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 Lac des Minimes will get you outdoors. Do some cultural sightseeing at Eiffel Tower and Palace of Versailles. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, contemplate the waterfront views at Bassin de la Villette, admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, and head off the coast to Ile Saint-Louis.

For where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Paris road trip planning 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. Expect much colder weather when traveling from Cairo in June: highs in Paris hover around 27°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough 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.

The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery and Madurodam are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step out of the city life by going to Landgoed Clingendael and Boot Varen Den Haag. There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Old Church, get outside with Klimpark Het Klimeiland, admire the natural beauty at Pluk Den Haag, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Rotterdam Zoo.

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 Isola Tiberina will get you outdoors. Get a sense of the local culture at Colosseum and Vatican Museums. There's lots more to do: delve into the distant past at Pantheon, contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, kick back and relax at Mediterranea, and admire the masterpieces at Galleria Borghese.

To see traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Rome journey planner.

You can fly from The Hague to Rome in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In June, Rome is a bit warmer than The Hague - with highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.