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Day 1: Lucerne - Lugano (available from Apr 2026) - Milan - Venice (476 km) |
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Today, we will visit Lugano first (available From Apr 2026, will replace by Gotthard Pass sightseeing platform in some seasons). Then head south from Lucerne through spectacular Switzerland and into northern Italy, where your first stop will be Milan, fashion capital of the world. Your orientation tour will introduce you to the city's iconic sights, including the vast Gothic cathedral (Duomo). You'll also see the planet's oldest shopping mall, the 19thcentury Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, where you can wander among the boutique shops and have lunch in one of the refined cafes. After enjoying the many delights of Milan, you'll head to another vintage Italian city: Venice. Lugano, located in southern Switzerland, is an Italian-speaking city located on a lake and surrounded by mountains by the same name. There are 17 heritage sites of national significance in Lugano including villages like Barbengo, Bre, and Gandria, as well as libraries, churches, museums, and more. Available From Apr 2026, will replace by Gotthard Pass sightseeing platform in some seasons. Admission (Optional): Adult $12 / €10; Child $12 / €10; Available From Apr 2026, will replace by Gotthard Pass sightseeing platform in some seasons. This city in the northernmost part of Italy is a global center for fashion and design. Its artistic history dates back hundreds and hundreds of years; places like Santa Maria delle Grazie are decorated with Leonardo da Vinci's work.
Standard Hotel: Venice or nearby city. Meal: Excluded |
Day 2: Venice - Rome (393 km) |
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After breakfast, we will take a tour of Venice, IT by way of its famous canal system. Begin with a waterbus ride to San Marco Island, we will stop at the Piazza San Marco, home of Saint Mark's Basilica, and then see the Bridge of Sighs. Afterwards you'll have a chance to see some traditional Venetian craftwork at close quarters with a demonstration by Murano glassblowers. Of course, the ultimate Venice activity is to take a gondola ride through the Grand Canal, and for most people this optional excursion is a must. We will spend the night in the Rome, IT area. This city off the coast of northeast Italy is famous the world over for its many canals. It is actually a chain of 118 islands linked together by bridges and waterways. Venice is world-renown for its art and beauty.
Standard Hotel: Rome or nearby city. Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 3: Rome - Vatican City - Arezzo (183 km) |
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Your day in Rome starts with a visit to the famous Colosseum. Then get up close to the nearby Arch of Constantine. We will then visit the magnificent Reunification Memorial Hall, the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument. Afterwards, you are heading to the smallest country in the world, The Vatican City. Here you'll marvel at St Peter's Basilica. In the afternoon we'll depart for Arezzo. The history of this amazing city spans more than two and a half thousand years. It is one of the most historic places on the planet Earth, and it's artistic and cultural contributions have colored global development.
This small country, surrounded by the larger city of Rome, is the center of the Catholic Church and home of the Pope. Famous sights are St. Peter's Square and the Basilica, as well as the Vatican Museum.
Standard Hotel: Arezzo or nearby city. Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 4: Arezzo - Florence - Pisa - Genoa (268 km) |
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Today, we will tour Florence, IT. Begin the day by taking in a wonderful panoramic overview of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Next, we can see a demonstration of the traditional craft of leatherworking at close quarters in a local workshop. From here enjoy a guided walk around Florence's many highlights, including the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno, the Piazza del Duomo and Campanile Tower. Pass the Uffizi Gallery. We will have some free time in Florence before we leave for Pisa, IT to see the Leaning Tower. We will head to Genoa nearby city for the night. Historic Florence, Italy is considered to be one of the most gorgeous cities in the world. Its long tradition of art and culture can be seen on nearly every doorstep. Millions of people travel here each year.
This Tuscan town on the Tyrrhenian Sea in northern Italy is most famous for its Leaning Tower. However, there are many more works of art and architecture to see, and time spent in Pisa will not be easily forgotten!
Standard Hotel: Genoa nearby city. Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 5: Genoa nearby city - Monaco - Grasse - Nice - Cannes - Avignon (588 km) |
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In the morning, we will depart for the French Riviera in the south of France. Around noon, we will arrive inthesmall country of Monaco. Monte Carlo, a picturesque city between the mountains and the sea, is a glamorous destinationand a paradise for the world's wealthy. We will visit the Monaco Royal Palace and enjoy breath taking views of the country from the hilltops. The south of France is known for its perfume production, and along the way, we will stop in a perfume-producing town to visit a perfume factory, where participants can choose their favorite scents. Next, we will head to the leisure resort city of Nice, where we will explore the Promenade des Anglais and the Bay of Angels. Afterward, we will drive to Cannes, famous for its international film festival, where participants can take photos at the festival venue and walk along the star-studded avenue marked with handprints of world-renowned celebrities. Inthe afternoon, we will leave the French Riviera and head to the hotel near Avignon Located on a headland that extends into the Mediterranean Sea, Monaco is nicknamed The Rock. It has a Mediterranean climate, with an average temperature of 10℃ in January, 24℃ in August and 16℃ in the year.
Grasse is a town on the French Riviera in France. It is famous for its perfume industry. In addition, it has a former Roman Catholic cathedral named Grasse Cathedral with many paintings.
This city in southeastern France is located on the gorgeous Mediterranean Sea. Nice has been a tourist destination for hundreds of years, enticing first the British and then the rest of the world with is amazing scenery and beaches.
It is a city located on the French Riviera. It is a commune of France located in the Alpes-Maritimes department, and host city of the annual Cannes Film Festival, Midem, and Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The city is known for its association with the rich and famous, its luxury hotels and restaurants, and for several conferences.
Standard Hotel: Avignon nearby city. Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 6: Avignon - Dijon (available from 2026) - Paris (638 km) |
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Depart in the morning for Dijon, arriving around noon (available from 2026). Highlights to visit include: the Palace of the Dukes and Estates of Burgundy (the Fine Arts Museum), Notre Dame, Liberty Street, Guillaume Gate (nicknamed the “Little Arc de Triomphe”), and the François Rude Square. You may also enjoy a glass of Burgundy wine to experience the proud local wine culture. In the afternoon, continue via highway to Paris, with an expected arrival at dusk. he earliest archaeological finds within the city limits of Dijon date to the Neolithic period. Dijon later became a Roman settlement named Divio, located on the road from Lyon to Paris. The province was home to the Dukes of Burgundy from the early 11th until the late 15th centuries and Dijon was a place of tremendous wealth and power, one of the great European centres of art, learning and science.
Standard Hotel: Paris or nearby city. Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
Day 7: Paris - Lucerne (486 km) |
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Today we will board a luxury coach in Paris and enjoy a scenic drive through the French countryside en route to the mountains of Switzerland. Passing through Basel, located at the point where the Swiss, French, and German borders meet, we will eventually reach the lakeside city of Lucerne. Here, we will see the city's famous landmarks, including the Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, and some examples of wonderfully preserved Baroque and Gothic architecture. Afterwards, we will have some free time to shop and take pictures before the tour comes to a close. Please see "Departure and Return" for more detailed information regarding pickup and drop-off times and locations. This Swiss city on gorgeous Lake Lucerne is popular with tourists due to its amazing views of the lake, Mount Pilatus, and Mount Rigi of the Swiss Alps. Some of the buildings in Lucerne date back hundreds of years.
Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded |
IMPORTANT! Itinerary and End City Variations:
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such
improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary the end cities to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
Departure times and locations:
8:45am, Bahnhofplatz, Luzern, Lucerne, LU 6003 (Central Station (HBF) Main Entrance)
3:00pm, Piazza del Duomo, Milan, MI 20121 (Main Entrance)
(Hotel information will be confirmed 24 hours prior departure.)
Italian Spaghetti Menu Fiorentina Steak Menu (Salad, homemade pasta, 1 Kg Fiorentina steak for 4, dessert and wine)
Destination
Adult
Child
Lugano
Lugano (Optional)
$12 / €10
$12 / €10
Rome
In-depth walking Audio tour to Piazza Navona, Pantheon and Spanish Steps (Optional)
$48 / €40
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Sistine Chapel with Guide+Vatican Museums+St. Peter's Basilica, min 25 pax (Optional)
$84 / €70
$84 / €70
Venice
Gondola Ride (Optional)
$48 / €40
$48 / €40
Monaco City entrance
EUR5
Pisa City entrance
EUR5
Rome City entrance + Overnight City tax
EUR20
Venice City entrance + Boat trip + Venice Local guide
EUR25
Florence City entrance
EUR15
EUR30
EUR35