Switzerland and Italy
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland
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Day 2: Zurich • Lucerne
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationArrive in Zurich and Transfer to Lucerne
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Day 3: Lucerne
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
Enjoy a Cruise on Lake Lucerne
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Fondue Evening
Savour a taste of Swiss culture as you enjoy a fondue meal—the country’s national dish that consists of (delicious) melted cheese and a lot of bread. Then, experience a bit of Swiss tradition in the form of yodelling, folk dances, and Alpine horns. (Just remember to pack your appetite.)
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Day 4: Lucerne • Lake Como • Venice
Travel to Venice via the Italian Lakes District
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Day 5: Venice
Guided Sightseeing 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 demonstrationExploration Time in Burano
Enjoy a Traditional Venetian Gondola Ride
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Day 6: Venice • Florence
Travel to FlorenceTake 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
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Day 7: Florence
Add this in-depth excursion:
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.
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Day 8: Florence • Assisi • Rome
Travel to Rome via Assisi
Tour Assisi with an expert local guide
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
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Day 9: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Colosseum
- Roman Forum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Rome • Pompeii • Sorrento
Transfer to Sorrento via Pompeii
Visit the Pompeii Roman Ruins
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
Snap a photo of seaside Sorrento
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Day 11: Sorrento • Capri • Rome
Travel to Rome via Capri
Travel by ferry to Capri
Enjoy a boat cruise
Tour Capri with an expert local guide
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland
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Day 2: Zurich • Lucerne
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationArrive in Zurich and Transfer to Lucerne
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Day 3: Lucerne
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
Enjoy a Cruise on Lake Lucerne
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Fondue Evening
Savour a taste of Swiss culture as you enjoy a fondue meal—the country’s national dish that consists of (delicious) melted cheese and a lot of bread. Then, experience a bit of Swiss tradition in the form of yodelling, folk dances, and Alpine horns. (Just remember to pack your appetite.)
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Day 4: Lucerne • Lake Como • Venice
Travel to Venice via the Italian Lakes District
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Day 5: Venice
Guided Sightseeing 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 demonstrationExploration Time in Burano
Enjoy a Traditional Venetian Gondola Ride
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Day 6: Venice • Florence
Travel to FlorenceTake 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
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Day 7: Florence
Add this in-depth excursion:
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.
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Day 8: Florence • Assisi • Rome
Travel to Rome via Assisi
Tour Assisi with an expert local guide
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
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Day 9: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Colosseum
- Roman Forum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome
You will see:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Rome • Pompeii • Sorrento
Transfer to Sorrento via Pompeii
Visit the Pompeii Roman Ruins
Tour the ruins of Pompeii with an expert local guide
Snap a photo of seaside Sorrento
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Day 11: Sorrento • Capri • Rome
Travel to Rome via Capri
Travel by ferry to Capri
Enjoy a boat cruise
Tour Capri with an expert local guide
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Mont Rigi; Doges Palace; Glass-blowing demonstration; Duomo; Assisi basilica; Sistine Chapel; St.Peter’s Basilica; Colosseum; Roman Forum; With extension: Pompeii Roman Ruins; Capri boat cruise
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Payment options
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