Italy and Landscapes of Switzerland (2027)

Day 1: Rome

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! Transfer you to the hotel and free time. You will receive information in the afternoon, either directly or through the information board located at the hotel reception.

Day 2: Rome

In the morning, we´ll take a guided tour of the Eternal City lasting approximately three hours; a panoramic bus ride to discover one of the oldest and most influential cities in Western civilization. The tour will end at the VATICAN CITY around 11:00 a.m. Our guide will offer you an optional excursions: one to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel; and a walking tour of Baroque Rome. Free afternoon.At end the day, we include a transfer to the popular Trastevere neighborhood, known for its charming restaurants and cobblestone streets. Return ttransfer to the hotel at approximately 08:30 p.m.

Day 3: Rome

Free day to keep exploring Rome, the Eternal City that holds history in every corner.

Day 4: Rome - Florence

After crossing the picturesque landscapes of the Apennines, we’ll arrive in FLORENCE. Our first stop will be Piazzale Michelangelo, a viewpoint that offers a breathtaking view of the city. You´ll have free time for lunch. In the afternoon, we´ll do a guided tour of the city center, covering iconic sites like the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. This city is truly an open-air museum. Enjoy some additional free time to explore the city at your leisure.

Day 5: Florence - Venice

We’ll leave FLORENCE early and head towards northern ITALY, crossing the Apennines. In VENICE, we’ll take a boat transfer to the city center for a walking tour of the San Marco district, where you’ll see the Basilica and the Campanile. We’ll also visit a Murano Glass Factory to admire traditional glass-working techniques. Accommodation will be in the Mestre area.

Day 6: Venice - Lugano - Lucerne

Day 7: Lucerne - Einsiedeln - Vaduz - Feldkirch

We’ll depart, skirting the shores of the Lake of the Four Cantons as we head toward Einsiedeln, renowned for its immense baroque abbey, the most important pilgrimage center in Switzerland. Continuing east, we’ll visit Heididorf, where we’ll see Heidi’s House (admission not included), a picturesque site with stunning landscapes accessible via a pedestrian path. Next, we’ll enter the small independent country of Liechtenstein, and in its capital, Vaduz, nestled beneath its castle, you’ll have free time to stroll and enjoy lunch. Afterwards, we’ll proceed to the neighboring city of Feldkirch in Austria, a charming walled city near the borders of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Germany, with a beautiful medieval quarter and castle. Free time.

Day 8: Feldkirch - St. Gallen - Constance - Stein am Rhein - Rhine falls - Zurich

We’ll depart for St. Gallen, whose historic center has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll include admission to the library of its magnificent abbey, featuring a baroque hall that houses 170,000 volumes and the Egyptian mummy of Schepenese. The library is also UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterward, we’ll continue our journey along the shores of Lake Constance, situated between Germany and Switzerland, until we reach Constance, a German city with a beautiful medieval old town known for its cathedral and the Market Square. You’ll have time to stroll and enjoy lunch. We’ll then return to Switzerland to visit Stein am Rhein, a charming village on the banks of the Rhine, famous for its beautifully painted houses. We’ll also visit the Rhine Falls (tickets included), the most powerful waterfalls in Europe. We recommend an optional boat ride that will make you feel like you can almost touch the cascading waters. Arrival in Zurich will be in the evening.

Day 9: Zurich

With our guide, we’ll explore Zurich, the most populous city in Switzerland, and its financial and cultural heart. Known for its banks, Zurich has been twice recognized as the city with the best quality of life in the world. Afterwards, we’ll embark on a scenic cruise of nearly two hours on Lake Zurich, with brief stops to enjoy the charming villages along the route. We’ll disembark in Rapperswil, a picturesque village renowned for its medieval castle. We’ll return to Zurich by train, providing an opportunity to experience the efficiency and punctuality of the Swiss railway system.Note: Depending on the number of travelers, transfers to and from the city center may be via public transport.

Day 10: Zurich - Berne - Chillon Castle - Geneva

We’ll set off for the capital of the country, Bern, one of the most beautiful historic cities in Switzerland. You’ll have free time in the center. We’ll continue along a scenic road winding through stunning high mountain landscapes, passing charming villages with traditional wooden architecture and traveling through the Gstaad region, renowned for its ski resorts. We’ll include the cable car ride and lunch at Glacier 3000. From its terraces, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views and have the chance to walk across the suspension bridge that connects two peaks. After descending, we’ll journey toward Lake Geneva, an area known for its mild climate and extensive vineyards. We’ll visit Chillon Castle (tickets included), a medieval fortress built on the waters of the lake. Our journey will then take us through the heart of Montreux, an elegant town famous for its jazz festival, following the lake’s shoreline until we reach Geneva. Arrival will be at the end of the day.Note: Our hotel is usually located on the French outskirts of the city.

Half board includes: Starter: Vegetable soup Main course: Roasted chicken leg with paprika and fries Dessert: Vanilla Ice cream with strawberry Drinks: TAP Water Bread on the table

Day 11: Geneva

After breakfast, we’ll include a panoramic tour with our guide or a local guide in Geneva, a city situated by Lake Geneva and home to the European headquarters of the United Nations, the International Labour Organization, the Red Cross, and many other international organizations. The tour will end in the city center.Our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful and lasting memories.Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night.