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Private Van Tour @ Italy, Swiss & France

SIGHTSEEING 😍 Rome – City tour with Colosseum, Vatican City tour, Day visit to Pisa | Venice – Gondola ride, Half day Murano, Burano & Torcello, Venice Walking tour | Lugano – Lake Como and Bellagio, Visit the Swiss miniature park | Lucerne – Orientation tour, Mt. Titlis excursion, Lake Lucerne cruise, Mt. Jungfraujoch, Orientation tour of Interlaken | Paris – Illumination tour of Paris with Cruise & Eiffel tower , Visit Versailles

Included/Excluded

  • βœ“ 02 nights in Rome hotel with breakfast βœ“ 02 nights in Venice hotel with breakfast βœ“ 01 nights in Lugano hotel with breakfast βœ“ 03 nights in Lucerne hotel with breakfast βœ“ 02 nights in Paris hotel with breakfast βœ“ Services of AC 8 seater vehicle OR AC 15 seater vehicle from Rome airport to drop off at Paris airport 15 days with driver βœ“ Services of AC 8 seater vehicle from Rome airport to drop off at Paris airport 11 days with driver βœ“ Half day Rome city tour with Colosseum and Roman Forum entrance and guided tour βœ“ Half day Vatican tour - Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's entrance with guide tour βœ“ Half day visit the Pisa - Pisa Catherdal Learning tower entrance with local guide βœ“ Gondola ride in Venice in evening for 30mins entrance with local guide βœ“ Half day tour of Murano, Burano and Torcello entrance to glass factory – local guide βœ“ Walking tour of Venice local guide(no entrances) βœ“ Half day visit Lake Como and Bellagio – boat ride ticket Como to Bellagio – non guided βœ“ Half day visit the Swissminiatur – entrance only – non guided βœ“ Lake Lucerne scenic cruise 1hrs entrance only - non guided βœ“ Explore half day Mt. Titlis with Ice flyer – non guided βœ“ Full day Mt. Jungfraugh with train tickets – non guided βœ“ Evening Eiffel tower tickets till 2nd level, Siene river cruise for 1 hour and orientation Paris city tour – non guided βœ“ Full day visit the Versailles Estate – entrance to entire estate with Audio guide in palace
  • β†’ International air tickets β†’ Visa Charges β†’ Travel Insurance β†’ Meals not mentioned β†’ Sightseeing not mentioned β†’ Guides wherever mentioned β†’ Any other services not mentioned in the above itinerary β†’ Entrances not mentioned β†’ Tips & Porterage β†’ GST & TCS as applicable

Tour Plan

DAY 1 Arrive Rome | Afternoon City tour with Colosseum

Welcome to Rome!! On arrival at Rome you will clear customs and collect your bags. You will be transferred to the hotel in a private vehicle. Check in the hotel (early check in is not guaranteed) Later in the afternoon depart for the half day Rome City tour with Colosseum. Arrive at Piazza Venezia you then continue on foot to the famous Piazza Del Campidoglio designed by Michelangelo from where you will have a fantastic view of the Roman Forum. Later driven by the Circus Maximus and the Aventino Hill. Stop to admire the beautiful statue of Moses by Michelangelo located in the Church of St. Peter's in Chains from where it will take us 5 minutes to reach the symbol of the eternal city: The Colosseum (visit inside, the entrance fee is included). Due to seasonal opening times the itinerary may be altered without notice. After the tour you will return back to the hotel. Overnight in Rome Hotel. Meals: None

DAY 2 Rome | Vatican City tour

Β | Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Today, in the morning depart to visit the Vatican in your chauffeur driven private vehicle. As the tour begins, we pass through Piazza della Repubblica with the Fountain of the Naiads and follow the ancient Aurelian walls which once surrounded the ancient city. From Piazza del Popolo where you will see an Egyptian obelisk dating back to the time of Ramses II. Finally, on arrival at the Vatican Walls, your local guide will then lead you into the Vatican Museums taking the beautiful Spiral staircase and continuing through the Gallery of the Tapestries and the Gallery of the Geographical Maps before arriving in the famous Sistine Chapel with its magnificent fresco of the Last Judgement by Michelangelo, at the end of the tour time free to visit the St. Peter's Basilica. After the tour you will be dropped back to the hotel. Rest of the day is free. After the tour you will be dropped back to the hotel. Overnight in Rome hotel. Meals: Breakfast

DAY 3 Rome – Venice | Visit Pisa – Venice | Gondola ride in evening

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to Venice. Enroute visit Pisa is one of the most visited cities in Tuscany and it is famous for its Leaning Tower. The beautiful Piazza dei Miracoli is among the most beautiful monumental complexes in the world. The town's most prosperous period was undoubtedly the 12th century and this is witnessed by the urban shape of the old town centre with many buildings, squares and alleyways that run along the river Arno, which was for centuries the major communication route. It has always been an estuary town and was already an important naval base in Roman times, intensifying trade in the Mediterranean. Pisa is also famous for one of the most prestigious higher learning institutions of Europe: the Scuola Normale Superiore. VisitΒ  the interior of the Cathedral and the exterior of the Leaning Tower and Monumental Cemetery. Have free time to wander in the square and take plenty of pictures. Later you will drive onwards to Venice. Check in the hotel and the rest of the day is free. Later in evening join a flotilla of Gondolas gathered around a barge containing the Musicians and Singers to float along the fascinating Grand Canal, glittering in the reflection of the illuminated facades of the sumptuous Palazzos. Return in the dark stillness of some of Venice's interior canals. Return back to the hotel. Overnight in Venice hotel. Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4 Venice | Half day Murano, Burano & Torcello | Venice Walking tour

After breakfast, today you will depart for the half day tour. Sailing past the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, the Public Gardens, the tip of Sant'Elena and the famous Lido beach resort, the boat arrives in Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Here we stop for around 40 minutes to visit one of the factories. The second stop is at the picturesque island of Burano, famous not only for its lace but also for the fishermen's houses painted in bright colours. The stop will last about 30 minutes. Then after a short cruise, we reach Torcello, the earliest centre of civilization in the estuary. Only the Cathedral with its magnificent mosaics and the church of Santa Fosca remain as testimony of its former glory. The stop will be for about 30 minutes then we return to St.Mark's Square. You will also visit the glass factory. After the tour you will enjoy lunch (on your own). Later in the afternoon enjoy the walking tour of Venice. Have a walk outdoors through the most characteristic and important places for the history of Venice. An essential tour for the understanding of Venice! Route: Piazza San Marco - Origins, history and description of the main monuments: Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell Tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie. Santa Maria Formosa - History and anecdotes related to this wonderful and characteristic square. Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo - The Pantheon of Venice, the Great School of Charity, the Captains of fortune. Marco Polo's House and Malibran Theatre. Anecdotes and past and recent history cross each other in this beautiful corner of Venice. Return to San Marco through the Mercerie, vital connection between Rialto and San Marco and the main street for the city shopping.(no entries). Overnight in Venice hotel. Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5 Venice– Lugano | Lake Como & Bellagio tour

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer onwards to Lugano. Enroute visit Lake Como and Bellagio. Northwards to the mountainous lake district, head to the picturesque lakeside town of Como, famed for the production of silk. A walk around the city with a visit to the Cathedral with its gothic facade and rich tapestries decorating the interior. At 12:00, depart for a boat cruise on the lake of Bellagio. We will reach the village at around 1:30pm to enjoy a short visit and to have some free time. After the tour you will depart onwards to Lugano. Check in the Lugano hotel and rest of the evening is free and easy. Overnight in the Lugano hotel. Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6 Lugano - Lucerne | Visit the Swiss Miniature park | Lake Lucerne Cruise

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to the Swiss Miniature park. Swissminiatur shows you the most picturesque sites of Switzerland: towns, villages, monuments, transportation, etc. All 120 models at scale of 1:25. The Swissminiatur's Model Railway has a length of 3560 metres. The whole installation is mechanical and centrally controlled. Inside the park, there is one self-service restaurant which offers not only the continental food. Souvenirs are also available from the Kiosk. After the tour you will depart onwards to Lucerne . Check in the hotel and the rest of the afternoon is free. Later in the evening you will be picked from the hotel and dropped at the cruise pier for the short lake Lucerne cruise. Relax on the main or upper deck of the spacious 161-foot (49-meter) vessel while you listen to commentary about the majestic sights via your audio headset. With an expert captain at the helm, you’ll motor past forested hillsides and verdant meadows nestled against looming mountain peaks. Purchase drinks and snacks from the onboard bar(extra cost). After the cruise you will be dropped back to the hotel. Overnight in Lucerne hotel. Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7 Lucerne | Explore Mt. Titlis

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, explore Mt. Titlis. Bus ride to Engelberg, where the breath-taking journey to Mt. Titlis begins. Enjoy the spectacular sight of the glacier's deep crevasses and gigantic ice boulders from the revolving cable car ROTAIR. At the top of Mt. Titlis (10,000 ft. above sea level), a high alpine panorama awaits you. You will have magnificent views of the Alps from the restaurants (lunch excl.) or the sun terrace. Visit the Ice Grotto or take a ride with the chairlift IceFlyer, which brings you close to the crevasses. After the visit you will enjoy an orientation tour of Lucerne. (on your own). Transfer later to your hotel. Overnight in Lucerne hotel. Meals: Breakfas

DAY 8 Lucerne| Full day Excursion to Mt. Jungfraujoch | Orientation tour of Interlaken

After breakfast, you will depart for the excursion of Mt. Jungfraujoch. From Interlaken, the heart of the Jungfrau region mountain world and uniquely situated between two lakes, we make our way to the famous mountain resort Grindelwald where we board the cogwheel train for a spectacular ride via Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfraujoch. Stunning views of the world-famous triple peaks of Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau accompany you all the way to the top. Once on the top, immerse yourself in the fascinating high-Alpine wonderland of ice, snow and rock. Experience the adventure tour "Alpine Sensation" marking the 100-year anniversary of the Jungfrau Railway and visit the Sphinx Observation Terrace and Plateau with the most breathtaking panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, neighbouring countries and Europe's longest glacier, the Aletsch Glacier. Stroll through the tunnels of the Ice Palace located in the heart of the glacier , a once in a lifetime experience! Later enjoy the orientation tour of Interlaken (no entries). After the excursion you will return back to the hotel. Overnight in Interlaken. Meals: Breakfast

DAY 9 Lucerne – Paris | Illumination tour of Paris with Cruise & Eiffel tower

After breakfast. Depart early today as it’s a long drive to Paris. Arrive Paris post lunch and Check in the hotel and freshen up. Later in the evening, depart for a tour of Paris. The first part of this tour will be a stop at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, where we will catch the famous Eiffel Tower lift as far as the 2nd floor to have an unforgettable panoramic view of Paris city. We then continue the tour with our second stop at the Quai de la Bourdonnais and board a "Bateau Parisien" boat for a cruise along the River Seine with multilingual commentaries recorded. The cruise will last 1 hour. After the cruise, we board our vehicle for a city tour of Paris where we will admire the outstanding buildings and monuments of this very beautiful city. After that we return to the departure meeting point where the tour terminates. Overnight in Paris. Meals: Breakfast

DAY 10 Paris | Excursion to Versailles

After breakfast today, depart for the excursion to Versailles estate. The history of the Palace of Versailles starts in the 17th century. It was first a hunting lodge, then a seat of power, and finally, from the 19th century onwards, a museum. Composed of the Palace, the gardens, the Park, the Trianon estate and several buildings in town, today the Estate of Versailles is spread over more than 800 hectares. After the excursion you will return back to the hotel. Rest of the evening is free at the hotel. Overnight in Paris. Meals: Breakfast

DAY 11 Depart Paris

After breakfast, check out, clear the extras if any and transfer to the airport.

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