Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and get transferred to your hotel where your guide meets you with all the details you need. Later in the evening, make your way to Via Cavour where you can try Italian and international restaurants scattered throughout the street.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer upon arrival
- Evening transfer to Via Cavour
Optional Activities
- Dinner at restaurants on Via Cavour
- Day 2
Rome
This morning starts with a three-hour guided tour that combines walking and bus travel through Imperial Rome. You'll see the Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, and Imperial Forums before reaching Vatican City by around 11:00 a.m. After that, head to Trastevere for dinner and you'll be back at your hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome
- Walking tour through historic landmarks
- Panoramic bus ride through Rome
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
- Return transfer to hotel
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums visit
- Sistine Chapel visit
- Dinner at Trastevere restaurants
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 - Day 3
Rome to Florence
Head north from Rome through scenic countryside to reach Florence. Start at Piazzale Michelangelo to get those views of the city, then walk through the historic center with a local guide hitting Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. You'll have time during the day for lunch and to wander around on your own before choosing from dinner options in the district.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Piazzale Michelangelo
- Guided walking tour of historic Florence center
- Visit to Ponte Vecchio
- Visit to Duomo
- Visit to Piazza della Signoria
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Florence restaurants
- Free time for leisurely exploration
- Dinner at local restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Duomo Piazza della Signoria - Day 4
Florence to Venice
Travel across the Apennines mountain range heading from Florence toward Venice. Once you arrive, take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to get to Venice itself. A local guide shows you St. Mark's Square, then you'll visit the Murano Glass Factory to watch how traditional glass-making happens. You'll have free time to explore before heading to your accommodation in the Mestre district.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Boat transfer across Giudecca Canal
- Guided visit to St. Mark's Square
- Tour of Murano Glass Factory
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Venice
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory - Day 5
Venice to Zurich
Leave Venice behind and travel through Alpine scenery heading toward Austria. Stop in Innsbruck to walk around and grab lunch, then continue through Tyrolean countryside into Switzerland. You'll arrive in Zurich by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Innsbruck historic town center
- Lunch in Innsbruck
- Day 6
Zurich - Interlaken - Lucerne
The Interlaken region is your focus today with mountain and lake views all around. Stop in Grindelwald for coffee, then take a cable car up the mountain and walk to a suspended bridge where you can see glaciers. Lunch is included up there, and after you come back down, head to Lucerne to check out the city. Return to Zurich in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch on the mountain)
Included Activities
- Cable car to Grindelwald First
- Mountain walk to suspended bridge
- Lunch on the mountain
- Visit to Lucerne
Optional Activities
- Coffee stop in Grindelwald
- Full-day Mount Titlis excursion with rotating cable car to 3,000+ meter alpine summit
- Exploration of Lucerne
Landmarks/POIs Grindelwald First Mount Titlis - Day 7
Zurich to Strasbourg to Paris
Head west from Zurich into France's Alsace region. Spend time exploring Strasbourg, a city that mixes French and German cultures together in interesting ways, then continue on to Paris where you'll arrive in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Visit to Strasbourg
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Strasbourg
- Day 8
Paris
Today covers a lot of Paris's history and character. Visit the Palace of Versailles and walk through the gardens (admission is separate), then return to Paris to explore Montmartre, the neighborhood known for artists and cabarets. A guide takes you on a panoramic tour showcasing Paris's major avenues and landmarks before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Palace of Versailles
- Visit to Montmartre
- Panoramic city tour with local guide
- Transfer to Versailles Palace
- Transfer to Montmartre District
Optional Activities
- Evening variety show
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles Montmartre - Day 9
Paris
Start your day at the Eiffel Tower where you've got tickets for the second floor included. After that, take about an hour and fifteen minutes for a relaxing boat cruise along the Seine. The afternoon is yours to explore Paris however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
Included Activities
- Visit to Eiffel Tower with 2nd floor access
- Boat cruise along the Seine
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon exploration of Paris
Landmarks/POIs Eiffel Tower Seine - Day 10
Paris
Have breakfast and then your tour wraps up, leaving you with great memories from the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
