Swiss Alps and Italian Treasures

Day wise travel itinerary:

Day 1: Zurich – Lucerne

Welcome to Switzerland!

On arrival at Zurich International Airport, meet your driver and proceed to Lucerne, a beautiful lakeside city surrounded by mountains. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and complete the check-in formalities.

The evening is free to relax or explore the city. You may also choose an optional Lake Lucerne cruise and enjoy the scenic views of the lake and surrounding mountains.

Overnight stay in Lucerne.

Day 2: Lucerne – Mount Titlis – Bern – Lucerne

After breakfast, meet your driver and guide and begin your excursion to Mount Titlis, located at approximately 3,020 metres above sea level.

Enjoy the mountain journey and take the Ice Flyer chairlift towards the glacier area, where you can experience the beautiful snowy surroundings and seasonal snow activities.

Later, continue to Bern, the capital of Switzerland. Enjoy some free time to explore the historic city centre on your own, or choose an optional audio-guided tour to learn more about Bern’s fascinating history and landmarks.

After exploring Bern, drive back to Lucerne.

Overnight stay in Lucerne.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 3: Lucerne – Interlaken

After breakfast, check out and travel to Interlaken, a scenic resort town located between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and surrounded by the Swiss Alps.

The journey takes approximately 3 hours. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in.

Later, enjoy some leisure time in Interlaken. You may explore the town at your own pace or choose an optional experience such as a cruise on Lake Brienz or Lake Thun.

Another option is a visit to the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum, where traditional Swiss buildings from different regions of the country have been preserved and brought together.

Return to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Interlaken.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4: Interlaken – Jungfraujoch – Interlaken

After breakfast, meet your driver and proceed towards Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, one of Switzerland’s most spectacular mountain destinations.

Enjoy the scenic journey and board the cogwheel train that takes you up to Jungfraujoch, home to one of Europe’s highest railway stations.

At the top, take in the breathtaking views of the snow-covered Alps and surrounding mountain landscape. Spend some time enjoying this unforgettable high-altitude experience before returning to Interlaken.

Your driver will meet you for the return journey to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Interlaken.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 5: Interlaken – Milan

After breakfast, check out and meet your driver for your journey to Milan, Italy.

Approx. distance: 552 km / 8.5 hours

On arrival in Milan, transfer to your hotel and check in. Standard hotel check-in time is generally around 2:00 PM.

Later, enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of Milan and discover some of the city’s famous landmarks.

You may also choose an optional visit to Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to Leonardo da Vinci’s celebrated masterpiece The Last Supper. Advance reservation is essential for entry and is subject to availability.

Return to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Milan.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6: Milan – Venice

After breakfast, check out and drive towards Venice.

Approx. distance: 278 km / 3.5 hours

As vehicles cannot travel into the main historic centre of Venice, you will be dropped at Tronchetto. From here, take a Vaporetto (water bus) towards St. Mark’s Square. Vaporetto tickets are payable directly by you.

From St. Mark’s Square, walk to the designated meeting point for your guided walking tour of Venice. Discover the city’s beautiful squares, historic architecture, winding lanes, and famous canals.

Later, you may choose an optional gondola ride for a classic Venetian experience.

After your sightseeing, make your own way back to Tronchetto and meet your driver for the transfer to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Venice.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Note: Vaporetto tickets to and from St. Mark’s Square are not included and need to be purchased directly.

Day 7: Venice – Florence

After breakfast, check out and drive to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance and one of Italy’s most celebrated art and cultural destinations.

Approx. distance: 260 km / 3 hours

On arrival, transfer to your hotel and complete the check-in formalities.

Later, proceed to Piazza della Signoria to join your guided walking tour of Florence. Explore the city’s historic centre and admire its impressive architecture, sculptures, monuments, and artistic heritage.

After the tour, return to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Florence.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 8: Florence – Pisa – Rome

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey towards Pisa.

Approx. distance: 101 km / 1.5 hours

On arrival, enjoy free time to explore the area around the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and take photographs of this iconic landmark.

Later, continue your journey to Rome.

Approx. distance from Pisa to Rome: 380 km / 3 hours 40 minutes

On arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in.

In the evening, you may choose an optional Time Elevator experience, an entertaining way to discover the history of Rome through a multimedia presentation.

Overnight stay in Rome.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 9: Rome – Vatican City

After breakfast, proceed for a panoramic sightseeing tour of Rome, exploring the city’s historic streets and famous landmarks.

Later in the afternoon, continue to Vatican City, the world’s smallest independent state and an important centre of art, history, and religion.

You may choose an optional visit to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, subject to ticket availability and applicable booking requirements.

In the evening, you may also opt for a Rome by Night / Illumination Tour to see the city’s iconic monuments beautifully lit after sunset.

Return to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Rome.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 10: Rome – Departure

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and proceed to the airport for your flight back home.

Depart with wonderful memories of your journey through the spectacular Swiss Alps and the timeless cities of Italy, including Lucerne, Interlaken, Milan, Venice, Florence, Pisa, and Rome.

Meals Included: Breakfast