Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
Your driver picks you up and takes you to the hotel to settle in. Later in the afternoon, your guide will fill you in on what's ahead for the next few days. By evening, head over to Via Cavour where you'll find plenty of restaurants serving everything from traditional Italian to Indian and Chinese food, so you can choose what sounds good for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily breakfast buffet)
Optional Activities
- Explore Via Cavour restaurants and dining options
- Day 2
Rome
Start with a three-hour guided experience combining walking and a bus ride through Imperial Rome. You'll see the Arch of Constantine, the exterior of the Colosseum, the Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, and other key spots, finishing up at Vatican City around 11:00 a.m. The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are optional if you want to add those on. After lunch on your own, transfer to Trastevere for dinner, then head back to the hotel by around 8:30 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome - walking tour and panoramic bus ride
- View Arch of Constantine
- View exterior of Colosseum
- View Imperial Forums
- View Circus Maximus
- View Baths of Caracalla
- View Basilica of Saint Mary Major
- View Pyramid of Cestius
- View Castel Sant'Angelo
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel guided visit (70 EUR)
- The Baroque Rome tour - squares and fountains (40 EUR)
Landmarks/POIs Arch of Constantine Colosseum Imperial Forums Circus Maximus Baths of Caracalla Basilica of Saint Mary Major Pyramid of Cestius Castel Sant'Angelo Vatican City Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Trastevere - Day 3
Rome to Florence
Drive north from Rome through rolling countryside toward Florence. Once you arrive, climb up to Piazzale Michelangelo for views over the city, then walk down into the historic center. Stop for lunch, and then a local guide takes you through Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. You'll have free time to wander the streets and pop into shops or galleries, then find a restaurant in the area for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Piazzale Michelangelo
- Guided walking tour of Florence historic center
- Visit Ponte Vecchio
- Visit Duomo
- Visit Piazza della Signoria
Optional Activities
- Explore restaurants in the historic center for dinner
Landmarks/POIs Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Florence Duomo Piazza della Signoria - Day 4
Florence to Venice
Continue across the Apennine mountains and head toward Venice. Once you reach the water, take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to the main island. A local guide shows you around St. Mark's Square, and then you'll visit the Murano Glass Factory to watch artisans work with the traditional techniques they've used for centuries. Spend the rest of the day on your own exploring, then stay overnight in the Mestre district.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Boat transfer across Giudecca Canal
- Guided visit to St. Mark's Square
- Tour of Murano Glass Factory
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride in Venice (40 EUR)
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory Giudecca Canal - Day 5
Venice to Zurich
Leave Venice and travel north toward Austria. Stop in Innsbruck to walk around the historic town center and have lunch. From there, continue through the Tyrolean valleys and cross into Switzerland, arriving in Zurich in the afternoon with time to rest at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily breakfast buffet)
Optional Activities
- Explore Innsbruck historic town center
Landmarks/POIs Innsbruck - Day 6
Zurich to Grindelwald to Lucerne to Zurich
Head into the Interlaken region to experience the Alpine scenery. Stop in Grindelwald for coffee, then take a cable car up the mountain and walk along a winding trail to a suspended bridge with glacier views on both sides. Lunch is provided up there. After eating, drive to Lucerne where you can walk around the old town and see the lakefront. Return to Zurich for the evening. There's also an optional full-day Mount Titlis trip if you want a bigger mountain adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch on the mountain in Grindelwald)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to mountain from Grindelwald
- Walk to suspended bridge
- Lunch on the mountain
- Explore Lucerne
Optional Activities
- Mount Titlis full-day excursion - Rotair revolving cable car, Glacier Cave, Cliff Walk, Ice Flyer chairlift, Glacier Park, snowtubing (180 EUR)
Landmarks/POIs Grindelwald Lucerne Mount Titlis Chapel Bridge Jesuit Church - Day 7
Zurich to Milan
Leave Zurich early and cross the Alps into the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. In Bellinzona, see the three medieval castles that sit on the hills, all UNESCO sites. Continue to Como for lunch in this charming town known for lakeside gardens and a beautiful cathedral. Later, push on to Milan where your guide points out the impressive Piazza del Duomo and the surrounding area. You'll have time to walk around before the transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- View Bellinzona's three medieval castles (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
- Explore Bellinzona's charming center
- Guided tour of Milan - Piazza del Duomo
Optional Activities
- Explore Como and its lakeside gardens
- Explore Milan's attractions at leisure
Landmarks/POIs Bellinzona Castles Como Como Cathedral Piazza del Duomo Milan Duomo - Day 8
Milan to Pisa to Rome
Take a small tourist train to Pisa and visit Piazza dei Miracoli, where you can see the famous Leaning Tower and the art complex there. Then travel to Rome, arriving later in the day. Your trip ends here, so check your flight time in case you need to book an extra night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Small tourist train ride to Piazza dei Miracoli
- View Leaning Tower of Pisa
- View Piazza dei Miracoli art complex
Landmarks/POIs Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli
