7-Day Rome to Zurich Tour: Florence, Venice, Swiss Alps, Lucerne
Address
Rome
GPS
41.8933203, 12.4829321
Join us on a classic tour of Italy and Switzerland, 7-Day Rome to Zurich Tour: Florence, Venice, Swiss Alps, Lucerne. An Italian holiday and Swiss vacation rolled into one!
7-Day Rome to Zurich Tour: Florence / Venice / Swiss Alps / Lucerne
Highlights
- Rome, Florence, and Venice
- Vatican City and the Colosseum in Rome
- St. Mark’s Square and Basilica in Venice
- Il Duomo in Florence
- Interlaken and Lucerne in Switzerland
Itinerary
Day 1: Rome
Welcome to Rome!
Upon arrival at the airport (FCO or CIA), there is a driver waiting to take you to the hotel. Our guide will greet you in the hotel and will provide all the information you need.
We’ll arrange a move to the Esquilino area in the evening-a perfect introduction to Rome. Located between wonderful basilicas and the Colosseum, there will be many trattorias (informal Italian eating establishments) and osterias (inns) imbued with the spirit of Italy ready to serve you scrumptious local dishes (own expense).
Day 2: Rome
We’ll do a scenic tour of the Eternal City of Rome in the morning! First we’ll visit the Vatican’s tiny state, the Catholic Church ‘s principal center. Here we shall see the world-famous Basilica of St. Peter.
Next up we are going to travel to the Roman Colosseum, Rome‘s iconic symbol. This impressive construction dates back 2,000 years, and will take us back in time to learn about the Roman Empire’s ancient society.
In the evening we head to the area of Via Cavour where you will find dozens of cuisines to choose from for a romantic dinner in Rome.
Day 3: Rome – Florence
We’ll say goodbye to Rome and head north to Todya. Our journey is marked by breathtaking landscapes as we arrive in Florence, where we head straight to Piazzale Michelangelo, one of the city’s most impressive sights.
In the evening we take a local expert tour and stroll around the historic city, taking in places like the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Plaza della Signoria. We’ll have free time to explore here on our own and to select from a beautiful range of restaurants.
Day 4: Florence – Venice
Today, when crossing the Apennine Mountains, we can enjoy the beautiful mountain landscapes before arriving in Venice.
We’ll be boarding a Vapporetto here to travel around in the historic center on the canals. We will visit the wonderful Plaza de San Marcos with a local guide, and enter the wonderful basilica. We will then visit the island town of Murano, which is renowned for its wonderful glass-blowing industry.
You will have the opportunity to eat dinner in the Mestre region in the late afternoon, where you can choose from a large range of fine restaurants (own expense).
Day 5: Venice – Verona – Zurich
We’ll drive out of Venice to Verona, where your guide will instruct you on the places to see in the lovers’ city. We’ll then fly to Switzerland, magnificent lakes crowned with snow-capped peaks line our path. After we arrive in Zurich, you will have free time in the old town next to the Lake, where you can dine (own expense) at the restaurant of your choosing.
Day 6: Zurich – Interlaken – Grindelwald – Lucerne – Zurich
Prepare to be hyped by spectacular landscapes characterized by pristine lakes and mountain peaks that rise up. Take a stroll through Interlaken with plenty of time for a coffee before taking the cable car to Grindelwald (including the ticket).
We’ll take a 30-minute walk around us among fantastic scenery with glaciers.
After that, we will move towards Lucerne, one of Switzerland’s most beautiful cities. Back in Zurich, we’ll take you to enjoy a night out at the most popular restaurants in the city (own expense).
Day 7: Zurich
The tour services end after breakfast at the hotel. Have a safe journey home and we hope to see you again very soon!
