History, Art & Alpine Majesty
For travelers who are visiting Italy and Switzerland for the first time and want to appreciate the great monuments of Italy and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Alps, this 14-day itinerary is a perfect choice.
You will start from ancient Rome, travel north to experience the artistic Florence, the fashion capital Milan, take a train across the Alps, Stopping at the peaceful towns to appreciate the beautiful landscape.
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Days:
14±
Price:
on request
Best For:
frist-timers
Best Time:
May. to Sep.
Flights:
International on request
Cancellation Policy:
100% Refund 22 Days before Arrival
Italy and Swiss Private Tour (Suggested Route)
| Day | Highlights |
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| 1-2 Rome |
Explore the Highlights of Rome and Vatican |
| 3-4 Florence |
Experience Florence's Arts and Culinary |
| 5-6 Milan |
Gaudi's masterpieces and Gothic Quauter |
| 7-8 Zermatt |
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and Gornergrat Mountain excursions (self-guided) |
| 9-11 Interlaken |
Schilthorn and Jungfrau excursions (self-guided) |
| 12 Lucerne |
The Golden Round Trip (self-guided) |
| 13 Zruich |
City highlights exploration(self-guided) |
| 14 | Zruich departure |
14 Days in Italy and Swiss Tour Map (Suggested Route)
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Tour Highlights
Suggested Itinerary for Inspiration
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Private transfer to your hotelWelcome to the Eternal City—Rome! Upon your arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport, your friendly driver will meet you and transfer to the hotel with a good location in Rome.
Colosseum in Rome- Enjoy a private transfer to the Vatican, where your expert guide awaits for a 7-hour tour.
- Visit the Vatican Museums, where artistic masterpieces like Laocoon and Apollo captivate your senses. Let the intricate frescoes and sparkling gems of the Gallery of Maps and Gallery of the Candelabra dazzle your senses.
- Be awestruck by the Sistine Chapel and feel the weight of Michelangelo's genius as "The Creation of Adam" sweeps across the ceiling.
- Then get back to Rome. Step into the Colosseum's hallowed arena, where epic battles unfolded, and feel the echoes of gladiators still resonating in the air.
- Journey to the Arch of Constantine, a triumphal testament to Roman power. Delve into the vibrant history of the Roman Forum as you wander across the verdant slopes of Palatine Hill.
Piazza Navona- Embark on a captivating 3-hour walking odyssey through the most beautiful piazzas in Rome, led by your expert guide.
- Explore the Trevi Fountain and Michelangelo's influence on Capitoline Hill, unveiling hidden gems in the Jewish Ghetto. Refresh by the Turtle Fountain.
- Immerse yourself in the lively Campo de' Fiori market, then admire the artistic fountains of Piazza Navona.
- Travel to Florence by train in the afternoon.
Accademia Gallery- Meet your private guide and enjoy a 4-hour walking tour.
- Explore Palazzo Vecchio and admire the statues in Loggia dei Lanzi.
- Marvel at the Duomo, Baptistery, Giotto's Bell Tower, and Brunelleschi's Dome.
- Skip-the-line access to the Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Gallery to see masterpieces by Michelangelo, Botticelli, Raphael, and David.
- In the afternoon, embark on a delightful 3-hour Florence food tour (Join in). Delve into the city's rich culinary history with a visit to the renowned San Lorenzo food market, savoring traditional Tuscan delights and unveiling the secrets of local cuisine.
MilanTake a high-speed train to Milan. Enjoy your free time to explore this charming city by yourself.
Milan Cathedral- Immerse yourself in Milan's grandeur on this captivating day tour. Witness the breathtaking beauty of the Duomo, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Explore the iconic Sforza Castle, steeped in history and housing artistic treasures.
- Gain exclusive access to see Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper (pre-booking required). Marvel at the intricate details and immerse yourself in this iconic scene.
- Stroll through the opulent Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a luxurious shopping arcade adorned with stunning glass ceilings and mosaics. Soak in the vibrant atmosphere and window-shop in this historic landmark.
Zermatt- Travel to Zermatt from Milan by train.
- After dropping off your luggage at the hotel, do a self-guided tour to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise – Klein Matterhorn. Take the route through Schwarzsee "Lake", with stop at Furi, Schwarzsee, and Trockener Steg. This route offers a unique view of the Matterhorn. It's also the most popular route since it is the most scenic and these gondolas run on a longer daily schedule in the summer.
Matterhorn- Take a train to Gornergrat. Then It is possible to hike a short distance to a lower train station or cable car station and return to Zermatt a different way. From Gornergrat, hiking to Riffelberg is recommended.
- Next to the Gornergrat train station is a wide terrace that offers a great view of the Matterhorn. Take in the view and then walk up to the main building.
- If you feel like exploring, follow the hiking trail off to the east. This trail is 0.4 km long and offers unique views of Gornergrat, the Gorner Glacier, and the Matterhorn.
Swiss village resort near InterlakenLeave Zermatt early in the morning and arrive at mid-morning in Interlaken with your Swiss Travel Pass ticket. Enjoy your free time to explore Interlaken.
The breath-taking mountain view- Take a cable car to from Lauterbrunnen to Murren, a car-free mountain village of Mürren (1,639 m), situated at the foot of the Schilthorn. This tour in the Bernese Alps in the canton of Bern impresses with its breathtaking views of the famous Jungfrau, Eiger and Mönch triumvirate.
- From Murren, you can choose to continue going up by a cable car or hike up to Schilthorn. The distance is about 13 km (8 miles)
The cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch- Take a train to Jungfraujoch from Lauterbrunnen. Jungfraujoch is a viewing point in the Bernese Alps, at an altitude of 3,454 m. A cable car andcogwheel train can get you there. It is the highest train station in Europe.
- At the Sphinx observatory. You can enjoy a 360° view here, both from the terrace and from the comfort of a building with panoramic windows.
- Go out in the snow and enjoy the view of the Grosser Aletsch glacier and the surrounding mountains.
- If the weather is good, Hiking across the glacier to the Mönchsjoch hut (3657 m). in about an hour is recommended.
Pilatus Mountain- Take the panoramic train from Interlaken to Lucerne (Golden Line Pass)
- Keep an eye out for highlights such as the sparkling Lake Brienz, picturesque Brienz village, and the majestic Lake Lungern.
- After arriving, enjoy a boat trip on Lake Lucerne and a view of the surrounding mountains. In Alpnachstad you will board the steepest cogwheel railway in the world to reach the summit of 2,132 opportunities.
- Glide down to Kriens on the aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" and on the Panorama gondolas. From the valley station it is a five-minute walk to the stop for Bus no. 1 and a convenient ride to Lucerne.
View of Water Church and Limmat RiverTake a train from Lucerne to Zurich. Enjoy your free time to explore the city highlights or do some shopping.
Benefit from a private transfer from your hotel to the airport as you say goodbye to Swiss.
Hand-picked Hotel
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Hotel Artemide Rome
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Grand Minerva Florence
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Matterhorn Boutique Hotel
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Grand Hotel Giessbach
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Hotel Regina Murren
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Hotel Bellevue des Alpes
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Price Includes
*Price from on request
*The price is based on two adults in 3 or 4-star hotels during the low tourist season(Nov.-Feb.). We can offer an even more competitive price for groups of 4 or more people. (tour code: gh-eu-11)
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