Switzerland and Italy

Begin amid Switzerland's snow-capped peaks and crystal lakes before descending through the Italian Alps to Venice's dreamy canals. Continue through Italy's artistic heart, where Florence's Renaissance treasures and Rome's eternal splendor reveal why these cities have inspired artists for centuries. Here, between mountain and Mediterranean, discover how natural beauty and human genius combine to create something magical.
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Itinerary

day
1
Day 1: Overnight flight to Zurich
day
2
Day 2: Welcome to Switzerland!
  • Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Travel to Lucerne
day
3
Day 3: Explore Lucerne
  • Explore Lucerne on foot with your Tour Director
    Kapellbrücke, Lake Lucerne, Lion Monument
  • Free time or Optional excursion to Mt. Pilatus
day
4
Day 4: Lucerne - Venice
  • Travel via Lake Como to Venice
  • Stop to see Lake Como
day
5
Day 5: Explore Venice
  • Guided Tour of Venice
    St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge's Palace, Glassblowing demonstration
  • Grand Canal boat ride
  • Explore Venice on your own
day
6
Day 6: Venice - Florence
  • Explore Verona on foot with your Tour Director
    Romeo and Juliet balcony, Verona Arena
day
7
Day 7: Explore Florence
  • Guided tour of Florence
    Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Chiesa di Santa Croce, Brunelleschi's Duomo, Gates of Paradise
  • Free time or Optional guided excursion to Pisa
day
8
Day 8: Florence - Rome
  • Travel to Rome
  • Guided tour of Ancient Rome
    Visit the Colosseum, Visit the Roman Forum
day
9
Day 9: Explore Rome
  • Guided tour of Vatican City
    Visit the Vatican Museums, Visit the Sistine Chapel, Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Explore Rome on foot with your Tour Director
    Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps
  • Special farewell dinner
day
10
Day 10: Depart for home

Inclusions

Hotels

8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms

Meals

European breakfast and multi-course dinner daily (unless otherwise noted)

Airfare & transportation

Round-trip flights on major carriers, comfortable motorcoach and/or public transportation provided to scheduled activities

Entrances

Entrances to all activities denoted as 'visit' on itinerary

Guided sightseeing

Expert, local guides included per itinerary

Tour Director

Full-time logistical and experienced partners with your group 24/7

Meals

Special farewell meal on your final night, ensuring a high note to cap off the trip

Emergency Support

24 hour Emergency service, we will be there for you

Travel Protection

Included on-tour travel protection with medical , illness and more

Price Tour

Departure Date
Gateway

Free Place Ratio
Group Size Estimate
Travel Protection
($100)
($250)
Optional Excursions
Make Group Private?
Include Tips?
Rewards


Tour Fee
$4,200

Tour Fee $4,400*
Enrollment Discount $-200+
Total for Students $4,200
Adult Fee $85
Total for Adults $4,285
Price Valid Until 7/22/2025
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