A Time to Remember

9 Nights / 10 Days - 03 Countries / 05 Cities
Rome (2N) - Florence (1N) - Venice (1N) - Zurich (2N) - Paris (3N)

Accomodations

  • 02 nights at Midas or Similar, Rome
  • 01 night at Novotel Firenze Nord or Similar, Florence
  • 01 night at Novotel Mestre Castellana or Similar, Venice
  • 02 nights at Harrys Home Schweiz or Similar, Zurich
  • 03 nights at Mercure Paris La Defense 5 or Similar, Paris

Sightseeings :

Italy 🇮🇹

Rome

  • Via Cavour dining area (Italian & international cuisines)

  • Vatican City (St. Peter’s Basilica)

  • Imperial Forums

  • Trastevere (charming streets, local eateries)

Florence

  • Piazzale Michelangelo (panoramic views)

  • Walking tour of historic center

    • Ponte Vecchio

    • Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore)

    • Piazza della Signoria

  • Free time for museums & dining

Venice

  • Boat ride to Venice Island

  • St. Mark’s Square

  • Murano Glass Factory

  • Free time to explore canals & alleys

Austria 🇦🇹

Innsbruck

  • Historic town stroll

  • Lunch stop

  • Alpine & Tyrolean scenery

Switzerland 🇨🇭

Zurich

  • Lake Zurich promenade

  • Free city exploration

Grindelwald

  • Cable car to Grindelwald First

  • Alpine scenery & “footbridge over the emptiness”

  • Mountain lunch

Lucerne

  • Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge)

  • Town Hall & Old Town highlights

France 🇫🇷

Strasbourg (Alsace)

  • Old town with French & German influences

  • Cathedral & timber-framed houses

Paris

  • Versailles Palace & gardens

  • Montmartre & Basilica of Sacré-Cœur

  • Paris city tour:

    • Champs-Élysées

    • Arc de Triomphe

    • Opera, Louvre exterior, Place de la Concorde

  • Eiffel Tower (second floor visit)

  • Seine River cruise

  • Optional evening cabaret/show

Day 1 | Rome


Welcome to Rome! Upon arrival, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Later, our guide will greet you and provide all the necessary informa­tion, which you can also check in the informative panels in the hotel reception area. In the evening we will arrange a transfer to the Via Cavour area, a great introduction to Rome, where you will find restaurants serving Italian, Indian, Chinese and interna­tional food.

Day 2 | Rome


In the morning, we have a scenic tour, which will be a great introduction to “The Eternal city”. We will visit the tiny state of the Vatican, the epicenter of Christianity in the world. You will be able to visit St. Peter’s Basilica. We include the entrance to the Imperial Forums, an impressive architectural complex formed by monumental buildings and squares, center of the political activity of Imperial Rome.At the end of the evening, we arrange a transfer to the Trastevere area for a stroll in the narrow cobbled streets of the district with hidden treasures, such as some modest medieval churches, small shops with the most peculiar of objects, or scenes of daily life. Many trattorias (informal Italian eating establishments) and osterias (inns) imbued with the Italian spirit will be ready to serve you local dishes. Other restaurants serving Indian, Chinese, and international food can be found in this area. Return to hotel.

Day 3 | Florence

Today we will leave Rome, heading north. This route has beautiful landscapes. Arriving in FLORENCE, we head straight to the impressive Piazzale Michelangelo. In the evening we take a tour with a local expert, walking through the historic center, and taking in places such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Plaza della Signoria. This city is truly an outdoor museum. Enjoy some leisure time to explore. In the evening you will have time for dinner, as, in this district, you can find many restaurants serving international cuisine.

Day 4 | Venice

Today we enjoy stunning mountain landscapes while crossing the Apennine Mountains. We will arrive in VENICE and take the boat and cross the Giudecca to the Island of Venice. With a local guide, we will visit the marvelous St. Mark´s Square. Afterward, we will visit the Murano Glass Factory. It is fascinating to see the technique of how this ancient glass is made. Enjoy some time at leisure to explore—accommodation in the Mestre district.

Day 5 | Zurich

We will depart Venice and head to Austria. Arrival in INNSBRUCK, time to take a stroll in its historic town center and to have lunch. Next, we will continue our journey through the wonderful Tyrolean scenery as we cross into Switzerland—and arrival in ZURICH.

Day 6 | Zurich

Today´s journey has beautiful landscapes with high mountains and lakes—breathtaking scenery in the region of Interlaken. We will stop in GRINDELWALD where we will have time for a coffee before taking the cable car up to the mountain. We will walk along the winding path which will lead us to the suspended bridge. Dare to walk across the bridge amongst the fantastic scenery enjoying glaciers all around us. We will have lunch up in the mountain (included) before heading back down. We continue to LUCERNE, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. In the evening we have time to stroll around enjoying the city. Return to ZURICH and free time in the city before going to the hotel. Note: The guide will offer you the possibility of a full-day optional visit, leaving in the morning and, after some free time to discover Lucerne, we take a rotating cable car to reach the top of Mount Titlis. At the alpine summit, at over 3000m above sea level, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the glacier and the Alps.

Day 7 | Paris

We leave Zurich towards the French region of Alsace to visit its capital STRASBOURG, a charming city that combines French and German influences. Time to get to know the city. After that we continue our route towards PARIS, arriving at the end of the day.

Day 8 | Paris

We come into contact with the history of France in the immense Palace of Versailles (admission not included) with its beautiful gardens. After that, on our way back to Paris, we head to Montmartre and take a cable car (included) to go up to this bohemian neighborhood known for its painters, artists, and cabarets. To contemplate the beauty of the impressive avenues and monuments of Paris, you will have a city tour with a local guide. Return to the hotel. Optionally you can attend the variety show.


Day 9 | Paris

We go to the center of Paris, starting in the Eiffel Tower area. You will have the opportunity to go up to the second floor of this remarkable metal monument (ticket included). Then we enjoy a boat cruise along the River Seine, which divides the north of Paris from the south. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore as you choose. Note: in some cases the waits to go up the Eiffel Tower are long. Thus the climb may take place at a different time (or on Sunday) if it is considered convenient for organizational reasons.

Day 10 | Paris

After breakfast, end of our services.

Inclusions :

  • General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel, and breakfast buffet.
  • Includes arrival transfer
  • City tour in: ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE, PARIS
  • Excursion: Versailles in Paris (entrance not included)
  • Boat: to the island of Venice, River Seine in Paris
  • Evening transfer: Via Cavour in Rome, Trastevere in Rome
  • Transfer: Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence, Montmartre District in Paris, Versailles Palace in Paris (entrance not included)
  • Ticket admission: Imperial Forums of Rome, Murano Glass Factory in Venice, 2nd Floor Eiffel Tower in Paris
  • Funicular: Cable Car to Grindelwald First, To Montmartre district in Paris
  • 1 Lunch Included in: LUCERNE

 

Exclusions :

  • Airfare
  • 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.
  • Visa

About Explore Tour

Europe may be tiny but with its diverse cultural heritage, fascinating history, and spectacular scenery it has been a favorite for travelers since time immemorial. See the best that Europe has to offer on your trip to Italy, Switzerland, and France on our A Time to Remember package.