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. Rome and London

  This 14-day Italian-Swiss odyssey stretches from Vatican City to Lucerne's Chapel Bridge. Premium accommodations include Radisson Blu Andermatt, with visits to Murano's glass-blowers and Como's lakeside attractions.

  

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  • Day 1

    Flight to Rome

    Book an overnight flight to Italy's capital. Try to land at Fiumicino Airport before mid-afternoon to avoid heavy traffic into the city.

    
  • Days 2-3

    Rome & Vatican City

    Start your Vatican Museums visit by 7:30 AM before crowds form. Pack water and light layers for the warm afternoon. Use your second day to see ancient Rome, including the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Book skip-the-line tickets online for both sites to avoid long waits.

    
  • Days 4-5

    Florence

    Take the quick 1.5-hour train from Rome to Florence. The city center is easy to walk but watch those medieval cobblestones. See Michelangelo's David at the Accademia first (book 9 AM tickets), then explore around the Duomo. A visitor noted: "The afternoon light hitting the Duomo's marble facade was magical - but the line to climb the dome gets crazy after 10 AM."

    
  • Days 6-7

    Venice & Murano

    It's 2 hours by train to Venice. Stay in Mestre for better prices with easy 15-minute train access to Venice. Visit Murano island early to watch glassblowing before crowds arrive. Save Venice for late afternoon when cruise ships leave.

    
  • Days 8-9

    Swiss Alps & Lucerne

    A long but beautiful travel day through Italian Lakes into Switzerland. The path to Andermatt winds through Alpine passes. Next day, take a 1-hour train to see Lucerne's old bridges and lake. One guest wrote: "The Chapel Bridge early morning reflections are worth the 7 AM wake-up."

    
  • Days 10-11

    Paris

    The fast TGV train from Zurich to Paris takes 4 hours. Book Seine dinner cruises around sunset (8:30 PM in summer) for the best views. The Metro is simple once you learn it. A traveler suggested: "Buy a carnet of 10 Metro tickets to save money and avoid ticket machine queues."

    
  • Days 12-14

    London

    The Eurostar from Paris to London runs just over 2 hours through the Channel Tunnel. You'll arrive at St. Pancras station. London's attractions spread wide, so get an Oyster Card for the Tube. Get to Westminster Abbey by 9 AM to beat tour groups.

    

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• 13 Days in the Alps, incl. Munich and Zurich

  Alpine wonders await from the UNESCO Dolomites to car-free Zermatt. The route encompasses Lake Carezza, St. Moritz, and scenic rail journeys aboard the Bernina Express and Glacier Express.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Munich & Bavarian Alps

    Start your trip with an evening in Munich. Next morning, visit Marienplatz before going to Linderhof Castle. Get to Linderhof by 9 AM to avoid the crowds. Take a 2-hour drive through the Inn Valley to Innsbruck to see its famous Golden Roof.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Dolomites & South Tyrol

    Drive 3 hours through Austrian Tyrol into Italy's Dolomites. Stop at Novacella Abbey and explore Brunico's unique mix of Alpine and Mediterranean culture. Head to Cortina d'Ampezzo, where the 1956 Winter Olympics took place. Next day, drive the Falzarego and Pordoi passes to Lake Carezza. Visit early to see the best light on the green waters.

    
  • Days 5-7

    St. Moritz & Bernina Express

    Enter Switzerland's Engadine Valley to reach St. Moritz. A previous guest noted: "The hotel in St. Moritz was excellent - get a room facing the lake for incredible mountain views." Take a day to explore or hike. Take the Bernina Express train to Tirano, Italy. Sit on the right side to see the best views of glaciers and mountains.

    
  • Days 8-9

    Italian Lakes & Alps

    Visit Lake Como, then go to Turin for a guided tour. Drive through Aosta Valley to reach car-free Zermatt. Pack a small bag for Zermatt since you'll take a shuttle train from Täsch. Your main luggage stays on the bus.

    
  • Days 10-11

    Zermatt & Glacier Express

    Spend a day in Zermatt near the Matterhorn. Take the Gornergrat train for great views. Book the 8 AM trip to avoid crowds. Next day, take the Glacier Express to Andermatt. A traveler suggests: "Request a seat on the left side of the Glacier Express for the best valley views."

    
  • Days 12-13

    Lucerne & Zurich

    See Lucerne and cross Brünig Pass to Interlaken. Take photos of the Jungfrau mountains. Visit Bern before reaching Zurich. Summer traffic in Zurich gets busy, so plan extra time for departure.

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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

    39 mi

  • Lugano Italy

    13 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

    78 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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