14 days in Paris, South Holland Province & Rome Itinerary

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.

Visiting Île de la Cité and Bassin de la Villette will get you outdoors. Do some cultural sightseeing at Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum. Go for a jaunt from Paris to Versailles to see Palace of Versailles about 48 minutes away. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, contemplate the long history of Sainte-Chapelle, and explore the activities along Seine River.

For other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read Paris visit site.

Cairo, Egypt to Paris is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Cairo to Paris is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Cairo in June, plan for colder days in Paris, with highs around 27°C, while nights are little chillier with lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) to allow time to take a train to The Hague.

Known as the "judicial capital of the world," The Hague is the center for everything official in the Netherlands: the home of the Dutch government and parliament, the workplace of the King and Queen, and the base of many international affairs such as the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.

Old Church and Nieuwe Kerk are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step out of the city life by going to Landgoed Clingendael and Scheveningen Beach. There's lots more to do: view the masterpieces at The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, indulge your taste buds at Boot Varen Den Haag, play a few rounds at Glowgolf Scheveningen, and find something for the whole family at Madurodam.

To see maps, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read The Hague trip planner.

You can take a train from Paris to The Hague in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. When traveling from Paris in June, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in The Hague: temperatures range from 22°C by day to 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Rome.

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

Visiting Catacombs of Saint Callixtus and Mediterranea will get you outdoors. Get a sense of the local culture at Colosseum and Piazza Navona. There's much more to do: explore the ancient world of Pantheon, contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, head off the coast to Isola Tiberina, and take in the dramatic natural features at Colle del Gianicolo.

To find more things to do, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Rome attractions tool.

Fly from The Hague to Rome in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from The Hague in June: high temperatures in Rome hover around 34°C and lows are around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can travel back home.