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Classic Europe: Paris, the Swiss Alps & Italy

A first-timer's journey through three of Europe's best-loved countries. Start with Paris's boulevards and museums, ride scenic trains into the Swiss Alps, then finish among Venice's canals, Florence's art and Rome's ancient monuments — paced to leave free time in every city.

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day 01: Arrive Paris

   • Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport
   • Meet your driver and transfer to your central hotel
   • Rest of the day free to settle in
   • Optional evening stroll along the Seine

   Highlight: First evening in the City of Light

   Accommodation: Hotel in Paris

   Meals: None

   Travel: Airport to hotel approx. 1 hour by private car

2. Day 02: Paris

   • Guided orientation drive past the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe
   • Walk through the Tuileries Garden
   • Afternoon at leisure for shopping or cafés
   • Evening Seine river cruise

   Highlight: Paris landmarks from the river at dusk

   Accommodation: Hotel in Paris

   Meals: Breakfast

3. Day 03: Paris

   • Timed-entry visit to the Louvre
   • Afternoon in Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur
   • Free evening

   Highlight: The Louvre's masterpieces

   Accommodation: Hotel in Paris

   Meals: Breakfast

   Note: The Louvre is closed on Tuesdays; the visit is moved to another day if needed.

4. Day 04: Paris – Lucerne

   • Check out and transfer to the station
   • Train to Switzerland via Basel or Zurich
   • Walk Lucerne's Chapel Bridge and old town

   Highlight: Crossing into Switzerland by rail

   Accommodation: Hotel in Lucerne

   Meals: Breakfast

   Travel: Train approx. 4–5 hours

5. Day 05: Lucerne – Mount Titlis

   • Full-day excursion to Mount Titlis
   • Rotating cable car and glacier views
   • Time for the Ice Flyer and snow activities (seasonal)
   • Return to Lucerne for the evening

   Highlight: Snow and glacier views above the clouds

   Accommodation: Hotel in Lucerne

   Meals: Breakfast

   Note: Mountain excursions depend on weather and may be substituted.

6. Day 06: Lucerne – Interlaken

   • Train to Interlaken between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz
   • Optional lake cruise or Jungfrau region excursion
   • Evening at leisure

   Highlight: Alpine lakes and villages

   Accommodation: Hotel in Interlaken

   Meals: Breakfast

   Travel: Train approx. 2 hours

7. Day 07: Interlaken – Venice

   • Scenic rail journey across the Alps
   • Arrive Venice and transfer by water bus or water taxi
   • Evening walk to Rialto Bridge

   Highlight: Arriving in Venice by water

   Accommodation: Hotel in Venice

   Meals: Breakfast

   Travel: Train approx. 6–7 hours

8. Day 08: Venice

   • Guided walk around St Mark's Square
   • Explore quieter neighbourhoods and canals
   • Optional gondola ride
   • Free evening

   Highlight: Venice's canals and hidden squares

   Accommodation: Hotel in Venice

   Meals: Breakfast

9. Day 09: Venice – Florence

   • Train to Florence
   • Afternoon walking tour: Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria
   • Sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo (optional)

   Highlight: Renaissance Florence on foot

   Accommodation: Hotel in Florence

   Meals: Breakfast

   Travel: Train approx. 2 hours

10. Day 10: Florence – Rome

    • Train to Rome
    • Evening walk to the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Piazza Navona

    Highlight: Rome's fountains and piazzas

    Accommodation: Hotel in Rome

    Meals: Breakfast

    Travel: Train approx. 1.5 hours

11. Day 11: Rome

    • Guided visit to the Colosseum and Roman Forum
    • Afternoon at the Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica
    • Farewell evening at leisure

    Highlight: Ancient Rome and the Vatican

    Accommodation: Hotel in Rome

    Meals: Breakfast

    Note: The Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays except the last Sunday of the month.

12. Day 12: Depart Rome

    • Free time until checkout
    • Private transfer to Rome Fiumicino airport

    Highlight: Journey home with memories of three countries

    Accommodation: —

    Meals: Breakfast

Important trip information

Indicative package price

Indicative hotels

Optional activities

• Gondola ride, VenicePrice on request
• Jungfraujoch excursionPrice on request
• Lido or Moulin Rouge show, ParisPrice on request

Optional activity prices are quoted in BDT or local currency and may change.

Available dates

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