Classical Italy and Switzerland
Duration
7 Days
Physical rate
Moderate
Start city
Rome
Available
April 2025 / March 2026
Cities to visit: Rome; Florence; Venecia; Innsbruck; Zurich; Lucerne
Detailed day by day description
Introduction
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We have meticulously selected every tour and adventure to make sure that this will not just become another trip but the experience of a lifetime.
Here below is the itinerary. The information is indicative and may have variations on designated tours.
IMPORTANT: If you had additional nights upon arrival the hotel will have your reservation, but his travel guide normally will not be until the night before the start of the tour.
Day
IMPORTANT:
-Please note that hotel check-in time is usually at 02:00 p.m. If you require earlier room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
-If you requested additional nights, your room will be ready upon arrival at the hotel, but your trip guide will only contact you when the included activities begin. At the reception, you will find an information sign with our staff’s telephone number and hours of assistance. Until then, you have free time to enjoy at your leisure. The hotel staff can assist you with any information you need.
Note: The schedules provided in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust them as needed to enhance the trip experience.
WELCOME TO ROME!
Upon arrival, we’ll provide a transfer from the airport to your hotel. Information about the start of your tour will be provided in the afternoon or can be found on the informational signs at the hotel reception.
6:30 p.m. - Transfer to Via Cavour, a wonderful introduction to Rome. Here, you can enjoy a variety of restaurants offering Italian, Indian, Chinese, and international cuisine. Afterward, we’ll provide a return transfer to the hotel.
-Please note that hotel check-in time is usually at 02:00 p.m. If you require earlier room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
-If you requested additional nights, your room will be ready upon arrival at the hotel, but your trip guide will only contact you when the included activities begin. At the reception, you will find an information sign with our staff’s telephone number and hours of assistance. Until then, you have free time to enjoy at your leisure. The hotel staff can assist you with any information you need.
Note: The schedules provided in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust them as needed to enhance the trip experience.
WELCOME TO ROME!
Upon arrival, we’ll provide a transfer from the airport to your hotel. Information about the start of your tour will be provided in the afternoon or can be found on the informational signs at the hotel reception.
6:30 p.m. - Transfer to Via Cavour, a wonderful introduction to Rome. Here, you can enjoy a variety of restaurants offering Italian, Indian, Chinese, and international cuisine. Afterward, we’ll provide a return transfer to the hotel.
In the morning, we’ll go on a panoramic tour with a local guide lasting approximately three hours through the Eternal City, one of the oldest and most influential cities in Western civilization. The tour will combine a bus ride with a walking section through part of Imperial Rome, where we’ll see, among other highlights, the Arch of Constantine, the exterior of the Colosseum, and the Imperial Forums—an architectural complex that was the political heart of the ancient world.
During the bus route, we’ll pass by iconic landmarks such as the Circus Maximus, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Cosmedin with the Bocca della Verità (Mouth of Truth), the Republican Temples, the Baths of Caracalla, the Aurelian Walls, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Domnica (Navicella), the Pyramid of Cestius, Porta San Paolo, Tiber Island, Lungotevere Avenue with the Babylonian-style Jewish Synagogue, and the exterior of Castel Sant’Angelo.
This tour will end around 11:00 a.m. in Vatican City , an independent state within the city of Rome and the center of the Catholic Church. For those most interested, after the panoramic tour, our guide will offer an optional visit to explore in greater detail the most notable rooms of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
Free afternoon.
06:00 p.m. – At the end of the day, we’ll include a transfer to the popular Trastevere neighborhood . There will be dining options at traditional trattorias or international restaurants. Return to the hotel will be at approximately 08:30 p.m.
During the bus route, we’ll pass by iconic landmarks such as the Circus Maximus, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Cosmedin with the Bocca della Verità (Mouth of Truth), the Republican Temples, the Baths of Caracalla, the Aurelian Walls, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Domnica (Navicella), the Pyramid of Cestius, Porta San Paolo, Tiber Island, Lungotevere Avenue with the Babylonian-style Jewish Synagogue, and the exterior of Castel Sant’Angelo.
This tour will end around 11:00 a.m. in Vatican City , an independent state within the city of Rome and the center of the Catholic Church. For those most interested, after the panoramic tour, our guide will offer an optional visit to explore in greater detail the most notable rooms of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
Free afternoon.
06:00 p.m. – At the end of the day, we’ll include a transfer to the popular Trastevere neighborhood . There will be dining options at traditional trattorias or international restaurants. Return to the hotel will be at approximately 08:30 p.m.
Total distance covered: 320 km.
Scenery: Apennine Mountains and Tuscan vineyards.
Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes as the Florence tour involves walking.
08:00 a.m. - Depart from Rome, traveling through the Tiber Valley.
12:15 p.m. - Arrival in Florence, with our first stop at Piazzale Michelangelo, a viewpoint with spectacular city views. Don’t forget your camera! We’ll then take a two-and-a-half-hour walking tour with a local guide, visiting the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Straw Market, Piazza della Repubblica, and Palazzo Vecchio. The afternoon is free for you to explore the city’s historic markets and museums.
Florence offers a wide range of restaurants serving both local and international cuisine for dinner. After enjoying your meal, we’ll return to the hotel.
Scenery: Apennine Mountains and Tuscan vineyards.
Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes as the Florence tour involves walking.
08:00 a.m. - Depart from Rome, traveling through the Tiber Valley.
12:15 p.m. - Arrival in Florence, with our first stop at Piazzale Michelangelo, a viewpoint with spectacular city views. Don’t forget your camera! We’ll then take a two-and-a-half-hour walking tour with a local guide, visiting the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Straw Market, Piazza della Repubblica, and Palazzo Vecchio. The afternoon is free for you to explore the city’s historic markets and museums.
Florence offers a wide range of restaurants serving both local and international cuisine for dinner. After enjoying your meal, we’ll return to the hotel.
Total distance covered: 310 km.
Scenery: We’ll cross the Apennines and the Po Valley.
08:15 a.m. - Departure from Florence, enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery along the way.
12:00 p.m. – Arrival in Venice at Tronchetto terminal. From there, we´ll take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to the island. Enjoy a guided tour around St. Mark’s Square. We´ll also visit the Murano Glass Factory to see a demonstration of traditional glassmaking techniques. The afternoon will be free for you to explore at your leisure.
07:30 p.m. - Return to the mainland and transfer to the hotel. We’ll be staying in the Mestre district.
Scenery: We’ll cross the Apennines and the Po Valley.
08:15 a.m. - Departure from Florence, enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery along the way.
12:00 p.m. – Arrival in Venice at Tronchetto terminal. From there, we´ll take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to the island. Enjoy a guided tour around St. Mark’s Square. We´ll also visit the Murano Glass Factory to see a demonstration of traditional glassmaking techniques. The afternoon will be free for you to explore at your leisure.
07:30 p.m. - Return to the mainland and transfer to the hotel. We’ll be staying in the Mestre district.
Total distance covered: 680 km.
Scenery: Stunning alpine landscapes, including lakes and snow-capped mountains.
Note: Remember to bring your passport, as it may be required when crossing into Switzerland.
08:00 a.m. – Departure from Venice, traveling across the Po Valley en route to Austria.
01:00 p.m. – Innsbruck. Time to explore the historic town center and enjoy lunch.
04:00 p.m. – Departure from Innsbruck. We’ll continue our journey through the beautiful Tyrolean landscapes as we cross into Switzerland.
07:30 p.m. - Zurich.
Scenery: Stunning alpine landscapes, including lakes and snow-capped mountains.
Note: Remember to bring your passport, as it may be required when crossing into Switzerland.
08:00 a.m. – Departure from Venice, traveling across the Po Valley en route to Austria.
01:00 p.m. – Innsbruck. Time to explore the historic town center and enjoy lunch.
04:00 p.m. – Departure from Innsbruck. We’ll continue our journey through the beautiful Tyrolean landscapes as we cross into Switzerland.
07:30 p.m. - Zurich.
Total distance covered: 280 km.
Note: Wear warm clothing and comfortable walking shoes and be sure to bring your camera. Please be aware that the cable car may not operate at certain times due to weather conditions (strong winds) or maintenance. If this happens, we will provide alternative transportation to a similar location.
07:30 a.m. - Departure from Zurich for a scenic journey through stunning landscapes featuring tall mountains and lakes.
10:00 a.m. - Grindelwald. Enjoy a coffee break in this mountain resort in the Bernese Alps before taking the cable car to Grindelwald-First (tickets included), the largest ski area in the region. We’ll embark on a 30-minute walk along a path that offers breathtaking alpine views, including the "footbridge over the void," where you can marvel at the surrounding glaciers. Lunch is included for all passengers (vegetarian option available).
01:45 p.m. - Departure from Grindelwald, continuing on to Lucerne.
03:30 p.m. - Lucerne. You’ll have time to explore this charming Swiss city, including the Kapellbrücke, the covered bridge over the Reuss River, the Town Hall and Square with its Clock Tower, and the pedestrian streets filled with elegant shops. Enjoy a stroll through the city and dine before we head back to the hotel in Zurich.
07.00 p.m. - Departure from Lucerne to return to Zurich.
08:00 p.m. - Zurich.
Note: For operational reasons, the departure from Lucerne may be moved up to 5.30 hrs, allowing time in Zurich for dinner before heading to the hotel
Note: The guide will offer an optional full-day excursion, starting in the morning. After some free time in Lucerne, we’ll take a rotating cable car to the summit of Mount Titlis. At over 3,000 meters above sea level, the alpine summit offers breathtaking views of the glacier and the Alps.
Note: Wear warm clothing and comfortable walking shoes and be sure to bring your camera. Please be aware that the cable car may not operate at certain times due to weather conditions (strong winds) or maintenance. If this happens, we will provide alternative transportation to a similar location.
07:30 a.m. - Departure from Zurich for a scenic journey through stunning landscapes featuring tall mountains and lakes.
10:00 a.m. - Grindelwald. Enjoy a coffee break in this mountain resort in the Bernese Alps before taking the cable car to Grindelwald-First (tickets included), the largest ski area in the region. We’ll embark on a 30-minute walk along a path that offers breathtaking alpine views, including the "footbridge over the void," where you can marvel at the surrounding glaciers. Lunch is included for all passengers (vegetarian option available).
01:45 p.m. - Departure from Grindelwald, continuing on to Lucerne.
03:30 p.m. - Lucerne. You’ll have time to explore this charming Swiss city, including the Kapellbrücke, the covered bridge over the Reuss River, the Town Hall and Square with its Clock Tower, and the pedestrian streets filled with elegant shops. Enjoy a stroll through the city and dine before we head back to the hotel in Zurich.
07.00 p.m. - Departure from Lucerne to return to Zurich.
08:00 p.m. - Zurich.
Note: For operational reasons, the departure from Lucerne may be moved up to 5.30 hrs, allowing time in Zurich for dinner before heading to the hotel
Note: The guide will offer an optional full-day excursion, starting in the morning. After some free time in Lucerne, we’ll take a rotating cable car to the summit of Mount Titlis. At over 3,000 meters above sea level, the alpine summit offers breathtaking views of the glacier and the Alps.
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.
Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.
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