12 days in Paris & Florence 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.

Take a break from Paris with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles, about 48 minutes away. There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, stroll through Île de la Cité, admire the striking features of Sainte-Chapelle, and shop like a local with Le Marais.

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Bangkok, Thailand to Paris is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Bangkok to Paris. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Bangkok in September; daily highs in Paris reach 24°C and lows reach 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sun): appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza della Signoria, make a trip to Mercato Centrale, explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, then steep yourself in history at Basilica of Santa Croce, then examine the collection at Pitti Palace, and finally steep yourself in history at Palazzo Vecchio. Keep things going the next day: appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, enjoy breathtaking views from Campanile di Giotto, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Baptistery of St. John, then don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, and finally snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio.

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Fly from Paris to Florence in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Paris in September, with highs in Florence at 30°C and lows at 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Paris.

Change things up with these side-trips from Paris: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen (in Rouen), Fondation Claude Monet (in Giverny) and The Hall of Mirrors (in Versailles). Enjoy Paris some more: admire the landmark architecture of Louvre Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Pantheon, stroll the grounds of The Paris Catacombs, and pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe.

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Traveling by flight from Florence to Paris takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Florence in September, expect Paris to be slightly colder, temps between 24°C and 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.