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Vistas of Italy and Switzerland

9 days
From Venice to Zurich
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 18
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Venice

    Landmarks
    Venice
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  2. Day 2

    Venice to Sirmione

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Welcome walk of Venice with Tour Leader
    • Traditional Venetian mask-making demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Venice's canals and piazzas
    Landmarks
    Venice
    Lake Garda
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  3. Day 3

    Sirmione - Borghetto - Sirmione

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch with fresh regional produce at local farm)

    Included Activities

    • Cheese tasting at a local farm with light lunch
    • Welcome walk of Borghetto with Tour Leader

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to relax at the hotel in Sirmione
    • Local hot springs
    • Waterfront restaurant dining
    Landmarks
    Borghetto
    Mincio River
    Sirmione Hot Springs
  4. Day 4

    Sirmione - Monte Isola - Lake Iseo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip on Lake Iseo

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Carzano village
    • Lakeside cafes and restaurants
    Landmarks
    Lake Iseo
    Monte Isola
    Carzano
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  5. Day 5

    Lake Iseo

    Meals
    Lunch (Wine tasting lunch with locally prepared regional dishes)

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting and local cooking class in the Franciacorta region with lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore local eateries in Iseo
    Landmarks
    Franciacorta region
  6. Day 6

    Lake Iseo - Tirano - Engadin Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ride the Bernina Express from Tirano to Pontresina

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Tirano
    Landmarks
    Tirano
    Swiss Alps
    Engadin Valley
  7. Day 7

    Engadin Valley - Andermatt - Interlaken

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ride the Glacier Express from St Moritz to Andermatt

    Optional Activities

    • Local restaurant dining options in Interlaken
    Landmarks
    St Moritz
    Andermatt
    Rhine Gorge
    Interlaken
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  8. Day 8

    Interlaken - Brienz - Interlaken

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner at hotel restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Ride the steam train to Brienzer Rothorn (June to October)
    • Ride the cable car from Mürren to Schilthorn (March to May)
    • Paddle steamer cruise back to Interlaken

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Mürren (March-May only)
    Landmarks
    Brienz
    Brienzer Rothorn
    Mürren
    Schilthorn
  9. Day 9

    Interlaken - Lucerne - Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Chocolate tasting experience in Lucerne

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Lucerne
    • Lunch at leisure in Lucerne
    Landmarks
    Lucerne
    Lake Lucerne
    Zurich
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    May 23rd, 2023
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    May 20th, 2023
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    October 14th, 2019
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    Flavio is a fantastic tour guide. He looks after his guests extremely well and goes out of his way to make the tour...
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    Asked on January 3rd, 2026

    We were curious about pricing for this trip, but there is no availability in June of 2026. Any support in checking availability would be greatly appreciated.

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    • Back-Roads TouringOperatorWritten January 2026

      We do have availability for the 11th of June for the Vistas of Italy and Switzerland tour. For a double or twin room, it would be AUD 9239 per person.

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before April 18th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 18th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Back-Roads Touring. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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