Arc de Triomphe & Champs-Élysées
Climb to the rooftop for panoramic views of twelve avenues radiating from Place de l’Étoile.

Eiffel Tower
Book early-morning tickets to avoid lines and watch the iron lattice sparkle on the hour.

Le Louvre
Reserve a time-slot online and focus on must-see works such as the Mona Lisa and the Winged Victory.

Seine Dinner Cruise
Enjoy three courses as you glide past Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay and the Eiffel Tower lit up at night.

Catacombs
Descend into the ossuary tunnels with a timed-entry ticket; wear comfortable shoes because there are many steps.

Versailles
Take the RER C train to Versailles-Rive Gauche station; allow a full day to tour the palace, gardens and Marie-Antoinette’s estate.

Paris Highlights

Interlaken
• Helicopter Skydiving at Skydive Interlaken: step off a hovering chopper at 10,000 ft for Alpine base-jumping thrills.
• Tandem Paragliding: launch from Beatenberg or Harder Kulm; dress in layers since take-off feels 10 to 15 °F colder.

Lauterbrunnen
• Staubbach Falls: hike to the 297 m waterfall that inspired Goethe.
• Jungfraujoch “Top of Europe”: ride the Jungfrau Railway through Eiger North Face tunnels to 3,454 m; explore the Ice Palace and Lindt Chocolate Heaven.

Monte Carlo Casino
Dress code enforced; entry fee covers access to gaming rooms and opulent Belle Époque décor.

Monaco Marina
Stroll the harbor to admire superyachts and enjoy waterfront cafés.

Itinerary

Paris – 4 Days
• Arc de Triomphe
• Eiffel Tower
• Le Louvre
• Seine Dinner Cruise
• Catacombs
• Versailles

Interlaken – 3 Days
• Helicopter Skydiving
• Paragliding

Lauterbrunnen – 3 Days
• Staubbach Falls
• Jungfraujoch

Monaco – 2 Days
• Monte Carlo Casino
• Monaco Marina

Venice – 5 Days
• Gondola Ride
• St. Mark’s Square and Basilica
• Murano Glass Making Class (unplanned food-poisoning day)

Amalfi Coast – 2 Days
• Emerald Cave (weather cancelled)
• Capri (weather cancelled)

Pompeii – 1 Day
• Pompeii City Excavations

Rome – 3 Days
• Vatican City
• Pantheon
• Spanish Steps
• Colosseum
• Trevi Fountain

Swiss Alps Adventures

Enchanting Monaco

Italian Odyssey: Venice to Rome

Venice
• Gondola Ride: €80 for thirty minutes, cash only; side canals offer a quieter glimpse of hidden courtyards.
• St. Mark’s Square and Basilica: reserve skip-the-line tickets for mosaics and domes.
• Murano Glass Making Class: three-hour private session at Original Murano Glass; €460 for two people.
• Unplanned Food-Poisoning Day: build in a buffer day to recover without missing key experiences.

Amalfi Coast
• Emerald Cave and Capri trips were weather cancelled; backup ideas include hiking the Path of the Gods or exploring Amalfi town.

Pompeii
• Pompeii Scavi Station: €16 entrance; highlights are the Forum, frescoed villas and plaster body casts.

Rome
• Vatican City: €29 for Museums and Sistine Chapel; no passport checks at the border.
• Pantheon, Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain: free entry; enjoy early mornings to beat crowds.
• Colosseum: €42 per person; book first-thing-in-the-morning slots.
• Electric moped rental for two days: USD 120 to cover sprawling landmarks.

Budget Breakdown

Accommodation (24 nights): USD 6,552
• Paris: USD 436 × 4 nights
• Interlaken: USD 105 × 3 nights
• Lauterbrunnen: USD 202 × 2 nights
• Monaco: USD 193 × 3 nights
• Venice Airbnb (windows view): USD 652 × 2 nights
• Venice Airbnb (bathtub): USD 482 × 2 nights
• Venice hotel (sick day): USD 200 × 1 night
• Amalfi Airbnb: USD 169 × 3 nights
• Naples hotel: USD 181 × 1 night
• Rome Airbnb: USD 118 × 3 nights

Transportation: USD 3,003
• 19,500 Amex points + USD 58 per person Los Angeles → Paris
• Paris Ubers and taxis: USD 216 total
• Trains and ferries between cities (detailed above)
• Rental car near Venice: USD 260 for three days
• Moped in Rome: USD 120 for two days
• Return flight Rome → Los Angeles: 35,000 Skymiles + USD 199 per person

Activities: USD 3,558
• Paris monuments and museums (Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Catacombs, Versailles, Seine cruise)
• Swiss Alps thrills (skydiving, paragliding, Jungfraujoch)
• Venice and Italy tickets (St. Mark’s, Murano class, Vatican, Colosseum, Pompeii, gondola ride)

Miscellaneous: USD 529
• Sacré-Cœur dome climb: USD 6 per person
• Versailles golf cart: USD 40
• Snacks and treats (macaroons, mini-donuts, Lindt chocolate)
• Essentials (eye exam, toiletries, new clothes, luggage, parking, public bathrooms, love lock)

Total Trip Cost: USD 13,642
Average per Day: USD 525
Average per Person per Day: USD 262