14 days in Paris, Lourdes & Milan 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.

Step out of Paris to go to Versailles and see Palace of Versailles, which is approximately 48 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, take a stroll through Le Marais, admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

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Sydney, Australia to Paris is an approximately 26.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Paris is minus 9 hours. In October, Paris is a bit cooler than Sydney - with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Lourdes.

Lourdes is a small market town lying in the foothills of the Pyrenees. On the 17th (Sun), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chapelle de l'Adoration., pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique de l’Immaculee Conception, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame du Rosaire. On the 18th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the spiritual surroundings of Sanctuaires Notre-Dame de Lourdes, take in the spiritual surroundings of Le Via Crucis/ Way of the Cross/ Chemin de Croix, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Grotte de Massabielle.

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Traveling by flight from Paris to Lourdes takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In October, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Milan.

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Milan: Verona (Museo di Castelvecchio, Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, &more). There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Milano, admire the landmark architecture of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, stroll the grounds of Monumental Cemetery, and get engrossed in the history at Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio.

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Traveling by flight from Lourdes to Milan takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In October, daytime highs in Milan are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Fri) to allow time for the flight back home.