Arrival
Welcome to Rome! Upon arrival at Fiumicino Airport, meet your car and transfer to the hotel. Check in and spend the rest of day at leisure. Overnight Rome.
Rome
After breakfast, proceed to a full day combined tour of Rome and Vatican City. Visit and view the Colosseum from the outside. From here you will head to the Trevi Fountain. Learn all about one of the world's most famous fountains, this Baroque jewel immortalized in several films, including Fellini's 'La Dolce Vita.' From the Trevi Fountain you will go to beautiful Vatican City. With pre-purchased tickets, you will enter the Vatican Museums. Explore the highlights of this vast collection of artwork. You will then reach the stunning Sistine Chapel, which features Michelangelo's masterpiece. Finally, see the St. Peter's Basilica. Visit two countries and numerous historical periods during this tour, which is a great overview of Rome's best-loved sites. Overnight Rome.
Rome to Florence (280 kms - 3.30 hrs approx.)
After breakfast, depart from Rome for the northern province of Tuscany, crossing the green valley of the River Tiber to the slopes of the Apennines. First stop in Pisa, breathe the atmosphere of the monuments of the Piazza dei Miracoli with its celebrated Leaning Tower (visit outside), Baptistery, and Duomo, all resplendent in white marble. Then continue to Florence. Then, drive to Florence, cradle of the Renaissance. Breathe in the atmosphere of medieval streets and craftsmen's workshops of the Medici once you descend the hills to explore the city centre. See masterpieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Botticelli, including Michelangelo's statue of David at the Accademia. Go to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its beautiful dome by Brunelleschi, and admire the Baptistery and Giotto's Bell Tower. Overnight Florence.
Florence to Padova (230 kms / 2.45 hours - approx.)
After Breakfast, visit the beautiful region of Chianti and immerse yourself in the picturesque Tuscan scenery. See the magnificent fortress of Monteriggioni. There you will find some shops specialized in typical Tuscan products, as well as elegant cafés where you can stop and enjoy a coffee or a gelato. Later, continue driving towards Padova. proceed to Venice Island. Learn about the city's key monuments. Admire the bridges that cross the canals. Other sights include an age-old merchants warehouse and a wellhead, which many say is the city's most beautiful. Later, enjoy the 30 minutes Gondola ride along the famed canals of Venice. Overnight Padova.
Padova to Central Switzerland (490 kms - approx. 6 hrs)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed north towards Switzerland. Check-in upon arrival. Overnight Central Switzerland.
Mount Titlis Excursion
After breakfast, visit Mount Titlis - which at 10,000 ft is the highest peak in Central Switzerland. At Mt. Titlis you have free time to play and enjoy in the snow, visit the Ice Cave or just relax at the restaurant. Later, we drive to Lucerne for an orientation tour. See the Lion Monument, 'Lowendenkmal' hewn from a limestone cliff to commemorate the bravery and loyalty of Swiss Guards. You have free time at Schwanenplatz to shop for Swiss army knives, chocolates, watches, souvenirs, etc. Overnight Central Switzerland.
Day free at leisure.
Optional: Jungfraujoch - Interlaken After breakfast, visit to Jungfraujoch and picturesque Interlaken. Our scenic drive to Lauterbrunnen, from where we board a train to Jungfraujoch the highest altitude railway station in Europe at 11,333 ft. takes us along lovely lakes and mountain passes. On top of Jungfraujoch, experience the magic of the mountains at the Sphinx Terrace. See the breathtaking Jungfrau Peak and the awesome Aletsch Glacier. Also, visit the Ice Palace, where you see a beautiful display of sculptures made of ice, while being encased in ice yourself. Send a postcard to your friends and relatives from Europe's highest altitude Post office with its own special postmark. Overnight Central Switzerland.
Depart to Zurich Airport
After breakfast, check out and drive to the airport for your flight back home. Tour ends.TERMS AND CONDITION
Inclusions
07 nights accommodation in a 3* Hotel at good location
07 breakfasts
Private vehicle as per the program (11 hours at disposal with max 9 hours driving)
Rome Fiumicino airport to Rome Hotel - private coach transfer
Rome half day guided city tour
Entrance ticket to Vatican museum and Saint Peter's Basilica and Sistine Chapel
Rome hotel to Florence/Pisa hotel - private coach transfer
Panoramic tour of Florence
Excursion to Pisa
Gondola ride 30 mins
Florence /Pisa Hotel to Padova hotel - private coach transfer
Padova hotel to Central Switzerland hotel - private coach transfer
Mount Titlis excursion & Central Switzerland panoramic tour
Central Switzerland hotel to Zurich Airport - private coach transfer
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