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Swiss and Italian Spotlight

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Classical Italy and Switzerland are two European countries rich in history and culture. Classical Italy encompasses Rome, Florence, Venice, and other cities that were important centres of the Roman Empire and the Italian Renaissance. Switzerland is a country in central Europe recognised for its natural beauty, banking and finance, and international neutrality.

Classical Italy is celebrated for its architecture, art, and cuisine. Popular tourist sites include the ancient Roman ruins of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Some of the world’s finest works of art were created during the Italian Renaissance, including Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome and Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper in Milan. Italian cuisine is likewise well-known around the world, with pizza, pasta, and gelato among its most famous exports.

Switzerland, on the other hand, is famed for its breathtaking Alpine beauty, which includes snow-capped mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and attractive villages. It is a major winter sports destination, including prominent ski resorts such as St. Moritz and Zermatt. Switzerland is well known for its banking and finance sector, with Zurich and Geneva serving as key financial centres. Furthermore, Switzerland has a long tradition of political neutrality, making it a preferred location for international organisations such as the United Nations and the International Olympic Committee.

In terms of culture, history, and natural beauty, both Classical Italy and Switzerland have a lot to offer. These two regions are well worth a visit if you are interested in ancient history, Renaissance art, winter sports, or international affairs

Tour Highlights

  • DAY 1
  • Arriving at the airport, our team will transfer you to your hotel. Check the hotel reception for details about the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.
  • DAY 2
  • FULL DAY: Tour Zurich, cruise Lake Zurich, visit Rapperswil's castle, return by train.
  • DAY 3
  • FULL DAY: Interlaken's stunning landscapes, coffee in Grindelwald, cable car to mountain, walk on suspended bridge, lunch included. Visit Lucerne, return to Zurich.
  • DAY 4
  • FULL DAY: Early departure from Zurich, cross Alps to Italian-speaking Switzerland. Admire lakes, mountains. Explore Lugano, visit Morcote. Travel to Milan, see Duomo Square. Dinner at local restaurants, transfer to hotel.
  • DAY 5
  • FULL DAY: Continue journey to Pisa. Visit Square of Miracles, see Leaning Tower of Pisa. Travel to Rome by end of day.
  • DAY 6
  • AT MORNING: Rome tour: Vatican City, St. Peter’s Basilica, Imperial Forums. Evening in Trastevere: stroll, enjoy trattorias, diverse cuisines. Return to hotel.
  • DAY 7
  • MORNING: After breakfast, end of our services.
Day 01 :
Zurich

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.

Our tour will take us through Zurich, the most populous city in Switzerland and its financial and cultural center. Known as the city of banks, Zurich has been recognized twice for having the best quality of life in the world. Following our exploration, we will embark on a nearly two-hour cruise on Lake Zurich, with the boat making brief stops to allow us to view the scenic villages along the way. We will disembark in Rapperswil, a picturesque village that boasts a medieval castle. Our return journey to Zurich will be by train, where we can experience the efficiency and punctuality that Swiss railways are famous for. Please be aware that depending on the number of travelers, transfers to and from the city center may be conducted using public transport.

Breakfast

Today’s adventure presents a captivating array of landscapes, featuring lofty mountains and picturesque lakes, epitomizing the stunning scenery of the Interlaken region. We will stop in Grindelwald, allowing time for a coffee before we take the cable car to ascend the mountain. A winding path will guide us to a suspended bridge, where you are encouraged to walk across and immerse yourself in the extraordinary views of the glaciers surrounding us. A lunch, included in the tour, will be enjoyed at the mountain. Our next destination is Lucerne, celebrated as one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland, where you will have time to wander and appreciate the city’s charm. We will then return to Zurich. Additionally, the guide will offer an optional full-day excursion, departing in the morning. After some leisure time in Lucerne, we will ascend to the peak of Mount Titlis via a rotating cable car, where you can enjoy breathtaking vistas of the glacier and the Alps from an elevation exceeding 3000 meters.

Breakfast, Lunch
Day 04 :
Milan

We will depart from Zurich early in the morning, traversing the Alps to arrive in the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland. Along our journey, we will encounter stunning lakes and majestic snow-capped mountains. Upon reaching LUGANO, the vibrant capital of Italian Switzerland situated beside its picturesque lake, there will be an opportunity to take a leisurely stroll and enjoy lunch. Following this, we will proceed to the charming town of MORCOTE, renowned for its floral stone houses. Our journey will then continue into Italy, culminating in our arrival in MILAN, where a guide will escort us to the magnificent Duomo Square. This area offers a diverse selection of local and international dining options for dinner. We will then transfer to the hotel.

Breakfast, Lunch
Day 05 :
Rome

Our journey towards PISA continues today. We will embark on a delightful tourist train that will transport us to the Piazza Dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), where we will have ample time to admire one of the most enchanting and beautiful artistic complexes in Italy, which includes the renowned Leaning Tower of Pisa. Subsequently, we will proceed to ROME, reaching our destination by the close of the day.

Breakfast

We will take a scenic tour in the morning, which will provide a wonderful introduction to “The Eternal City.” We will go to the tiny state of Vatican City, which is the global center of Christianity. You can go to the Basilica of St. Peter. We include the entrance to the Imperial Forums, a magnificent architectural complex of massive buildings and squares that served as Imperial Rome’s political hub. We arrange a transfer to the Trastevere district at the end of the evening for a stroll through the district’s narrow cobbled streets and hidden treasures, like a few modest medieval churches and small shops that sell the oddest things or scenes from everyday life. You can expect to find a lot of trattorias (informal Italian restaurants) and osterias (inns) with an Italian flavor ready to serve you local dishes. This area contains additional Indian, Chinese, and international dining establishments. Back to the hotel.

Breakfast
Day 07 :
Departure

After Breakfast, Transfer from hotel to airport to your onward destination. Hope your enjoy your tour with beautiful memories.

Breakfast

Inclusions

  • General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel, and breakfast buffet.
  • Includes arrival transfer
  • 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
  • 1 Lunch Include at LUCERNE

Exclusions

  • Visa
  • AIR Fare
  • Insurance
  • Optional sightseeing & meals
  • Meals other than specified in the itinerary.
  • Porterages, Tips, Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature.
  • Early check-in and Late check out
  • Cost of foreign exchange for personal use.
  • Any items or services not specified in the itinerary ‘HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES’ head.

Zurich, Switzerland

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Swiss and Italian Spotlight
Group Discount Available
From 5800 AED
/ Adult

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