Rome

IMPORTANT:
-Please note that hotel check-in time is usually at 02:00 p.m. If you require earlier room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
-If you requested additional nights, your room will be ready upon arrival at the hotel, but your trip guide will only contact you when the included activities begin. At the reception, you will find an information sign with our staff’s telephone number and hours of assistance. Until then, you have free time to enjoy at your leisure. The hotel staff can assist you with any information you need.

Note: The schedules provided in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust them as needed to enhance the trip experience.

WELCOME TO ROME!

Upon arrival, we’ll provide a transfer from the airport to your hotel. Information about the start of your tour will be provided in the afternoon or can be found on the informational signs at the hotel reception.

6:30 p.m. - Transfer to Via Cavour, a wonderful introduction to Rome. Here, you can enjoy a variety of restaurants offering Italian, Indian, Chinese, and international cuisine. Afterward, we’ll provide a return transfer to the hotel.

Rome

08:00 a.m. – In the morning, we’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of approximately three and a half hours with a local guide through the Eternal City, one of the oldest and most influential cities in Western civilization. We’ll combine a walking tour and a panoramic bus ride during which you´ll get to admire the beauty of Imperial Rome and see breathtaking sights such as the Arch of Constantine, the exterior of the Colosseum, and the Imperial Forums, an architectural complex that was the political heart in ancient times. We’ll continue to Piazza Venezia, a prominent monumental center and political symbol of the 20th and 21st centuries. The tour will include headphones to ensure you don’t miss any details.

By bus, we’ll pass by Circus Maximus, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Cosmedin with with the Bocca della Verità (the Mouth of Truth), the Republican Temples, the Baths of Caracalla, the Aurelian Walls, the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, the Minor Basilica of Saint Mary in Domnica alla Navicella, the Pyramid of Cestius, the San Paolo Gate, Tiber Island, Lungotevere Avenue with its Babylonian-style Jewish Synagogue, and Castel Sant´Angelo.

This tour will conclude around 12:00 p.m. at Vatican City. Our guide will offer an optional activity to explore St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel in greater detail. The afternoon will be free.

06:00 p.m. - In the evening, we’ll head to the Trastevere area. As we stroll through the narrow, cobbled streets of Trastevere, we’ll discover hidden gems like quaint medieval churches, unique shops, and vibrant local scenes. Many trattorias and osterias, brimming with Italian charm, are ready to serve you local dishes. You’ll also find restaurants offering Indian, Chinese, and other international cuisines in this lively area.
08:30 p.m. – Return to the hotel.

Rome - Florence

Total distance covered: 320 km.

Scenery: Apennine Mountains and Tuscan vineyards.

Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes as the Florence tour involves walking.

08:00 a.m. - Depart from Rome, traveling through the Tiber Valley.
12:15 p.m. - Arrival in Florence, with our first stop at Piazzale Michelangelo, a viewpoint with spectacular city views. Don’t forget your camera! We’ll then take a two-and-a-half-hour walking tour with a local guide, visiting the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Straw Market, Piazza della Repubblica, and Palazzo Vecchio. The afternoon is free for you to explore the city’s historic markets and museums.

Florence offers a wide range of restaurants serving both local and international cuisine for dinner. After enjoying your meal, we’ll return to the hotel.

Florence - Venice

Total distance covered: 310 km.

Scenery: We’ll cross the Apennines and the Po Valley.

08:15 a.m. - Departure from Florence, enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery along the way.
12:00 p.m. – Arrival in Venice at Tronchetto terminal. From there, we´ll take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to the island. Enjoy a guided tour around St. Mark’s Square. We´ll also visit the Murano Glass Factory to see a demonstration of traditional glassmaking techniques. The afternoon will be free for you to explore at your leisure.

07:30 p.m. - Return to the mainland and transfer to the hotel. We’ll be staying in the Mestre district.

Venice - Innsbruck - Zurich

Total distance covered: 680 km.

Scenery: Stunning alpine landscapes, including lakes and snow-capped mountains.

Note: Remember to bring your passport, as it may be required when crossing into Switzerland.

08:00 a.m. – Departure from Venice, traveling across the Po Valley en route to Austria.
01:00 p.m. – Innsbruck. Time to explore the historic town center and enjoy lunch.

04:00 p.m. – Departure from Innsbruck. We’ll continue our journey through the beautiful Tyrolean landscapes as we cross into Switzerland.
07:30 p.m. - Zurich.

Zurich - Grindelwald - Lucerne

Total distance covered: 227 km.

Scenery: Beautiful landscapes with high mountains and lakes.

Note: Wear warm clothing, comfortable shoes for walking, and bring your camera. Due to weather conditions (strong wind) or maintenance reasons, the cable car may not operate. If this happens, we’ll provide an alternative lift to a similar location.

07:30 a.m. - Departure from Zurich. We’ll embark on a spectacular journey through stunning landscapes featuring high mountains and serene lakes.
10:45 a.m. - Grindelwald. We’ll take a break to enjoy a coffee in this mountain resort in the Bernese Alps before taking the cable car to Grindelwald First (tickets included), the largest ski center in the region. We’ll walk along the scenic path (30 minutes), offering breathtaking views of alpine landscapes and the "footbridge over the emptiness", where we’ll marvel at the surrounding glaciers. Lunch will be included for all passengers (vegetarian option available).

01:45 p.m. - Departure from Grindelwald. We’ll continue our journey to Lucerne.
03:30 p.m. - Lucerne. Arrival with time to explore one of Switzerland´s most charming cities. We’ll visit the Kapellbrücke, the covered bridge over the Reuss River, the Town Hall and Square with its Clock Tower, and enjoy the pedestrian streets and high-end stores.

Lucerne - Einsiedeln - Heididorf - Vaduz - Feldkirch

Total distance covered: 190 km.

Scenery: Beautiful Swiss landscapes.

Notes:
-Make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring the meadows of Heidi’s village.
-Remember to bring Euros for your time in Feldkirch, a little town in Austria near the Swiss border where we’ll be staying the night.

08:00 a.m. – Departure from Lucerne. We’ll travel around Lake Lucerne, also known as the Lake of the Four Cantons.
09:15 a.m. - Einsiedeln. Its immense baroque abbey is the main point of pilgrimage in Switzerland. You’ll have time to visit it if you wish and to take a stroll around the city.

10:15 a.m. – Departure from Einsiedeln. We’ll travel eastward towards the border of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austria, passing through beautiful landscapes of hills and lakes. We’ll drive through the picturesque village of Maienfeld, the inspiration for the novel/story of Heidi, famous for its cartoon adaptation.
11:30 p.m. - Heididorf. We’ll stop at the place where "Heidi’s House" is located, a picturesque spot with beautiful landscapes that we’ll reach via a pedestrian path (tickets not included).

12:30 p.m. – Departure from Heididorf. We’ll enter the small independent country of Liechtenstein.
01:00 p.m. - Vaduz. You’ll have time to stroll and enjoy lunch in the charming capital of Liechtenstein, under the graceful shadow of its castle.

02:30 p.m. – Departure from Vaduz.
03:00 p.m. - Feldkirch. Arrival to explore this charming walled city with a beautiful medieval center and a castle in Austria, near the borders of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Germany. You’ll have free time, during which, if you wish, you can opt for an excursion to the delightful village of Appenzell, known for its painted façades and local beer.

Feldkirch - St. Gallen - Constance - Stein am Rhein - Rhine Falls - Zurich

Total distance covered: 195 km.

Scenery: Picturesque throughout the day; lakes and charming villages.

08:00 a.m. – Departure from Feldkirch, re-entering Switzerland.
09:00 a.m. – St. Gallen. Time to explore this beautiful town with its medieval center. Its magnificent baroque cathedral houses the library (admission included), which holds 170,000 volumes, including manuscripts over a thousand years old and the 2,700-year-old Egyptian mummy of Schepenese. The rococo hall of the library is considered the most beautiful in Switzerland, and the Abbey District is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.

11:00 a.m. – Departure from St. Gallen. We’ll continue our route along the shores of Lake Constance, situated between Germany and Switzerland.
12:00 p.m. – Constance. Free time to stroll and have lunch in this German city with a beautiful medieval old town, notable for its cathedral and Market Square.

02:15 p.m. – Departure from Constance.
03:00 p.m. – Stein Am Rhein. A very picturesque town on the banks of the Rhine, famous for its beautifully painted houses.

04:00 p.m. – Departure from Stein Am Rhein.
04:30 p.m. – Rhine Falls (admission included). We’ll make a stop to visit the most powerful waterfalls in Europe. We recommend an optional boat ride that will make you feel like you can almost touch the cascading waters.

06:00 p.m. – Departure from the Rhine Falls. We’ll travel by highway.
07:00 p.m. – Arrival in Zurich.

Zurich - Rapperswil - Zurich

Total distance covered by train: 42 km.

Note: Today’s itinerary is unique, featuring a boat journey across Lake Zurich and a return trip by train. Depending on the number of travelers, transfers to and from the city center may be conducted using public transport. Please note that the boat schedules may change, and the itinerary may be adjusted accordingly.

09:00 a.m. - We’ll depart from the hotel for a tranquil day. Accompanied by our guide, we’ll take a leisurely walk-through Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city and its financial and cultural hub. Renowned for its banking industry, Zurich has twice been recognized as the city with the best quality of life in the world.
10:30 a.m. - We’ll embark on an approximately two-hour cruise on Lake Zurich. The boat will make brief stops, allowing us to admire the charming villages along the way.

12:30 p.m. - Rapperswil - Arriving in this quaint and picturesque village, famous for its medieval castle, there will be time to explore and enjoy lunch.
03:00 p.m. - We’ll return to Zurich by train, experiencing the efficiency and punctuality of the Swiss railway system. The journey back to Zurich will take just under 35 minutes. Afterward, you´ll have free time to explore the city on your own.

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

Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.