Tour Number: 1738161MR
Group Leader: Heather Weiner
Requested Departure Date: 6/16/2018
Requested Return Date: 6/26/2018
Requested Departure Gateway: San Diego (CA)

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11 days

The experience of a lifetime is waiting for you. Every detail from the cities you’ll stay in to the cultural discoveries you’ll make have been customized by your teacher for your group. Take a look at your personal itinerary for a sneak peek of what's in store.

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland

  • Day 2: Zurich • Lucerne

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Travel to Lucerne

  • Day 3: Lucerne

    Take a tour of Lucerne

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Lion Monument
    • Kapellbrücke
    Explore on your own or
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    Mount Titlis

    Mount Titlis

    Straddling the border between Obwalden and Berne is Switzerland’s mighty Mount Titlis, standing 3,238 meters high and overlooking the two cantons. You’ll arrive at the foot of the mountain by way of a majestic gondola ride from Engelberg, where the epic ascent begins on a cliff walk through an underground tunnel. From there, Europe’s highest suspension bridge will lead you all the way to the summit where a breathtaking view awaits.

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    Swiss folklore evening

    Swiss folklore evening

    Join us for a bit of Swiss tradition. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal, including the chance to try fondue—the Swiss national dish! Afterwards, watch a show, complete with yodeling, traditional dancing, and Alpine horns. Note: Groups traveling from October to mid-April will enjoy Swiss music during their meal instead of the show.

  • Day 4: Lucerne • Verona • Venice

    Travel via Verona to Venice

  • Day 5: Venice

    See a glass-blowing demonstration

    Visit the Doge’s Palace

    Take a guided tour of Venice

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • St. Mark’s Square
    • Grand Canal
  • Day 6: Venice • Rome

    Travel to Rome
  • Day 7: Rome

    Tour the Roman Forum and the Colosseum with an expert local guide

    Take a guided tour of Vatican City

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Sistine Chapel
    • St. Peter’s Basilica

    Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

    You will see:

    • Trevi Fountain
    • Pantheon
    • Piazza Navona
    • Spanish Steps
  • Day 8: Rome • Florence

    Travel to Florence

    Take a guided tour of Florence

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Piazza della Signoria
    • Ponte Vecchio
    • Basilica of Santa Croce
    • Gates of Paradise

    See the Duomo

  • Day 9: Florence • Pisa • French Riviera

    Travel via Pisa to the French Riviera

    See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

    Visit the Baptistery of St. John and the Pisa Cathedral

  • Day 10: French Riviera

    Take an excursion to Monaco and Eze

    Visit a French perfume factory

    Take a walking tour of Nice

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Vieille Ville
    • Promenade des Anglais
  • Day 11: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland

  • Day 2: Zurich • Lucerne

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Travel to Lucerne

  • Day 3: Lucerne

    Take a tour of Lucerne

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Lion Monument
    • Kapellbrücke
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Mount Titlis

    Mount Titlis

    Straddling the border between Obwalden and Berne is Switzerland’s mighty Mount Titlis, standing 3,238 meters high and overlooking the two cantons. You’ll arrive at the foot of the mountain by way of a majestic gondola ride from Engelberg, where the epic ascent begins on a cliff walk through an underground tunnel. From there, Europe’s highest suspension bridge will lead you all the way to the summit where a breathtaking view awaits.

    Add this in-depth excursion
    Swiss folklore evening

    Swiss folklore evening

    Join us for a bit of Swiss tradition. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal, including the chance to try fondue—the Swiss national dish! Afterwards, watch a show, complete with yodeling, traditional dancing, and Alpine horns. Note: Groups traveling from October to mid-April will enjoy Swiss music during their meal instead of the show.

  • Day 4: Lucerne • Verona • Venice

    Travel via Verona to Venice

  • Day 5: Venice

    See a glass-blowing demonstration

    Visit the Doge’s Palace

    Take a guided tour of Venice

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • St. Mark’s Square
    • Grand Canal
  • Day 6: Venice • Rome

    Travel to Rome
  • Day 7: Rome

    Tour the Roman Forum and the Colosseum with an expert local guide

    Take a guided tour of Vatican City

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Sistine Chapel
    • St. Peter’s Basilica

    Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

    You will see:

    • Trevi Fountain
    • Pantheon
    • Piazza Navona
    • Spanish Steps
  • Day 8: Rome • Florence

    Travel to Florence

    Take a guided tour of Florence

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Piazza della Signoria
    • Ponte Vecchio
    • Basilica of Santa Croce
    • Gates of Paradise

    See the Duomo

  • Day 9: Florence • Pisa • French Riviera

    Travel via Pisa to the French Riviera

    See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

    Visit the Baptistery of St. John and the Pisa Cathedral

  • Day 10: French Riviera

    Take an excursion to Monaco and Eze

    Visit a French perfume factory

    Take a walking tour of Nice

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Vieille Ville
    • Promenade des Anglais
  • Day 11: Depart for home


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