10-Day Italy and Switzerland Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 10-day Italy And Switzerland itineraries

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• 10 Days in Western Europe, incl. Rome and Paris

  Rich cultural heritage meets Alpine beauty on this multi-day tour. Highlights include Rome's Imperial Forums, Venice's St. Mark's Square, and Grindelwald's suspended bridge, with an optional Mount Titlis excursion.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Rome & Vatican City

    Arrive in Rome in the evening and head to your hotel. "Via Cavour is perfect for your first night - plenty of restaurant choices and you can ease into the Roman atmosphere." Start Day 2 with an 8:00 AM panoramic tour of Imperial Rome. Book your Vatican Museums tour well ahead of time - waiting lines often stretch 2-3 hours during peak season.

    
  • Day 3

    Florence

    Leave Rome early for a 3-hour drive north to Florence. Visit Piazzale Michelangelo by 11:00 AM to avoid the midday heat. Take an evening walking tour to see Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo. "The evening tour was perfect timing - the marble facades glow beautifully in the sunset light."

    
  • Day 4

    Venice

    Travel through the Apennines to Venice (3.5 hours). Take a boat to St. Mark's Square for your guided tour. "Book the optional gondola ride in advance and do it before sunset when the small canals are less crowded." You'll stay in Mestre for easier access to transportation.

    
  • Day 5

    Innsbruck to Zurich

    This is a full travel day through Austria into Switzerland. Stop in Innsbruck for 2-3 hours to see the Golden Roof and have lunch. You'll reach Zurich by evening. Remember to get Swiss Francs since many places won't take euros.

    
  • Day 6

    Swiss Alps Experience

    Spend the day exploring the Interlaken region. Visit the suspended bridge at Grindelwald for amazing glacier views but bring sturdy shoes. Head to Lucerne later to see the Chapel Bridge. "The optional Mount Titlis excursion is worth it if you've never seen the Alps up close - but book ahead as it often sells out."

    
  • Day 7

    Strasbourg to Paris

    Leave Zurich in the morning and travel through Alsace. Stop in Strasbourg for 2-3 hours to visit the cathedral and La Petite France district. You'll arrive in Paris by evening.

    
  • Days 8-9

    Paris Highlights

    You have two full days in Paris. Start with Versailles at 9:00 AM to avoid crowds then spend the afternoon in Montmartre. Day 9 includes the Eiffel Tower (second floor) and a Seine cruise. "The 11:00 AM Seine cruise offers perfect lighting for photos of Notre-Dame." Want to see the Moulin Rouge? Book the 9:00 PM show in advance for smaller crowds.

    
  • Day 10

    Departure

    Leave after breakfast. Book an afternoon flight to avoid Paris morning traffic.

    

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• 10 Day Western Europe Itinerary, incl. London and Rome

  The 10-day route showcases Lucerne's Lion Monument, Bergamo's medieval center, Venice's Bridge of Sighs, and Rome's Vatican Museums. Private water taxis and Chianti vineyard drives included.

  

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  • Day 1

    London

    Start your European adventure in London. Spend the afternoon exploring the city center. Get an Oyster Card for using the Tube, the fastest way around the city. Visit Tower Bridge or Westminster later in the afternoon when tourist numbers drop.

    
  • Day 2

    London to Paris

    Take the morning Eurostar train through the Channel Tunnel to Paris. The journey takes 2 hours 15 minutes. Travel light since train luggage space is limited. Get to St. Pancras station 45-60 minutes before departure. Once in Paris, go to Montmartre to watch the sunset over the city.

    
  • Day 3

    Paris

    Visit the Louvre in the morning before the crowds arrive around 9 AM. Take an afternoon walking tour through historic areas and finish with a Seine River cruise. A night cruise shows beautiful lit-up monuments but bring a jacket for the cool river air.

    
  • Days 4-5

    Dijon and Lucerne

    Travel to Dijon (3 hours) and explore its food scene and historic center. The next day, drive to Lucerne in Switzerland. Visit the Lion Monument early for the best photos. Take time to see the medieval Chapel Bridge. As one visitor said: "Walking across the flower-decorated Chapel Bridge at sunset was a highlight, with Alps reflected in the lake."

    
  • Days 6-7

    Bergamo and Venice

    Start in Lucerne, then head to Bergamo. Take the funicular up to the Old Town (Città Alta). Wear good shoes for walking on cobblestones. Drive to Venice the next day for a private boat tour on the Grand Canal. Book Basilica San Marco tickets online to skip long lines.

    
  • Day 8

    Florence and Rome

    Drive to Florence (3 hours) for a walking tour of Renaissance sites. After lunch, drive through Tuscany to Rome. Have dinner in Trastevere where locals eat, not near tourist spots.

    
  • Day 9

    Rome

    Start at the Vatican Museums at 9 AM before peak crowds. See the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Tour the Colosseum in the afternoon. Bring water and sun protection since the Roman Forum has little shade. Evening free to explore Rome.

    
  • Day 10

    Rome Departure

    The tour ends after breakfast. Plan 45-60 minutes to reach Fiumicino Airport by train or taxi, plus regular check-in time.

    

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• 10 Days in Western Europe, incl. Paris and Rome

  A 7-day adventure takes you from Mount Pilatus's peak via world's steepest cogwheel railway to Bellinzona's medieval castles. Rome's Colosseum and farm lunch at Cooperativa Coraggio round out the trip, including Gotthard Panorama Express journey.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Paris

    Start your trip in Paris. Most hotels won't have rooms ready until 2-3 PM, but you can store your luggage and begin exploring. Visit the Eiffel Tower on your first afternoon - book tickets in advance or you'll wait 2+ hours. Take an evening walk through Le Marais. The next morning head to Montmartre around 9 AM before the crowds arrive. Have lunch near Sacré-Cœur before catching your train to Switzerland.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Lausanne

    The train from Paris takes about 4 hours. Stay near the Old Town for easy access to main sites. Visit the Gothic cathedral in the morning to see sunlight streaming through the rose window. Take a short train ride to Lutry (15 minutes) to explore the UNESCO Lavaux Vineyards. You can get detailed trail maps from the Tourist Office to walk between villages.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Lucerne and Mount Pilatus

    After a 2.5-hour train ride to Lucerne, walk the medieval Museggmauer walls to get your bearings. Access them near the Nölliturm tower. Visit Mount Pilatus early the next day to avoid crowds. Bring extra layers since the summit is usually 10-15°F cooler than the city. A recent visitor shared: "The cogwheel train up Pilatus is incredibly steep but offers unbeatable views. Sit on the right side for the best photo ops of the lakes below."

    
  • Day 7

    Ticino Region

    Take the Gotthard Panorama Express through the Alps to Bellinzona. You'll need to change trains at Arth-Goldau. The large windows offer great views of Switzerland's mountain landscapes. In the evening, walk to see Bellinzona's three castles lit up at night.

    
  • Days 8-10

    Rome

    The morning train to Rome via Milan takes about 6 hours. Visit the Colosseum area when you arrive but book skip-the-line tickets online first to avoid long waits. On your second day, visit the Cooperativa Coraggio sustainable farm in the morning. Spend your last afternoon walking through Trastevere around 4 PM when locals start their evening passeggiata.

    

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