marvelling at Michelangelo's masterpieces is a memory that will stay with you forever but to enjoy it this moment to its fullest the best way is by entering the Vatican a full hour before the general public. It'll be an early start for this VIP small group tour but totally worth it. Your guide will tell you the story of the chapel, before continuing to explore the Vatican Museums.

Activity Level : Light

Duration : 3.45 hours

Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Private Tour

Suggested activities for an additional cost, depending on your choice

The Vatican Museums complex is home to one of the world's finest collections of sculptures, frescoes, and paintings. This private tour includes skip-the-line entry to the world-renowned Vatican Museums where you can admire superb works of art in the company of your knowledgeable guide, who will enrich your experience with fascinating stories and anecdotes. Together, you will stroll through the most impressive rooms, such as the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of Maps, and Raphael’s Rooms, the Papal apartments with the School of Athens, and other masterpieces frescoed by Raphael. The tour ends inside the Sistine Chapel, where you will be stunned by Michelangelo's genius.

Activity Level : Light

Duration : 3.5 Hours

Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast

Suggested activities for an additional cost, depending on your choice

If you don’t have a few nights to spare south of Rome, in Naples, Pompeii, or the Amalfi Coast but seeing them is an absolute must, we can make sure you can take in the best they have to offer. You’ll be in for a long day, but the memories will be worthwhile!

Pompeii Day Trip and Amalfi Coast Drive Group Tour

Suggested activities for an additional cost, depending on your choice

If you only have one day to explore Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast, you'd better make it count! You can take the pressure off and make the most of your short time in this beautiful and fascinating part of the country with this guided Pompeii tour from Rome. You’ll embark on an in-depth exploration of the ruins at Pompeii and a relaxing drive along the beautiful Amalfi Coast, with time to let your hair down and explore the jewelbox seaside town of Positano. You'll get back to Rome mid-evening.

Activity Level : Moderate

Duration : 13 hours

Pompeii and Naples Small Group Tour with Lunch Included

Suggested activities for an additional cost, depending on your choice

If you're interested in learning more about the history of Pompeii and Naples, this is the tour for you. You'll set off in an air-conditioned minivan you'll set off to these UNESCO World Heritage Sites, where an expert guide will tell you all you need to know. Then you'll explore the alluring city of Naples, one of the most atmospheric destinations in the world. There's no better way to see these remarkable sites.

Activity Level : Moderate

Duration : 8 hours

Day 8

Day 8 - Departure Day

A driver will pick you up at your Rome accommodation and drop you off at Rome's Fiumicino Airport for your departing flight.

We also offer the following excursions in Rome

Cooking Class in the Jewish District Group Tour

Easy2.5 hours

Crypts, Bones and Catacombs - Rome Group Walking Tour

Light3.5 hours

Gelato, Espresso and Tiramisu Group Walking Tour

Light2.5 hours

Group Gelato & Tiramisu Class in a Professional Kitchen

Light2 hours

What's Included

Here are all the services provided as part of your complete vacation package. See what every JayWay trip includes.
Please let us know if you'd like to upgrade any transfers or add any additional tours or excursions to your itinerary.

Paris

4 Nights Accommodation

Breakfast (hotels only)

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Arrival Transfer

Paris In a Day Group Walk

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Departure Transfer

Paris - Rome Flight (Non-Refundable)

Rome

3 Nights Accommodation

Breakfast (hotels only)

Rome Fiumicino Airport Transfer

Welcome to Rome Twilight Walk with Gelato Small Group Tour

Rome Fiumicino Airport Transfer

package excludes:

Flights to and from Europe.
Tips for Tour Guides, Drivers and Local Reps.
Meals (other than breakfast if included in room rate and meals listed as included in food tours and excursions, unless explicitly stated otherwise).
Parking fees for your Rental Car (if you are booking one with us) unless otherwise indicated. Some hotels provide free parking facilities.
Travel Insurance. See the insurance link on our website

Benefits of Traveling with JayWay

A JayWay vacation is more than the sum of its parts. Our team work tirelessly to ensure your experience is memorable for all the right reasons. Your trip is personalized to maximize your enjoyment. You're taken care of every step of the way.

A Travel Advisor who speaks your language

We will make sure that all your requirements and interests are taken into account in preparing your itinerary.

A totally tailored itinerary for your vacation

Your trip is customized for you by an experienced trip planner and an expert on the region.

A choice of hand-picked hotels and excursions

We've personally inspected and tested all the hotels and local tour providers we work with to ensure quality.

Detailed pre-trip preparation to make the most of every day

Your Europe-based Tour Manager will be in touch by email and phone a month before you arrive to finalize timings.

On-trip Concierge Service to smooth out any bumps in the road

Your tour manager is at your service throughout your journey. We'll provide a local SIM so you can stay connected.

Personalized Guest Page to make sure you're not missing out

Packed with detailed information and recommendations curated by locals on the best things to do, see and eat.

Glowing Reviews from Our Guests

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Average of our Guest's Ratings of vacation packages including these destinations

Amber S.

Minnesota

The Rome driver was masterful. Could not believe how he drove with such ease in tight spots. All drivers were informative and excellent. We felt we learned even more on this trip than a previous trip 20 years ago. The guides were excellent and would highly recommend each of them. JayWay is a great way to get a framework for your trip--nice hotels in excellent locations, just the right amount of tours for your preferences. Excellent people to work with in planning the trip and once on location--both from JayWay and the guides.

Year : 2023
Visited : Italy
Itinerary : Rome, Florence
Rating :

5 / 5

Year : 2023
Visited : Italy
Itinerary : Rome, Florence
Rating :

5 / 5

Kyle & Chelsea

Arizona

Would absolutely recommend JayWay Travel to anyone of our friends. We had a great vacation and had zero issues with all of our arrangements.

Year : 2022
Visited : Italy
Itinerary : Rome, Sorrento, Naples, Florence, Castellina in Chianti, Florence, Venice
Rating :

5 / 5

Year : 2022
Visited : Italy
Itinerary : Rome, Sorrento, Naples, Florence, Castellina in Chianti, Florence, Venice
Rating :

5 / 5

Elizabeth, Scott, Shelley & Stiles

Texas

I would highly recommend JayWay Travel to help organize a trip. It is very helpful to always have a driver and not have to figure out how to get from place to place. I would use JayWay again!

Year : 2022
Visited : Italy, Greece
Itinerary : Rome, Positano, Rome, Santorini, Mykonos, Athens
Rating :

5 / 5

Year : 2022
Visited : Italy, Greece
Itinerary : Rome, Positano, Rome, Santorini, Mykonos, Athens
Rating :

5 / 5

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