12 days in Paris, Rome & Athens Itinerary

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Chapelle Notre Dame de la Medaille Miraculeuse and Île de la Cité. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Eiffel Tower and Quartier Montparnasse. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, visit 1st Arrondissement, admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, and step off the mainland to explore Ile Saint-Louis.

To see reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Paris trip planner.

Perth, Australia to Paris is an approximately 22-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Perth to Paris. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Perth in January: high temperatures in Paris hover around 8°C and lows are around 1°C. On the 14th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Rome.

Visit Centro Storico Associazione Centro Storico and Piazza Venezia for their historical value. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Complesso del Vittoriano and Orvieto Underground. Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Spanish Steps and trot along with Antica Torre - Riding Ancient Rome.

Use Klarna Trips's suggestions to plan your Rome trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

Traveling by flight from Paris to Rome takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in January, you will find days in Rome are somewhat warmer (15°C), and nights are about the same (4°C). You will leave for Athens on the 18th (Wed).

On the 19th (Thu), explore the ancient world of Ancient Agora of Athens, wander the streets of Anafiotika, explore the ancient world of Erechtheion, then explore the ancient world of Temple of Hephaestus, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To find more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Athens sightseeing planner.

You can fly from Rome to Athens in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, ferry, and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Rome to Athens is 1 hour. In January in Athens, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 7°C at night.