8 days in Europe Itinerary

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

You'll explore and learn at Vatican Museums and Galleria Borghese. Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica will appeal to history buffs. There's still lots to do: delve into the distant past at Pantheon, make a trip to Trevi Fountain, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, and steep yourself in history at Palatine Hill.

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San Jose, Costa Rica to Rome is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of bus and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from San Jose to Rome. In May, Rome is a bit cooler than San Jose - with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can travel to Paris.

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.

On the 27th (Wed), explore the world behind art at Atelier des Lumieres, then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, then admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, and finally explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum. On your second day here, steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, wander the streets of Trocadero, pause for some serene contemplation at Chapelle Notre Dame de la Medaille Miraculeuse, then step off the mainland to explore Île de la Cité, and finally wander the streets of Ile Saint-Louis.

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Fly from Rome to Paris in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Rome in May: high temperatures in Paris hover around 20°C and lows are around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.