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Switzerland and Italy

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10 or 12 days

Lucerne, Italian Lakes region, Florence, Rome, with extension to Sorrento | SWI

In Lucerne, the folkloric Swiss culture fits perfectly against the backdrop of spectacular Alpine scenery. Down through the Italian lakes region, nature’s beauty continues to amaze, all the way to the picturesque canals of Venice. Further south, humankind’s imprint becomes more pronounced, from Florence’s Renaissance piazzas to the remains of the Ancient Empire in Rome. Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Switzerland and Italy tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland

Day 2: Zurich • Lucerne

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Travel to Lucerne

Day 3: Lucerne

Take a walking tour of Lucerne

With your Tour Director you will see:

  • Lion Monument
  • Kapellbrücke
  • Lake Lucerne

Ride to the top of a Swiss mountain

Enjoy a cruise on Lake Lucerne

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Swiss Folklore Evening

Swiss Folklore Evening

Enjoy an evening full of Alpine charm. You'll experience a bit of Swiss tradition through yodeling, horn blowing, or fun folk games. And be sure to pack your appetite for a classic meal, including fondue, the iconic melted cheese dish.  

Day 4: Lucerne • Lake Como • Venice

Travel to Venice via the Italian Lakes District

Day 5: Venice

Guided Sightseeing of Venice

With your expert local guide you will see:

  • St. Mark’s Square
  • Grand Canal

Travel by water taxi to the island of Burano

See a glass-blowing demonstration

Explore Burano in small supervised groups 

Enjoy a Traditional Venetian Gondola Ride

Day 6: Venice • Florence

Travel to Florence

Take a guided tour of Florence

With your expert local guide you will see:

  • Piazza della Signoria
  • Ponte Vecchio
  • Basilica of Santa Croce
  • Gates of Paradise

Day 7: Florence

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Pisa

Pisa

Journey to Pisa on this half-day excursion. Enjoy a guided tour of the city’s Field of Miracles, where you can snap a picture of the 12th-century Leaning Tower, aslant ever since the third floor was built. This is where Galileo was said to have developed his laws of gravity. Also visit the adjacent cathedral and baptistery, which contain exquisite marble pulpits carved in the Gothic style.

Day 8: Florence • Assisi • Rome

Travel to Rome via Assisi

Tour Assisi with an expert local guide

Visit the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

Day 9: Rome

Take a guided tour of Rome

With your expert local guide you will see the exterior of:

  • Colosseum
  • Roman Forum
  • Capitoline Hill
  • St. Peter's Square and Basilica

Explore Rome during a food-themed walking tour   

Day 10: Depart for home

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Day 10: Rome • Pompeii • Sorrento

Travel to Sorrento via Pompeii

Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide 

Snap a photo of seaside Sorrento

Day 11: Sorrento • Capri • Rome

Travel to Rome via Capri 

Enjoy a boat cruise around Capri

Tour Capri with an expert local guide

Day 12: Depart for home

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