Switzerland, Italy and France

11 or 13 days

Lucerne, Venice, Rome, Florence, French Riviera, with extension to Paris | SIF

In Switzerland, the jaw-dropping Alpine scenery is the undisputed highlight. Mountain peaks and pristine lakes have shaped the Swiss culture since the beginning of time. In the cities of Italy and on the French Riviera, man-made wonders like the Roman Colosseum, the Florence Duomo and the Palace of Monaco recall the region’s key role in shaping our history. Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Switzerland, Italy and France tour

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Switzerland, Italy and France tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland

Day 2: Zurich | Lucerne

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Take a walking tour of Zurich

Travel to Lucerne

Day 3: Lucerne

Take a walking tour of Lucerne

With your Tour Director you will see:

Lion Monument
Kapellbrücke
Lake Lucerne

Enjoy a cruise on Lake Lucerne

Ride to the top of a Swiss mountain

Add this in-depth excursion:

Swiss Fondue Evening

Savour a taste of Swiss culture as you enjoy a fondue meal, the country’s national dish that consists of delicious melted cheese and a lot of bread. Then, experience a bit of Swiss tradition in the form of: yodelling and Alpine horns, or folk games. (Just remember to pack your appetite.)

Day 4: Lucerne | Verona | Venice

Travel to Venice via Verona

Day 5: Venice

Guided Sightseeing of Venice

With your expert local guide you will see:

St. Mark’s Square
Grand Canal

See a glass-blowing demonstration

Travel by water taxi to the island of Burano

Exploration Time in Burano

Enjoy a Traditional Venetian Gondola Ride

Day 6: Venice | Rome

Travel to Rome

Day 7: Rome

Take a guided tour of Rome

With your expert local guide you will see:

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

Explore Rome during a food-themed walking tour

Day 8: Rome | 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 9: Florence | Pisa | French Riviera

Travel to the French Riviera via Pisa

See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Visit the Baptistery of St. John and the Pisa Cathedral

Day 10: French Riviera

Take a day trip to Monaco and Eze

Visit a French perfume factory

Take a walking tour of Nice

With your tour director you will see:

Vieille Ville
Promenade des Anglais

Day 11: Depart for home

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Day 11: French Riviera | Paris

Travel by TGV train to Paris

Walking tour of the Latin Quarter

Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

Day 12: Paris

Visit the Louvre

Take a guided tour of Paris

With your expert local guide you will see:

Place de la Concorde
Champs-Élysées
Arc de Triomphe
Les Invalides
Eiffel Tower

Day 13: Depart for home

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