Europe 2023

May 6 – May 19, 2023

A fourteen-day route from Paris to the French Riviera, through Italy and the Swiss Alps, before returning to Paris.

  • Paris
  • Nice
  • Monaco
  • Naples
  • Sorrento
  • Rome
  • Florence
  • Venice
  • Milan
  • Thun
  • Jungfraujoch
  • Paris
Destination
Europe
Days
14
Planned stops
97

Day 1 · Paris → Nice

Paris transfer and Nice

Saturday, May 6

5 stops
  1. Paris

    Paris Arrival Airport

    Arrive in Paris and transfer directly to Orly.

  2. Drive ~42 km

    Paris · Orly

    Paris Orly Airport

    Continue through security and take the afternoon flight to Nice.

  3. Transit ~685 km

    Nice

    Nice Côte d’Azur Airport

  4. Drive ~7 km

    Nice

    Le Cèdre

    Lebanese dinner; choose vegetarian mezze unless the meat is confirmed halal.

  5. 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

8 stops
  1. Nice

    Promenade des Anglais & Hôtel Negresco

    Walk the waterfront and see the hotel exterior.

  2. Walk ~1.1 km

    Nice

    Place Masséna

  3. Walk ~650 m

    Nice

    Cours Saleya & Vieux Nice

    Explore the market and old town.

  4. Walk ~1 km

    Nice

    Castle Hill

    Use the elevator for the waterfall and viewpoints.

  5. Drive ~2 km

    Nice

    Chez Pipo

    Lunch stop for socca and vegetarian options.

  6. Walk ~1 km

    Nice

    Nice Port

  7. Transit ~21 km

    Monaco

    Monaco Old Town & Casino Square

    Optional afternoon trip covering the palace area, cathedral, old town, and Casino Square exterior.

  8. 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

8 stops
  1. Nice

    Nice Côte d’Azur Airport

    Check out and take the morning flight to Naples.

  2. Transit ~660 km

    Naples

    Naples International Airport

  3. Transit ~6 km

    Naples

    Napoli Centrale

  4. Transit ~10 km

    Ercolano

    Ercolano Scavi

    Leave luggage with Vesuvio Express before continuing uphill.

  5. 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.

  6. Transit ~22 km

    Pompeii

    Pompeii Archaeological Park

    Follow a compact highlights route and allow extra time for rough paving.

  7. Transit ~27 km

    Sorrento

    Sorrento

    Continue by train and check in for the evening.

  8. 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

7 stops
  1. Sorrento

    Marina Grande

    Breakfast by the water, then take the ferry to Positano.

  2. Transit ~16 km

    Positano

    Lower Positano

    See Spiaggia Grande and Santa Maria Assunta while avoiding the steep upper lanes.

  3. Transit ~17 km

    Amalfi

    Amalfi Waterfront

    Seafood or vegetarian lunch; request no wine in sauces.

  4. Walk ~250 m

    Amalfi

    Amalfi Cathedral

  5. Drive ~7 km

    Ravello

    Ravello

    Optional afternoon detour; use a bus or taxi for the climb.

  6. Walk ~300 m

    Ravello

    Villa Rufolo

    Visit the terraces and coastal viewpoints.

  7. Transit ~39 km

    Sorrento

    Soul & Fish

    Return to Marina Grande for a seafood dinner.

Day 5 · Naples → Rome

Naples to Rome

Wednesday, May 10

9 stops
  1. Naples

    Naples Ferry Port

    Arrive from Sorrento and spend a short morning in central Naples.

  2. Walk ~1.3 km

    Naples

    Piazza del Plebiscito & Galleria Umberto I

  3. Transit ~3 km

    Naples

    Napoli Centrale

    Take the afternoon train to Rome.

  4. Transit ~225 km

    Rome

    Roma Termini

  5. Transit ~4 km

    Rome

    Piazza Navona

  6. Walk ~350 m

    Rome

    Pantheon

    See the exterior while crossing the historic centre.

  7. Walk ~650 m

    Rome

    Luciano Cucina Italiana

    Request a vegetarian pasta with no pork or alcohol in the sauce.

  8. Walk ~1.5 km

    Rome

    Trevi Fountain

  9. Walk ~650 m

    Rome

    Spanish Steps

Day 6 · Vatican City → Rome

Vatican City and Ancient Rome

Thursday, May 11

6 stops
  1. Vatican City

    Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

    Use the first timed entry of the day.

  2. Walk ~1 km

    Vatican City

    St. Peter’s Square & Basilica

  3. Drive ~5 km

    Rome

    Colosseum

    Use a timed afternoon entry.

  4. Walk ~400 m

    Rome

    Roman Forum

    Take the shorter accessible route and skip Palatine Hill if needed.

  5. Walk ~1 km

    Rome

    Capitoline Hill & Vittoriano

    Finish with the hill and monument exterior.

  6. Transit ~2 km

    Rome

    Indian Restaurant Halal

    Halal dinner with Indian and Italian options.

Day 7 · Rome → Florence

Rome to Florence

Friday, May 12

7 stops
  1. Rome

    Roma Termini

    Check out and take the morning train to Florence.

  2. Transit ~275 km

    Florence

    Firenze Santa Maria Novella

  3. Walk ~1 km

    Florence

    Florence Cathedral & Piazza del Duomo

  4. Walk ~700 m

    Florence

    Accademia Gallery

    Timed visit for Michelangelo’s David.

  5. Walk ~900 m

    Florence

    Piazza della Signoria & Uffizi Courtyard

  6. Walk ~350 m

    Florence

    Ponte Vecchio

  7. 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

6 stops
  1. Florence

    Uffizi Gallery

    Begin with a timed morning entry.

  2. Walk ~500 m

    Florence

    Ponte Vecchio & Oltrarno

  3. Walk ~800 m

    Florence

    Palazzo Pitti & Piazza Santo Spirito

    See the palace exterior and surrounding neighbourhood.

  4. Walk ~1.4 km

    Florence

    Basilica of Santa Croce

  5. Drive ~2.2 km

    Florence

    Piazzale Michelangelo & Rose Garden

    Take a taxi uphill, then enjoy the city view and gardens.

  6. Drive ~2.5 km

    Florence

    Mister Pizza

    Halal-listed dinner near the Duomo.

Day 9 · Florence → Venice

Florence to Venice

Sunday, May 14

10 stops
  1. Florence

    Firenze Santa Maria Novella

    Check out and take the morning train to Venice.

  2. Transit ~255 km

    Venice

    Venezia Santa Lucia

    Store luggage before exploring the islands.

  3. Transit ~4 km

    Venice

    Grand Canal Vaporetto

    Ride toward San Marco for an accessible overview of the canal.

  4. Walk ~500 m

    Venice

    Doge’s Palace & Bridge of Sighs

  5. Walk ~150 m

    Venice

    St. Mark’s Basilica

    Visit during the Sunday afternoon tourist window.

  6. Walk ~50 m

    Venice

    St. Mark’s Square & Campanile

    Use the Campanile elevator for the view.

  7. Walk ~600 m

    Venice

    Rialto Bridge

  8. Walk ~250 m

    Venice

    Gondola Ride

    Optional short ride before dinner.

  9. Walk ~1.1 km

    Venice

    Frary’s

    Halal dishes require advance arrangement with the restaurant.

  10. 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

7 stops
  1. Venice · Mestre

    Venezia Mestre Station

    Take the morning train to Milan.

  2. Transit ~270 km

    Milan

    Milano Centrale

    Store luggage for the city stopover.

  3. Transit ~4 km

    Milan

    Milan Cathedral & Rooftop

    Use the elevator for the rooftop, then visit the cathedral interior.

  4. Walk ~350 m

    Milan

    Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II & La Scala

    Walk through the galleria and see La Scala from outside.

  5. Walk ~400 m

    Milan

    Duomo Kebap Grill Pizza

    Quick halal lunch near the cathedral.

  6. Transit ~295 km

    Thun

    Thun Station

    Continue to Switzerland and arrange late check-in if the train is delayed.

  7. Walk ~400 m

    Thun

    Yafa Restaurant

    Dinner near the station.

Day 11 · Thun → Interlaken → Grindelwald → Jungfraujoch → Lauterbrunnen

Jungfraujoch and Lauterbrunnen

Tuesday, May 16

7 stops
  1. Thun

    Thun Station

    Leave early and check mountain visibility before activating tickets.

  2. Transit ~30 km

    Interlaken

    Interlaken Ost

  3. Transit ~20 km

    Grindelwald

    Grindelwald Terminal

  4. 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.

  5. Transit ~25 km

    Lauterbrunnen

    Lauterbrunnen & Staubbach Falls

    Descend through the mountain villages for the falls viewpoint.

  6. Transit ~13 km

    Interlaken

    Layaly Beirut

    Halal grill and vegan dinner options.

  7. Transit ~30 km

    Thun

    Thun

    Return after dinner.

Day 12 · Thun → Paris

Thun to Paris

Wednesday, May 17

8 stops
  1. Thun

    Thun Old Town & Rathausplatz

    Short morning walk through the old town and riverfront.

  2. Walk ~1 km

    Thun

    Thun Station

    Check out and take the train to Paris via Basel.

  3. Transit ~600 km

    Paris

    Paris Gare de Lyon

  4. Transit ~7 km

    Paris

    Ivry-sur-Seine

    Check in before the evening route.

  5. Transit ~6 km

    Paris

    Kodawari Ramen

    Confirm a vegan or mushroom bowl has no pork, pork oil, or sake before ordering.

  6. Walk ~1 km

    Paris

    Pont Neuf

  7. Walk ~1 km

    Paris

    Notre-Dame & the Seine

    See the cathedral exterior and walk the riverfront.

  8. Walk ~1.2 km

    Paris

    Louvre Courtyard

    Finish with the courtyard after dark.

Day 13 · Paris

Paris highlights

Thursday, May 18

7 stops
  1. Paris

    Louvre Museum

    Timed morning entry focused on the major collection highlights.

  2. Walk ~1.3 km

    Paris

    Tuileries Garden & Place de la Concorde

  3. Transit ~3 km

    Paris

    Arc de Triomphe & Champs-Élysées

    Visit the monument and take a short avenue walk.

  4. Transit ~3.5 km

    Paris

    Eiffel Tower

    Use the elevator to the second floor.

  5. Walk ~500 m

    Paris

    Seine Sightseeing Cruise

  6. Drive ~4 km

    Paris

    Le Confidentiel

    French dinner at a restaurant advertised as fully halal.

  7. Transit ~7 km

    Paris

    Sacré-Cœur & Montmartre

    Optional evening stop; use the funicular for the climb.

Day 14 · Paris

Departure

Friday, May 19

2 stops
  1. Paris

    Ivry-sur-Seine

    Breakfast and final checkout.

  2. Transit ~35 km

    Paris · Roissy-en-France

    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

    Depart for Toronto, leaving extra time for the transatlantic flight.