Plan unforgettable days across Italy and France without the overwhelm. From first-timer checklists to insider itineraries, Mondial Escape turns “Where do I start?” into “Let’s go.”
Italy (Rome base)
Mini intro: See the essentials with smart timing—and still have room to wander.
Day 1: Colosseum (early timed entry) → Roman Forum & Palatine → Trastevere aperitivo
Day 2: Vatican Museums (rope-drop) → St. Peter’s Basilica dome → Castel Sant’Angelo sunset walk
Day 3 (choose): Borghese Gallery + park picnic or Florence day trip (Duomo exterior, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio)
Transit & tips: Prebook Colosseum/Vatican; use metro A/B; dinner 7:30–9:00pm typical.
France (Paris base)
Mini intro: Cover Paris icons with crowd-smart timing—and unwind along the Seine.
Day 1: Île de la Cité (Notre-Dame exterior) → Sainte-Chapelle → Louvre highlights (2–3 hrs) → Seine cruise
Day 2: Montmartre morning (Sacré-Cœur) → Musée d’Orsay → Tuileries picnic → Palais-Royal
Day 3 (choose): Versailles (gardens loop first) or Le Marais markets + Centre Pompidou exterior
Transit & tips: Navigo Easy or carnet; Louvre timed slot; dinners from 7:00pm.
Italy (Rome + Florence)
Mini intro: Go deeper with a two-city rhythm—big sights, walkable neighborhoods, unhurried evenings.
Day 1: Rome ancient core (Colosseum/Forum) → Trastevere
Day 2: Vatican early → Centro Storico walk (Pantheon, Trevi, Spanish Steps)
Day 3: Train to Florence (≈90 min) → Duomo exterior + Piazza della Signoria → sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo
Day 4: Uffizi (AM) → Oltrarno artisans → Santa Croce
Day 5 (choose): Pisa & Lucca or Siena & Chianti tastings
Transit & tips: Roma Termini ↔ Firenze SMN; book Uffizi; ZTL in historic centers—park outside if driving.
France (Paris + Day Trips)
Mini intro: Blend classics with local corners—and add one well-chosen day trip.
Day 1: Louvre route (short) → covered passages
Day 2: Orsay → Saint-Germain food stroll → sunset at Pont Neuf
Day 3: Montmartre deeper (Rue Lepic) → Canal Saint-Martin
Day 4 (choose): Versailles or Giverny (Apr–Oct) or Reims (Champagne caves)
Day 5: Le Marais boutiques → Place des Vosges → Picasso Museum
Transit & tips: Prebook Versailles; SNCF Connect for day-trip tickets; metro is fastest in-city.
From ZTL zones to gelato etiquette, we’ve road-tested the details so you don’t have to. Build your Italy days around art, food, and those small moments that feel big.
– Rome: early Colosseum, late Trastevere
– Florence: Uffizi in 90 minutes, best viewpoints
– Venice: crowd-smart routes, vaporetto basics
– Amalfi Coast: bus vs scooter vs private transfer
– Tuscany: wineries with easy reservations
Whether it’s museum-hopping or market mornings, we pair classic sights with relaxed pacing—so Paris and beyond never feel rushed.
– Paris: Louvre bite-size routes, skip-the-line tips
– Versailles: best arrival times & gardens loop
– Provence: market days & village clusters
– French Riviera: Nice base, day trips to Èze & Antibes
– Loire Valley: châteaux mapped by driving time
– Coffee etiquette (caffè vs cappuccino)
– Coperto & service charge explained
– When to book dinner (and how late is normal)
– Boulangerie 101 (what to order, when)
– Tipping: small, simple, appreciated—not required
– Key phrases to make service smoother
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