Majestic Italy & Magnificent Switzerland
Majestic Italy & Magnificent Switzerland
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Have a wonderful time exploring Italy and Switzerland's natural beauty on this 12-day private tour. A heady mix of classic and offbeat will turn your head and make you fall in love with both of these amazing destinations and their unparalleled scenery.
Included/Excluded
- Private arrival and departure transfers
- Accommodation in centrally located 4-star hotels
- Breakfasts in the hotels
- 2nd Class train tickets: Venice - Bolzano
- Cable car tickets to the top of Seceda and back
- Skip-the-line tickets to Basilica S. Marco and Pala d'Oro
- Private Venice, Bolzano, and Zurich walking tours
- Day trip to Seceda, one of the most famous photo spots in the Dolomites
- Day trip to Interlaken, Harder Kulm, St. Beatus Caves, and Oberhofen Castle.
- International Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- City Tax (shall be paid in a hotel by a client: EUR 5-7 per night, depending on the city)
- Any other fee that must be paid on spot or in cash
Tour Plan
Day 1: Welcome to Italy
Welcome to one of the most beautiful cities in the world, romantic Venice! Upon arrival, you have a private transfer to your hand-picked hotel in the city center and check in.
There is nothing planned for the rest of the day, so you are free to start exploring the city on your own.
No meals are included.
Overnight in Venice.
Day 2: Highlights and Hidden Gems of Venice
After a small break you meet your local guide in the hotel's lobby and embark on a walking tour of wonderful Venice.
Together with your professional guide, you will explore such iconic sights as St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and, of course, the Rialto Bridge! And who can better show you the authentic Venice behind the touristy facade than a passionate local guide head over heels in love with their city? Your host will share the fascinating story of the place, and you will learn how the initially quite boring stone city turned into a destination filled with charm and magic, beckoning tourists from all over the world.
After the tour, you have the rest of the day at your disposal.
No meals are included.
Overnight in Venice.
Day 3: Free Day in Venice
There is nothing planned for today, so you are free to keep exploring the beautiful city on your own.
Alternatively, we will be happy to arrange a small group tour to the world-famous Murano and Burano islands (83 USD pp).
Breakfast is included.
Overnight in Venice.
Day 4: Departure for Bolzano
The following day, after breakfast, you check out from your hotel in Venice and have a transfer to the train station, where you catch a high-speed train to the charming city of Bolzano. This amazing place is known as the Gateway to the Dolomites and is nestled in the shadow of the magnificent mountains amid hilly vineyards.
A private driver will be waiting to take you to your centrally located hotel upon your arrival to the city. There is nothing planned for the rest of the day, and you are free to start exploring the city on your own.
Breakfast is included.
Overnight in Bolzano.
Day 5: Bolzano City Tour
The next morning, after breakfast, you head to the hotel lobby to meet your guide, who will show you around the most famous landmarks of Bolzano, as well as offer some tips on the best ways to explore the city like a local and see what most tourists miss. Until relatively recently, this amazing place was a part of Germany, and it shows in the city's architecture and atmosphere that are unlike any other place in Italy. Your gracious host is only happy to share his city and his passion for it with you, so don’t hesitate to ask questions.
There is nothing planned after the tour, and you are free to keep exploring the city on your own.
Breakfast is included.
Overnight in Bolzano.
Day 6: Day Trip to the Dolomites
The following day, after breakfast, you have a transfer to Ortisei, a small town nestled right in the heart of Val Gardena, a breathtakingly beautiful valley in the Dolomites. There, you can take a cable car to several famous peaks, but we recommend going up to the magnificent Seceda summit, one of the most famous mountains in the area offering excellent hiking, skiing, and photo opportunities.
You will have several hours free to explore Seceda and enjoy one of the hiking routes the peak is famous for. Or you can go back to Ortisei to explore the lovely town or take another cable car to visit a different peak for an ultimate Dolomite experience.
In the evening, you have a transfer back to Bolzano. There is nothing planned for the rest of the day, and you are free to keep exploring the city on your own.
Breakfast is included.
Overnight in Bolzano.
Day 7: Free Day in Bolzano
There is nothing planned for today, so you are free to keep exploring the beautiful city on your own.
Breakfast is included.
Overnight in Bolzano.
Day 8: Transfer to Switzerland
The following day, after breakfast, you check out of your hotel in Bolzano, meet your driver in the hotel lobby and have a private transfer to the magnificent Swiss city of Zurich.
It will take about 4 hrs to reach your hotel in Zurich. There is nothing planned for the rest of the day, so you are free to start exploring the city on your own.
Breakfast is included.
Overnight in Zurich.
Day 9: Zurich City Tour
This morning, you enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel and head to the city center, where a local guide will be waiting to take you around the most famous sights of Zurich, such as Lindenhof Hill, Romanesque Grossmünster, Rathaus, and Fraumünster Church. They will share some fascinating stories about the cities and show you a few hidden gems most tourists miss when exploring the city.
There is nothing planned after the tour, and you are welcome to keep exploring the beautiful city on your own.
Breakfast is included.
Overnight in Zurich
Day 10: Day Trip to Interlaken & Bernese Highlands
Today, we invite you to spend a day exploring the stunning gems of the region. On this day trip with a private driver-guide, you will have a chance to explore the most famous sights of the Bernese Highlands region, visit the picture-perfect town of Interlaken, admire panoramic views from the famous Harder Kulm viewpoint, go into the legendary St. Beatus Caves and see its famous limestone formation, visit the lakeside Oberhofen Castle and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
At the end of the day, you go back to Zurich and enjoy the evening free to keep exploring the city on your own.
Breakfast is included.
Overnight in Zurich.
Day 11: Free Day in Zurich
There is nothing planned for today, so you are free to keep exploring the beautiful city on your own.
Breakfast is included.
Overnight in Zurich.
Day 12: Departure
This is the last day of your vacation! Today, you enjoy breakfast in your hotel, check out, and have a transfer to the airport for your flight back home. We wish you a safe trip home and can't wait to start working on your next vacation!
Breakfast is included.
Please note that you need to leave a deposit to secure a website price. And if you are interested in a tour for a group of 5 or more people, please reach out, and we will be happy to calculate the individual cost.
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