Hotel List

Day 1 Depart for Rome, Italy
Board an international flight bound for Rome, Italy and Spend the night aboard as our flight crosses the International Date Line.

Day 2: (ITALY) Rome
Welcome to Rome! Upon arrival, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Our guide will greet you and provide you with all the necessary information, which you can also view on the information panel in the hotel reception area. At the end of the evening we will arrange a transfer to the Via Cavour district, a great introduction to Rome where you will find restaurants serving Italian, Indian, Chinese and international cuisine.

Overnight: Rome

Day 3: (ITALY) 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 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.

Overnight: Rome
Meals:Breakfast

Day 4: (ITALY) Rome /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, 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.

Overnight: Florence
Meals:Breakfast

Day 5: (ITALY) Florence /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. Afterwards, 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.

Overnight: Venice
Meals:Breakfast

Day 6: (ITALY, AUSTRIA, SWITZERLAND) Venice /Innsbruck /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 sceneries as we cross into Switzerland. Arrival in ZURICH. 

Overnight: Zurich
Meals:Breakfast

Day 7: (SWITZERLAND) Zurich /Lucerne /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 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.

Overnight: Zurich
Meals:Breakfast

Day 8: (SWITZERLAND) Zurich-Home(US)
After breakfast, bid farewell to Zurich and board the return flight back to your hometown today.

Meals:Breakfast