Italian and Swiss Panorama
Italian and Swiss Panorama
Italian and Swiss Panorama
10 Days
Visiting: Rome, Florence, Venice, Innsbruck, Zurich, Lucerne, Einsiedeln, Vaduz, Feldkirch, St. Gallen, Constance, Stein Am Rhein, Rhine Falls
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Tour code:
28812
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
36 - 72
Age range:
3-85
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Embark on the "Italian and Swiss Panorama" tour, a breathtaking journey through the heart of Europe, where the rich tapestry of Italy's historic cities meets the serene beauty of Switzerland's landscapes. Begin your adventure in Rome, with an evening transfer to the vibrant Via Cavour area, before exploring the city's iconic sites, including the Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica. Journey through Florence's historic center, marvel at Venice's St. Mark's Square, and witness the craftsmanship of a Murano Glass Factory. Traverse the scenic Tyrolean landscapes to Zurich, and ascend to Grindelwald's "footbridge over the empty" for awe-inspiring views. Discover the charm of Lucerne, the baroque abbey in Einsiedeln, and the quaintness of Heidi's House in Maienfeld. The tour culminates in Zurich, where a guided tour and a cruise on Lake Zurich await, offering a fitting finale to an unforgettable exploration of Italy and Switzerland's most cherished wonders.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Rome
Location: 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.
Day 2 : Rome
Location: 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, center of the political activity of Imperial Rome.At the end of the evening we arrange a transfer to Trastevere area for a stroll in the narrow cobbled streets of the district with hidden treasures, such as some modest medieval churches, 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.
Day 3 : Rome, Florence
Location: Rome, 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, 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.
Day 4 : Florence, Venice
Location: Florence, 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. Afterwards 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.
Day 5 : Venice, Innsbruck, Zurich
Location: Venice, Innsbruck, 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 sceneries as we cross into Switzerland. Arrival in ZURICH.
Day 6 : Zurich, Lucerne
Location: Zurich, Lucerne
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 mountain. We will walk along the winding path which will lead us to the "footbridge over the empty". Dare to walk along the bridge amongst the fantastic scenery enjoying glaciers all around us. We will take lunch up 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.
Day 7 : Lucerne, Einsiedeln, Vaduz, Feldkirch
Location: Lucerne, Einsiedeln, Vaduz, Feldkirch
We leave Lucerne driving along the Four Cantons Lake towards EINSIEDELN, its immense baroque abbey is the most important pilgrimage center in Switzerland. After that we continue towards the East of Switzerland. MAIENFELD is the village which inspired Heidi’s story. In HEIDIDORF we will be visiting Heidi’s House (ticket not included. Entry to the facility is free), a picturesque place with beautiful landscapes that we will reach through a pedestrian path. Then we enter into the independent country of Liechtenstein, and its capital city VADUZ with its impressive castle. Time to stroll and have lunch. Subsequently, we go to the neighbor city of FELDKIRCH, in Austria, located next to the borders of Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany: charming walled city with a genuine historic city center and a castle. Free time.
Day 8 : Feldkirch, St. Gallen, Constance, Stein Am Rhein, Rhine Falls, Zurich
Location: Feldkirch, St. Gallen, Constance, Stein Am Rhein, Rhine Falls, Zurich
We start our day heading to ST. GALLEN, whose center is part of the World Heritage List by UNESCO with a wonderful cathedral and its historic center. Afterwards we will continue by Constance Lake, between Germany and Switzerland. We will have time for a walk at Constance’s center before visiting MAINAU Island (access by pedestrian bridge) with its stunning botanic garden (entry included). Then, again in Switzerland, we will take a stroll in STEIN AM RHEIN, a typical village on the Rhine River with precious houses with painted walls. We will also visit Rhine Waterfalls (entry included), the waterfalls with the most abundant flow in Europe. Arrival in ZURICH at the end of the day.
Day 9 : Zurich
Location: Zurich
With our guide, we will have a tour of ZURICH, the most populated city of Switzerland, and the country’s financial and cultural capital. The city of the banks has twice been declared the city with the best quality of life in the world. Afterwards, we will include a cruise of almost two hours on Lake Zurich. The boat makes brief stops to allow us to see the villages on the way. We get off in RAPPERSWIL, a picturesque little village overlooked by its mediaeval castle. We go back to Zurich by train and appreciate the efficiency and punctuality of the Swiss railways. Note: Depending on the number of travelers, the transfers to and from the center might be carried out by public transport.
Day 10 : Zurich
Location: Zurich
After breakfast, end of our services.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Additional Services
City tour in: ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE Boat: to the island of Venice, Zurich Lake 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 , botanic garden in Mainau , Rhine Waterfalls Train: Rapperswill- Zurich Funicular: Cable Car to Grindelwald First
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Fully Guided
Travel by bus with English speaking guide
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Meals
Breakfast and 1 Lunch Included in: LUCERNE
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Transport
Includes arrival transfer
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