Swiss and Italian Spotlight GO – 6 nights – 7 days

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: ZURICH

Welcome to Zurich! We’ll  transfer  you to the hotel, and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.

Day 2: ZURICH

With our guide, we’ll explore  Zurich, the most populous city in  Switzerland, and its financial and cultural heart. Known for its banks, Zurich has been twice recognized as the city with the best quality of life in the world. Afterwards, we’ll embark on a scenic  cruise  of nearly two hours on  Lake Zurich, with brief stops to enjoy the charming villages along the route. We’ll disembark in  Rapperswil, a picturesque village renowned for its medieval castle. We’ll return to Zurich by  train, providing an opportunity to experience the efficiency and punctuality of the Swiss railway system. 
 
Note: Depending on the number of travelers, transfers to and from the city center may be via public transport.

Day 3: ZURICH - LUCERNE - ZURICH

Today´s journey features stunning landscapes with tall mountains and pristine lakes. We’ll enjoy breathtaking scenery in the  Interlaken  region. Our first stop will be  Grindelwald, where we’ll have time for coffee before taking the cable car up the mountain. Once there, we’ll walk along a winding path leading to a suspended bridge. For those who are adventurous, crossing the bridge offers spectacular views of the surrounding glaciers. We’ll have  lunch on the mountain (included) before heading back down. Our next destination is  Lucerne, one of Switzerland´s most beautiful cities, where you’ll have time to explore and enjoy the charming cityscape. We’ll then return to  Zurich. 

Note: The guide will offer an optional full-day excursion, starting in the morning. After some free time in Lucerne, we’ll take a rotating cable car to the summit of Mount Titlis. At over 3,000 meters above sea level, the alpine summit offers breathtaking views of the glacier and the Alps.

Day 4: ZURICH - BELLINZONA - COMO - MILAN

We’ll leave  ZURICH  early in the morning, crossing the Alps to reach the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Our first stop will be  BELLINZONA, renowned for its three medieval castles, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Perched on the hills overlooking the city, these castles highlight Bellinzona’s historical significance as a key alpine stronghold. Enjoy some free time to wander through the charming streets of the center. Next, we´ll enter Italy and stop in the charming town of  COMO  for lunch. This town is considered the jewel of  LOMBARDY, known for its beautiful gardens beside the lake and its spectacular cathedral. We’ll continue to  MILAN, where our guide will take us to the impressive Piazza del Duomo. You’ll have some time to wander around before we transfer you to the hotel.

Day 5: MILAN - PISA - ROME

Today, we’ll continue our journey to  Pisa. We´ll ride a small  tourist train  to the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), where you´ll have time to admire one of the most captivating and beautiful art complexes in  Italy, including the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Afterwards, we’ll head to  Rome, arriving later on that day.

Day 6: ROME

In the morning, we’ll take a  three-hour guided tour  of the Eternal City, combining a walking tour through 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 iconic landmarks such as the Arch of Constantine, the exterior of the Colosseum, the Imperial Forums, the Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant’Angelo.

The tour will end in  VATICAN CITY  around 11:00 a.m. Afterward, our guide will offer an optional visit to explore the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. 
At the end of the day, we’ll include a transfer to the popular Trastevere neighborhood, known for its cozy restaurants and lively atmosphere. Return to the hotel will be around 8:30 p.m.

Day 7: ROME

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.