Italy and Switzerland

Day 1 – Venice

Welcome to Italy! We will find ourselves in Venice, one of the most photographed places in the world and we can not be less, prepare the camera because bridges, vaporetti and gondolas are waiting to be immortalized.

We will enjoy the Byzantine influenced art that characterizes the Basilica of San Marco, we will admire the Grand Canal from the Rialto Bridge but if you really want to enjoy this city get lost in its narrow streets and be surprised at every corner.

Day 2 – Venice

Today we will have the whole day to explore this beautiful city.

Optional Activity:

Venice Pack: Access ticket, 2 train tickets, guided city tour, visit to the Murano Glass Master, gondola ride through the canals of Venice.

Did you know…

• The last bridge built in Venice was designed by a Spanish architect: Calatrava.
• Every now and then in Venice a phenomenon called “Acqua Alta” occurs. It causes a sharp rise in the water level in the Venice lagoon, usually lasting about 3 – 4 hours. Depending on the intensity with which it occurs, it can flood, with half a meter of water, most of the historic center.
• No cars, not even bicycles, are allowed in Venice because it is forbidden, and you will even be fined. The only way to move around the city is on foot or by water.
• Although walking around Venice, we have the impression that there are many canals, there are only two, the Grand Canal and the Giudecca Canal. The rest of the small canals that flow between the narrow streets are called rivers.
• The gondolas are black because there is a restriction so that rich Venetians would stop competing to show who had the most decorated and expensive gondola.

Day 3 – Venice – Florence – Montecatini

A beautiful day awaits us today. After breakfast, we will board the bus to go to Florence. There is so much to see in this beautiful city that was the cradle of the Renaissance, the cultural center of the world for several centuries. At the end we will go to Montecatini to rest.

Day 4 – Montecatini – Portofino – Cinque Terre – Montecatini

Good morning! Get your camera ready, incredible landscapes are waiting for you. An intense day of excursion to Portofino and Cinque Terre awaits us. Named a World Heritage Site by Unesco. It consists of five beautiful villages, each different, but all spectacular.

Visiting Cinque Terre is an experience that fills all your senses. You can choose whether to go from one to another by train or walking, you can enjoy the turquoise waters and you will not be able to resist taking thousands of pictures.

We will give you the best tips to visit Cinque Terre in the best possible way, to enjoy its beaches, trails, rocks, food and to be able to take the best pictures.

Day 5 – Montecatini – Pisa – Siena

Buongiorno! We leave Montecatini to head towards Siena, on the way we will make a mandatory stop in Pisa. You will be amazed by the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa and its leaning. It’s time to put your creativity to the test… Which photo will you take?

Later we will arrive in Siena for a first walk and get lost in its alleys.

Day 6 – Siena – Montalcino – Pienza

New day, new town. On the way to Pienza we will stop in Montalcino, an ancient village, best known for its red wines called “Brunello di Montalcino” which are made with Sangiovese Grosso grapes. Would you try it?

Then we will move on to Pienza to visit the beautiful Renaissance town of Pius II. Don’t forget to taste the delicious Italian gastronomy.

Day 7 – Pienza – Montepulciano

Today we have a day trip to Montepulciano, another small town in the famous Val d’Orcia, Tuscany’s movie area!

Day 8 – Pienza – Saturnia – Rome

Eighth day of this wonderful trip. Today nothing less than the capital of Italy awaits us: Rome.
But first we will make a stop at the incredible Terme di Saturnia, a natural hot springs with warm water cascades.

Did you know…

The thermal baths of Saturnia are the most famous in Italy, dating back 3,000 years.
No wonder, since these sulfurous waters possess extraordinary beneficial and therapeutic properties.
Legends tell that the Terme di Saturnia originated after Saturn was angry with humans and threw lightning bolts against Mount Amiata, causing sulfurous water to rise.

We will arrive in Rome to rest. Tomorrow we will have the whole day to explore.

Day 9 – Rome

The capital of Italy and ancient “Caput Mundi” awaits us again with its thousands of years of history. There are plenty of reasons to visit Rome, to be captivated by the city and wish to return to it, such as the gastronomy and its lively atmosphere are some of them.

In the beautiful capital we offer you a Pack of optional activities that you won’t want to miss. Our Rome Pack includes today the entrance to the Flavian Amphitheater, better known as the Colosseum. The rest we leave for tomorrow… The Vatican and the Sistine Chapel! Are you in?

Optional Activity:

Rome Pack: Sistine Chapel + Musei Vaticani + Colosseum + Rome Walking Tour + Transfers.

Day 10 – Rome – Milan (Train).

Up Unitrippers! There is still a lot to enjoy. Today we will travel by train to Milan. Aside from being Italy’s fashion city, it is one of the largest industrial and commercial centers in the world.

We will visit the Duomo, its neo-gothic cathedral.

Did you know…

• The symbol of the city is the biscione, a dragon holding a young boy in its jaws. It recalls one of the great Milanese families.
• In Piazza Vetra witches and heretics were burned because it was part of the Inquisition.

Day 11 – Lake Como

Today we will have a day trip to Lake Como, probably the most famous lake in the world since George Clooney bought a villa on its shores. The lake is an incredible environment that blends nature and architecture, where you can admire the villages and gardens with a charm of other times.

Included activity: Boat trip on the lake

Day 12 – Milan – Zermatt – Brig

New day, new country. We leave Italy for Switzerland. Today awaits us: Zermatt. It is an outstanding mountain destination in Switzerland and the perfect base to get to know the Alps, the country’s natural attraction par excellence. From the village you can admire the summit of the Matterhorn, one of the most famous mountains in the world and recognized among mountaineers and chocolate lovers for the simple fact that the Toblerone logo is reminiscent of its horn shapes.

This small village free of motor vehicles enjoys one of the purest airs you will ever feel in your life. It also offers incredible experiences in contact with nature and the possibility to experience winter sports to the fullest.

Day 13 – Brig – Interlaken

Today we will go a little further north, to Interlaken, a majestic place nestled in the Swiss Alps. As its name suggests, it is “a town between lakes”, due to its geographical position between the lakes of Thun and Brienz.
You will also find the three highest peaks of the Swiss Alps: the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau.

Speaking of Switzerland, one always thinks of chocolate. A cup of hot chocolate or a chocolate fondue will make you forget about the cold and enjoy the breathtaking mountain scenery this city has to offer.

Day 14 – Interlaken – Glacier

And of course, while we’re here we’ll visit the majestic Junfrauch Glacier. Get your coats ready!

Day 15 – Interlaken – Bern – Geneva

We are coming to the end of the trip. Our final destination will be Geneva. But first we will stop in Bern, capital of the Swiss Confederation.

Bern has a medieval old town declared World Heritage Site and is surrounded by the meander formed by the river Aar, Bern is one of those cities in Switzerland that falls in love at first sight. We will stroll through its streets and squares enjoying its medieval buildings with reddish roofs and arcades that have survived the passage of time almost intact, it is a real pleasure for the senses.

Day 16 – Geneva

And so we come to the end of this tour. After breakfast, we will check out and hope to see you on another adventure!

Includes:

• Travel by comfortable private bus to the destinations mentioned in the program.
• Accommodation in the best hotels, hostels and bungalows throughout Europe.
• 16 days and 15 nights
• 15 breakfasts
• Boat trip on Lake Como
• Train from Rome to Milan
• Double rooms
• All transportation, parking and tolls expenses
• Group leader for the entire trip
• Assistance throughout the trip
• Guided tours of the cities mentioned above with tour leader
• And more surprises…

Not included

• Everything that is not mentioned in “Included”.
• Air tickets
• Transportation to the departure point
• Other public transportation and transfer costs not mentioned
• Travel or cancellation insurance
• Optional activities
• Entrance fees to monuments, parks, attractions.
• Visa or administrative fees.
• Public transportation tickets in the cities (for group activities).

(You will be able to book your extras once you have booked your trip, through an App to which we will give you access).

Each optional activity requires a minimum of 30 participants