Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and get transferred to your hotel to settle in. Your guide meets you later with trip details and answers to any questions. By evening, head over to Via Cavour where there's a good range of restaurants. You can try Italian food, Indian, Chinese, or international options depending on what sounds good.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at restaurants on Via Cavour
- Day 2
Rome
This morning starts with a three-hour guided tour that combines walking through Imperial Rome with a bus ride for the bigger sights. You'll see the Arch of Constantine, the Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo. The tour wraps up at Vatican City around 11:00 a.m. Later you're transferred to Trastevere for dinner, heading back to the hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Guided walking and bus tour of Imperial Rome including Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo
- Visit to Vatican City area
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums visit
- Sistine Chapel visit
- Dinner in Trastevere neighborhood
Landmarks Arch of Constantine Colosseum Imperial Forums Circus Maximus Baths of Caracalla Basilica of Saint Mary Major Pyramid of Cestius Castel Sant'Angelo St. Peter's Basilica Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Trastevere 
- Day 3
Rome to Florence
You'll leave Rome early and drive north through rolling countryside toward Florence. Once you arrive, head up to Piazzale Michelangelo first thing to take in the views across the city and the Arno valley. From there, walk down into the historic center where you'll grab lunch at a local spot. After eating, a local guide meets you for a walking tour hitting the main landmarks including Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo with its distinctive dome, and Piazza della Signoria where you can see the statues and palazzo. The rest of the afternoon is yours to wander around on your own and explore neighborhoods that caught your eye. By evening, you'll head to dinner at one of the many restaurants throughout the city center, so you've got plenty of options depending on what sounds good.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Florence historic center with local expert
- Visit Piazzale Michelangelo
- Visit Ponte Vecchio
- Visit the Duomo
- Visit Piazza della Signoria
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Florence at leisure
- Dinner at local restaurants (various international cuisines available)
Landmarks Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Duomo Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 4
Florence to Venice
Travel north across the Apennines mountain landscapes toward Venice. Once you arrive, take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to reach the island. With a local guide, you'll see St. Mark's Square and tour the Murano Glass Factory to watch traditional glass-making. You'll have time to walk around on your own before the day ends in the Mestre district where you're staying for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to St. Mark's Square
- Murano Glass Factory tour with demonstration of traditional techniques
- Boat transfer across Giudecca Canal
Optional Activities
- Free time exploration in Venice
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory 
- Day 5
Venice to Zurich
Leave Venice and head through scenic terrain, crossing the Apennines as you travel toward Austria. Stop in Innsbruck to look around the historic town center and grab lunch. From there, continue through Tyrolean mountain scenery and cross into Switzerland, arriving in Zurich by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Optional Activities
- Explore Innsbruck historic town center
- Lunch in Innsbruck
Landmarks Innsbruck 
- Day 6
Zurich to Interlaken - Grindelwald - Lucerne - Zurich
Start in the Interlaken region with a coffee stop in Grindelwald. Take a cable car up the mountain and walk along a winding path to a suspended bridge. If you're up for it, you can cross the bridge for glacier views. Lunch is included up on the mountain. After that, head to Lucerne, one of Switzerland's more beautiful cities, with time to check out the charming streets and buildings before returning to Zurich.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch on the mountain in Lucerne region)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Harrys Home Wallisellen)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to mountain in Grindelwald
- Walk along winding path to suspended bridge
- Lunch on the mountain
- Exploration time in Lucerne
Optional Activities
- Suspended bridge crossing (for adventurous travelers)
- Full-day excursion to Mount Titlis including rotating cable car to 3,000+ meter alpine summit with glacier and Alps views
Landmarks Grindelwald Interlaken Lucerne Mount Titlis 
- Day 7
Zurich
After breakfast, your tour ends here. You'll head out with great memories from the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
