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Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland
Day 2: Zurich • Lucerne region
Meet your Tour Director at the destination airportTravel to Lucerne region
Day 3: Lucerne region
Take a walking tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Lucerne
Ride to the top of a Swiss mountain
Take a cruise on Lake Lucerne
Swiss folklore evening
Enjoy an evening full of Alpine charm. You'll experience a bit of Swiss tradition through yodeling, horn blowing, or fun folk games. And be sure to pack your appetite for a classic meal, including fondue, the iconic melted cheese dish.
Day 4: Lucerne region • Italian lakes district • Venice
Travel via Lake Como to Venice
Day 5: Venice
Take a ferry to Venice
Take a guided tour of Venice
With your expert local guide you will see:
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Travel by water taxi to the island of Burano
See a glass-blowing demonstration
Explore Burano on your own
Enjoy a gondola ride
Day 6: Venice • Florence
Travel to Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
Day 7: Florence
Pisa
Journey to Pisa on this half-day excursion. Enjoy a guided tour of the city’s Field of Miracles, where you can snap a picture of the 12th-century Leaning Tower, aslant ever since the third floor was built. This is where Galileo was said to have developed his laws of gravity. Also visit the adjacent cathedral and baptistery, which contain exquisite marble pulpits carved in the Gothic style.
Day 8: Florence • Assisi • Rome
Travel via Assisi to Rome
Tour Assisi with an expert local guide
Visit the Basilica of St. FrancisDay 9: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Colosseum
- Roman Forum
- Capitoline Hill
- St. Peter's Square and Basilica
Explore Rome during a food-themed walking tour
Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 10: Rome • Naples
Take a train to Naples and Pompeii
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
Embark on a food-themed walking tour of Naples and enjoy dinner along the way
Day 11: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Sistine Chapel
- Vatican Museums
Enjoy time to explore St. Peter's Basilica on your own
In the Kitchen: A sweet taste of Italy
Discover why food plays such an integral role in Italian culture as you dive into this hands-on cooking class led by expert chefs. Learn how to make delicious treats (like gelato or tiramisu!) and uncover the history of biscuits in Italy and why they’re used to celebrate special days there. At the end of the class, enjoy your delicious creations.
Day 12: Depart for home
