2 Week Italy and Switzerland Tour Packages

Italy And Switzerland itineraries for 2 weeks

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• 14 Day Western Europe Itinerary, incl. London and Rome

  An 8-day celebration of Italian-Swiss cities includes Lucerne's Chapel Bridge, Venice's St. Mark's Basilica, and Florence's Duomo. Luxuriate at Radisson Blu Switzerland and Leonardo Royal Venice.

  

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  • Days 1-3

    London

    Land around midday to better handle jet lag. Take the Underground from Heathrow to central London - it's about 45 minutes. Start your first full day at Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London. One traveler shared: "Westminster Abbey and Tower of London are less crowded first thing in the morning - we got there at opening and had much better photo opportunities." On day 2, visit Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. Book your Tower of London entry time in advance to skip the longest lines.

    
  • Days 4-5

    Paris

    The morning Eurostar from St. Pancras gets you to Paris in 2.5 hours. Pick seats on the upper deck for the best views. Spend your first afternoon in Montmartre. It's more authentic than the Champs-Élysées and perfect for watching local life unfold. For dinner cruises on the Seine, the 7:30 PM summer sailing lets you see the city in both daylight and sunset. Consider staying in the Marais area for good Metro connections.

    
  • Days 6-7

    Swiss Alps

    Take the TGV to Basel (3 hours), then connect to Andermatt (2.5 hours by rail). This charming town works well as your Swiss base. Take a day trip to Lucerne on the scenic railway. A recent visitor noted: "The covered Chapel Bridge is magical early morning before tour groups arrive." Visit Mount Pilatus in the morning since clouds often block the view later in the day.

    
  • Days 8-9

    Venice Region

    The train ride through the Alps to Italy offers beautiful mountain scenery. Stay in Mestre on the mainland instead of Venice proper. It's better value and just 15 minutes by bus to Venice. Start your Murano visit early to catch the glass-blowing shows. Get a vaporetto day pass for unlimited water bus rides instead of single tickets.

    
  • Days 10-11

    Florence

    Take the train through Tuscany to Florence. Book a hotel near Santa Croce to walk easily to main attractions. Visit the Duomo before 9 AM or after 4 PM to avoid peak crowds. A smart tip from a traveler: "Book Uffizi tickets online at least 2 days ahead - the walk-up queue can be 2+ hours long in peak season."

    
  • Days 12-14

    Rome

    The high-speed train from Florence takes 1.5 hours. Book the 8 AM entry at Vatican Museums to see the Sistine Chapel before the crowds pour in. Try local restaurants in Trastevere. As one visitor said: "We loved getting lost in the little streets around Campo de' Fiori in the evening when locals come out for passeggiata."

    

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• 14 Day Western Europe Itinerary, incl. Rome and London

  This 14-day Italian-Swiss odyssey stretches from Vatican City to Lucerne's Chapel Bridge. Premium accommodations include Radisson Blu Andermatt, with visits to Murano's glass-blowers and Como's lakeside attractions.

  

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  • Day 1

    Flight to Rome

    Book an overnight flight to Italy's capital. Try to land at Fiumicino Airport before mid-afternoon to avoid heavy traffic into the city.

    
  • Days 2-3

    Rome & Vatican City

    Start your Vatican Museums visit by 7:30 AM before crowds form. Pack water and light layers for the warm afternoon. Use your second day to see ancient Rome, including the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Book skip-the-line tickets online for both sites to avoid long waits.

    
  • Days 4-5

    Florence

    Take the quick 1.5-hour train from Rome to Florence. The city center is easy to walk but watch those medieval cobblestones. See Michelangelo's David at the Accademia first (book 9 AM tickets), then explore around the Duomo. A visitor noted: "The afternoon light hitting the Duomo's marble facade was magical - but the line to climb the dome gets crazy after 10 AM."

    
  • Days 6-7

    Venice & Murano

    It's 2 hours by train to Venice. Stay in Mestre for better prices with easy 15-minute train access to Venice. Visit Murano island early to watch glassblowing before crowds arrive. Save Venice for late afternoon when cruise ships leave.

    
  • Days 8-9

    Swiss Alps & Lucerne

    A long but beautiful travel day through Italian Lakes into Switzerland. The path to Andermatt winds through Alpine passes. Next day, take a 1-hour train to see Lucerne's old bridges and lake. One guest wrote: "The Chapel Bridge early morning reflections are worth the 7 AM wake-up."

    
  • Days 10-11

    Paris

    The fast TGV train from Zurich to Paris takes 4 hours. Book Seine dinner cruises around sunset (8:30 PM in summer) for the best views. The Metro is simple once you learn it. A traveler suggested: "Buy a carnet of 10 Metro tickets to save money and avoid ticket machine queues."

    
  • Days 12-14

    London

    The Eurostar from Paris to London runs just over 2 hours through the Channel Tunnel. You'll arrive at St. Pancras station. London's attractions spread wide, so get an Oyster Card for the Tube. Get to Westminster Abbey by 9 AM to beat tour groups.

    

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• 13 Days in the Alps, incl. Munich and Zurich

  Alpine wonders await from the UNESCO Dolomites to car-free Zermatt. The route encompasses Lake Carezza, St. Moritz, and scenic rail journeys aboard the Bernina Express and Glacier Express.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Munich & Bavarian Alps

    Start your trip with an evening in Munich. Next morning, visit Marienplatz before going to Linderhof Castle. Get to Linderhof by 9 AM to avoid the crowds. Take a 2-hour drive through the Inn Valley to Innsbruck to see its famous Golden Roof.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Dolomites & South Tyrol

    Drive 3 hours through Austrian Tyrol into Italy's Dolomites. Stop at Novacella Abbey and explore Brunico's unique mix of Alpine and Mediterranean culture. Head to Cortina d'Ampezzo, where the 1956 Winter Olympics took place. Next day, drive the Falzarego and Pordoi passes to Lake Carezza. Visit early to see the best light on the green waters.

    
  • Days 5-7

    St. Moritz & Bernina Express

    Enter Switzerland's Engadine Valley to reach St. Moritz. A previous guest noted: "The hotel in St. Moritz was excellent - get a room facing the lake for incredible mountain views." Take a day to explore or hike. Take the Bernina Express train to Tirano, Italy. Sit on the right side to see the best views of glaciers and mountains.

    
  • Days 8-9

    Italian Lakes & Alps

    Visit Lake Como, then go to Turin for a guided tour. Drive through Aosta Valley to reach car-free Zermatt. Pack a small bag for Zermatt since you'll take a shuttle train from Täsch. Your main luggage stays on the bus.

    
  • Days 10-11

    Zermatt & Glacier Express

    Spend a day in Zermatt near the Matterhorn. Take the Gornergrat train for great views. Book the 8 AM trip to avoid crowds. Next day, take the Glacier Express to Andermatt. A traveler suggests: "Request a seat on the left side of the Glacier Express for the best valley views."

    
  • Days 12-13

    Lucerne & Zurich

    See Lucerne and cross Brünig Pass to Interlaken. Take photos of the Jungfrau mountains. Visit Bern before reaching Zurich. Summer traffic in Zurich gets busy, so plan extra time for departure.

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