Swiss and Italian Spotlight
Swiss and Italian Spotlight
$1118
Swiss and Italian Spotlight
7 Days
Visiting: Zurich, Lucerne, Milan, Morcote, Lugano, Rome, Pisa
Tour operator:
Tour code:
28927
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
36 - 72
Age range:
3-85
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Europe with our "Swiss and Italian Spotlight" tour. Your adventure begins in Zurich, where a warm welcome awaits you at the airport, followed by a guided tour of Switzerland's largest city, renowned for its unparalleled quality of life. Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Zurich, marvel at the picturesque village of Rapperswil, and experience the breathtaking landscapes of Interlaken. Ascend the majestic mountains via cable car for stunning glacier views, and explore the charming city of Lucerne. The tour then takes you across the Alps to the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland, Lugano, and the enchanting town of Morcote, before arriving in Milan, Italy's fashion capital. Journey on to Pisa to admire its iconic Leaning Tower and conclude your tour in Rome, the eternal city, with visits to the Vatican and the Imperial Forums. This tour promises a blend of cultural riches, historical marvels, and natural beauty, making it an unforgettable European escapade.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Zurich
Location: Zurich
Welcome to Europamundo! Upon arriving at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details of the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.
Day 2 : Zurich
Location: Zurich
With our guide, we will have a tour of ZURICH, the most populated city of Switzerland, and the country’s financial and cultural capital. The city of the banks has twice been declared the city with the best quality of life in the world. Afterwards, we will include a cruise of almost two hours on Lake Zurich. The boat makes brief stops to allow us to see the villages on the way. We get off in RAPPERSWIL, a picturesque little village overlooked by its mediaeval castle. We go back to Zurich by train and appreciate the efficiency and punctuality of the Swiss railways. Note: Depending on the number of travelers, the transfers to and from the center might be carried out by public transport.
Day 3 : Zurich, Lucerne, Zurich
Location: Zurich, Lucerne, Zurich
Today´s journey has beautiful landscapes with high mountains and lakes. Breathtaking scenery in the region of Interlaken. We will stop in GRINDELWALD where we will have time for a coffee before taking the cable car up to mountain. We will walk along the winding path which will lead us to the suspended bridge. Dare to walk across the bridge amongst the fantastic scenery enjoying glaciers all around us. We will have lunch up in the mountain (included) before heading back down. We continue to LUCERNE, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. In the evening we have time to stroll around enjoying the city. Return to ZURICH and free time in the city before going to the hotel. Note: The guide will offer you the possibility of a full day optional visit, leaving in the morning and, after some free time to discover Lucerne, we take a rotating cable car to reach the top of Mount Titlis. At the alpine summit, at over 3000m above sea level, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the glacier and the Alps.
Day 4 : Zurich, Lugano, Morcote, Milan
Location: Milan, Morcote, Zurich, Lugano
We will leave Zurich early in the morning and cut across the Alps in order to reach the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Alongside the route we will get to see beautiful lakes and snow-capped mountains. LUGANO. Arrival in the cosmopolitan capital of the Italian Switzerland built next to its beautiful lake. Time to have a stroll and have lunch. Next, we will reach the enchanting little town of MORCOTE famous for its flowery stone houses. We will then travel to Italy. Arrival in MILAN where the guide will take us to the impressive Duomo Square. Here you will find a variety of local and international restaurants to have dinner at. Transfer to the hotel.
Day 5 : Milan, Pisa, Rome
Location: Rome, Pisa, Milan
Today we continue our journey towards PISA. On a little tourist train, we will travel to the Piazza Dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), where there will be time to admire one of the most alluring and beautiful art complexes in Italy, including the well-known Leaning Tower of Pisa. Then, we continue to ROME, arriving at the end of the day.
Day 6 : Rome
Location: Rome
In the morning, we have a scenic tour, which will be a great introduction to “The Eternal city”. We will visit the tiny state of the Vatican, the epicenter of Christianity in the world. You will be able to visit St. Peter’s Basilica. We include the entrance to the Imperial Forums, an impressive architectural complex formed by monumental buildings and squares, center of the political activity of Imperial Rome.At the end of the evening we arrange a transfer to Trastevere area for a stroll in the narrow cobbled streets of the district with hidden treasures, such as some modest medieval churches, small shops with the most peculiar of objects or scenes of daily life. Many trattorias (informal Italian eating establishments) and osterias (inns) imbued with the Italian spirit will be ready to serve you local dishes. Other restaurants serving Indian, Chinese and international food can be found in this area. Return to hotel.
Day 7 : Rome
Location: Rome
After breakfast, end of our services.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Additional Services
City tour in: ROME Boat: Zurich lake Evening transfer: Trastevere in Rome Ticket admission: Imperial Forums of Rome Train: Rapperswil / Zurich, Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa Funicular: Cable Car to Grindelwald First, Cable Car to Grindelwald First
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Fully Guided
Travel by bus with English speaking guide
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Meals
Breakfast and 1 Lunch Included in: LUCERNE
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Transport
Includes arrival transfer
What's Not Included
Check out our Q&As
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Is there any free time during the tour?
Yes, there is free time in Zurich before going to the hotel, in Lucerne to stroll around the city, and in Milan to have dinner at Duomo Square.
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Are meals included in the tour?
Yes, breakfast is included throughout the tour, and one lunch is included during the visit to Grindelwald.
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Are there any optional activities available?
Yes, there is an optional full-day visit to Mount Titlis from Lucerne, which includes a rotating cable car ride to the summit.
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What can I expect during the visit to Lucerne?
In Lucerne, you will have time to stroll around and enjoy the city. There is also an optional full-day visit to Mount Titlis, where you can take a rotating cable car to the summit and enjoy breathtaking views of the glacier and the Alps.
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What is the final destination of the tour?
The final destination of the tour is Rome, where the tour services end after breakfast on the last day.
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What kind of transportation is included in the tour?
The tour includes travel by bus with an English-speaking guide, a cruise on Lake Zurich, a train ride from Rapperswil to Zurich, and a funicular cable car ride to Grindelwald First. Additionally, there is an evening transfer to the Trastevere area in Rome.
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What will we do in Rome?
In Rome, the tour includes a scenic tour of the city, a visit to the Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica, and entrance to the Imperial Forums. In the evening, there is a transfer to the Trastevere area for a stroll and dinner.
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What kind of activities are included in Zurich?
In Zurich, the tour includes a city tour, a two-hour cruise on Lake Zurich with stops at various villages, and a visit to the picturesque village of Rapperswil. There is also a train ride back to Zurich.
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