Classical Italy and Switzerland

Tour Code:

6 Nights / 7 Days

Itinerary

Day 1 Rome

Welcome to Rome! Upon arrival, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Later, our guide will greet you and provide all the necessary informa­tion, which you can also check in the informative panels in the hotel reception area. In the evening we will arrange a transfer to the Via Cavour area, a great introduction to Rome, where you will find restaurants serving Italian, Indian, Chinese, and interna­tional food.

Meals: dinner,

Day 2 Rome

In the morning, we have a scenic tour, which will be a great introduction to “The Eternal City”. We will visit the tiny state of the Vatican, the epicenter of Christianity in the world. You will be able to visit St. Peter’s Basilica. We include the entrance to the Imperial Forums, an impressive architectural complex formed by monumental buildings and squares, the center of the political activity of Imperial Rome. At the end of the evening we arrange a transfer to the Trastevere area for a stroll in the narrow cobbled streets of the district with hidden treasures, such as some modest medieval churches, and small shops with the most peculiar of objects or scenes of daily life. Many trattorias (informal Italian eating establishments) and osterias (inns) imbued with the Italian spirit will be ready to serve you local dishes. Other restaurants serving Indian, Chinese, and international food can be found in this area. Return to hotel.

Meals: breakfast,

Day 3 Florence

Today we will leave Rome, heading north. This route has beautiful landscapes. Arriving in FLORENCE, we head straight to the impressive Piazzale Michelangelo. In the evening we take a tour with a local expert, walking through the historic center, and taking in places such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Plaza della Signoria. This city is truly an outdoor museum. Enjoy some leisure time to explore. In the evening you will have time for dinner, as, in this district, you can find many restaurants serving international cuisine.

Meals: breakfast,

Day 4 Venice

Today we enjoy stunning mountain landscapes while crossing the Apennine Mountains. We will arrive in VENICE and take the boat and cross the Giudecca to the Island of Venice. With a local guide, we will visit the marvelous St. Mark´s Square. Afterward, we will visit the Murano Glass Factory. It is fascinating to see the technique of how this ancient glass is made. Enjoy some time at leisure to explore. Accommodation in the Mestre district.

Meals: breakfast,

Day 5 Zurich

We will depart Venice and head to Austria. Arrival in INNSBRUCK, time to take a stroll in its historic town center and to have lunch. Next, we will continue our journey through the wonderful Tyrolean scenery as we cross into Switzerland. Arrival in ZURICH.

Meals: breakfast,

Day 6 Zurich

Today´s journey has beautiful landscapes with high mountains and lakes. Breathtaking scenery in the region of Interlaken. We will stop in GRINDELWALD where we will have time for a coffee before taking the cable car up to the mountain. We will walk along the winding path which will lead us to the suspended bridge. Dare to walk across the bridge amongst the fantastic scenery enjoying glaciers all around us. We will have lunch up in the mountain (included) before heading back down. We continue to LUCERNE, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. In the evening we have time to stroll around enjoying the city. Return to ZURICH and have free time in the city before going to the hotel. Note: The guide will offer you the possibility of a full-day optional visit, leaving in the morning and, after some free time to discover Lucerne, we take a rotating cable car to reach the top of Mount Titlis. At the alpine summit, at over 3000m above sea level, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the glacier and the Alps.

Meals: breakfast,

Day 7 Zurich

After breakfast, end of our services.

Meals: breakfast,

Inclusion

  • General Services: Travel by bus with an English-speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel, and breakfast buffet.
  • Includes arrival transfer
  • City tour in ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE
  • Boat: to the island of Venice
  • Evening transfer: Via Cavour in Rome, Trastevere in Rome
  • Transfer: Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence
  • Ticket admission: Imperial Forums of Rome, Murano Glass Factory in Venice
  • 1 Lunch Included in LUCERNE
  • All taxes.
  • GST 5% extra.

Exclusion

  • Airfare and Insurance
  • Optional sightseeing & meals
  • Porterages, Tips, Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature.
  • Any items or services not specified in the itinerary ‘HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES’ head
  • Cost of foreign exchange for personal use.
  • Visa

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