Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight flight to Zurich
Day 2: Welcome to Switzerland!
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Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Travel to Lucerne
Day 3: Explore Lucerne
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Explore Lucerne on foot with your Tour DirectorKapellbrücke, Lake Lucerne, Lion Monument
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Free time or Optional excursion to Mt. Pilatus
Day 4: Lucerne - Venice
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Travel via Lake Como to Venice
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Stop to see Lake Como
Day 5: Explore Venice
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Guided Tour of VeniceSt. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge's Palace, Glassblowing demonstration
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Grand Canal boat ride
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Explore Venice on your own
Day 6: Venice - Rome
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Travel to Rome by train
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Explore Rome on foot with your Tour DirectorPiazza Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps
Day 7: Explore Rome
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Guided tour of Vatican CityVisit the Vatican Museums, Visit the Sistine Chapel, Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
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Guided tour of Ancient RomeVisit the Colosseum, Visit the Roman Forum
Day 8: Rome - Florence
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Travel to Florence
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Guided tour of FlorencePonte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Chiesa di Santa Croce, Brunelleschi's Duomo, Gates of Paradise
Day 9: Florence - French Riviera
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Travel via Pisa to the French Riviera
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See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Visit the Baptistery of St. John and the Pisa Cathedral
Day 10: Explore the French Riviera
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Explore Monaco & Èze with your Tour DirectorPrince’s Palace, Parfumerie visit in Èze
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Explore Nice with your Tour DirectorVieux Nice, Promenade des Anglais
Day 11: French Riviera - Paris
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Travel by TGV to Paris
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Explore Paris on foot with your Tour DirectorNotre-Dame Cathedral, Île de la Cité, Latin Quarter
Day 12: Explore Paris
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Guided tour of ParisArc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Les Invalides, Eiffel Tower, Place de la Concorde
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Visit the Louvre
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Enjoy a Seine River cruise
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Special farewell dinner
Day 13: Depart for home
Inclusions
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
Hotels
11 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
Travel Protection
Included on-tour travel protection with medical , illness and more
Price Tour
Competitive Pricing
Blue Dot offers exceptional travel experiences at value-driven prices, prioritizing enrichment over overhead—ensuring more of your budget goes directly toward unforgettable student adventures.
Superior Value
With expert planning, trusted partnerships, and transparent practices, Blue Dot delivers more than just trips—offering meaningful experiences that maximize every dollar spent.
Industry Experience
Backed by decades in student travel, Blue Dot’s founders bring proven expertise, hands-on leadership, and a deep commitment to making every trip seamless, safe, and unforgettable.