Sightseeing Bus Tour from Zurich to Rome: Explore Switzerland & Italy

Welcome to Switzerland! Enjoy your private transfer from Airport to Hotel and relax before the big journey or explore Zurich on your own. Meet with your tour leader in the evening for a tour briefing and meet your fellow travelers. 

Zurich - Rhine Falls – Zurich
Start this day with a free time to explore Zurich on your own and enjoy the magic os Switzerland. Highlight of today is our day trip to Rhine Falls. Rhine Falls, located near Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland, is Europe's largest waterfall, boasting a width of 150 meters and a height of 23 meters. Visitors can enjoy stunning views from several platforms, including those at Schloss Laufen, which also houses a museum and a panoramic lift. Thrilling boat tours offer close encounters with the falls, even allowing climbs onto the central rock. The surrounding area features a scenic walking trail, an adventure rope park, and a visitor center with information and souvenirs. The falls are most powerful during late spring and early summer, providing a truly exhilarating natural spectacle. In the afternoon we will head back to Zurich where you will have free time to enjoy the city. 
 
Optional: 
Rhine Falls Boat tour (skip the line, duration 30 minutes) 30EUR PP

Zurich - Mt. Pilatus or Titlis – Lucerne
Few of the highlights today will be the visit to Mount Pilatus and Mount Titlis in Engelberg with free time for you to enjoy. Afterrwards we will head to Lucern for overnight stay just before we depart to Italy. In Lucern you can explore the charming Old Town with its picturesque squares, frescoed buildings, and the iconic Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), a historic wooden bridge adorned with 17th-century paintings. Nearby, the Water Tower and the Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal) commemorate Swiss Guards who died in the French Revolution. A stroll along Lake Lucerne's promenade provides stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
 
Optional: 
Mt. Pilatus Silver Round Trip (Lucerne -> Alpnachstad -> Pilatus -> Kriens -> Lucerne)  (195EUR PP)Mt. Titlis cable car roundtrip (120EUR PP)

Lucerne - Morcote - Como – Milan
This day will include spectacular alpine landscapes, quaint villages and lakes. We will leave Lucern early in the morning and cut across the Alps in order to reach the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Alongside the route we will get to see beautiful lakes and snow-capped mountains. First stop of the day will be in Morcote. Enjoy yout free time and lunch in this picturesque village on the shores of Lake Lugano in Switzerland which offers a charming blend of natural beauty and historical landmarks. MORCOTE is also famous for its flowery stone houses. Our next stop will be in Como where you once again can enjoy your free time. Como is located in northern Italy near the Swiss border. It is renowned for its stunning lake and historic charm. You can explore the magnificent Como Cathedral (Duomo), a Gothic masterpiece with intricate façades and impressive interiors. The Basilica of Sant'Abbondio and the Church of San Fedele offer further architectural and historical interest. In the afternoon depart for Milan.
 

Milan Free Day
Good Morning from Milan! Milan sits right at the heart of Italy's fashion, design, and architecture scenes. You will have free time to explore city centre - find the world’s oldest shopping mall, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and more. Either explore on your own or choose any optional tours with us and lets explore together!
 
Optional: 
Free Milan Walking Tour 10:00-12:45 (based on tips 10-50EUR PP) 

Milan - Verona – Venice
Today will be a more relaxing day as the driving distance does not exceed 300km. Traveling from Milan to Venice offers a wealth of interesting stops that showcase the rich history and beauty of northern Italy. We will stop by Brescia to explore its Roman ruins and the impressive Brescia Castle. Verona, famed for its association with Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," boasts the well-preserved Roman Arena and the picturesque Piazza delle Erbe. You will have free time in both places of about 2-3 hours, enough to explore and taste the local culinary. Finish evening in Venice.  Explore Venice in the afternoon and take a gondola ride you will never forget! 
 

Venice - Pisa – Florence
Today our destination is Florence, but just before that we will stop in Pisa where you will have free time to explore Pisa and see the historical leaning Pisa tower. Enjoy the city and have lunch in a local restaurant just before we set off to explore Florence. Arrive in Florence and enjoy your free time. 
 

Florence - Montepulciano - Civita di Bagnoregio – Rome
Lets start this day nice and early to get the best out of it! We set off with our first stop in Montepulciano. It is a medieval hilltop town in Tuscany. Surrounded by vineyards. Enjoy your free time and explore on your own. You will have about 2-3 hours here before we head to an amazing place located in Civita di Bagnoregio. It’s accessed via a pedestrian bridge from the nearby ticket office in Bagnoregio village. The Porta Santa Maria gateway was built by the Etruscans. Founded in the 7th century, the Romanesque San Donato Church sits in the main square. After about 2 hours we set off to Rome. Enjoy your free time in Rome.  
 

Rome Free Day
Good morning from sunny Rome! As the famous saying goes, a lifetime isn't enough for Rome. Enjoy the day according to your wishes or schoose one of our optional tours with a local guide. Trevi Fountain and Colosseum is a must see. Find out from your tour leader the best places to see in one day and don't miss out on gelato!
 
Optional: 
Free Rome Walking Tour 10:00-12:45 (based on tips 10-50EUR PP) Colleseum Tour 3 hours shared group (60EUR PP)Vatican Tour 3 hours shared group (120EUR PP) *must e booked atleast 30 days in advance to secure the spot 

Departure Rome
With fantastic memories we finish our amazing trip today in Rome. Check out from hotel is at 11:00. 
 
Optional: 
Departure Airport transfer (150EUR per vehicle up to 6 people)