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DAY 1 Paris – Lucerne
(650 km)
Today
we will drive ahead from Paris to Switzerland, During our drive to
Switzerland; we will travel through France and Germany, prior to driving
through Basel, Switzerland. We will arrive in Lucerne in the early evening
and overnight in Lucerne or in a city nearby.
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DAY 2 Lucerne– Milan –
Verona - Venice (400 km)
After
breakfast, drive to the world’s famous fashion city – Milan. We enjoy the
orientation tour including Sforza Castle, further the gothic Duomo, the 19th
century Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the “La Scala” opera house. After
enjoy the gorgeous architecture, drive takes us to Verona, a city full of
historical building, and romance…….We will enjoy the orientation on foot,
including the Roman amphitheatre – Verona Arena, passing the most relaxing
small streets, we will visit the setting of the story of Romeo and Juliet,
the short passageway leading to the balcony is covered with slips of paper
carrying their graffiti. Then we are transfer to Venice, the “city of
canals”. We stay and overnight in Mestre or a city nearby.
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DAY 3 Venice – Rome (550 km)
After
breakfast, waterbus will take us along the canals past many marvellous
architectures and churches, to San Marco Square. Here we will see the
Basilica di San Marco, one the best known example of Byzantine architecture,
also we will see The Bridge of Sighs, connects the old prison to the
interrogation rooms in the Doge’s Palace. Then after witnessing a
demonstration of Murano glass-blowing .Perhaps a gondola ride to the Grand
Canal would be hard to resist. In the afternoon, transfer to Rome or nearby
city for overnight.
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DAY 4 Rome – Vatican -
Florence (280 km)
After
breakfast, we will be transfer to a tiny sovereign state, heading to the
largest Church in the smallest country in the world, St. Peter’s Basilica in
Vatican, built as a great basilica by Emperor Constantine in AD 324 after he
officially recognized Christianity, rebuilt construction started in the year
1506 and was completed in 1615, the basilica in itself is an artwork
composed of many artistic elements by many famous architects and artists
included. After lunch, we will enjoy our sightseeing includes The Coloseum,
built in the year AD72 for the gladiatorial combat against each other or
animal to the death; The Arch of Constantine, The Pantheon, which was
originally built as a temple to all gods, but has been a Christian church
since the 7th century. Then why not make a wish at the Trevi Fountain like
the film “ Three coins in the Fountain ”, and enjoy the relaxing tour at
Spanish Square. Later, transfer to Florence or nearby for overnight.
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DAY 5 Florence – Pisa - Genoa (250 km)
After
breakfast, we visit around Florence, the city is often considered the
birthplace of the Italy Renaissance, and famous for fine art and
architecture. After enjoy the panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo, a
sightseeing tour on foot features the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River,
Duomo and Campanile Tower (by Gitto), and also Uffizi Gallery , one of the
finest art galleries in the world. After the sightseeing, why not find your
favourite leather goods in your leisure time, as the Italy famous leather
industry was originally built in here. Later, drive will take us to Pisa,
enjoy an orientation on foot and photo at the Leaning Tower. Also the site
of the beautiful Duomo (the Cathedral) and the Baptistery. After, transfer
to Genoa or a city nearby for overnight
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DAY 6 Genoa – Monaco –
Nice – Cannes – Avignon (450 km)
This
morning we will take our journey along the Mediterranean Sea to Monaco,
enjoy the breathtaking scenery and visit a small country with big
attraction, with visiting the grand palace. Then a brief stop at Nice for
short orientation. Later we drive to Cannes with passing by a famous perfume
town, also include a visit to the Fragonard Perfume Factory. After the
fragrant trip, we will Cannes, which has given out the most prestigious film
award here, stop for a photo at the Palais des Festival and enjoy a relaxing
near the beach. Tonight we stay in Avignon or a city nearby for overnight.
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DAY 7 Avignon –
Paris (700 km)
Our
day begins with a drive direction to Paris, enjoying the drive across the
beautiful scenery and go into Avignon.
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