10-Day France, Italy and Switzerland Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 10-day France, Italy And Switzerland tour itineraries

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• 10 Day Western Europe Itinerary, incl. London and Rome

  From Paris's landmarks through Swiss Alps to Italian cities, this 10-day route delights at every turn. Accommodations include Mercure Paris and Starhotels Vespucci Florence. Highlights feature guided tours, scenic drives, and cultural experiences like Venetian glassblowing.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    London

    Start in London with a hotel that gives you easy access to public transit. "The London hotel's accessibility to public transport made independent sightseeing a breeze," shared one traveler. Visit Westminster Abbey early in the morning to avoid crowds and watch the Changing of the Guard at 11 AM. Get an Oyster Card for the best value on public transport.

    
  • Day 3

    London to Paris (via Dover-Calais)

    Head south through Kent to Dover in the morning. The ferry to Calais takes about 90 minutes. Pack motion sickness tablets if you need them. You'll reach Paris by early evening. Book a hotel near a Metro station if you want to explore at night.

    
  • Day 4

    Paris

    Spend a full day seeing Paris landmarks. According to one traveler: "Getting to the Eiffel Tower by 9 AM helped us avoid the worst queues." Use your free afternoon to check out the Marais district for authentic cafes with better prices. The Metro runs safely until midnight.

    
  • Day 5

    Paris to Lucerne

    Take the scenic drive through Burgundy wine country to Switzerland. Bring something to keep you entertained on this long journey. Visit the Chapel Bridge after 6 PM when crowds thin out. Remember that Switzerland is more expensive than France.

    
  • Day 6

    Lucerne to Venice

    Travel through the St. Gotthard Pass for amazing Alpine views. The drive takes most of the day. A helpful tip from a visitor: "Keep some euros handy for Italian motorway restroom stops - they usually charge €0.50-1." You'll arrive at your Venice mainland hotel in Oriago by evening.

    
  • Day 7

    Venice to Florence

    Start early in Venice with a water taxi to beat the St. Mark's Square crowds. Previous visitors recommend: "Wear comfortable walking shoes with good grip - Venice's marble steps get slippery when wet." Leave for Florence in the afternoon.

    
  • Days 8-10

    Florence and Rome

    Get oriented in Florence before continuing to Rome. Your Rome hotel will be 20-30 minutes from the center. Budget for taxis if you plan evening trips into the city ($30-40 each way). One traveler's advice: "Book your Vatican visit for first thing in the morning to beat both the heat and crowds."

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• 10 Days in Western Europe, incl. Rome and Paris

  A grand 10-day route through France, Italy, and Switzerland spans 16 destinations. Marvel at Rome's Colosseum, Florence's Duomo, Swiss Alpine bridges, and Paris's landmarks. Includes breakfast daily and lunch in Lucerne.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Rome

    Start in Rome. You can get from Fiumicino Airport to the city center in about 45 minutes by taxi or the Leonardo Express train. Spend your first evening exploring restaurants along Via Cavour. On day two, visit the Imperial Forums and Colosseum before 9 AM to avoid crowds. Book your Vatican Museums tickets after 2 PM when most tour groups are gone. Visit Trastevere in the evening - restaurants start getting busy around 8 PM.

    
  • Day 3

    Florence

    Take a 1.5-hour high-speed train to Florence. Start at Piazzale Michelangelo for city views. "The steps of Piazzale Michelangelo get slippery when wet - wear shoes with good grip, especially if visiting during spring showers." Take an evening walk through the historic center to see Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo.

    
  • Day 4

    Venice

    Travel through the Apennines to Venice. Take water buses (vaporetti) to St. Mark's Square. "Book your Murano glass factory tour for early morning when the demonstrations are less crowded and you can better see the intricate techniques." Stay in Mestre for better value hotels with good transport connections.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Swiss Alps

    Drive through Innsbruck, stopping for lunch, then continue to Zurich. Spend the next day in the Interlaken region and visit Grindelwald's suspended bridge. "The cable car ride up Mount Titlis can get windy - bring a windbreaker even in summer. And the Lucerne walking paths near the wooden Chapel Bridge are most peaceful before 10 AM."

    
  • Days 7-10

    Strasbourg & Paris

    Stop in Strasbourg on your way to Paris to see its unique French-German cultural mix. In Paris, visit Versailles first thing in the morning. Later explore Montmartre. "Book your Eiffel Tower visit for late afternoon - the queues are shorter and you might catch sunset from the second floor." Take a Seine river cruise to see the city lights and the Eiffel Tower's sparkle show.

    

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• 10 Days in Western Europe, incl. London and Rome

  This magnificent route through France, Switzerland, and Italy showcases Paris's Champs-Élysées, Lucerne's Chapel Bridge, Venice's St. Mark's Square, and Rome's ancient sites. Package includes luxury coach travel, 9 breakfasts, and carefully selected accommodations.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    London

    Base yourself near Westminster to easily walk to the main attractions. "The hotel is walking distance to Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and London Eye." Visit these sites before 9 AM to avoid crowds. Take a guided tour of the highlights, then spend your afternoon browsing Carnaby Street or walking along the Thames. Book Tower of London tickets online to skip the lines.

    
  • Day 3

    London to Paris

    Leave in the morning via Dover, taking the ferry to Calais (90 minutes - pack motion sickness medicine if needed). Your route passes through the WWI battlefields of the Somme before reaching Paris in the evening. One guest suggests: "Get a room on the upper floors of the Paris hotel for better views, though it's a bit far from the center - the metro is your friend here."

    
  • Day 4

    Paris

    Begin at the Arc de Triomphe and walk down the Champs-Élysées. A smart tip from a visitor: "Take the fastest elevator up Montparnasse Tower for the best Eiffel Tower views without the crowds - it's €43 but worth it." Visit the Latin Quarter when cafes are busy in the afternoon. Skip the tourist restaurants and try local bistros in the Marais instead.

    
  • Day 5

    Paris to Lucerne

    Drive through France's wine regions of Auxerrois and Burgundy into Switzerland, crossing the Alps through St. Gotthard tunnel. Visit Lucerne's medieval Chapel Bridge at sunset for photos. A visitor notes: "The wooden bridge looks magical in the evening when it's lit up."

    
  • Days 6-7

    Venice & Florence

    Explore Venice early before the crowds arrive. Watch glassblowing on Murano island. "The demonstration was fascinating, but don't feel pressured to buy," says one guest. For Florence, a traveler recommends: "Get to the Duomo before 8:30 AM to avoid hour-long queues." Shop the leather markets late afternoon for better prices.

    
  • Days 8-10

    Rome

    Spend one day at Ancient Rome sites (Forum, Colosseum) and another at the Vatican Museums. A visitor suggests: "Book Vatican tickets online and go at 2 PM - morning crowds are intense." Visit Trastevere for dinner at family restaurants instead of tourist spots. "The optional evening food tour on Isola Tiberina was a highlight - skip the overpriced restaurants and do this instead."

    

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