Itinerary
Day-1: Zurich
Welcome to Zurich - The cosmopolitan city by the water combines creative urban life with nature in all its glory.
Day at leisure and Overnight stay at Zurich.
Day-2: Zurich – Engelberg - Lucerne – Titlis
Today after breakfast reach at the meeting point for an adventure excursion to the highest vantage point in central Switzerland! A pleasant ride on our deluxe motor coach takes you to the mountain resort of Engelberg in central Switzerland, where you will board the aerial cableway for a 45 minute journey from the green valley to the high alpine glacier region at 3020 m/10000 ft. (This altitude guarantees snow the whole year round.)
Enjoy a magnificent ride in the world’s first ever revolving ROTAIR gondola, which offers a 360 degree panoramic view into the Alps. Visit the Ice Grotto, and experience the Ice Flyer - a chair lift ride over the glacier with views into crevasses and ice falls - and enjoy a snow slide on the Fun Lift. (These activities are included in our tour). After the descent to Engelberg we board our coach for a drive to Lucerne, where you will have plenty of free time (approx. 1 hour) for sightseeing and shopping before the coach takes you back to Zurich.
Overnight stay at Zurich
Day-3: Zurich – Lauterbrunnen – Jungfraujoch – Grindelwald – Zurich
After breakfast reach at the meeting point for an unforgettable Alpine tour to the majestic world of the Jungfraujoch - known as the Top of Europe at 3,454 m /11,333 ft. A scenic coach tour takes us to the magnificent mountain world of the Bernese Oberland.
After a short interlude in Interlaken you will reach Lauterbrunnen, where the trip continues onward and upward in the modern cogwheel railway through idyllic scenery to Kleine Scheidegg, located immediately at the foot of the imposing Eiger North Face.
You will continue ever upwards by train past the Eiger North Face station where the Husky dogs are bred, all the way through the mountain to the highest railway station in Europe, Jungfraujoch at 3,454 m/11,333 ft. This wonderland of eternal snow and ice is absolutely stunning. Visit the Ice Palace and its sculptures, or enjoy the breathtaking views from the Sphinx lookout terrace. This terrace provides views over the Aletsch Glacier, the longest ice stream in Europe, to the surrounding mountain peaks of the neighboring countries. If you are hungry, there are 4 restaurants to try.
Hop on the coghweel train to station 'Eigergletscher', where you will change to the V-Cableway Eiger Express. After approx. 15 minutes you will reach Grindelwald Terminal, where the coach awaits for the return to Zurich.
Overnight stay at Zurich
Day-4: Zurich - Venice
After breakfast reach train station to board high speed train to Venice Day to imagine the audacity of building a city of marble palaces on a lagoon – and that is only the start.
Day at leisure and Overnight stay at Venice.
Day-5: Venice
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure..
Start your tour at 11 and Spend 6 hours discovering the most charming and famous islands of the Venetian Lagoon.
During this full day excursion you will be amazed by the beautiful surroundings of Venice and learn more about Venetian life and traditions.
The stop in each island will be about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Start your journey in a comfortable motorboat leaving from St. Mark's area and move towards your first stop: Murano.
Get the chance to visit a glass factory and learn how glass masters create their masterpieces during a glass-bowing demonstration. Take your time to explore the island: don't miss the massive Basilica of Santi Maria e Donato, one of the oldest Churches in the Venetian lagoon originally built in the 7th Century.
Return to the motorboat and head to your second stop (approx. 2 hours), Burano island. Immerse in its colorful houses. According to a local legend, Burano got its rainbow appearance thanks to the fishermen that lived there, who used to paint their houses in bright and light colors so that they could find their way home while coming back from sea. The island is also known internationally for its rare artisan lace.
Hop on the motorboat again and navigate to the last stop, Torcello (approx. 1 hour). Torcello was the fist settlement in the Venetian Lagoon, its history dates back to the year 452. Don't miss the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, founded in 639. Take a selfie with the Attila's Throne on the background, an ancient stone chair where chief magistrates were inaugurated or go up the Bell Tower and take a beautiful picture of the surrounding area.
Go back to the motorboat and head back to departure point.
Day 6-7: Venice – Rome
Take Train Transfer to Rome. While riding on train you will see scenic countryside of Italy.
For 2 Days - Organize your own tour of the Eternal City with our hop on hop off Rome tour by boarding one of our pink double-decker buses at any of the clearly marked stops throughout the city. With 9 central stops that cover all of the must-see attractions, you can visit the Vatican City, Spanish Steps, Roman Forum, and the Pantheon to learn about the history and culture of Rome with the provided audio commentary. Also known as The Eternal City, the incredible architecture, historical museums, lovely culture, and beautiful art of Rome will show you why it is one of the most visited cities in the world.
Our buses are on the move all day long, so spend as much time as you want at any of the attractions or stops. Exploring Rome is sure to be an unforgettable experience, and we can't wait for you to experience it with Us!
List of Stops
- Stazione Termini (Stop 1)
Discover the shopping streets of Piazza della Repubblica and Via Nazionale. Visit the Palazzo Massimo and the Baths of Diocletian.
- Santa Maria Maggiore (Stop 2)
Visit this ancient Basilica and the Church of San Pietro in Vincoli, famous for its statue Moses by Michelangelo.
- Colosseum (Stop 3)
Explore the Colosseum then follow the via dei Fori Imperiali to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
- Circo Massimo - The Mouth of Truth (Stop 4)
Explore the Circus Maximus, Palatine Hill and the Mouth of Truth. (Walking Tour available - ask the Staff on board and reserve your spot!)
- Piazza Venezia - Shopping Area (Stop 5)
Discover Capitoline Hill, the Vittoriano, the Jewish Ghetto, the Pantheon, the Tiber Island and museums such as the Capitoline Museums, Crypta Balbi, Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Galleria Colonna, Palazzo Valentini and the National Museums of Palazzo Venezia. (Walking Tour available - ask the Staff on board and reserve your spot!)
- Vatican City, Sistine Chapel & Castel Sant'Angelo (Stop 6)
Visit St Peter's Basilica, Borgo Pio, Castel Sant'Angelo, Navona Square, Campo de' Fiori, Pantheon, via Cola di Rienzo (shopping area), Piazza del Popolo as well as the Vatican Museums, Palazzo Altemps and the National Museum of Castel Sant'Angelo. (Walking Tour available - ask the Staff on board and reserve your spot!)
- Spanish Steps (Stop 7)
Take a break on the Spanish Steps, then visit the Trinità dei Monti, Piazza del Popolo, and the Borghese Gallery.
- Piazza Barberini and Trevi Fountain (Stop 8)
Marvel at Piazza Barberini, the Fontana del Tritone (Triton Fountain) and Palazzo Barberini.
Overnight stay at Rome.
Day-8: Departure
After breakfast at the hotel, take private transfer to airport. Tour Conclude!
Price Per person: EUR 1390
Includes:
- Train Transfers (2nd Class): Zurich – Venice – Rome
- Visit the highest vantage point in Central Switzerland
- Ride a gondola and an aerial cableway over beautiful alpine views
- Visit the Ice Grotto for an unforgettable Swiss experience
- ROTAIR Gondola ride
- Ride the cogway rail up to Jungfraujoch
- Take in the amazing views from the "Top of Europe"
- Visit the Ice Palace and see spectacular ice sculptures
- Sphinx Observation Terrace
- Downhill ride from Eigergletscher to Grindelwald by newly opened V-Cableway EIGER EXPRESS
- Discover three of the most beautiful and famous islands of the lagoon
- Admire the colorful houses of Burano island
- Visit a glass factory in Murano
- Learn the glass-blowing techniques by observing a glass master doing his job
- Immerse in the millennial history of Torcello
- Sightseeing Tour of Rome with a Visit of Vatican
- Private Transfer: Zurich Airport – Hotel
- Private Transfer: Rome Hotel – Airport
- 2 nights stay at Rome with breakfast
- 2 nights stay at Venice with breakfast
- 3 nights stay at Zurich with breakfast
| Hotels: | |
| Zurich | Royal Hotel Zurich, Designhotel Plattenhof / Similar |
| Venice | Mercurio, Hotel Diana / Similar |
| Rome | Corot, Serene / Similar |