Romance and ancient wonders characterize Paris, Tuscany and Rome. In Paris, explore sites such as the Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and Louvre Museum. Travel through Frances’s wine region to Switzerland with its scenic Alps and pristine lakes. Cross the border into Italy where you will experience a vineyard dinner in the rolling countryside of Tuscany, admire the magnificent architecture of Siena, Da Vinci’s Florence, and Pisa’s Leaning Tower. Finish the tour with two full days in the Eternal City of Rome. 16 meals are included.
Tour Only Price
(discount applied – p.p.)
$3890
2026 Departure
October 1, 2026
Price w/Air & Air Taxes
From $5290 to $5840 (depending on departure city)
Book by 12/17/25 to SAVE $500 per Couple (based on double occupancy – discount applied)
12-DAY TOUR FEATURING PARIS, BEAUNE, LUCERNE, THE SWISS ALPS, PISA, FLORENCE, TUSCANY & ROME
PARIS, TUSCANY & ROME
Tour Year 2026
Tour Itinerary
DAY 1 – Overnight Flight to Europe.
Today begins your Paris, Tuscany & Rome adventure. The image tours “departure instructions” will provide guidance for airport check-in. Relax on your transatlantic flight with the assurance that Image Tours has taken care of all the details.
DAY 2 – FRANCE . . Arrival at Paris Airport.
Refer to the “arrival instructions” for directions on where and when to meet your tour manager. A deluxe motor coach will take you to your hotel. This afternoon, begin your visual and culinary exploration in the “city of light” with a visit to the romantic Montmartre district of Paris. Enter the impressive sacré-coeur basilica, walk along the café-lined cobblestone streets, and visit with the artists who display their works in the lovely square of the Place du Tertre. An independent dinner allows you the choice of a light crepe or a leisurely Parisian meal.
DAY 3 – FRANCE. Paris.
The entire day focuses on Paris. Your tour manager will point out the main sights, such as the champs-élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre Museum (open daily except Tuesdays), opera (Palais Garnier) and Galeries Lafayette department store. A great way to begin your sightseeing is by joining the optional Seine River cruise excursion (see optional excursions) for views of Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, and other incredible landmarks along the river. Tonight, join your fellow tour members for a “welcome to Europe” dinner at a festive Paris bistro. (breakfast, dinner)
DAY 4 – FRANCE. Beaune.
Start your day with a journey through the Burgundy wine region on the way to the historic walled city of Beaune. After checking in at your hotel, spend some time exploring the landmarks of this intriguing town, one of France’s major wine centers with roots in pre-Roman times. An independent dinner presents the opportunity to visit a wine cellar and to sample the regional cuisine. (breakfast)
DAY 5 – FRANCE. Besançon – Alsace Wine Region & SWITZERLAND. Swiss Alps.
After a mid-morning stop in the charming town of besançon, enter Switzerland at the Rhine River port of Basel. spend the next two nights in a scenic village surrounded by the unsurpassed splendor of the Swiss Alps. (breakfast, dinner)
DAY 6 – SWITZERLAND. Lucerne – Swiss Alps.
Feast your eyes on the impressive views of Lake Lucerne, framed by the mountain peaks of Rigi and Pilatus. Stop in the village of stans for the optional Swiss mountain excursion (see optional excursions) by funicular and cable car. This afternoon, explore Lucerne with its old town wall and lion monument. Before returning to your hotel for dinner, consider joining the optional Swiss Lake boat ride excursion (see optional excursions). (breakfast, dinner)
DAY 7 – SWITZERLAND. Lugano & ITALY. Montecatini Terme.
Travel through the Swiss mountains via the 11-mile-long Gotthard tunnel on the way to subtropical Lake Lugano, often referred to as the “Rio de Janeiro of the old continent.” After an independent lunch, cross the border into Italy. By late afternoon, arrive in the spa resort town of Montecatini-terme, with its pastel-tinted buildings on palm-lined streets. (breakfast)
DAY 8 – ITALY. Florence – Pisa – Montecatini-Terme.
Begin your day with the rich architecture and art of Florence. A local guide will introduce you to this magnificent city with an informative walking tour. After your guided tour, shop for leather goods in the piazzas or jewelry on the Ponte Vecchio bridge. This afternoon, continue to Pisa for a visit to the leaning tower and the “field of miracles.” Experience local foods during dinner at a Tuscan farm before returning to your hotel. (breakfast, dinner)
DAY 9 – ITALY. Siena – Rome.
Take in your final impressions of Tuscany as you travel past rolling hills and olive groves to the beautiful town of Siena. explore on your own, or take the optional Siena Duomo excursion (see optional excursions). After an independent lunch, head for the “eternal city” of Rome. Dinner will be provided upon arrival at your Rome area hotel. (breakfast, dinner)
DAY 10 – ITALY. Rome.
A guided morning tour features popular Roman sights, such as the Arch of Constantine, the Pantheon, the trevi fountain and the Piazza Navona. For the rest of the day, explore your personal interests or join the optional Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel excursion (see optional excursions). Tnight, enjoy a “farewell dinner” with fellow tour members at your hotel. (breakfast, dinner)
DAY 11 – ITALY. Rome.
transfer to the historic area of Rome near the Colosseum for another full day of discovery. This afternoon, your tour manager will offer the optional Colosseum excursion (see optional excursions) for a guided interior tour of this colossal structure as well as the neighboring Roman Forum. Savor your final meal of the tour during an independent dinner or join the optional Rome dinner excursion (see optional excursions). (breakfast)
DAY 12 – Daytime flight back to the U.S.A.
Transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport for your return flight home. (breakfast)