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10-Day Italian and Swiss Panorama Tour from Rome
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Rome Airport pick-up service
• City tour in: Rome, Florence, Venice
• Boat: To the historic St. Mark
• City tour in: Rome, Florence, Venice
• Boat: To the historic St. Mark
10 days
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1 — Rome
IMPORTANT:
-Please note that hotel check-in time is usually at 02:00 p.m. If you need an early check-in, please consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
-If you have requested additional nights, your room will be ready upon arrival, however you will meet the tour guide when the activities begin. Until then, please feel free to enjoy at your own pace.
-At reception, you will find an information board with our team´s telephone number and details regarding the activities. If you need further assistance, hotel staff can help you.
Note: the schedules provided in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust them to enhance your experience.
WELCOME TO ROME!
Upon arrival, we’ll provide a transfer from the airport to your hotel. Information about the activities can be found on the sign at the reception area.
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.
Note: All mentioned hotels below are for your reference only, you might also check-in other same-level hotels.Stay: Ergife(Largo Lorenzo Mossa, 8, 00165 Roma RM), Aran park(RICARDDO FORSTER 24) - 2
Day 2 — Rome
In the morning, we’ll take a three-hour guided tour of the Eternal City, combining a walking tour of Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride to admire one of the oldest and most influential cities in Western civilization. During the tour, we’ll see several iconic sites, including the Arch of Constantine, the exterior of the Colosseum and the Imperial Forums, the Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant’Angelo.
This tour will end around 11:00 a.m. at Vatican City, an independent state within Rome and the center of the Catholic Church. For those who are especially interested, our guide will offer an optional visit after the panoramic tour to explore in more detail the most important halls of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Free afternoon.
6:00 p.m. – To wrap up the day, we’ll include a transfer to the popular Trastevere neighborhood, known for its charming restaurants and lively atmosphere.
8:30 p.m. Return to the hotel (Approx.)Stay: Ergife(Largo Lorenzo Mossa, 8, 00165 Roma RM), Aran park(RICARDDO FORSTER 24) - 3
Day 3 — Rome - Florence
Total distance covered: 320 km.
Scenery: Apennine Mountains and Tuscan vineyards.
Note: Due to traffic regulations established by the City Council of Florence, tourist buses are not allowed to enter the historic city center. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
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 walk toward the historic center where, after some time for lunch, we will begin 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. Enjoy a free afternoon to discover the city´s historic markets and museums at your own pace.
Florence offers a wide range of restaurants serving both local and international cuisine for dinner. In the evening, we´ll go to the hotel.Stay: Nilhotel(Eugenio Barsanti 27 a / b - CP 50127 Florencia), Raffaello(VIALE MORGAGNI, 19) - 4
Day 4 — 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.Stay: Lugano torretta(Via Giorgio Rizzardi, 11), Delfino(Corso del Popolo 211) - 5
Day 5 — 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.
07:30 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.Stay: Movenpick airport(Walter Mittelholzerstrasse 8), Harrys home wallisellen(Seidenplatz 3, Wallisellen) - 6
Day 6 — 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.Meals: L：IncludedStay: Holiday inn express luzern-kriens(Am Mattenhof 16 Kriens - CP 6010 Luzern) - 7
Day 7 — 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.Stay: Best western central leonhard(LEONHARDSPLATZ 2 CP 6800 FELDKIRCH), Central lowen(SCHLOBGRABEN 13 CP 6800 FELDKIRCH) - 8
Day 8 — 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.Stay: Movenpick airport(Walter Mittelholzerstrasse 8), Harrys home wallisellen(Seidenplatz 3, Wallisellen) - 9
Day 9 — 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.Stay: Movenpick airport(Walter Mittelholzerstrasse 8), Harrys home wallisellen(Seidenplatz 3, Wallisellen) - 10
Day 10 — Zurich
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.
What's included
Included
Not included
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
- Airport drop-off at the end of the tour
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
- Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 3 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 4–12 days before | 75% | Cancellation Made Within 4 days to 12 days prior to departure, Refund 75% of total purchase amount |
| 13–32 days before | 90% | Cancellation Made Within 13 days to 32 days prior to departure, Refund 90% of total purchase amount |
| 33+ days before | 95% | Cancellation Made 33 or more days prior to departure, Refund 95% of total purchase amount |
Read the full cancellation terms
• Cancellations made within 30 days (inclusive) before departure will incur an additional handling fee of $30 per order.
• Once the traveler's information (such as name, passport number, date of birth, etc.) is submitted with the booking, any modifications will be treated as a cancellation and will be subject to the [cancellation policy]
• If the itinerary involves special tickets/high-speed train tickets/boat tickets/cruise tickets/train tickets and other unique resources, please contact customer service after placing the order to provide a clear photo of the passport's information page, as these special resources are non-refundable once booked!
• If the tour includes airport pickup service, please notify us of any changes to your flight at least 72 hours before departure. Changes or cancellations to the pickup service within 72 hours of departure cannot be accommodated
• Once the traveler's information (such as name, passport number, date of birth, etc.) is submitted with the booking, any modifications will be treated as a cancellation and will be subject to the [cancellation policy]
• If the itinerary involves special tickets/high-speed train tickets/boat tickets/cruise tickets/train tickets and other unique resources, please contact customer service after placing the order to provide a clear photo of the passport's information page, as these special resources are non-refundable once booked!
• If the tour includes airport pickup service, please notify us of any changes to your flight at least 72 hours before departure. Changes or cancellations to the pickup service within 72 hours of departure cannot be accommodated
Important info
Special notes
【'My Trip' App】
To make your trip smoother, we highly recommend downloading our local operator's app—'My Trip'. It allows you to check the latest updates to your itinerary anytime. My Trip is an exclusive page for customers that is designed to provide all the details about your trip. On it, you will be able to find information on itineraries, hotels, optional excursions and tour guides, etc. Everything you need for your trip, exclusively for you.
【Luggage allowance】
One suitcase of up to 30 kg per person is allowed, plus one piece of hand luggage such as a backpack or handbag without wheels, as it must fit in the overhead compartment on the coach. If the passenger exceeds this amount, they will have to pay for the extra transport cost.
【Estimated times and operational changes】
The indicated times are approximate, as they may be affected by external factors such as traffic, special events or local holidays. We kindly ask passengers to pay attention to notes in the service summary and check for any updates in the online system. We also request special attention during seasonal changes, as there may be modifications to itineraries or added/removed services. We remind you that, according to our general terms, Tours4fun reserves the right to modify, replace, or reschedule services if necessary.
【Room configuration】
1. Tours4fun acts as an intermediary between hotels and passengers and therefore cannot guarantee a specific type of room(For double rooms, we can't guarantee 1 Queen/King Bed or 2 Separate Beds ). We will always request the passenger's preference, but the confirmation depends exclusively on the hotel.
2. Often, triple rooms are double rooms with an extra bed or sofa bed added, and they are not always comfortable. In some cases, a double and a single room is offered. Triple rooms are not recommended for three adults, only for families with children.
【Multicultural environment and bilingual tours】
1. Our tours may be bilingual and shared with passengers of different nationalities. We believe this cultural diversity enriches the travel experience, but it is important that passengers are informed in advance.
2. Our guides are certified in English (C1 level), but are not necessarily native English speakers, as they may come from various countries. Nevertheless, the service is always provided with full professionalism.
【Other tips】
1. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing our local operator's name and contact information. If at any point you were to suffer a delay arriving at the meeting point (held during customs check, loss of luggage, etc.), missing a connecting flight or your flight number was changed, you must urgently contact the transfer agent or the emergency phone number that you can find on your travel voucher.
2. For tours that include airport pick-up service, please provide your arrival flight information or pickup details at least 7 days prior to the departure date. If you don't provide the information in advance, you will be responsible for failing to arrange the arrival pickup.
3. For tours that include meals, please inform us in advance if any guests have food allergies. Requests for vegetarian meals must be made in advance and are subject to availability, with no guarantee.
To make your trip smoother, we highly recommend downloading our local operator's app—'My Trip'. It allows you to check the latest updates to your itinerary anytime. My Trip is an exclusive page for customers that is designed to provide all the details about your trip. On it, you will be able to find information on itineraries, hotels, optional excursions and tour guides, etc. Everything you need for your trip, exclusively for you.
【Luggage allowance】
One suitcase of up to 30 kg per person is allowed, plus one piece of hand luggage such as a backpack or handbag without wheels, as it must fit in the overhead compartment on the coach. If the passenger exceeds this amount, they will have to pay for the extra transport cost.
【Estimated times and operational changes】
The indicated times are approximate, as they may be affected by external factors such as traffic, special events or local holidays. We kindly ask passengers to pay attention to notes in the service summary and check for any updates in the online system. We also request special attention during seasonal changes, as there may be modifications to itineraries or added/removed services. We remind you that, according to our general terms, Tours4fun reserves the right to modify, replace, or reschedule services if necessary.
【Room configuration】
1. Tours4fun acts as an intermediary between hotels and passengers and therefore cannot guarantee a specific type of room(For double rooms, we can't guarantee 1 Queen/King Bed or 2 Separate Beds ). We will always request the passenger's preference, but the confirmation depends exclusively on the hotel.
2. Often, triple rooms are double rooms with an extra bed or sofa bed added, and they are not always comfortable. In some cases, a double and a single room is offered. Triple rooms are not recommended for three adults, only for families with children.
【Multicultural environment and bilingual tours】
1. Our tours may be bilingual and shared with passengers of different nationalities. We believe this cultural diversity enriches the travel experience, but it is important that passengers are informed in advance.
2. Our guides are certified in English (C1 level), but are not necessarily native English speakers, as they may come from various countries. Nevertheless, the service is always provided with full professionalism.
【Other tips】
1. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing our local operator's name and contact information. If at any point you were to suffer a delay arriving at the meeting point (held during customs check, loss of luggage, etc.), missing a connecting flight or your flight number was changed, you must urgently contact the transfer agent or the emergency phone number that you can find on your travel voucher.
2. For tours that include airport pick-up service, please provide your arrival flight information or pickup details at least 7 days prior to the departure date. If you don't provide the information in advance, you will be responsible for failing to arrange the arrival pickup.
3. For tours that include meals, please inform us in advance if any guests have food allergies. Requests for vegetarian meals must be made in advance and are subject to availability, with no guarantee.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Prices for Single Occupancy apply when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Prices for Double/Triple Occupancy apply when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Prices for child apply when a child of 3-15 stays as the 3rd person in one standard hotel room.
* Children below the age of 3 pay 20% of the double room rate. Please contact our service team to adjust the price manually.
* Prices for Double/Triple Occupancy apply when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Prices for child apply when a child of 3-15 stays as the 3rd person in one standard hotel room.
* Children below the age of 3 pay 20% of the double room rate. Please contact our service team to adjust the price manually.
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