Italy, Switzerland and France are classic must-visit countries in Europe, each with unique culture, architecture and history. Our 15-day Extensive Europe tour promises an incredible time for your family, filled with the sights and sounds of Europe from the Eiffel Tower to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Visit the remarkable cities of Rome, Florence, Venice, Interlaken, Lucerne and Paris on this tour.
Today is your first day in Rome. Once you and at the airport, you will be picked up by your guide, and transported to the hotel to check in. You will have the day to yourself to enjoy this historic city on your own.
You will stay overnight stay in Rome.
After breakfast, be prepared to witness centuries old history. You will head out on a tour which includes the city’s monuments, including the Pantheon, the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. You will experience what ancient Rome was like during this tour. Discover the Colosseum, the greatest amphitheatre built by the Romans, the streets of the Roman Forum and the Pantheon, the temple of all gods.
Later in the day, you will go on a tour of the famous Vatican City, visiting Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica and more.
You will stay overnight stay in Rome.
After breakfast, you will depart for a day trip to Pompeii. Enjoy the stunning panoramic view of Naples and visit one of the most historic and important archaeological locations in the world in Pompeii. Be prepared for a gigantic dose of history. After the tour, you will head back to Rome.
You will stay overnight stay in Rome.
Today is a day of travel so make sure you eat a hearty breakfast. After checking out from your hotel, you will head to the railway station to take the Eurail to Florence, Italy. The ride will be 90 minutes approximately. Check into your hotel in Florence and then you will have time to explore the city by yourself.
You will stay overnight stay in Florence.
Today, you will depart for a tour of the Leaning Tower of Pisa after breakfast at your hotel. Your journey will take you through the picturesque Arno Valley. After this iconic landmark, you will visit the Miracle of Squares, another interesting place to explore in the city. Did you know that the Leaning Tower of Pisa was not planned to have this tilt and that it has been around since the medieval times?
You will stay overnight stay in Florence.
After breakfast, you will be heading to the railway station. Today, you depart for Venice from Florence via Eurail. The train journey is just a little over 2 hours. Once you arrive in Venice, you will check into the hotel and spend the day exploring the city’s secrets by yourself.
You will stay overnight stay in Venice.
An exciting day lies ahead, because today’s tour will take you to three famous islands in the Venetian Lagoon. First, you will visit the island of Murano, famous for the art of glass making. You will also see the process in action which is quite exciting. Next, you will need to Burano, a colourful town filled with quaint homes right by the canal. Last on your tour is Torcello, where you will witness some glorious natural scenery. You can also visit the Byzantine Church during your tour.
You will stay overnight stay in Venice.
Post a hearty breakfast, you will depart for Interlaken via train. This beautiful resort town is one of Switzerland’s most famous vacation resort towns, and is located right between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun in the Bernese Oberland. Be prepared to experience the mighty peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. You will be able to enjoy exploring the town at your leisure after checking into your hotel.
You will stay overnight stay in Interlaken.
After breakast at the hotel, you visit the highest train station in Europe, Jungfraujoch, located at a height of 3454 meters. The destination is a beautiful winter wonderland and will give you an out of this world experience. It offers the best views of the mountain - Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau and of the longest ice river in the Alps - the Aletsch glacier which is 22km long. The train climbs nearly 1,400 meters in height and covers a distance of more than seven kilometres of tunnels along the nine kilometre long stretch.
You will stay overnight in Interlaken.
Check out of your hotel in Interlaken after breakfast and depart for the railway station. Today, you will take the train to Lucerne. This picturesque town looks straight out of a storybook, with its rustic layout and architecture. You will you’re the Old Town, located on the banks of the River Reuss. Be sure to take pictures of the Chapel Bridge and Water Tower, two iconic landmarks that have been in existence since 1840. In the evening, feel free to stroll around and take in the local culture.
You will stay overnight in Lucerne.
Eat a hearty breakfast as you have a long day ahead. You can either relax or enjoy an optional excursion to Mt. Pilatus (optional) or Mount Titlis. Mount Titlis, a well-known tourist destination in Switzerland, which stands 3020 m, is the highest summit and is also one of the largest snowboarding and skiing spots in central Switzerland. It can be accessed via a cableway. It’s absolutely breathtaking and qualifies as a must-see and must-view spot while in Switzerland.
You will stay overnight in Lucerne.
Today is the day you head to the City of Love, Paris. You will depart after breakfast from Lucerne and head to Paris via Basel. After arriving in this beautiful city, you check into your hotel and then, you can choose to head out to explore the streets of Paris at your leisure. You can also opt for the Lido show and enjoy a glass of champagne (optional).
You will stay overnight in Paris.
After a French breakfast, head out for the city tour of Paris, with an appointed tour guide. First stop will be the Palace of Versailles, and then, the tour heads to the Arc De Triomphe, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera Garnier and Concorde Square. Your last stop on the tour will be the iconic Eiffel Tower, where you will be taken to the second level to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. In the evening, you have the opportunity to go on a cruise on the Seine River and enjoy the night lights and sunset over the skyline of Paris.
You will stay overnight in Paris.
Breakfast will be served at the hotel after which you will have an option of either taking a tour of Disneyland or the Louvre Museum or you can relax and wander around the city.
You will stay overnight in Paris.
Today, you will head to the airport for your flight back home.