9 days in Paris & Venice 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.

Get some cultural insight at Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum. Explore hidden gems such as Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte and Ile Saint-Louis. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Paris: Briare aqueduct Pont-canal de Briare (in Briare), Chateau de Chantilly (in Chantilly City) and Chateau de Pierrefonds (in Pierrefonds). The adventure continues: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, explore the historical opulence of Chateau of Vincennes, don't miss a visit to Esplanade du Trocadero, and contemplate the long history of Philippe-Chatrier Court.

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If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major airports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. In August, daytime highs in Paris are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to travel to Venice.

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, then steep yourself in history at Scala Contarini del Bovolo, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza San Marco, and finally see the interesting displays at Doge's Palace. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at San Giorgio Maggiore, pause for some serene contemplation at Scuola Grande di San Rocco, then admire the masterpieces at Peggy Guggenheim Collection, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, and finally take a stroll through Cannaregio.

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You can fly from Paris to Venice in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Paris in August; daily highs in Venice reach 34°C and lows reach 22°C. You'll have a few hours on the 11th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling home.