19 DAYS FROM ROME TO THE ALPS
Best of Italy & Switzerland!
Multi Departures: Jul26 – Sep27
19 Days
Rome → Zurich
Escorted Tour
18 breakfast, 1 lunch, 10 dinner
SAVE up to $2,700*
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$12,955*
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Layered like a slice of decadent tiramisu, this irresistible tour of Italy and Switzerland is filled with its sweetest cities for a rich and rewarding experience. How do you top the history, wonder, and charisma of Rome? With the world-class art of Florence, the alluring romance of Venice, the quiet serenity of Assisi, the historical fascination of Pompeii, and the pure indulgence of Capri. The satiating fun continues as you enter the vine-clad Tuscan hills famous for their signature Chianti wine—and speed across the glittering Bay of Naples to the citrus-scented town of Sorrento renowned for its locally produced Limoncello liqueur. You’ll have the opportunity to snap creative photos at the Leaning Tower of Pisa and devour more magnificent architecture—and artful cuisine—throughout this multi-tiered tour of Italy and Switzerland.
PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Rome so you can plan your day your way.
If you have dreamed of taking in storybook-setting vistas, breathing in fresh Alpine air, and tasting mouth-watering Swiss chocolates, Switzerland has you covered from A to Zurich. Bustling cities, chalet-dotted hillsides, and pastoral valleys welcome you to the land of lush green farmland, glorious fondue, and glitzy fun. Join the capricious and carefree in the posh playgrounds of swanky St. Moritz, sparkling Lake Geneva, charming car-free Zermatt, and Italy’s celebrated and celebrity-full Lake Como. As you near lively Lugano and the Italian border, the scenery delightfully changes from mountainous panoramas to a Mediterranean paradise complete with chestnut groves, olive and fig trees, and fruitful vineyards. Dinner at a shady and cool grotto and lunch on a traditional Swiss farm provide local, delectable dining experiences like no other.
FROM ROME TO THE ALPS Best of Italy & Switzerland
19 Days
Day 1: Arrive in Rome, Italy
Day 2: Rome
Day 3: Rome–Pisa–Montecatini
Day 4: Montecatini. Excursion to Florence
Day 5: Montecatini–Venice Island
Day 6: Venice Island
Day 7: Venice Island – Assisi Area
Day 8: Assisi Area–Pompeii–Naples–Capri
Day 9: Capri
Day 10: Capri–Sorrento–Rome
Day 11: Rome–Zurich
Day 12: Zurich–Vaduz, Liechtenstein–ST. Moritz, Switzerland
Day 13: ST. Moritz–Lake Como, Italy–Lugano, Switzerland
Day 14: Lugano–Stresa, Italy–Tasch, Switzerland–Zermatt
Day 15: Zermatt
Day 16: Zermatt–Lake Geneva
Day 17: Lake Geneva–Bern–Lucerne
Day 18: Lucerne
Day 19: Lucerne to Zurich Airport
YOUR ITINERARY:
DAY 1: ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY
Welcome to Rome!
At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: ROME
Spend your day your way in Rome. Explore more of Rome with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
Rome of the Caesars
Time travel to ancient Rome! Stand in the Colosseum and let your imagination be captured by stories of gladiator games and emperor reigns. Delve deeper into the Rome of the Caesars with a guided walk through the Roman Forum, once the beating heart of the Roman Empire; see the Palatine Hill considered to be the birthplace of Rome.
The Papal City
Explore the Papal City for a guided visit of the extensive Vatican Museums. Lift your eyes to the heavens in the Sistine Chapel to marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpiece ceiling fresco, then continue to St. Peter’s Square to see the breathtaking St. Peter’s Basilica. Stroll along the Via della Conciliazione to admire Castel Sant’Angelo, the former Papal Fortress.
Enjoy free time later this afternoon and evening to explore more of this charismatic city. *
* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: ROME–PISA–MONTECATINI
Stop in Pisa to visit the Square of Miracles, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and location of one of the most recognizable monuments in the world – the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Later, arrive at your hotel in the Tuscan spa town of Montecatini.
242mi / 389km
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO FLORENCE
Florence is one of Italy’s most celebrated cities. Meet your Local Guide for a visit of the Academy of Fine Arts, to see Michelangelo’s David statue, followed by a walk through the historic center, stopping to admire and learn more about the cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the massive bronze doors of the Baptistry’s “Gates of Paradise,” and the sculptures of Signoria Square. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore more of Florence “La bella”.
99 mi / 160 km
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5: MONTECATINI–VENICE ISLAND
Today, drive across the Apennine Mountains and River Po to reach Venice.
173 mi / 278 km
Meal: Breakfast
DAY 6: VENICE ISLAND
Embark on a private boat ride before meeting your Local Guide for a fascinating sightseeing walk. See St. Mark’s Square, with its landmark columns and Basilica, and visit the ornate Doge’s Palace with the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a favorite vetreria (glass factory), meet a local glassblower and learn how the world-famous Murano glass is created. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to meander along the canals and through the traditional Venetian calli and campi (alleyways and squares).
Meal: Breakfast
DAY 7: VENICE ISLAND–ASSISI AREA
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Apennine Mountains to the stunning hilltop town of Assisi, an important center for both religion and art, and birthplace of St. Francis. Meet your Local Guide for a walking tour in the medieval center which includes a visit to the Basilicas of St. Clare and St. Francis.
267 mi / 430 km
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8: ASSISI AREA–POMPEII–NAPLES–CAPRI
Together with a Local Guide, visit the incredible excavations of Pompeii. As you walk along the ancient streets, hear about day-to-day life under the Roman Empire and discover what happened when Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Later, travel by jetfoil across the Bay of Naples to the captivating island of Capri. Upon disembarkation take a funicular ride from the harbour to Capri village.
292 mi / 470 km
Meal: Breakfast. Dinner
DAY 9: CAPRI
Join your Local Guide this morning to explore the idyllic isle of Capri. Travel to the pretty village of Anacapri perched high on the island and visit the famous Villa San Michele. Later, take the funicular to Marina Grande and board a boat for a spectacular, scenic cruise around the island (weather permitting). This afternoon and evening are at leisure to experience more of the island.
Meal: Breakfast
DAY 10: CAPRI–SORRENTO–ROME
This morning, board a jetfoil to reach the clifftop town of Sorrento. After a brief orientation, enjoy free time to browse the artisan stores, try local specialties, or just relax and watch the world go by. Return to Rome and join your travel companions for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
174 mi / 280 km
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11: ROME–ZURICH, SWITZERLAND*
Transfer to Zurich, Switzerland’s biggest city.
* Tour Director and travel companions will change for the second part of the itinerary.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 12: ZURICH–VADUZ, LIECHTENSTEIN–ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND
This morning, join an orientation walk of Zurich’s Old Town and see the Fraumünsterkirche. Admire the panorama during a scenic drive along Lake Zurich and Lake Walen into the high Alps to reach the Principality of Liechtenstein. In the capital city of Vaduz, enjoy some free time for browsing and lunching. Later, reach the glamorous resort town of St. Moritz, Enjoy free time this afternoon to discover why it is nicknamed “Top of the World.”
174 mi / 280 km
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 13: ST. MORITZ–LAKE COMO, ITALY–LUGANO, SWITZERLAND
This morning leave St. Moritz, cross the border into Italy and enjoy a scenic drive along the sparkling waters of Lake Como. Return to Switzerland and reach the elegant lakefront city of Lugano. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to admire the buildings, browse the stores in the pedestrian center, try some local specialties, or stroll along the lakeside promenade.
84 mi / 135 km
Meal: Breakfast
DAY 14: LUGANO–STRESA, ITALY–TÄSCH, SWITZERLAND–ZERMATT
This morning drive to the Italian part of Lake Maggiore and visit the charming town of Stresa. Free time to explore and stroll along the promenade before a scenic drive takes you over the Simplon Pass, one of the most important alpine routes. Reach Täsch for a panoramic mountain train ride to the world-famous resort of Zermatt.
149 mi / 240 km
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 15: ZERMATT
Oozing tradition, natural beauty, and warm hospitality, Zermatt offers an unforgettable experience. Marvel at the stunning mountainscapes and discover the picturesque village during a full free day at leisure.
Meal: Breakfast
DAY 16: ZERMATT–LAKE GENEVA
Depart Zermatt for a scenic drive through the vineyards and apricot groves of the lower Rhône Valley to reach Lake Geneva, the largest freshwater lake in Central Europe. Free time this afternoon to explore independently.
106 mi / 170km
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 17: LAKE GENEVA–BERN–LUCERNE
Arrive in beautiful Bern, capital city of Switzerland. Join your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour; see some of Bern’s most famous inhabitants at the Bear Park, stop at the Rose Garden for a panoramic view of the city, and stroll through the UNESCO-listed Old Town with its ornate fountains and entertaining Zytglogge (clock tower). Later, a short drive brings you to a traditional Swiss working farm for a delicious lunch before continuing to Lucerne.
165 mi / 265 km
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 18: LUCERNE
This morning, join a walking tour to see the highlights of Lucerne. Stop to admire the Lion Monument, a moving rock relief that Mark Twain called the “saddest sculpture in the world,” and the 14th century Chapel Bridge that crosses the River Reuss from the Altstadt (old town). Later, prepare to have your breath taken away as you take a scenic railway ride to the top of Mount Pilatus. Receive a special souvenir cap as a memento. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 19: LUCERNE–ZURICH AIRPORT
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
A morning complimentary transfer to Zurich Airport in time for homebound flights leaving no earlier than 10 am. Extra nights are available in Zurich.
42 mi / 68 km
Meal: Breakfast
GLOBUS ALL ACCESS
Special Features Included in this Tour:
- Globus Choice excursions in Rome − Included in your tour with your choice of a guided sightseeing to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, plus see St. Peter’s Square, St. Peter’s Basilica, and Castel Sant’Angelo, or a guided visit to the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the hub of Imperial Rome.
- Guided walking tour in Florence
- Visit to Florence’s Academy of Fine Arts to see Michelangelo’s David statue
- Visit to Pisa’s “Square of Miracles” for a photo opportunity of the Leaning Tower
- Private boat ride on Venice’s canals
- Guided walking tour in Venice features sights of St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs
- Guided walking tour in Assisi includes St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica
- Guided walking tour of the archaeological site of Pompeii
- Guided sightseeing in Capri features a visit to the famous Villa San Michele
- Funicular ride in Capri plus a scenic cruise (weather permitting) around the island
- Visit Sorrento
- Orientation walk in Zurich’s Old Town
- Visit Vaduz, St. Moritz, and Lugano
- Scenic drive includes views of Lake Como
- Visit Stresa on Lake Maggiore
- Scenic mountain train ride from Täsch to Zermatt
- Scenic drive through the lower Rhône Valley en route to Lake Geneva
- Guided walking tour in Bern
- Lunch at a traditional Swiss working farm
- Walking tour in Lucerne includes the Lion Monument, the Old Town, and the Chapel Bridge
- Scenic railway ride to the top of Mount Pilatus
Your From Rome to the Alps Escorted Tour from (AUD)
from: $12,955*
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*Prices are based on twin share, per person unless stated otherwise and subject to availability. Advertised savings & tour Price is based on 18 Aug 2027 departure.
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