Private tour (ITY016) Europe - Italy, Switzerland, France 16 Days 15 Nights (Best Italy - Swiss - Paris)

We pick you up at Rome Airport (ROME) and explore the capital of Italy and the magnificent Roman Empire, once the center of government, culture, and science in ancient times.

Tour inside the Colosseum (COLOSSEUM), the arena of gladiators and beasts, the Arch of Constantine, the Roman Forum—the gathering place of scholars, Circus Maximus—the chariot racing arena of Ben-Hur, and visit the independent state of Vatican City, the center of the Roman Catholic Church.

Stroll through the city and visit Piazza Navona, Rome's most popular square and home to the Fountain of the 4 Rivers: the Ganges, Danube, Nile, and Río de la Plata, masterpieces by Bernini.

See Piazza Venezia, the Heroes' Square, Roman Forum, Roman chariot racing stadium, Rome City Hall, Castel Sant'Angelo, etc. Choose your itinerary as desired.

In the morning, marvel at the breathtaking magnificence of St. Peter's Basilica (ST PETER’S BASILICA) in Vatican City, the largest church in the world. Admire Michelangelo's Pietà, the marble masterpiece depicting the Virgin Mary cradling the body of Jesus after the crucifixion, and Bernini's grand baldachin over the papal altar.

In the afternoon, enjoy shopping and strolling around the Trevi Fountain (TREVI FOUNTAIN), the inspiration behind the timeless song “Three Coins in the Fountain,” and the Spanish Steps (SPANISH STEPS) area.

If you wish to go outlet shopping near Rome, you can visit McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Castel Romano, Via del Ponte di Piscina Cupa, 64, 00128 Roma RM, Italy.

Explore Siena, a famous medieval city in Italy known for its Gothic art. The entire historic old town of Siena was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Visit Piazza del Campo, renowned for its striking fan shape with a gently stepped shell slope, located right in front of Siena's City Hall. Stroll through the town where ancient houses are still lived in and operated as charming shops. Admire the Gothic town hall, the Fonte Gaia fountain, and the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Siena is also world-famous for its annual Palio horse race festival celebrated in traditional costume.

The central square of Siena, honored as a World Heritage site, is also home to the world-renowned Palio horse race. Piazza del Campo is truly distinctive with its horseshoe and fan-like shape, terraced slope, and position before Siena City Hall. Lined with lively cafes, bars, shops, and souvenir stalls, this clean and scenic square is framed by historic Italian architecture. It is a favorite venue for weddings, costume pageants, and local gatherings.

Palazzo Pubblico is a palace built in the Romanesque style, with a medieval Italian exterior influenced by Gothic architecture. Constructed to serve as the government headquarters, every hall and room inside this Romanesque palace is decorated with exquisite frescoes.

Siena Cathedral (Duomo di Siena) is a Roman Catholic cathedral built between 1215 - 1263. Admire the stunning dome set atop an octagonal tower and its bell tower. Both exterior and interior feature alternating stripes of white and dark greenish-black marble, while the facade is adorned with pink marble. The black and white marble reflects the symbolic colors of Siena, which legend says were the colors of the horses of Senius and Aschius, the city's founders.

Next, we take you to the birthplace of the Renaissance—an ancient city once wealthier than Rome and the home of legendary artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. Visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, a grand cathedral with its iconic dome, the symbol of Florence. Continue to the Baptistry & Giotto’s Bell Tower and Piazza della Signoria, the heart of Florence. Another major landmark is the monumental Basilica Santa Croce, the final resting place of world-famous figures including Michelangelo and Galileo.

hotel Overnight Florence

Stroll through the heart of Florence to explore spots you haven't seen yet, such as Piazza della Signoria, which is like an open-air museum showcasing world-famous sculptures like the replica of David and the Fountain of Neptune. Marvel at the beauty of the city's cathedral, Santa Maria del Fiore, or the DUOMO, built with multicolored marble and ranked among the three largest churches in Europe.

Alternatively, you may choose to take an excursion to the Chianti region of Tuscany. Traveling just 30 km, explore the Chianti area of Tuscany, famous for grape cultivation, winemaking, and historic architecture—from magical churches and magnificent castles to picturesque hilltop villages.

Chianti is renowned worldwide for growing fine grape varieties and producing world-class wines. The vineyard-draped countryside offers a serene, rustic charm with rolling green hills extending for miles, historic olive groves, and ancient woodlands. Medieval houses are scattered across the region, alongside old churches, castles, and watchtowers. Tour centuries-old structures, hike or cycle around the gorgeous countryside, and sample a variety of Chianti wines and all-time favorites.

Chianti has been renowned for wine production for over 2,000 years and was dubbed the land of wine in the 13th century. The region's best-known name is Chianti Classico, an appellation established in 1716.

This area offers wine-tasting courses, local cuisine, and winery tours throughout the region. Wherever you stay in Chianti, there are wineries for you to visit.

Visit the charming wine village of Impruneta, especially delightful in autumn during its grape harvest festival. Marvel at Panzano in Chianti with its festival celebrating the arrival of spring through vintage costume parades (in summer, enjoy summer wine-tasting and food festivals in San Casciano, Tavarnelle, and beyond).

Take you to explore centuries-old villages in Chianti. Tour Radda in Chianti, a town encircled by medieval walls, and see the fortress built in the 15th century. Visit Castellina in Chianti to see ancient Etruscan tombs. In Greve in Chianti, shop at the stores lining the walkways, surrounded by historic buildings. Visit the Chianti Sculpture Park in Pievasciata, featuring art installations by artists from around the world nestled among oak trees.

Outlet: Today, if desired and time permits, go shopping at the famous luxury designer outlet on the outskirts of Florence, The Mall luxury outlets (Via Europa, 8, 50066 Leccio FI, Italy).

hotel Overnight Florence

In the morning, visit Lucca, Italy—a charming, lovely little town right on our route. Next, travel to Pisa, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987. Visit the quaint church of Santa Maria della Spina along the Arno River.

See the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, completed in 1350 (taking 177 years to build). It is an 8-story cylindrical tower made of white marble, standing 55 meters tall with 293 steps, leaning so that the top is 3.9 meters away from the vertical center line. The tower was not intentionally built leaning, but began tilting during the construction of the 3rd floor due to soft soil causing subsidence. In the same complex, visit Duomo di Pisa (Pisa Cathedral) and the Baptistery to the west of the cathedral, featuring a central baptismal font—in Pisa, this round baptistery was used for catechism classes and baptisms.

Then head to the Italian Riviera to explore the 5 coastal villages of Cinque Terre.

hotel Overnight La Spezia

Today is a full day exploring Cinque Terre, located on the Italian Riviera, meaning "Five Lands" (FIVE LANDS). It consists of 5 villages: MONTEROSSO AL MARE, VERNAZZA, CORNIGLIA, MANAROLA, and RIOMAGGIORE. Riomaggiore (RIOMAGGIORE) and Manarola (MANAROLA) are especially charming. These coastal villages offer magnificent, breathtaking, and unforgettable scenery. Spend the entire day exploring each village as time allows (if you have more time, such as 2 days in this area, there are trekking trails in the summer).

Normally we stay overnight in La Spezia, or you can stay in one of the coastal villages, though accommodations are limited, small, and not very convenient, but the atmosphere is well worth it. For touring this area, the vehicle drops you off at the first town (Monterosso al Mare), and you take scheduled passenger boats that stop at each town. Explore all the towns across the 5 coves, but note that the boat only stops at 4 towns. Then take the boat back to your overnight town.

7 - Bologna, Italy - Overnight : Venice In the morning, visit Bologna, Italy. Then depart for Venice, an extremely romantic city that has served as the filming location for numerous movies and commercials. Along the way, enjoy beautiful farmlands and rustic countryside homes.

Check in to the hotel, then take a large boat to Venice, a cluster of adjacent islands and a completely pedestrian city with no vehicles whatsoever. Experience the atmosphere of historic buildings adorned with beautiful Venetian architecture. We'll explore Venice, the birthplace of the great traveler Marco Polo. Venice has over 118 islands, crisscrossed by 170 canals, 120 churches, and 400 arched bridges, including the famous Bridge of Sighs (BRIDGE OF SIGHS).

Admire the magnificent Doge's Palace and the dark prison that once held Casanova, the legendary lover. If you wish, we can take a gondola ride to admire the beauty of the Grand Canal and see the Rialto Bridge (RIALTO), an ancient bridge over 400 years old designed by Michelangelo. Admire the beauty of houses dating back hundreds of years and visit the grand St. Mark's Square, lined with many lovely shops.

8 - Venice- Overnight : Venice

Today is your second day in Venice. Take a boat to Murano Island to visit a Murano glass factory renowned for centuries for its patterned glasswork, where skilled craftsmen will demonstrate glassblowing for you. We also cruise to Burano Island, another vibrant, colorful island.

Then take the boat back to the mainland. In the afternoon, enjoy free time for shopping—from brand names to street markets—or stroll around the city, or relax with a cup of tea or coffee by the canal.

9 - Verona - Sirmion - Overnight : Tirano, Italy

Today, we depart for Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Verona is an ancient city dating back more than 2,000 years to the Roman era, with every corner well-preserved without modern buildings. We will take you to see the main landmark, The Amphitheatre or The Arena, which is 1 of the top 3 largest Amphitheatres in Italy. This venue was once used for gladiator battles as well as city celebrations, and is still in use today.

Visit Piazza Bra, the largest square in Verona, lined with shops and inviting cafes. We will take you shopping along Via Mazzini, a pedestrian street full of famous brand-name stores.

Next, visit Piazza Erbe, an important city square that also hosts a fruit and vegetable market, surrounded by historic buildings featuring antique frescoes. Standing prominently in the center is a white column with the Lion of St.Mark sculpted from 16th-century marble. We will also visit Juliet's House, located not far from Piazza Erbe.

Visit the cathedral (Duomo), dating back to 1172, located along the Adige River that flows through the heart of Verona.

Then continue to Sirmione (53 km, about 40 minutes). Sirmione is a town on Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy. It is a beautiful and historic town dating back over 2,000 years, and one of the most popular destinations among travelers because the town juts out into the lake as a scenic peninsula. The ancient town surrounded by water is exceptionally charming. Take a stroll through the old town and along the lake.

Travel to Tirano, Italy for an overnight stay, preparing for the scenic train ride the following day.

10 - Train Bernina express from Tirano, Italy to St Moritz, Switzerland - Overnight :St Moritz, Switzerland

Board the Bernina Express, a romantic scenic train ride from Tirano to St. Moritz, Switzerland. This train line is renowned as having some of the most beautiful railway scenery in the world. Another major highlight is that the train features extra-wide windows for full, panoramic views. During the summer, you will see lush green forests and mountains alternating with crystal-clear blue lakes throughout the journey.

Upon arrival, explore St. Moritz, a luxury resort town in the Engadine valley of Switzerland, situated on a part of the Alps at an elevation of 1775 m above sea level. This small town is filled with alleys that are easy to walk around, lined with world-famous designer brand shops, Michelin-starred restaurants, and various gourmet spots.

The van follows the train and arrives in the afternoon. If you would like to explore around St. Moritz, we can take you from the afternoon onward.

11 - Lucerne, Switzerland- Overnight :Interlaken, Switzerland

Travel from St. Moritz to Lucerne (LUCERNE), a distance of 250 km. Explore Lucerne and Lake Lucerne, visit the wooden Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrucke), the Wasserturm water tower, and the Lion Monument (Lion Monument or Lowendenkmal), the symbol of visiting Lucerne. Stroll around town and stop to shop for souvenirs and fine watches from leading brands.

From there, continue to Interlaken (INTERLAKEN), a distance of 70 km. (Along the way, you can stop to view Lake Brienz (Brienz)

12 - Jungfraujoch - Grindelwald, Switzerland - Interlaken, Switzerland

Travel to Grindelwald Grund (GRINDELWALD GRUND / 25 minutes) to board the cogwheel train (Jungfraubahn) up to Jungfraujoch. Along both sides of the tracks, enjoy views of snow-covered mountains and beautiful pine forests. During the ride, the train will stop for you to admire the grandeur of the Alps until reaching Jungfraujoch at 3,454 meters above sea level, famously known as the "TOP OF EUROPE."

Take in the breathtaking views and crisp, chilly air at the Sphinx Observatory, then tour the Ice Palace, beautifully carved and decorated, or play in the snow on the ski plateau. Then enjoy free time to stroll at your leisure or buy postcards to mail home from the TOP OF EUROPE.

After descending the mountain, if time permits, you can explore nearby spots such as Lauterbrunnen, or take the cable car up to the thrilling Cliff Walk at First (First, 3818 Grindelwald, Switzerland)—an exhilarating experience!

13 - Zermatt, Switzerland@ Hotel: Antares

Depart for Zermatt (120 km). Along the way, we can stop by charming little towns like Brig, Switzerland and Sion, Switzerland, if desired.

Zermatt is a charming little car-free town with only electric vehicles. Vans are prohibited from entering here because cars are not allowed inside the town; only electric vehicles can be used in Zermatt.

You can take a stroll or ride the cogwheel train up to GORNERGRAT to admire the indescribable beauty of the Matterhorn, which has served as the setting for numerous movies and the inspiration behind Toblerone chocolate, and explore the beautiful town of Zermatt.

14 - Lausanne, Switzerland- Overnight : Dijon

Travel to Lausanne, a distance of 170 km. Situated on the northern shore of Lake Geneva, this is considered one of Switzerland's most naturally charming cities and once served as the residence of the Princess Mother. Visit Parc du Denantou, home to the Thai Pavilion built to honor His Majesty the King in B.E. 2549, and follow the royal footsteps to other sites if desired.

Explore the city center and visit Notre-Dame Cathedral, later renamed Lausanne Cathedral when it became Protestant in 1536, renowned for its magnificence with 105 stained glass windows, altars, and grand pillars. Then continue with a stroll around Place de la Riponne, a local gathering and market square.

Depart for Dijon, France, a distance of 200 km, famous for its world-class wines and serving as the capital of Burgundy (Burgundy region) in eastern France. Upon arrival, take a walking tour of the city center.

Upon arriving in Paris (PARIS), the dream metropolis for travelers worldwide, visit the Louvre Museum (LOUVRE MUSEUM), the former royal palace of France. Today, it houses antiquities, paintings, and countless precious treasures such as the original Mona Lisa, the original Venus de Milo, Egyptian mummies, and over 300,000 works of art—no art museum in the world is larger.

(Central Paris is an eco zone where foreign vans are prohibited; traveling by Metro is very convenient.)

In the evening, take a cruise along the Seine River to admire the beauty of both riverbanks.

15 - Paris, France - Overnight Paris

In the morning, our van takes you to Versailles to tour the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles (VERSAILLES PALACE). See the Throne Room, the Queen's Bedchamber, and the Hall of Mirrors, once used to receive ambassadors from Ayutthaya and to sign historic treaties.

Head up the Eiffel Tower (EIFFEL TOWER) for panoramic views, the iconic symbol of Paris, then visit Notre-Dame Cathedral (we reserve the right to view only the exterior during official ceremonies). Afterwards, enjoy extra time for shopping or sightseeing based on the remaining time.

***Note: Because the Eiffel Tower offers online reservations, if the booking system is closed or unavailable, **you must queue in person. If the queue is too long, we may look for an opportunity to go up at night instead.

If time permits, shop at leading department stores such as Printemps (PRINTEMPS) or Galeries Lafayette (LA FAYETTE), featuring luxury brands including LOUIS VUITTON, PRADA, CHANEL, BALENCIAGA, etc.

16 - Paris, France - airport - end total services

Today, we will guide you according to the remaining time before your return flight, such as visiting Notre-Dame, the most important cathedral in Paris, strolling around the Arc de Triomphe, the fashionable Avenue des Champs-Élysées, the Opera district, the Parliament building, and the military academy where Napoleon once studied.

Visit Place de la Concorde, the site of the guillotine used for political executions during the French Revolution in 1789, and transfer you to the airport 3-4 hours before your flight departure.

hotel Overnight Dijon