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 Seine River 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. The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, contemplate the long history of Sainte-Chapelle, and step off the mainland to explore Ile Saint-Louis.

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Cairo, Egypt to Paris is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cairo to Paris. Traveling from Cairo in June, expect nights in Paris to be little chillier, around 15°C, while days are much colder, around 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) to allow enough 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.

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 Glowgolf Scheveningen. There's lots more to do: savor a delicious cup with Boot Varen Den Haag, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Nieuwe Kerk, admire the natural beauty at Pluk Den Haag, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Rotterdam Zoo.

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You can take a train from Paris to The Hague in 4 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. 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 fly 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 Vatican Museums. There's lots more to do: delve into the distant past at Pantheon, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Peter's Basilica, head off the coast to Isola Tiberina, and admire the masterpieces at Galleria Borghese.

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You can fly from The Hague to Rome in 5.5 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 catch the flight back home.