Paris, Switzerland & Italy Delights

Arrive in Paris, the City of Light, and transfer to your hotel for check-in. The afternoon is free to relax or take a stroll along the Seine, visit a Parisian café, or enjoy an evening walk around the illuminated Eiffel Tower. This first evening allows you to soak in Paris’s enchanting atmosphere and prepare for the adventure ahead. Overnight stay in Paris.

After breakfast, embark on a half-day guided tour at 9:00 AM, passing landmarks such as Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, Louvre exteriors, and Les Invalides. By midday, enjoy a one-hour River Seine Cruise to admire Paris’s bridges and monuments. Later in the afternoon, ascend either the Eiffel Tower or Montparnasse Tower for breathtaking city views. Return to your hotel in the evening for leisure. Overnight stay in Paris.

This day is flexible for your own pace. Choose from exciting options: a full-day trip to Disneyland Paris, a magical experience for all ages; a half-day excursion to Versailles, where the opulent palace and gardens reveal France’s royal past; or an immersive visit to the Louvre Museum, home to the Mona Lisa and masterpieces from across the world. Evening is free for exploring the Latin Quarter or enjoying fine French dining. Overnight stay in Paris.

After breakfast, board the TGV high-speed train around 9:00 AM to Switzerland, arriving in Lucerne by early afternoon. Check in at your hotel and begin exploring with visits to the Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, and charming Old Town lanes. Stroll along Lake Lucerne in the evening or enjoy an optional short boat cruise before dinner. Overnight stay in Lucerne.

This morning, travel by train to Engelberg and ascend to Mt. Titlis via cable cars, including the world’s first revolving Rotair gondola. At 10,000 ft, enjoy snow sports, explore the Glacier Cave, walk across the dramatic Cliff Walk, and ride the Ice Flyer chairlift over glacier crevasses. After lunch, enjoy more alpine activities before returning to Lucerne by late afternoon. Evening free for shopping or lakeside dining. Overnight stay in Lucerne.

After breakfast, board the Golden Pass Line train around 10:00 AM to Interlaken, a picturesque town between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. After check-in, take a funicular up to Harder Kulm for panoramic mountain views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks. Later, explore Höheweg Boulevard with its boutiques and cafés, or relax in Höhematte Park. Evening at leisure before overnight stay in Interlaken.

Begin early with a journey to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. Travel through Lauterbrunnen and Kleine Scheidegg before reaching Europe’s highest railway station at 3,454 meters. Visit the Ice Palace, marvel at views from the Sphinx Observation Deck, and gaze at the UNESCO-listed Aletsch Glacier. Lunch at the summit is recommended before descending by late afternoon. Return to Interlaken by evening for leisure. Overnight stay in Interlaken.

Check out and board the morning train via Brig to Venice, arriving by mid-afternoon. After check-in, explore at leisure—perhaps an evening gondola ride on the Grand Canal or a romantic walk through St. Mark’s Square. Venice’s twilight charm offers a perfect welcome to Italy. Overnight stay in Venice.

After breakfast, embark on a half-day excursion to Venice’s lagoon islands. In Murano, witness master glassblowers at work; in Burano, admire colorful fishermen’s houses and lacework; and in Torcello, explore its ancient cathedral. Return by early afternoon to St. Mark’s Square for independent exploration of St. Mark’s Basilica or Rialto Bridge. Evening free for Venetian dining. Overnight stay in Venice.

Board a morning train to Florence, arriving around noon. After check-in, spend the afternoon discovering the Renaissance heart of the city. Visit Piazza del Duomo, admire Ponte Vecchio, and explore Santa Croce Basilica, resting place of Michelangelo and Galileo. Evening free for a Tuscan dinner at a traditional trattoria. Overnight stay in Florence.

Depart for Pisa after breakfast. Arrive by 11:00 AM to explore Piazza dei Miracoli, home to the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Leaning Tower of Pisa. Those adventurous may climb the tower’s spiral steps for breathtaking views. Return to Florence by late afternoon. Evening free for shopping along Via Roma or enjoying Florence’s vibrant nightlife. Overnight stay in Florence.

After breakfast, board a morning train to Rome, arriving around midday. Spend the afternoon exploring at leisure: walk through Piazza Venezia, toss a coin at the Trevi Fountain, and climb the Spanish Steps. Evening free to enjoy Italian gelato in Trastevere. Overnight stay in Rome.

Discover Rome at your pace with a 24-hour Hop On Hop Off pass. Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and Vatican City including St. Peter’s Basilica and Vatican Museums. Listen to multilingual commentary on board as you explore Rome’s treasures. Evening free for shopping at Via del Corso or dining at a traditional trattoria. Overnight stay in Rome.

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Bid farewell to a journey that blended Paris’s romance, Switzerland’s Alps, and Italy’s artistic grandeur.