11 days in Paris, Florence & Rome Itinerary

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Montmartre and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Louvre Museum and Arc de Triomphe. Step out of Paris to go to Versailles and see Palace of Versailles, which is approximately 48 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, and contemplate the long history of Sainte-Chapelle.

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Los Angeles, USA to Paris is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 9 hours. Expect cooler weather when traveling from Los Angeles in February: highs in Paris hover around °F, while lows dip to °F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, thendo a tasting at Castello di Nipozzano, thendo a tasting at Castello di Pomino, and finally do a tasting at Azienda Agricole Frascole. On the next day, take some stellar pictures from Basilica San Miniato al Monte, thenexplore the world behind art at Gallerie Degli Uffizi, and then get to know the fascinating history of Centro Storico.

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You can fly from Paris to Florence in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in March, you will find days in Florence are somewhat warmer (°F), and nights are about the same (°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to catch the train to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Get a sense of the local culture at Colosseum and Palatine Hill. Visit Pantheon and Vatican Museums for their historical value. Venture out of the city with trips to Civita di Bagnoregio (in Bagnoregio), Cattedrale di Santa Margherita (in Montefiascone) and Duomo di Orvieto (in Orvieto). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to St. Peter's Basilica, pause for some serene contemplation at Santa Maria in Trastevere, get to know the fascinating history of Centro Storico Associazione Centro Storico, and admire the masterpieces at Galleria Borghese.

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Take a train from Florence to Rome in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. March in Rome sees daily highs of °F and lows of °F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 10th (Sun) before leaving for home.