Accommodation

ZURICH : MOVENPICK AIRPORT or HARRYS HOME SCHWEIZ or DORMERO ZURICH MILAN : NH MILANO 2 or BELSTAY MILANO LINATE or ERGIFE ROMA : MIDAS or ELE GREEN PARK HOTEL PAMPHILI or NILHOTEL FLORENCIA : NOVOTEL FIRENZE NORD or LUGANO TORRETTA or DELFINO VENECIA : NOVOTEL MESTRE CASTELLANA We know how important hotels are on your trip. The hotels have been selected taking into consideration quality, price and location. They are located in the cities we visit, most of them not in the city center but all of them with easy access to public transportation nearby. Our accommodation is not based on luxury hotels. Please keep in mind that standards, bed sizes and room dimensions can vary between hotels of the same class in different locations. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom and TV. Some of them also offer a mini-bar, safe box, and hair dryer. Many hotels, mainly in North Europe, do not have air conditioning or local legislation establishes limited dates of use.

Transport

Includes arrival transfer Evening transfer: Trastevere in Rome Transfer: Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence Train: Rapperswil - Zurich, Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa

Insurance

basic travel insurance included

Others

City tour in: ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE Ticket admission: Coliseum of Rome, Saint Mark´s Basilica and Murano Glass Factory in Venice Funicular: Cable Car to Grindelwald First, Cable Car to Grindelwald First

Meals

Breakfast buffet 1 Lunch Included in: LUCERNE

Guide

English speaking tour in: ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE Please note also that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.

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Other activities and services are not included

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MT. TITLIS. ETERNAL SNOW AND GLACIER (FULL DAY)(165 EUR) From Zurich, a panoramique trip along the shores of Lake Lucerne to the charming city of the same name. Short photo stop along the way and city tour. Free time for lunch, browsing for traditional souvenirs in the local stores and exploring the winding alleys of the charming old town. Explore the heart of the glacier in the Glacier Cave tunnels, venture across Europe´s highest suspension bridge on Cliff Walk, ride the Ice Flyer chairlift to Glacier Park and go snow tubing. **THIS EXCURSION TAKES PLACE ON THE DAY YOUR ITINERARY IS GOING TO GRINDELWALD, PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU DO THIS EXCURSION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO FOLLOW THE ITINERARY MARKED IN YOUR TRIP FOR THAT DAY** - Transfer to and from the meeting point to start this excursion. This transfer will be individual, if the minimum group size does not reach 15 or more people. - Fully guided tour with professional English speaking guide - Transportation in comfortable air-conditioned coach - Aerial ropeways incl. Rotair. 0 number of people required. THE BAROQUE ROME. A TOUR AROUND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SQUARES AND FOUNTAINS (2 HRS 30 MIN)(35 EUR) This excursion is essential to complete your stay in Rome. You can enjoy the great Rome of Bernini and Borromini, the great baroque Rome with its beautiful fountains, squares and obelisks. That Rome that the Popes created. We will make a complete tour knowing: Lungotevere, Ara Pacis, Porta Pinciana, Via Veneto, Plaza de España with its wonderful fountain of the boat and its staircase Trinidad de los Montes, Fontana de Trevi where you can fulfill the rite of throwing your coin, Piazza Colona , Pantheon, possibly the best preserved archaeological temple of ancient Rome and we will finish in the extraordinary Piazza Navona. An important part of this excursion is done on foot enjoying the center and heart of Rome. -Transportation by bus starting from St. Peter’s Square to Piazza di Spagna, the starting point of the walking tour. -Walking tour conducted by a specialized guide. -Several photo stops at the most iconic sites -Audio devices to ensure that all participants can hear the guide throughout the tour. 15 number of people required. VATICAN MUSEUMS, SISTINE CHAPEL AND ST. PETER’S BASILICA-GM (3 HRS)(70 EUR) Accompanied by an expert guide, we will visit the most important rooms of the Vatican Museums: gallery of tapestries, sculptures, paintings and other rooms in which we will have the opportunity to appreciate some of the most important works of art of classical and Renaissance antiquity. Our highlight will be the Sistine Chapel, dazzling after its brilliant restoration. Finally, we will visit the Basilica, where we can see Michelangelo´s Pieta, the Baldachin of San Pedro and the dome of Michelangelo. "Due to to high demand and limited availability, we advise you to purchase this activity in advance." Secure your participation! -Entrance ticket to the Vatican Museum and St. Peter’s Basilica -Entrance through the priority lane, to eliminate waiting time -Visit conducted by an authorized and specialized guide -Audio devices to ensure that all participants can hear the guide throughout the tour. 20 number of people required. GONDOLA RIDE IN VENICE (20MIN)(40 EUR) A gondola ride along the Canals of Venice is on the wish list of every traveller who visits “the city of the water streets”. For any mythomaniacs, a gondola ride in Venice is nothing but a romantic dream coming true . There is only one Venice, and the gondola ride is the unique opportunity to get to know the city from the right perspective, the water line. So, get ready for an unforgettable ride in the narrow canals of a city that has existed for more than 1,200 years . This boat, the gondola, is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic images of Venice and one of the most recognisable icons in the world. In the past it was the symbol of elegance and extravagance, why almost every king in Europe wanted gondolas in the lakes and canals of their palaces. For our gondola excursion, we have chosen a special route that runs along part of the Canal Grande , the most elegant avenue in the city. But we will also enter the small c anals , of which many are only accessible by boat. In these narrow straits, we will get the best opportunity to see the gondolier, in his traditional uniform, demonstrate his skills to navigate the vessel around sharp corners and under beautiful bridges. To make the excursion perfect, our procession of gondolas will be accompanied by musicians who with their traditional songs will create the soundtrack for your visit to Venice. -Excursion accompanied by an Europamundo guide until the starting point of the cruise. -Gondolas reserved in advance to avoid waiting time -20 minutes canal cruise in shared gondola up to 5 persons in each gondola -Gondola ride accompanied by two musicians in separate vessel. 15 number of people required. SAILING AROUND THE VENICE LAGOON (2HRS)(40 EUR) We sail towards the north of the lagoon passing by the island of San Michele where there is a monumental cemetery and then by the island of MURANO. We continue sailing until we reach the islands of BURANO and TORCELLO, the northernmost islands of the lagoon. Sailing along the eastern side of the lagoon we pass the island of SAN FRANCESCO DEL DESERTO and the long peninsula of Punta Sabbioni, the Venetians´ beach. We will be able to admire the Mose plan, the last masterpiece of high engineering technology, which helps Venice during the phenomenon of high tides and separates the Adriatic Sea and the inner lagoon of Venice. We continue to the canal where the Lido of Venice is located, famous for its prestigious Hotel Excelsior and above all where the Palazzo del Cinema is located, where every year the Venice Film Festival takes place. We enter the canal in the south of Venice admiring the 2 famous islands: ISOLA DEGLI ARMENI and SAN SERVOLO also called the island of the madmen. We will pass through the Finance canal where you can admire the famous HOTEL CIPRIANI and we will end the navigation entering again in the Bacino of San Marco. -Private panoramic boat -Explanation with local guide. -A refreshing drink and a snack. NOTE: Occasionally due to low winter visibility, this excursion on the Venice lagoon will not be operational.. 25 number of people required.

Flights

International flights are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Zurich
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Zurich

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.
Day 2 Day 2: Zurich
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: 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 transportation.
Day 3 Day 3: Zurich, Lucerne, Zurich
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Zurich, Lucerne, Zurich

Today´s journey features stunning landscapes with tall mountains and pristine lakes. We’ll enjoy breathtaking scenery in the Interlaken region. Our first stop will be Grindelwald, where we’ll have time for a coffee before taking the cable car up the mountain. Once there, we’ll walk along a winding path leading to a suspended bridge. For those who are adventurous, crossing the bridge offers spectacular views of the surrounding glaciers. We’ll have lunch on the mountain (included) before heading back down. Our next destination is Lucerne, one of Switzerland´s most beautiful cities, where you’ll have time to explore and enjoy the charming cityscape. We’ll then return to Zurich.Note: The guide will offer an optional full-day excursion, starting in the morning. After some free time in Lucerne, we’ll take a rotating cable car to the summit of Mount Titlis. At over 3,000 meters above sea level, the alpine summit offers breathtaking views of the glacier and the Alps.
Day 4 Day 4: Zurich, Lugano, Morcote, Milan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Zurich, Lugano, Morcote, Milan

We’ll leave Zurich early in the morning, crossing the Alps to reach the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Our first stop will be Lugano, the cosmopolitan capital of Italian-speaking Switzerland, an elegant city set beside its stunning lake. You´ll have time to explore and enjoy lunch. Next, we´ll enter Italy and arrive in the charming town of Como, considered the jewel of Lombardy, known for its beautiful gardens beside the lake and its spectacular cathedral. We’ll continue to Milan, where our guide will take us to the impressive Piazza del Duomo. You’ll have some time to wander around before we transfer you to the hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: Milan, Pisa, Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Milan, Pisa, Rome

Today, we’ll continue our journey to Pisa. We´ll ride a small tourist train to the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), where you´ll have time to admire one of the most captivating and beautiful art complexes in Italy, including the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Afterwards, we’ll head to Rome, arriving later in the day.
Day 6 Day 6: Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Rome

In the morning, we’ll kick off our day with a panoramic tour, offering a fantastic introduction to the Eternal City. We’ll visit the tiny state of the Vatican, the heart of Christianity, where you´ll have the chance to explore Saint Peter’s Basilica. Tickets are included for the Imperial Forums, an awe-inspiring architectural complex filled with monumental buildings and squares that were once the hub of political life in Imperial Rome.In the evening, we’ll provide a transfer to Trastevere, perfect for a leisurely stroll through its charming, narrow cobblestone streets. This district is rich in hidden gems, from quaint medieval churches and quirky shops selling unique items to everyday scenes of local life. You’ll find many trattorias (casual eating establishments, typically less formal than a ristorante) and osterias (similar to taverns), each exuding Italian charm and ready to serve you authentic local dishes. Additionally, the area offers a variety of restaurants serving Indian, Chinese, and international cuisine. We’ll return to the hotel at the end of the evening.
Day 7 Day 7: Rome, Florence
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Rome, Florence

Today, we’ll leave Rome and head north, taking in the beautiful landscapes along the way. Upon reaching Florence, we’ll go directly to the stunning Piazzale Michelangelo for breathtaking views of the city. In the evening, we’ll enjoy a guided walking tour with a local expert through the historic center, visiting landmarks such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. This city is like an open-air museum. Afterward, you´ll have some free time to explore at your leisure. In the evening, you’ll have plenty of options for dinner, as this district offers many restaurants with a variety of international cuisines.
Day 8 Day 8: Florence, Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Florence, Venice

Today, we’ll enjoy the stunning mountain landscapes as we cross the Apennines. Upon arriving in Venice, we’ll take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to the Island of Venice. With a local guide, we’ll visit the marvelous St. Mark’s Square. Afterwards, we’ll tour the Murano Glass Factory, where you’ll see the fascinating techniques used to create this ancient glass. You´ll have some free time to explore on your own. Accommodation will be in the Mestre district.
Day 9 Day 9: Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Venice

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

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Swiss And Italian Spotlight End Venice

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Itinerary of your trip Swiss And Italian Spotlight End Venice

Day 1: Zurich

Day 2: Zurich

Day 3: Zurich, Lucerne, Zurich

Day 4: Zurich, Lugano, Morcote, Milan

Day 5: Milan, Pisa, Rome

Day 6: Rome

Day 7: Rome, Florence

Day 8: Florence, Venice

Day 9: Venice

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