Private Europe Tour (GER024) Germany - Italy Leisure Pace (10 Days 9 Nights)

In the evening, we welcome you at Munich Airport, followed by an evening stroll through the old town around Marienplatz—the central pedestrian square featuring the golden Marian Column, an 85-meter-high clock tower with 32 almost life-sized dancing figures, and an exterior view of the Munich Residenz—before enjoying dinner in the area.

hotel Overnight Munich, first night

Today, we take you on a full-day tour of Munich. Munich is one of Germany's wealthiest cities, the production hub of BMW cars, and the capital of the state of Bavaria. It is the third-largest city in the country (after Berlin and Hamburg) and one of the wealthiest cities in Europe. Known for its beer festivals and football fans, it is a shopper's delight with numerous shopping areas and all the vibrant colors of an economic center.

In the morning, visit Nymphenburg Palace, located in Munich in the state of Bavaria, Germany. Nymphenburg was the summer residence of the rulers of Bavaria. Construction was initiated by Ferdinand Maria, Prince-Elector of Bavaria, and Henriette Adelaide of Savoy to the designs of architect Agostino Barelli in 1664 after the birth of their first son, Maximilian 2 Emanuel (Maximilian II Emanuel), Prince-Elector of Bavaria. The central pavilion of the palace was completed in 1675.

Next, visit the “BMW Showroom,” featuring the latest innovations from BMW, located opposite the Olympic Stadium Park. The BMW Museum tells the history of BMW (BAVARIAN MOTOR WORKS) cars across various series, from vintage models to the present day.

Experience the world of BMW, known as BMW Welt in German or BMW World in English. This multifunctional BMW facility features BMW exhibitions, motor shows, customer delivery services, a showroom, and a sales center, complete with restaurants, cafes, and a BMW souvenir shop for visitors.

Take a walk around Olympiapark, if you wish.

Enjoy leisure shopping around Odeonsplatz and Karlsplatz to pick up souvenirs before returning home to Thailand.

hotel Overnight Munich, second night

In the morning, depart on a 170 km drive to Austria to visit Innsbruck, Austria, a skier's paradise. The city is surrounded 360 degrees by the Alps, with the Inn River flowing through town, creating a majestic atmosphere where the towering mountains dwarf the town below, complemented by fresh, clear waters. The city layout is neat, clean, and pleasant. We will take you to enjoy a panoramic view of the city on the NORDKETTENBAHNEN cable car, if desired.

Then, explore the Old Town along Maria-Theresien-Strasse and Herzog-Friedrich-Strasse, admiring the gorgeous Baroque architecture. The highlight of the city is the famous Golden Roof, a historic building that once served as the residence of the Tyrolean rulers when they came to watch civic performances. The roof glimmers in golden hues, crafted from gilded copper plates fit for royalty.

Enjoy free time for shopping at your leisure, or visit museums such as the FERDINANDEUM TYROLEAN STATE MUSEUM, Stadtmuseum, ARSENAL MUSEUM, or Ambras Castle.

hotel Overnight Innsbruck, first night

In the morning, visit Schloss Ambras (Ambras Castle), a historic Innsbruck palace built in the 16th century by Archduke Ferdinand II, adorned with numerous portraits by renowned Austrian artists.

Afterward, travel 20 km to Wattens to visit Swarovski Kristallwelten (Swarovski Crystal Worlds), the famous crystal museum. Delight in the diverse art collections spanning from the past to the present, and shop for crystals to take home as souvenirs at factory prices.

Then, visit the nearby charming small town of Hall in Tirol, Austria.

hotel Overnight Innsbruck, second night

Today's drive from Innsbruck to Venice, Italy is approximately 400 km, focusing on scenic stops along the way before arriving in Venice for the night.

If the cable car is operating, we recommend stopping in Ortisei, the heart of the Dolomites nestled in a valley surrounded by spectacular mountain ranges.

Weather permitting, take the Seilbahn Seceda cable car up toward the area known as Alpe di Siusi to admire sweeping views of the Dolomites and the mountain plateau celebrated as the largest in Europe. Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic scenery from this cable car in the heart of Italy's stunning Dolomite region.

Visit lovely towns in the Dolomites such as Bolzano, the travel hub of South Tyrol, Italy.

When it is time, we continue our journey to Venice.

hotel Overnight First night in Venice

On the first day, spend a full day exploring Venice Island. Located in the Adriatic Sea, it is Italy's most famous attraction. The city was built on islands supported by wooden piles and faces the threat of submersion in the coming decades. A truly unique city of water, there are no cars or roads—only canals and gondolas. Historic houses, islands, bridges, markets, churches, and palaces come together in magnificent harmony.

You can take a boat ride along the Grand Canal and walk around Venice to see all the highlights, including St. Mark's Basilica, the city's most important church. The roof of St. Mark's Basilica features Islamic-style domes, with the central dome being the largest. Adorned with glittering golden mosaics from ceiling to floor, it earned the nickname “Church of Gold.”

Visit the Doge's Palace, a Gothic palace of the Doge who ruled Venice. Inside, the palace is decorated with gold and houses numerous paintings.

Visit the famous Rialto Bridge, the most popular photo spot for visitors. The other 2 famous bridges are Accademia Bridge and Scalzi Bridge, with Rialto being the oldest among them.

hotel Overnight Second night in Venice

Venice Day 2: Take a boat to the islands of Murano and Burano.

"Murano" is an island renowned for its unique traditional glassmaking craft. You can choose to visit the glass museum in Murano and shop for plenty of local products.

Then, take a boat to the island of "Burano" to admire the charming colorful houses and the lace museum. Burano is famous for its skilled local lacemakers.

Return to the main island of Venice and ascend the 98-meter-tall St. Mark's Campanile, located right in front of St. Mark's Basilica. This is another popular landmark for photography and a great vantage point for tourists to walk up and take in panoramic views of Venice.

Free time for shopping at your leisure.

In the evening, attend a concert if desired.

hotel Overnight Third night in Venice

Depart Venice to explore Verona, a city that enchants visitors with its rich artistic and cultural heritage, annual exhibitions, theaters, and open-air Roman amphitheater operas, famously celebrated as the setting for Romeo and Juliet.

As the setting of the timeless romance recounted for over 700 years by Shakespeare, we visit No. 23, the House of Juliet Capulet, with its iconic balcony where Juliet waited each night for Romeo.

Visit Juliet's House located on Via Cappello. In reality, this historic building belonged to the Dell Cappello family, with no direct connection to the Capulets from the tale, but William Shakespeare drew inspiration from it to ignite our imaginations.

Nearly every visitor heads to the statue of Juliet to touch her left breast for good luck in enduring love. Another popular highlight is stepping onto the marble balcony for a souvenir photo at the very spot where Juliet stood while Romeo courted her below.

Next, visit the Verona Arena, the world's third-largest Roman amphitheater located in Piazza Bra. Dating back over 2,000 years, this ancient Roman monument seats more than 15,000 spectators and ranks among the top 3 largest ancient arenas in Italy. Today, it serves as an iconic symbol of Verona, hosting prestigious concerts and operas.

Stroll through the Old Town at Piazza delle Erbe, home to the historic Palazzo Maffei and the Lamberti Tower (Torre dei Lamberti), which offers panoramic views across all of Verona. Historically used as a watchtower and warning post during wartime, reaching the top involves taking an elevator up about 7 floors and walking up 2 more flights of stairs, where giant iron bells chime every half hour.

Afterward, travel 160 km to Milan and enjoy dinner together.

hotel Overnight First night in Milan

Enjoy a full day exploring Milan, the fashion capital of the world. Today, we will take you to marvel at the grandeur of the Duomo, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. Construction began in 1386 and took 427 years to complete. Built almost entirely of marble, it measures 157 meters in length and 92 meters in width. The roof and exterior feature 135 spires topped with statues of saints, with a 4-meter-tall statue of the Virgin Mary, entirely gilded in gold, standing at the very top.

Take a stroll through Piazza del Duomo in front of the cathedral, where the equestrian statue of King Vittorio Emanuele II (Victor Emmanuel II in English) stands in the center of the square. He was the founder of unified Italy, uniting various regions into a single country.

Shop at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a grand and luxurious arcade that is one of the oldest shopping malls in the world. Built in 1865 and named in honor of King Vittorio Emanuele II, it features an iron-and-glass structure with a central glass dome, marble and granite flooring, and walls decorated with beautiful mosaics and stucco details. It houses numerous fashion boutiques, especially famous Italian luxury designer brands, along with restaurants and cafes.

Visit the two famous football clubs: AC Milan and Inter Milan.

We also visit Santa Maria delle Grazie, a Dominican church and convent recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to Leonardo da Vinci's world-famous mural, "The Last Supper," located in the refectory (advance booking recommended).

hotel Overnight Milan, Second Night

In the morning, we will take you to visit the Teatro alla Scala opera house and see the statue of Leonardo da Vinci, the renowned master painter, surrounded by the stunning beauty of neoclassical architecture. It also houses the Museo Teatrale alla Scala, which showcases historical performance artifacts.

Choose to explore other attractions in Milan according to your interests, such as: 1. Castello Sforzesco Museum 2. Pinacoteca di Brera, home to a library, an astronomical observatory, and one of Italy's finest art museums 3. Sant’Ambrogio, a beautiful basilica.