Day 1 · Paris → Nice
Paris transfer and Nice
Saturday, May 6
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Paris
Paris Arrival Airport
Arrive in Paris and transfer directly to Orly.
- Drive ~42 km
Paris · Orly
Paris Orly Airport
Continue through security and take the afternoon flight to Nice.
- Transit ~685 km
Nice
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport
- Drive ~7 km
Nice
Le Cèdre
Lebanese dinner; choose vegetarian mezze unless the meat is confirmed halal.
- Walk ~1.2 km
Nice
Promenade des Anglais
Finish with an easy walk near the accommodation.
Day 2 · Nice → Monaco
Nice and optional Monaco
Sunday, May 7
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Nice
Promenade des Anglais & Hôtel Negresco
Walk the waterfront and see the hotel exterior.
- Walk ~1.1 km
Nice
Place Masséna
- Walk ~650 m
Nice
Cours Saleya & Vieux Nice
Explore the market and old town.
- Walk ~1 km
Nice
Castle Hill
Use the elevator for the waterfall and viewpoints.
- Drive ~2 km
Nice
Chez Pipo
Lunch stop for socca and vegetarian options.
- Walk ~1 km
Nice
Nice Port
- Transit ~21 km
Monaco
Monaco Old Town & Casino Square
Optional afternoon trip covering the palace area, cathedral, old town, and Casino Square exterior.
- Transit ~22 km
Nice
La Goulette
Halal-listed Tunisian dinner; reconfirm when ordering.
Day 3 · Nice → Naples → Mount Vesuvius → Pompeii → Sorrento
Naples, Vesuvius, Pompeii, and Sorrento
Monday, May 8
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Nice
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport
Check out and take the morning flight to Naples.
- Transit ~660 km
Naples
Naples International Airport
- Transit ~6 km
Naples
Napoli Centrale
- Transit ~10 km
Ercolano
Ercolano Scavi
Leave luggage with Vesuvio Express before continuing uphill.
- Transit ~13 km
Mount Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius
The crater approach is steep with loose gravel; skip it if delays or mobility make the day too tight.
- Transit ~22 km
Pompeii
Pompeii Archaeological Park
Follow a compact highlights route and allow extra time for rough paving.
- Transit ~27 km
Sorrento
Sorrento
Continue by train and check in for the evening.
- Walk ~1.2 km
Sorrento
Marina Grande
Light seafood or vegetarian dinner near the waterfront.
Day 4 · Sorrento → Positano → Amalfi → Ravello
Positano and Amalfi Coast
Tuesday, May 9
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Sorrento
Marina Grande
Breakfast by the water, then take the ferry to Positano.
- Transit ~16 km
Positano
Lower Positano
See Spiaggia Grande and Santa Maria Assunta while avoiding the steep upper lanes.
- Transit ~17 km
Amalfi
Amalfi Waterfront
Seafood or vegetarian lunch; request no wine in sauces.
- Walk ~250 m
Amalfi
Amalfi Cathedral
- Drive ~7 km
Ravello
Ravello
Optional afternoon detour; use a bus or taxi for the climb.
- Walk ~300 m
Ravello
Villa Rufolo
Visit the terraces and coastal viewpoints.
- Transit ~39 km
Sorrento
Soul & Fish
Return to Marina Grande for a seafood dinner.
Day 5 · Naples → Rome
Naples to Rome
Wednesday, May 10
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Naples
Naples Ferry Port
Arrive from Sorrento and spend a short morning in central Naples.
- Walk ~1.3 km
Naples
Piazza del Plebiscito & Galleria Umberto I
- Transit ~3 km
Naples
Napoli Centrale
Take the afternoon train to Rome.
- Transit ~225 km
Rome
Roma Termini
- Transit ~4 km
Rome
Piazza Navona
- Walk ~350 m
Rome
Pantheon
See the exterior while crossing the historic centre.
- Walk ~650 m
Rome
Luciano Cucina Italiana
Request a vegetarian pasta with no pork or alcohol in the sauce.
- Walk ~1.5 km
Rome
Trevi Fountain
- Walk ~650 m
Rome
Spanish Steps
Day 6 · Vatican City → Rome
Vatican City and Ancient Rome
Thursday, May 11
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Vatican City
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Use the first timed entry of the day.
- Walk ~1 km
Vatican City
St. Peter’s Square & Basilica
- Drive ~5 km
Rome
Colosseum
Use a timed afternoon entry.
- Walk ~400 m
Rome
Roman Forum
Take the shorter accessible route and skip Palatine Hill if needed.
- Walk ~1 km
Rome
Capitoline Hill & Vittoriano
Finish with the hill and monument exterior.
- Transit ~2 km
Rome
Indian Restaurant Halal
Halal dinner with Indian and Italian options.
Day 7 · Rome → Florence
Rome to Florence
Friday, May 12
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Rome
Roma Termini
Check out and take the morning train to Florence.
- Transit ~275 km
Florence
Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Walk ~1 km
Florence
Florence Cathedral & Piazza del Duomo
- Walk ~700 m
Florence
Accademia Gallery
Timed visit for Michelangelo’s David.
- Walk ~900 m
Florence
Piazza della Signoria & Uffizi Courtyard
- Walk ~350 m
Florence
Ponte Vecchio
- Walk ~700 m
Florence
Ristorante Toscanello
Halal-listed Italian meat, pizza, and pasta; reconfirm when ordering.
Day 8 · Florence
Florence galleries and viewpoints
Saturday, May 13
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Florence
Uffizi Gallery
Begin with a timed morning entry.
- Walk ~500 m
Florence
Ponte Vecchio & Oltrarno
- Walk ~800 m
Florence
Palazzo Pitti & Piazza Santo Spirito
See the palace exterior and surrounding neighbourhood.
- Walk ~1.4 km
Florence
Basilica of Santa Croce
- Drive ~2.2 km
Florence
Piazzale Michelangelo & Rose Garden
Take a taxi uphill, then enjoy the city view and gardens.
- Drive ~2.5 km
Florence
Mister Pizza
Halal-listed dinner near the Duomo.
Day 9 · Florence → Venice
Florence to Venice
Sunday, May 14
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Florence
Firenze Santa Maria Novella
Check out and take the morning train to Venice.
- Transit ~255 km
Venice
Venezia Santa Lucia
Store luggage before exploring the islands.
- Transit ~4 km
Venice
Grand Canal Vaporetto
Ride toward San Marco for an accessible overview of the canal.
- Walk ~500 m
Venice
Doge’s Palace & Bridge of Sighs
- Walk ~150 m
Venice
St. Mark’s Basilica
Visit during the Sunday afternoon tourist window.
- Walk ~50 m
Venice
St. Mark’s Square & Campanile
Use the Campanile elevator for the view.
- Walk ~600 m
Venice
Rialto Bridge
- Walk ~250 m
Venice
Gondola Ride
Optional short ride before dinner.
- Walk ~1.1 km
Venice
Frary’s
Halal dishes require advance arrangement with the restaurant.
- Transit ~10 km
Venice · Mestre
Venezia Mestre
Collect luggage and check in on the mainland.
Day 10 · Venice → Milan → Thun
Venice, Milan, and Thun
Monday, May 15
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Venice · Mestre
Venezia Mestre Station
Take the morning train to Milan.
- Transit ~270 km
Milan
Milano Centrale
Store luggage for the city stopover.
- Transit ~4 km
Milan
Milan Cathedral & Rooftop
Use the elevator for the rooftop, then visit the cathedral interior.
- Walk ~350 m
Milan
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II & La Scala
Walk through the galleria and see La Scala from outside.
- Walk ~400 m
Milan
Duomo Kebap Grill Pizza
Quick halal lunch near the cathedral.
- Transit ~295 km
Thun
Thun Station
Continue to Switzerland and arrange late check-in if the train is delayed.
- Walk ~400 m
Thun
Yafa Restaurant
Dinner near the station.
Day 11 · Thun → Interlaken → Grindelwald → Jungfraujoch → Lauterbrunnen
Jungfraujoch and Lauterbrunnen
Tuesday, May 16
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Thun
Thun Station
Leave early and check mountain visibility before activating tickets.
- Transit ~30 km
Interlaken
Interlaken Ost
- Transit ~20 km
Grindelwald
Grindelwald Terminal
- Transit ~13 km
Jungfraujoch
Jungfraujoch — Top of Europe
Visit the Sphinx Observatory, Alpine Sensation, and Glacier Plateau; the Ice Palace may be too slippery with a cane.
- Transit ~25 km
Lauterbrunnen
Lauterbrunnen & Staubbach Falls
Descend through the mountain villages for the falls viewpoint.
- Transit ~13 km
Interlaken
Layaly Beirut
Halal grill and vegan dinner options.
- Transit ~30 km
Thun
Thun
Return after dinner.
Day 12 · Thun → Paris
Thun to Paris
Wednesday, May 17
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Thun
Thun Old Town & Rathausplatz
Short morning walk through the old town and riverfront.
- Walk ~1 km
Thun
Thun Station
Check out and take the train to Paris via Basel.
- Transit ~600 km
Paris
Paris Gare de Lyon
- Transit ~7 km
Paris
Ivry-sur-Seine
Check in before the evening route.
- Transit ~6 km
Paris
Kodawari Ramen
Confirm a vegan or mushroom bowl has no pork, pork oil, or sake before ordering.
- Walk ~1 km
Paris
Pont Neuf
- Walk ~1 km
Paris
Notre-Dame & the Seine
See the cathedral exterior and walk the riverfront.
- Walk ~1.2 km
Paris
Louvre Courtyard
Finish with the courtyard after dark.
Day 13 · Paris
Paris highlights
Thursday, May 18
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Paris
Louvre Museum
Timed morning entry focused on the major collection highlights.
- Walk ~1.3 km
Paris
Tuileries Garden & Place de la Concorde
- Transit ~3 km
Paris
Arc de Triomphe & Champs-Élysées
Visit the monument and take a short avenue walk.
- Transit ~3.5 km
Paris
Eiffel Tower
Use the elevator to the second floor.
- Walk ~500 m
Paris
Seine Sightseeing Cruise
- Drive ~4 km
Paris
Le Confidentiel
French dinner at a restaurant advertised as fully halal.
- Transit ~7 km
Paris
Sacré-Cœur & Montmartre
Optional evening stop; use the funicular for the climb.
Day 14 · Paris
Departure
Friday, May 19
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Paris
Ivry-sur-Seine
Breakfast and final checkout.
- Transit ~35 km
Paris · Roissy-en-France
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Depart for Toronto, leaving extra time for the transatlantic flight.