8 days in Rome, Paris & Louvres Itinerary

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

Rome is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Colosseum, admire the masterpieces at Galleria Borghese, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Peter's Basilica, and don't miss a visit to Trevi Fountain.

To see photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Rome journey maker tool.

Ankara, Turkey to Rome is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Ankara to Rome, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Ankara, expect a bit warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Rome, ranging from highs of 38°C to lows of 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) to allow time to 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.

Paris is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, admire the striking features of Luxembourg Palace, and examine the collection at Musee Rodin.

To find photos, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Paris itinerary builder website.

You can fly from Rome to Paris in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Rome in August, with highs in Paris at 29°C and lows at 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Louvres.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Justin and then explore the engaging exhibits at Archea.

To find more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Louvres trip planning app.

You can drive from Paris to Louvres in an hour. In August, daytime highs in Louvres are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. On the 8th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.