10-Day Italy and Switzerland Tour Packages
Imagine ten days mixing Italy and Switzerland. The Alps' peaks, Italian lakes, Swiss chocolate towns, Renaissance cities - it's a lot but totally doable. These trips balance mountain scenery with cultural treasures, Alpine hiking with lakeside chilling. You'll take those scenic Swiss trains everyone raves about, taste regional specialities and see how neighbors can feel so wonderfully different.
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10 Days in Western Europe, incl. Paris and Rome
A 7-day adventure takes you from Mount Pilatus's peak via world's steepest cogwheel railway to Bellinzona's medieval castles. Rome's Colosseum and farm lunch at Cooperativa Coraggio round out the trip, including Gotthard Panorama Express journey.
- Days 1-2
Paris
Start your trip in Paris. Most hotels won't have rooms ready until 2-3 PM, but you can store your luggage and begin exploring. Visit the Eiffel Tower on your first afternoon - book tickets in advance or you'll wait 2+ hours. Take an evening walk through Le Marais. The next morning head to Montmartre around 9 AM before the crowds arrive. Have lunch near Sacré-Cœur before catching your train to Switzerland.
- Days 3-4
Lausanne
The train from Paris takes about 4 hours. Stay near the Old Town for easy access to main sites. Visit the Gothic cathedral in the morning to see sunlight streaming through the rose window. Take a short train ride to Lutry (15 minutes) to explore the UNESCO Lavaux Vineyards. You can get detailed trail maps from the Tourist Office to walk between villages.
- Days 5-6
Lucerne and Mount Pilatus
After a 2.5-hour train ride to Lucerne, walk the medieval Museggmauer walls to get your bearings. Access them near the Nölliturm tower. Visit Mount Pilatus early the next day to avoid crowds. Bring extra layers since the summit is usually 10-15°F cooler than the city. A recent visitor shared: "The cogwheel train up Pilatus is incredibly steep but offers unbeatable views. Sit on the right side for the best photo ops of the lakes below."
- Day 7
Ticino Region
Take the Gotthard Panorama Express through the Alps to Bellinzona. You'll need to change trains at Arth-Goldau. The large windows offer great views of Switzerland's mountain landscapes. In the evening, walk to see Bellinzona's three castles lit up at night.
- Days 8-10
Rome
The morning train to Rome via Milan takes about 6 hours. Visit the Colosseum area when you arrive but book skip-the-line tickets online first to avoid long waits. On your second day, visit the Cooperativa Coraggio sustainable farm in the morning. Spend your last afternoon walking through Trastevere around 4 PM when locals start their evening passeggiata.
10 Day Italy & Switzerland Tour Package
A vibrant 10-day route combining Italy's cultural sites with Swiss landscapes. The journey stretches from Rome's Colosseum to Lucerne's Chapel Bridge, featuring Florence's Mercato Centrale and Venice's Basilica di San Marco.
Rome Italy
2 miVatican City Vatican City (Holy See)
142 miFlorence Italy
31 miSiena Italy
54 miPisa Italy
36 miSan Gimignano Italy
150 miVenice Italy
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Milan Italy
35 miBellagio Italy
2 miLake Como Italy
37 miMilan Italy
135 miZurich Switzerland
56 miInterlaken Switzerland
8 miGrindelwald Switzerland
56 miZurich Switzerland
Milan Italy
39 miLugano Italy
14 miBellagio Italy
2 miLake Como Italy
16 miComo Italy
24 miMilan Italy
135 miZurich Switzerland
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Rhine Falls Switzerland
32 miStein Switzerland
29 miZurich Switzerland
23 miWeggis Switzerland
1 miRigi Kaltbad Switzerland
10 miMount Pilatus Switzerland
11 miVitznau Switzerland
8 miLucerne Switzerland
24 miZurich Switzerland
150 miMunich Germany
56 miFussen Germany
2 miNeuschwanstein Germany
55 miMunich Germany
71 miSalzburg Austria
71 miMunich Germany
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What people love about 10-day Italy and Switzerland tours
- London to Rome Highlights (10-day Tour)
Great destinations, tour director and driver. Very good money for value, highly recommended.
- Grand Tour of Switzerland
The trip was quite well organized, however there were too many stops on Day 8 with not enough time given in Bern. However this was not Tourradar’s bus excursion- it was Cosmos so I am not sure why you are requesting a review? I have completed one for Cosmos..
- Switzerland All-in-one
The itinerary was very thorough and well thought out. It provided us everything we hoped for is seeing the different areas of Switzerland. The guide was was exceptional. He was well prepared, proficient, and personable. I would highly recommend him to anyone.