Italy and Switzerland - 8 Nights & 9 Days

• Hotel check-in is usually at 2:00 p.m. For earlier room access, consider booking an extra night before your trip.

• If you booked extra nights, your room will be ready on arrival, but the trip guide will contact you when activities start. An info sign with our staff’s contact details is available at reception. Meanwhile, enjoy free time and assistance from hotel staff.

• Itinerary times are approximate and may be adjusted by the guide to improve your experience.

• Welcome to Rome! Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred from the airport to your hotel. Tour start info will be available in the afternoon or at hotel reception.

• At 6:30 p.m., transfer to Via Cavour for dinner options including Italian, Indian, Chinese, and international cuisines, followed by return transfer to the hotel.

• Morning panoramic tour (approx. 3 hours) of Rome with a local guide, combining bus and walking. See highlights like the Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, and Imperial Forums.

• Pass by iconic landmarks: Circus Maximus, Basilica of Saint Mary in Cosmedin (Mouth of Truth), Baths of Caracalla, Aurelian Walls, Saint Mary Major, Saint John Lateran, Pyramid of Cestius, Tiber Island, Castel Sant’Angelo, and more.

• Tour ends around 11:00 a.m. in Vatican City. Optional detailed visit to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel available.

• Afternoon free for personal exploration.

• 6:00 p.m. transfer to Trastevere for dinner at traditional or international restaurants. Return to hotel around 8:30 p.m.

• Total distance: 320 km through Apennine Mountains and Tuscan vineyards.

• 08:00 a.m. – Depart Rome via Tiber Valley.

• 12:15 p.m. – Arrive in Florence; visit Piazzale Michelangelo viewpoint for stunning city views.

• Enjoy a 2.5-hour walking tour with a local guide covering the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Straw Market, Piazza della Repubblica, and Palazzo Vecchio.

• Afternoon free to explore Florence’s markets and museums.

• Dinner options available with local and international cuisine before returning to the hotel.

• Comfortable walking shoes recommended.

• Total distance: 310 km crossing the Apennines and Po Valley.

• 08:15 a.m. – Depart Florence, enjoying mountain views.

• 12:00 p.m. – Arrive Venice at Tronchetto terminal; take a boat across Giudecca Canal to the island.

• Guided tour of St. Mark’s Square.

• Visit Murano Glass Factory for a traditional glassmaking demonstration.

• Afternoon free to explore Venice on your own.

• 07:30 p.m. – Return to mainland and transfer to hotel in Mestre district.

• Total distance: 680 km with stunning alpine landscapes and lakes.

• Reminder: Keep your passport handy for crossing into Switzerland.

• 08:00 a.m. – Depart Venice, crossing the Po Valley toward Austria.

• 01:00 p.m. – Arrive Innsbruck; explore the historic center and have lunch.

• 04:00 p.m. – Depart Innsbruck, traveling through Tyrolean scenery into Switzerland.

• 07:30 p.m. – Arrive in Zurich.

• Total distance: 280 km.

• Note: Wear warm clothes and comfortable shoes; bring a camera. Cable car may close due to weather—alternative transport provided if needed.

• 07:30 a.m. – Depart Zurich for a scenic journey through mountains and lakes.

• 10:00 a.m. – Arrive Grindelwald; coffee break before cable car ride to Grindelwald-First (tickets included).

• Enjoy a 30-minute walk with stunning alpine views, including the "footbridge over the void." Lunch included (vegetarian option available).

• 01:45 p.m. – Depart Grindelwald for Lucerne.

• 03:30 p.m. – Explore Lucerne: Kapellbrücke, Town Hall, Clock Tower, and charming pedestrian streets. Free time for dining.

• 07:00 p.m. – Depart Lucerne back to Zurich.

• 08:00 p.m. – Arrive Zurich.

• Note: Lucerne departure may be moved earlier to allow dinner time in Zurich.

• Optional full-day excursion available: cable car to Mount Titlis summit for breathtaking glacier and Alpine views.

• Total distance: 290 km

• Scenery: Stunning alpine landscapes, mountains, and lakes. Don’t forget your camera!

• Note: Keep your passport handy for the Italy border crossing.

• 08:00 a.m. – Depart Zurich, crossing the Alps to the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland.

• 10:45 a.m. – Arrive in Bellinzona; free time to explore its three UNESCO medieval castles and charming old town.

• 12:00 p.m. – Depart Bellinzona.

• 01:15 p.m. – Arrive Como, Lombardy’s jewel; enjoy lakeside gardens, cathedral, and lunch.

• 03:15 p.m. – Depart Como.

• 04:15 p.m. – Arrive Milan; guided walk around Piazza del Duomo.

• 08:00 p.m. – Transfer to hotel.

• Total distance: 640 km

• Scenery: Breathtaking Mediterranean views with stunning seascapes.

• 08:30 a.m. – Depart Milan, Italy’s financial hub, heading to Pisa.

• 12:00 p.m. – Arrive in Pisa; enjoy a tourist train ride to Piazza Dei Miracoli and see the famous Leaning Tower.

• 03:00 p.m. – Depart Pisa for Rome.

• 08:30 p.m. – Arrive in Rome.

• Note: Schedule may vary to accommodate travelers joining from Nice, with possible later arrivals.

After breakfast, your journey concludes, leaving you with lasting and wonderful memories.

Please note that hotel check-out is typically by 10:00 a.m. You may leave your luggage at reception after check-out to explore the city hands-free and collect it later at your convenience. If you need extra time in your room, consider booking an additional night at the end of your tour.