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Classical Italy and Switzerland

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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
  • Upon arrival, hotel transfer provided. Guide will greet, offer info. Evening transfer to Via Cavour for diverse dining options.
  • DAY 2
  • Morning scenic tour: Vatican visit, including St. Peter’s Basilica. Entrance to Imperial Forums included. Evening transfer to Trastevere for charming streets, trattorias, and international dining options. Return to hotel.
  • DAY 3
  • From Rome to Florence. Visit Piazzale Michelangelo. Evening walking tour of historic center with expert, covering Ponte Vecchio, Duomo, and Plaza della Signoria.
  • DAY 4
  • Crossing the Apennine Mountains to Venice. Boat to Venice Island, visit St. Mark's Square with local guide. Explore Murano Glass Factory. Free time to explore. Accommodation in Mestre district.
  • DAY 5
  • Departing Venice for Austria. Arrival in Innsbruck, stroll in historic town center, lunch. Continuing journey through Tyrolean sceneries into Switzerland. Arrival in Zurich.
  • DAY 6
  • Scenic journey to Interlaken, Grindelwald, and Lucerne. Stop in Grindelwald for coffee, cable car to mountain, walk on suspended bridge, lunch included. Explore Lucerne in the evening. Return to Zurich, optional full-day visit to Mount Titlis available.make it short
  • DAY 7
  • MORNING: After breakfast, end of our services.
Day 01 :
Rome

Welcome to Rome! Upon your arrival, our team will be on hand to ensure your smooth transfer to the hotel. Afterward, our guide will meet you to share all necessary information, which is also accessible via the informative panels at the hotel reception. In the evening, we will facilitate a transfer to the Via Cavour area, an ideal introduction to Rome, where you will discover a range of restaurants featuring Italian, Indian, Chinese, and international cuisine.

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 make arrangements for a transfer at the end of the evening to the Trastevere district, where you can take a stroll through the district’s narrow cobbled streets and discover hidden treasures like 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 03 :
Florence

Today, we will depart from Rome and travel northward. This journey offers stunning landscapes along the way. Upon our arrival in Florence, we will proceed directly to the magnificent Piazzale Michelangelo. In the evening, a guided tour with a local expert will take us through the historic center, allowing us to appreciate landmarks such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. Florence is indeed an open-air museum. You will also have some free time to explore the area. In the evening, there will be an opportunity for dinner, as this district boasts numerous restaurants offering international cuisine.

Breakfast
Day 04 :
Venice

Today, we will experience breathtaking mountain vistas as we traverse the Apennine Mountains. Our journey will lead us to Venice, where we will board a boat to cross the Giudecca and reach the Island of Venice. Accompanied by a local guide, we will explore the magnificent St. Mark’s Square. Following this, we will have the opportunity to visit the Murano Glass Factory, where we can observe the intricate techniques used in the production of this historic glass. You will also have some free time to explore at your leisure. Accommodation will be provided in the Mestre district.

Breakfast
Day 05 :
Zurich

Our departure will be from Venice as we make our way to Austria. Once we reach Innsbruck, we will have time to wander through its historic town center and partake in lunch. Subsequently, we will advance through the breathtaking Tyrolean scenery while crossing into Switzerland, culminating in our arrival in Zurich.

Breakfast

The journey today features stunning scenery that includes lakes and high mountains. Beautiful scenery in the Interlaken region. Before taking the cable car to the mountain, we will make a pit stop in GRINDELWALD for a coffee break. We will proceed to the suspended bridge by walking along the winding path. Dare to cross the bridge while taking in the stunning scenery and glaciers all around us. Before returning to the ground, we will have lunch (included) on top of the mountain. We continue on to LUCERNE, one of Switzerland’s most stunning cities. We have time in the evening to explore the city on foot. Before heading to the hotel, return to ZURICH and enjoy some free time in the city. Note: After some free time to explore Lucerne, we will take a rotating cable car to the summit of Mount Titlis, where your guide will offer you the option of a full-day optional visit. At over 3000 meters above sea level, you can see the glacier and the Alps from the alpine summit.

Breakfast
Day 07 :
Departure

After Breakfast, transfer from Hotel to Airport to you onward destination. Hope you enjoyed tour and save beautiful memories.

Breakfast

Inclusions

  • General Services: Travel by bus with an English-speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel, and breakfast buffet.
  • Includes arrival transfer
  • City tour in ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE
  • Boat: to the island of Venice
  • Evening transfer: Via Cavour in Rome, Trastevere in Rome
  • Transfer: Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence
  • Ticket admission: Imperial Forums of Rome, Murano Glass Factory in Venice
  • Funicular: Cable Car to Grindelwald First
  • 1 Lunch Included in LUCERNE

Exclusions

  • Visa
  • Airfare and 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

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Classical Italy and Switzerland
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From 5862 AED
/ Adult

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