Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll be transferred to your hotel when you arrive in Rome, and your guide will go over how the tour works. In the evening, head to Via Cavour where there's a good range of restaurants serving Italian, Indian, Chinese, and international food.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer upon arrival
- Guide briefing on tour information
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Via Cavour restaurants
- Day 2
Rome
A three-hour guided tour combines walking through Imperial Rome with a bus ride past the Arch of Constantine, Colosseum, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo. You'll reach Vatican City around 11:00 a.m., then spend the evening in Trastevere before heading back to your hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome - walking and panoramic bus
- View of Arch of Constantine
- View of Colosseum exterior
- Visit to Imperial Forums
- View of Circus Maximus
- Visit to Baths of Caracalla
- Visit to Basilica of Saint Mary Major
- View of Pyramid of Cestius
- Visit to Castel Sant'Angelo
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel guided tour (70 EUR) - must be booked in advance due to high demand and limited availability
- Baroque Rome tour around famous squares and fountains (2 hrs 30 min, 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 Trastevere 
- Day 3
Rome to Florence
Start heading north from Rome toward Florence, driving through nice landscapes. Once there, go to Piazzale Michelangelo for views of the city, then walk to the center for a guided tour covering Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. After lunch and free time to wander, you'll have several restaurant options with different cuisines for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel), Hotel (Raffaello), Hotel (Novotel Firenze Nord)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Piazzale Michelangelo
- Guided walking tour of Florence historic center with local expert
- Visit to Ponte Vecchio
- Visit to the Duomo
- Visit to Piazza della Signoria
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurants
- Free time to explore Florence
- Dinner at restaurants in historic center
Landmarks/POIs Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Duomo of Florence Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 4
Florence to Venice
You'll cross the Apennines and arrive in Venice, then take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to the Island of Venice. With a local guide, check out St. Mark's Square and tour the Murano Glass Factory to see how glass is made by hand. The rest of the day is free to explore on your own, and you'll stay in the Mestre district.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana), Hotel (Delfino), Hotel (Sirio), Hotel (Smart Holiday)
Included Activities
- Boat transfer across Giudecca Canal to Island of Venice
- Guided visit to St. Mark's Square with local guide
- Tour of Murano Glass Factory with demonstration of glass-making techniques
- Ticket admission to Murano Glass Factory
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride in Venice - 20 minutes (40 EUR)
- Free time to explore Venice
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory Giudecca Canal 
- Day 5
Venice to Zurich
Travel from Venice toward Austria, stopping in Innsbruck to walk around the historic center and grab lunch. From there, you'll drive through Tyrolean mountain scenery as you enter Switzerland, arriving in Zurich by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Schweiz), Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Movenpick Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Optional Activities
- Explore Innsbruck historic town center
- Lunch in Innsbruck
Landmarks/POIs Innsbruck 
- Day 6
Zurich - Grindelwald - Lucerne - Zurich
Start in Grindelwald with time for coffee, then take a cable car up the mountain and walk along a path to a suspended bridge offering glacier views. Lunch is provided on the mountain before heading back down. Next, explore Lucerne, one of Switzerland's most beautiful cities, and then return to Zurich.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch on the mountain in Lucerne)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Schweiz), Hotel (Intercity Zurich Airport), Hotel (Movenpick Airport), Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Cable car to Grindelwald First
- Walk to suspended bridge
- Lunch on the mountain
- Visit to Lucerne city
Optional Activities
- Mt. Titlis - Eternal Snow and Glacier full-day excursion (180 EUR) - operated by third party, cannot be purchased on-site and must be booked in advance. Note: If booked, you will not be able to follow the standard itinerary for this day
- Optional full-day excursion from Lucerne including rotating cable car to Mount Titlis summit (over 3,000 meters) with alpine views and glaciers
Landmarks/POIs Grindelwald Grindelwald First Lucerne Mount Titlis 
- Day 7
Zurich to Paris
Leave Zurich and head to the French region of Alsace to visit Strasbourg, a city that blends French and German influences. You'll have time to wander around on your own before continuing to Paris, where you'll arrive in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Optional Activities
- Explore Strasbourg
Landmarks/POIs Strasbourg 
- Day 8
Paris
Spend time at the Palace of Versailles exploring the building and its grounds. Back in Paris, explore Montmartre, the neighborhood known for artists and cabarets. A local guide then takes you on a tour showing Paris's major avenues and iconic sites before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Included Activities
- Visit to Palace of Versailles - entrance not included
- Panoramic city tour of Paris with local guide
- Transfer to Montmartre District
- Cable car/Funicular to Montmartre district
Optional Activities
- Optional evening variety show
- Paris by Night panoramic tour (3 hrs, 40 EUR) - depends on arrival time and sunset schedule, must be bought from tour leader
- Moulin Rouge Show 21:00 hrs (2 hrs, 170 EUR) - includes round-trip transport, table reservation with tips, show with 1/2 bottle French champagne per person. Children under 6 not allowed. Minimum 20 people required. Must be purchased in advance
- Moulin Rouge Show 23:00 hrs (2 hrs, 160 EUR) - includes round-trip transport, table reservation with tips, show with 1/2 bottle French champagne per person. Children under 6 not allowed. Minimum 15 people required. Must be purchased in advance
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles Montmartre Moulin Rouge Arc de Triomphe Alexander III Bridge Opera House Eiffel Tower Champs-Élysées Notre Dame Cathedral Louvre 
- Day 9
Paris
Visit the Eiffel Tower in central Paris with included tickets to the second floor. After that, you'll take a relaxing boat cruise along the Seine for about one hour and fifteen minutes. The afternoon is yours to explore Paris at your own pace, though transportation back to the hotel isn't included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel P. D´italie), Hotel (Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo), Hotel (Mercure Ivry Quai De Seine), Hotel (Mercure Paris La Defense 5)
Included Activities
- Visit to Eiffel Tower with access to second floor
- Ticket admission to Eiffel Tower second floor
- Boat cruise along the Seine - approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon to explore Paris at own pace
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Seine - Day 10
Departure
After breakfast, your tour ends, leaving you with some nice memories from your travels.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
