18 days in Paris, Colmar & Geneva 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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Pere-Lachaise Cemetery and Champs-Elysees. Get some cultural insight at Louvre Museum and La Madeleine. There's much more to do: wander the streets of Montmartre, stop by 1st Arrondissement, don't miss a visit to Le Trocadero et son esplanade, and get a taste of the local shopping with Le Marais.

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Manila, Philippines to Paris is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Manila to Paris. Traveling from Manila in December, things will get much colder in Paris: highs are around 9°C and lows about 3°C. On the 24th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Colmar.

Situated along the Alsatian Wine Route, Colmar is renowned for its German and French culture, well-preserved old town, numerous architectural landmarks, and its museums.

Attractions like Tour des Bouchers and Maison Schongauer make great kid-friendly stops. Get some cultural insight at Vieille ville d'Eguisheim and Eglise Sainte-Foy. Go for a jaunt from Colmar to Selestat to see Eglise Saint-Georges about 32 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chapelle Saint-Leon IX, stop by Feerie de Noel, ponder the design of Saint-Leon Fountain, and take in the pleasant sights at Grand Rue De Colmar.

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Traveling by flight from Paris to Colmar takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In December, daytime highs in Colmar are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. On the 27th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Paris.

On the 27th (Tue), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. On the next day, take a stroll through Île de la Cité, admire the masterpieces at Petit Palais, then pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, and finally steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower.

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Getting from Colmar to Paris by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. On the 29th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Geneva.

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.

Appreciate the collections at Patek Philippe Museum and Musee Barbier-Mueller. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Chateau de Chillon and Musee Cantonal des Beaux-Arts. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Geneva: Abbaye de Saint-Maurice d'Agaune (in Saint-Maurice) and Lausanne (Place de la Palud, Palais De Rumine, &more). There's much more to do: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, take an in-depth tour of Musee d'histoire des sciences de la Ville de Geneve, explore the ancient world of Archeological Site at St. Pierre's Cathedral, and steep yourself in history at Maison Tavel.

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You can take a train from Paris to Geneva in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Paris in December: high temperatures in Geneva hover around 6°C and lows are around 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.