7-Day European Tour: Italy & Switzerland – Guaranteed Departure, Rome, Florence, Venice, Alps, Grindelwald (First)
Highlights of the tour: Italy and Switzerland, and the Alps (Guaranteed departure tour)
7 Days 6 Nights • Classic Italy and Switzerland Tour
ITALY & SWISS GUARANTEED DEPARTURE
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This is a premium Italy-Switzerland tour that saves you the hassle of complicated transportation planning. Travel Mama has carefully selected "guaranteed departure" international tours to take you on an in-depth exploration of three historic Italian cities: Rome, Florence, and Venice. The journey also includes crossing the Alps and ascending to Grindelwald, Switzerland, to admire the magnificent glaciers. The entire trip is led by a professional guide, and comfortable tour buses and carefully selected accommodations are provided. This open-ended journey allows you to easily meet travel companions from all over the world and share this wonderful journey that combines European classical art with stunning natural scenery.
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Highlights :
- •Historical City Tour:Explore in depth the historic Italian cities of Rome, Florence, and Venice, and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Renaissance.
- •Exclusive Water City Experience:Enjoy a private boat tour of Venice directly to St. Mark's Square and visit the Murano Glass Factory to witness the millennia-old glassblowing technique.
- •At the top of the Alps:Travel to Grindelwald, Switzerland, take the cable car up to Grindelwald First, and stroll across the suspension bridge to admire the stunning glacial scenery.
- •International Exchange Tour:Our open, guaranteed departure tours allow you to make friends from all over the world and enjoy a worry-free trip.
Departure Dates and Tour Fees
🌍 Guaranteed departure plan
Standard Fee
From HKD 12,880 per person
From HKD 12,880 per person
Single room supplement
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Departure Date:Every other Sunday
*Odd-numbered travelers will be assigned rooms by gender before booking. If a room cannot be assigned, a single room supplement will be charged.
🚌 Itinerary and Transportation Arrangements
Depart
Rome Airport (FCO)
Rome Airport (FCO)
End point
Zurich
Zurich
Transportation arrangements:Tour bus with tour guide service (vehicle type will be flexibly adjusted according to the actual number of passengers).
Tour fee includes and excludes
✅ Tour fee includes
- ✓Transportation and Guided Tours:The tour includes full-service bus transportation and a tour guide, as well as airport transfers upon arrival in Rome.
- ✓Accommodation arrangements:Includes 6 nights of selected hotel accommodation (may be twin rooms, depending on hotel availability).
- ✓Sightseeing activities:City tours of Rome, Florence, and Venice, as well as boat tours of Venice's historic district and St. Mark's Square.
- ✓Tickets and Experiences:Visit the Venice Glass Factory and get a ticket for the Grindelwald First mountain cable car.
- ✓Designated meals:Includes daily hotel buffet breakfast and one lunch at the top of Lucerne.
- ✓Special pick-up and drop-off service:In the evening, we will take you to Via Cavour in Rome, the Trastevere district in Rome, and Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence to enjoy the night view.
❌ Exclusions
- •Airfare and taxes:International round-trip airfare and local European city tax (please prepare cash to pay the tour guide).
- •Daily meals:Lunch and dinner not listed in the itinerary, and tips for the driver and tour guide.
- •Excess baggage fee:Each passenger is limited to one piece of luggage weighing 30 kg (20 kg if the journey involves train travel), and any excess baggage fees will be borne by the passenger.
- •Visa and Insurance:Basic travel insurance has limited coverage, and it is strongly recommended that guests purchase comprehensive travel insurance on their own.
Important Notes
- •Once confirmed, bookings are strictly non-refundable and unchangeable. Confirmation will be sent within 3 working days.
- •Passengers must hold a valid passport and entry visa with at least 6 months validity from the return date. Our company holds no liability for any issues arising from personal travel documents.
- •Tour fees are as stated at the time of registration and are subject to change without notice.
- •Odd-numbered travelers will be assigned rooms by gender. If a single room cannot be assigned, a single room supplement will apply. For pricing information regarding single rooms or extra beds, please contact customer service.
- •If there are any changes to the itinerary, hotel, or meal order, the local reception arrangements will prevail, but no itinerary or meals will be reduced.
- •Please note that after you have passed through customs and collected your luggage, the driver will usually be waiting for you at the exit with a sign in hand.
- •Group airport pick-up service may require you to wait at the airport for other guests for a period of time.
- •The driver will wait for you at the airport for a maximum of 1 hour, depending on your flight's arrival time.
- •If you are delayed in leaving the airport for any reason (such as lost luggage), miss your connecting flight, or your flight is changed, please inform us promptly through the emergency contact method.
- •The city tour tax (mandatory) should be paid in cash to the tour guide.
- •Our tours are open-ended, and the tourists/guides/drivers in your group may change.
- •If you choose the room matching service, your roommate may change during the journey.
- •The type of bus used for the tour will depend on the number of passengers. If the number of passengers is very small, public transportation or a minibus service driven by a tour guide may be arranged at certain stages.
- •Each passenger may bring a maximum of one suitcase weighing 30 kg. If the journey includes train travel, the weight of the luggage is generally limited to 20 kg and the sum of its length, width and height should not exceed 250 cm. Excess baggage fees are the responsibility of the passenger.
- •We reserve the right to make minor adjustments to the detailed itinerary times.
- •The hotels listed in this product listing are for reference only. Please understand that hotel changes may sometimes be necessary a few days before arrival due to changing room availability.
- •Basic travel insurance has limited coverage; it is recommended that guests purchase additional insurance on their own.
- •Seat belts must be worn while the bus is in motion; please keep the passenger compartment clean and do not eat or drink alcohol on the bus.
- •Please do not leave valuables inside the bus. Our company is not responsible for any loss or theft of items left inside the bus.
- •It cannot be guaranteed that all hotels offer king-size beds; some hotels or cruise ships may only offer twin rooms.
- •Swiss Alpine Tour: Cable car operation is subject to weather conditions. In case of extreme weather, the tour guide will flexibly adjust the itinerary as appropriate.
- •Tour code: swiss-france_072
Daily Reference Itinerary
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Day 1: Welcome to Rome (Arrival)
Welcome to Italy! Upon arrival at the airport, we will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Your tour guide will also meet you at the scheduled time.
In the evening, we will take you to the famous Via Cavour, a collection of Italian, Indian, Chinese and other international restaurants, to kick off your Rome adventure.
📍 Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Rome
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Day 2: Rome City Tour
A three-hour guided tour of the Eternal City begins in the morning.
• Combine a walking tour of Imperial Rome with a sightseeing bus tour, passing some of the most influential landmarks of Western civilization, including the Arch of Constantine, the exterior of the Colosseum, the Imperial Forum, the Colosseum of Maximus, and Castel Sant'Angelo.
• The tour concludes at approximately 11:00 AM in the Vatican, where the guide will offer optional visits to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel at an additional cost.
• In the evening, take us to the vibrant Trastevere district to enjoy its distinctive restaurants and lively atmosphere.
📍 Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Rome
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Day 3: Rome → Florence
Leaving Rome and heading north, enjoy the beautiful Tuscan scenery along the way.
• Upon arriving in Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, we will head straight to the famous Piazzale Michelangelo, overlooking an unparalleled panoramic view of the city.
• After lunch, take a walking tour of the historic center with a local expert, including the Ponte Vecchio, the Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore), and Piazza della Signoria.
• The city is like an open-air museum, and you will then have free time to wander through the alleys and savor the atmosphere of the Renaissance.
📍 Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Florence
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Day 4: Florence → Venice
Travel through the Apennine Mountains and enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery.
• Upon arrival in Venice, take a private boat through the Giudeca Canal to the main island of Venice.
• Accompanied by a local guide, visit the famous St. Mark's Square, followed by a trip to the Murano Glass Factory to witness the glassblowing technique that has been passed down for thousands of years.
You will have ample free time to explore the labyrinthine waterways of Venice. Accommodation is arranged in the Mestre district of Venice.
📍 Accommodation: 4-star hotel in the Mestre district of Venice
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Day 5: Venice → Innsbruck → Zurich
Leaving Italy, we crossed the border to Innsbruck, an Alpine town in Austria.
• You will have time to stroll through the historic Golden Roof downtown area and enjoy lunch.
• We then continued through the beautiful Tyrolean landscape into Switzerland, arriving in Zurich, Switzerland's largest city, in the evening.
📍 Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Zurich
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Day 6: Zurich → Grindelwald → Lucerne → Zurich
Today's itinerary will embrace the pristine beauty of mountains and lakes.
• First, head to Grindelwald in the Interlaken area. After a short stop, take the cable car to the top of Grindelwald First. You can stroll along mountain trails or even challenge yourself on the First Cliff Walk, a suspension bridge spanning the glacier.
• Enjoy lunch at the mountaintop. In the afternoon, travel to Lucerne, one of Switzerland's most beautiful cities, and explore the charming old town, Chapel Bridge, and Lion Monument at your leisure before returning to Zurich.
• (Note: The tour guide offers an optional full-day trip to Mount Titlis at an additional cost, allowing you to experience a 360-degree rotating cable car ride and panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains at an altitude of 3,000 meters. High-altitude itineraries are subject to weather conditions; in case of extreme weather, the tour guide will make adjustments accordingly.)
📍 Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Zurich
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Day 7: Departure from Zurich
• After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, this classic European journey comes to a perfect end.
• Embark on your journey home with fond memories, continuing your next adventure or returning to the warmth of your home.
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Day 1: Welcome to Rome (Arrival)
Welcome to Italy! Upon arrival at the airport, we will transfer you to your hotel, and the tour guide will meet you at the scheduled time. In the evening, we will take you to the famous Via Cavour, which brings together Italian, Indian, Chinese, and international restaurants, kicking off your wonderful Roman holiday.
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Day 2: Rome City Tour
Begin the morning with a three-hour guided tour of the Eternal City, combining a walking tour of Imperial Rome and a panoramic bus ride past the most influential landmarks of Western civilization, including the Arch of Constantine, the exterior of the Colosseum, the Imperial Fora, Circus Maximus, and Castel Sant'Angelo. The tour ends around 11:00 AM at the Vatican, where the guide will offer an optional tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. In the evening, transfer to the vibrant Trastevere district to enjoy its specialty restaurants and lively atmosphere.
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Day 3: Rome – Florence
Depart Rome and head north, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way. Upon arriving in Florence, we will go straight to the famous Piazzale Michelangelo for a panoramic view of the city. After lunch, take a walking tour of the historic center led by a local expert, including the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. This city is like an open-air museum, and you will then have free time to explore its charming alleys.
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Day 4: Florence – Venice
Cross the Apennine Mountains and admire the magnificent mountain views. Upon arriving in Venice, take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to the main island. Visit St. Mark's Square with a local guide, then head to a Murano glass factory to observe the thousand-year-old glassblowing technique. You will have free time to explore the floating city. Accommodation is arranged in the Mestre district of Venice.
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Day 5: Venice – Innsbruck – Zurich
Depart Venice for Innsbruck, Austria. You will have time to stroll through the historic city center and enjoy lunch. Afterward, continue through the beautiful Tyrol region into Switzerland, arriving in Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland.
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Day 6: Zurich – Grindelwald – Lucerne – Zurich
Today's itinerary will embrace the pure beauty of high mountains and lakes. First, head to Grindelwald in the Interlaken region, and after a short stop, take the cable car to the top of Grindelwald First. You can stroll along the mountain trails or even challenge the cliff walk suspended over the glacier. The itinerary includes a mountain-top lunch. In the afternoon, head to Lucerne, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland, for free time to explore the charming ancient city, before returning to Zurich.
Note: The tour guide also offers a full-day optional excursion to Mount Titlis, where you can experience a 360-degree rotating cable car and panoramic views of snow-capped mountains at an altitude of 3,000 meters.
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Day 7: Farewell Zurich (Departure)
After enjoying breakfast, this classic European journey comes to a perfect end. Embark on your journey home with wonderful memories.
Here is a list of hotel in our main destinations as a reference.
We use a variety of hotels in each destination, so you may stay in a hotel different to the ones listed here.
We use a variety of hotels in each destination, so you may stay in a hotel different to the ones listed here.
| Planned Hotels | Details |
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| ERGIFE**** | Т.: 666441 email: [email protected] Largo Lorenzo Mossa, 8, 00165 Roma RM 00165 ROME ITALY |
| ARAN PARK**** | T: 651072135 email: [email protected] RICARDDO FORSTER 24 00143 ROME ITALY |
| GRAND FLEMING**** | Т.: 63337264 email: [email protected] Piazza Monteleone di Spoleto, 20 00191 ROME ITALY |
| NILHOTEL**** | Т.: 55795540 email: [email protected]; [email protected] Eugenio Barsanti 27 a / b – CP 50127 Florencia 50127 FLORENCE ITALY |
| RAFFAELLO**** | Т.: 554369725 email: [email protected] VIALE MORGAGNI, 19 50134 FLORENCE ITALY |
| NOVOTEL FIRENZE NORD**** | Т.: 5553821 email: [email protected] Via Tevere 23 CP 50019 Osmannoro SESTO FIORENTINO 50019 FLORENCE ITALY |
| LUGANO TORRETTA**** | Т.: 41936777 email: [email protected] Via Giorgio Rizzardi, 11 30175 VENICE ITALY |
| DELFINO**** | Т.: 4154321029 email: [email protected] Corso del Popolo 211 30172 VENICE ITALY |
| ELITE**** | Т.: 410986031 email: [email protected] Via Forte Marghera 119 30173 VENICE ITALY |
| MOVENPICK AIRPORT**** | Т.: 448088589 email: [email protected]; [email protected] Walter Mittelholzerstrasse 8 8152 ZURICH SWITZERLAND |
| HARRYS HOME WALLISELLEN**** | Т.: 447982800 email: [email protected] Seidenplatz 3, Wallisellen 8304 ZURICH SWITZERLAND |
| RADISSON HOTEL & SUITES ZURICH*** | Т.: 445616050 email: [email protected] Thurgauerstrasse 116, Opfikon 8152 ZURICH SWITZERLAND |
