Italy and Switzerland Tours & Trips

Best time to visit Italy and Switzerland

• Spring 2026

  Spring brings perfect temperatures and smaller crowds. Our most requested route begins with early Vatican visits in Rome, then moves north to Florence where you can watch skilled artisans work with leather using traditional methods. Another popular choice starts with Seine River cruises and walks through Montmartre in Paris, then crosses into Switzerland where Lucerne's medieval streets come alive with spring flowers. The Alpine route really shines this season - you'll experience both the Bernina Express and also Glacier Express trains just as mountain wildflowers appear. Many travelers love walking through Florence's Boboli Gardens in full bloom before exploring Switzerland's Three Lakes region. The fifth most popular spring tour connects Barcelona's Gaudi sites with Swiss mountains, including stops in medieval Girona and also UNESCO-protected Arles.

  • April 2026 96 tours
  • May 2026 popular 136 tours
• Summer 2026

  Summer multi-country routes between Italy and Switzerland give you several excellent options. A popular 16-destination journey starts at Vatican City early in the day before moving on to Trastevere, where you can dine among locals in the evening. Another solid 12-day option includes skip-the-line privileges at major attractions, and our customers love starting guided visits early to avoid peak crowds. The Tuscany to Alps route combines hands-on activities like pizza-making in Rome, quiet evening gondola rides in Venice's lesser-known canals and practical perks. Many tours help you bypass Eiffel Tower queues, while adding Seine River cruises that offer a welcome break from walking in the summer heat. Peak season comfort comes from well-positioned hotels - you might overlook Swiss lakes or find yourself steps away from St. Mark's Square in Venice. What works particularly well about these summer routes is how they mix guided morning activities, when temperatures are cooler, with plenty of independent exploration time later in the day.

  • June 2026 popular 152 tours
  • July 2026 148 tours
  • August 2026 141 tours
• Fall / Autumn 2026

  Fall fills with harvest celebrations and rich autumn colors. One top seller follows golden larch forests through Engadine National Park, where the trees contrast beautifully against 12,000-foot peaks. Another combines Turin's food festivals with Swiss scenic train rides - perfectly timed for wine harvests in the Aosta Valley. The third most booked route starts in Madrid, moves through a quieter Barcelona and also reaches Switzerland right at peak fall colors. Lake Como proves particularly special in autumn when gardens show their seasonal changes without summer crowds. The fifth most popular fall tour explores the Dolomites and Swiss Alps during prime hiking weather, with visits to Lake Carezza and also ancient Novacella Abbey.

  • September 2026 popular 148 tours
  • October 2026 132 tours
  • November 2026 53 tours
• Winter 2026 / 2027

  Our winter tours blend sports with cultural discoveries in compelling ways. When you drive a Porsche through the Swiss Alps mountain passes, you'll find yourself stopping at Oberhofen Castle and exploring UNESCO's Entlebuch Biosphere Reserve along snow-covered roads. The cable car ride to Glacier 3000 gives you access to a suspended bridge between peaks, plus time to discover the fascinating Ice Cathedral carved deep within. Many clients start in Paris with quick entry to the Eiffel Tower before heading to Switzerland's winter peaks. Two other routes focus on Italian Lakes and Swiss mountain towns - one takes you on the Bernina Express train climbing past 7,000 feet, while another combines Gruyères cheese tasting and also Swiss chocolate sampling at Maison Cailler.

  • December 2026 popular 54 tours
  • January 2027 49 tours
  • February 2027 48 tours