2-Week Italy and Switzerland Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 2-week Italy And Switzerland tour itineraries

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

  An 8-day celebration of Italian-Swiss cities includes Lucerne's Chapel Bridge, Venice's St. Mark's Basilica, and Florence's Duomo. Luxuriate at Radisson Blu Switzerland and Leonardo Royal Venice.

  

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  • Days 1-3

    London

    Land around midday to better handle jet lag. Take the Underground from Heathrow to central London - it's about 45 minutes. Start your first full day at Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London. One traveler shared: "Westminster Abbey and Tower of London are less crowded first thing in the morning - we got there at opening and had much better photo opportunities." On day 2, visit Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. Book your Tower of London entry time in advance to skip the longest lines.

    
  • Days 4-5

    Paris

    The morning Eurostar from St. Pancras gets you to Paris in 2.5 hours. Pick seats on the upper deck for the best views. Spend your first afternoon in Montmartre. It's more authentic than the Champs-Élysées and perfect for watching local life unfold. For dinner cruises on the Seine, the 7:30 PM summer sailing lets you see the city in both daylight and sunset. Consider staying in the Marais area for good Metro connections.

    
  • Days 6-7

    Swiss Alps

    Take the TGV to Basel (3 hours), then connect to Andermatt (2.5 hours by rail). This charming town works well as your Swiss base. Take a day trip to Lucerne on the scenic railway. A recent visitor noted: "The covered Chapel Bridge is magical early morning before tour groups arrive." Visit Mount Pilatus in the morning since clouds often block the view later in the day.

    
  • Days 8-9

    Venice Region

    The train ride through the Alps to Italy offers beautiful mountain scenery. Stay in Mestre on the mainland instead of Venice proper. It's better value and just 15 minutes by bus to Venice. Start your Murano visit early to catch the glass-blowing shows. Get a vaporetto day pass for unlimited water bus rides instead of single tickets.

    
  • Days 10-11

    Florence

    Take the train through Tuscany to Florence. Book a hotel near Santa Croce to walk easily to main attractions. Visit the Duomo before 9 AM or after 4 PM to avoid peak crowds. A smart tip from a traveler: "Book Uffizi tickets online at least 2 days ahead - the walk-up queue can be 2+ hours long in peak season."

    
  • Days 12-14

    Rome

    The high-speed train from Florence takes 1.5 hours. Book the 8 AM entry at Vatican Museums to see the Sistine Chapel before the crowds pour in. Try local restaurants in Trastevere. As one visitor said: "We loved getting lost in the little streets around Campo de' Fiori in the evening when locals come out for passeggiata."

    

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• 14-Day Tour: Paris, Zurich, Milan & Florence Discovery

  Train travel connects Zurich, Milan, and Florence across 14 days. A cogwheel train climbs Mount Rigi to 1,797 meters, then cruise Lake of the Four Cantons before heading to Grindelwald where Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks tower overhead. Later, a private boat takes you to Bellagio on Lake Como.

  

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  • Paris France

    167 mi

  • Bruges Belgium

    167 mi

  • Paris France

    94 mi

  • Chambord France

    28 mi

  • Chenonceaux France

    21 mi

  • Cheverny France

    102 mi

  • Paris France

    303 mi
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  • Zurich Switzerland

    23 mi

  • Weggis Switzerland

    1 mi

  • Rigi Kaltbad Switzerland

    2 mi

  • Vitznau Switzerland

    8 mi

  • Lucerne Switzerland

    24 mi

  • Zurich Switzerland

    56 mi

  • Interlaken Switzerland

    8 mi

  • Grindelwald Switzerland

    6 mi

  • Lauterbrunnen Switzerland

    61 mi

  • Zurich Switzerland

    135 mi

  • Milan Italy

    155 mi

  • Geneva Switzerland

    148 mi

  • Cadenabbia Italy

    1 mi

  • Bellagio Italy

    1 mi

  • Tremezzo Italy

    36 mi

  • Milan Italy

    154 mi

  • Florence Italy

    86 mi

  • Levanto Italy

    2 mi

  • Monterosso al Mare Italy

    1 mi

  • Vernazza Italy

    2 mi

  • Manarola Italy

  • Riomaggiore Italy

    2 mi

  • Cinque Terre Italy

    80 mi

  • Florence Italy

    26 mi

  • Monteriggioni Italy

    7 mi

  • Siena Italy

    17 mi

  • San Gimignano Italy

    23 mi

  • Florence Italy

    42 mi

  • Pisa Italy

    42 mi

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• 13 Day Western Europe Itinerary, incl. Paris and Venice

  A grand tour through Italy and Switzerland spans 8 major cities in 13 days. Highlights include a Lake Zurich cruise, UNESCO-listed Bellinzona castles, and Venice's St. Mark's Square, rated 4.5/5 by previous travelers.

  

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  • Days 1-3

    Paris and Versailles

    Start in Paris and give yourself time to adjust to the time zone. Visit Versailles Palace early in the morning before the crowds arrive. A local guide suggests: "For the best Versailles experience, arrive before 9 AM and head straight to the Hall of Mirrors before tour groups fill it." Explore the artistic streets of Montmartre and see the city from Sacré-Cœur. Go up the Eiffel Tower with your included second-floor tickets and take a Seine River cruise. Pro tip: "The 7 PM cruise offers the best lighting for photos as the sun sets over the city."

    
  • Days 4-5

    French Wine Country to Switzerland

    Travel through Burgundy with a stop in Beaune for wine tasting. Visit Lyon and take the funicular to Notre-Dame de Fourvière for city views. The next day takes you through the Lake Geneva region to Zurich. One traveler noted: "The drive along Lake Geneva was stunning - sit on the right side of the bus for the best views of the vineyards cascading down to the water."

    
  • Days 6-7

    Swiss Alps and Lucerne

    Stay in Zurich for your Alpine adventures. Take a two-hour cruise on Lake Zurich to medieval Rapperswil. Head to Grindelwald the next day for mountain views and walk the cliff suspension bridge. Bring sturdy shoes as the path can be slippery. Visit Lucerne in the afternoon. One traveler shared: "Walking the Chapel Bridge at sunset was magical, but bring a jacket - the lake breeze gets chilly after 6 PM."

    
  • Days 8-9

    Italian Lakes to Rome

    Cross the Alps through Italian-speaking territory and stop in Como for lunch. See Milan's stunning Duomo before continuing south. The next day includes Pisa with a tourist train ride to the Tower before reaching Rome. Travel tip: "Book an afternoon departure from Milan to Rome - morning traffic can add an hour to the journey."

    
  • Days 10-11

    Rome to Florence

    Spend a full day exploring Imperial Rome with a local guide. See the Colosseum exterior and Vatican City. Walk through the charming Trastevere district in the evening. Drive to Florence the next day and go straight to Piazzale Michelangelo for sunset views. One visitor advised: "Have dinner in Sant'Ambrogio neighborhood - it's where locals eat and prices are 30% lower than near the Duomo."

    
  • Days 12-13

    Venice Finale

    Finish your trip in Venice with a boat ride across the Giudecca Canal. Join a morning guided tour of St. Mark's Square to get your bearings. Watch master craftsmen at work in the Murano Glass Factory. Stay in the mainland Mestre district for better value hotels. Local tip: "Take vaporetto line 1 for the best views along the Grand Canal - it's like a poor man's gondola ride for just €7.50."

    

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