8-Day Southern France + Italy Tour: Switzerland, Italy, Vatican City, Monaco, France from Milan【Product Code: 9164】

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• Travel across European countries in 8 days!

• Visit Lucerne, Venice, Rome, Vatican, Florence...!

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  • Day01
  • [Sunday] Milan → Venice Hotel:Overnight stay in Venice Island or city nearby

Day 1: [Sunday] Milan → Venice

Introduction:

Venice

Venice is a city in northeastern Italy and the capital of the Veneto region. It is situated on a group of 118 small islandsthat are separated by canals and linked by over 400 bridges. The islands are located in the shallow Venetian Lagoon, an enclosed bay that lies between the mouths of the Po and the Piave rivers (more exactly between the Brenta and the Sile). In 2018, 260,897 people resided in the Comune di Venezia, of whom around 55,000 live in the historical city of Venice (centro storico). Together with Padua and Treviso, the city is included in the Padua-Treviso-Venice Metropolitan Area (PATREVE), which is considered a statistical metropolitan area, with a total population of 2.6 million.

Tour Overview:

Your first stop will be Milan, fashion capital of the world. Your orientation tour will introduce you to the city’s iconic sights, including the vast Gothic cathedral (Duomo). You’ll also see the planet’s oldest shopping mall, the 19th-century Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, where you can wander among the boutique shops and have lunch in one of the refined cafes. After enjoying the many delights of Milan, you’ll head to another vintage Italian city: Venice.

Hotel:

Overnight stay in Venice Island or city nearby

Meals:

Self-care
  • Day02
  • [Monday] Venice → Rome (550 km) Hotel:Overnight stay in Rome or city nearby

Day 2: [Monday] Venice → Rome (550 km)

Introduction:

Rome

Rome is the capital city and a special comune of Italy (named Comune di Roma Capitale). Rome also serves as the capital of the Lazio region. With 2,872,800 residents in 1,285 km2 (496.1 sq mi),  it is also the country's most populated comune. It is the fourth most populous city in the European Union by population within city limits. It is the centre of the Metropolitan City of Rome, which has a population of 4,355,725 residents, thus making it the most populous metropolitan city in Italy.Rome is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, within Lazio (Latium), along the shores of the Tiber. The Vatican City (the smallest country in the world)is an independent country inside the city boundaries of Rome, the only existing example of a country within a city: for this reason Rome has been often defined as capital of two states.

Piazza San Marco

Piazza San Marco, often known in English as St Mark's Square, is the principal public square of Venice, Italy, where it is generally known just as la Piazza ("the Square"). All other urban spaces in the city (except the Piazzetta and the Piazzale Roma) are called campi ("fields"). The Piazzetta ("little Piazza/Square") is an extension of the Piazza towards San Marco basin in its south east corner (see plan). The two spaces together form the social, religious and political centre of Venice and are commonly considered together. This article relates to both of them.

 

Tour Overview:

Spend the morning in the company of a knowledgeable local guide as you explore Venice, the most magical of cities. Begin with a waterbus ride to San Marco Island, a memorable crossing of the lagoon that gives you a real taste of the city's charm as you approach the dreamy spires and distinctive waterside buildings. Once on the island you'll be led around some of Venice's best-known locations, beginning in the Piazzo with the Basilica di San Marco, a stunning piece of Byzantine architecture. You'll also see the legendary Bridge of Sighs, which appears on many a postcard or picture of Venice and connects the old prison to the interrogation rooms in the Doge's Palace. Afterwards you'll have a chance to see some traditional Venetian craftwork at close quarters with a demonstration by Murano glassblowers; their exquisite creations make excellent souvenirs. Of course, the ultimate Venice activity is to ride through the warren of waterways on a gondola, and for most people this optional excursion is a must. Step aboard, relax and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Transfer to Rome in the afternoon.

Hotel:

Overnight stay in Rome or city nearby

Meals:

Self-care

Optional Tours/Activities:

ItemsPricesRemark
Gondola Ride (5 persons per gondola) + Reservation Fees (Optional)Adult: €35
Kid: €35
  • Day03
  • [Tuesday] Rome → Vatican → Arezzo (280 km) Hotel:Overnight stay in Arezzo or city nearby

Day 3: [Tuesday] Rome → Vatican → Arezzo (280 km)

Introduction:

Vatican

Vatican City is an independent city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy. Established with the Lateran Treaty (1929), it is distinct from, yet under "full ownership, exclusive dominion, and sovereign authority and jurisdiction" of the Holy See (Latin: Sancta Sedes).With an areaof 44 hectares (110 acres), and a population of about 1,000, it is the smallest sovereign state in the world by both area and population.

Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain is a fountain in the Trevi district in Rome, Italy, designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Giuseppe Pannini and several others. Standing 26.3 metres (86 ft) high and 49.15 metres (161.3 ft) wide,it is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and considered the most famous fountains in the world.

Colosseum

The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre or Colosseo, is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy.

Santa Maria Assunta

The Church of Santa Maria Assunta is a basilica church on the island of Torcello, Venice, northern Italy. It is a notable example of Venetian-Byzantine architecture, one of the most ancient religious edifices in the Veneto, and containing the earliest mosaics in the area of Venice.

Tour Overview:

Your day in Rome starts with a visit to the smallest country in the world, The Vatican City, which lies at the heart of the Italian capital. Here you'll marvel at St Peter's Basilica, home to Pope Francis and arguably the most significant site in Christianity. The exquisitely beautiful Basilica has been present here for almost 1,700 years and contains a bewildering collection of paintings, frescoes and design crafted by some of humanity's most famous artists, which you can explore. Alternatively, you can choose to add on the optional Sistine Chapel tour to view Michelangelo's famous painted ceiling. Next you'll see the famous Trevi Fountain, the lavish Baroque showpiece where people flock to throw coins into the water – an action which is said to ensure that you'll return to the city again one day.

After lunch, take a step even further back in time as you visit Italy's unrivalled Roman relics. An optional guided tour of the Colosseum, built in AD 72, is highly recommended. History comes to life as you imagine yourself witnessing gladiatorial combat inside the spectacular Amphitheatre, or alternatively you can walk at your leisure around the outside to admire the facade of this ancient wonder. After the Coliseum, get up close to the nearby Arch of Constantine, which dates back to the fourth century AD, then spend some further free time enjoying Rome, sampling the rich and creamy delights of "gelato" Italian ice cream. Next, you can visit the magnificent Basilique Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri near Piazza della Repubblica before transferring to Arezzo in the late evening for stay.

Hotel:

Overnight stay in Arezzo or city nearby

Meals:

Self-care

Optional Tours/Activities:

ItemsPricesRemark
Walking Audio Tour, to Piazza Navona, Pantheon and Spanish Steps (Optional)Adult: €40
Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel tour with guide and skip the line (min 25 pax) (Optional)Adult: €50
Colosseum Tour with guide and skip the line (min.25 pax) (Optional)Adult: €35
Colosseum Tour (Optional)Adult: €15under 18 Free
  • Day04
  • [Wednesday] Arezzo → Florence → Pisa → Genoa nearby city (250 km) Hotel:Overnight stay in Genoa or city nearby

Day 4: [Wednesday] Arezzo → Florence → Pisa → Genoa nearby city (250 km)

Introduction:

Florence

Florence is a city in central Italy and the capital city of the Tuscany region. It is the most populous city in Tuscany, with 383,084 inhabitants in 2013, and over 1,520,000 in its metropolitan area.

Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation. The tower is situated behind the Pisa Cathedral and is the third-oldest structure in the city's Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo), after the cathedral and the Pisa Baptistry.

Uffizi Gallery

The Uffizi Gallery  is a prominent art museum located adjacent to the Piazza della Signoria in the Historic Centre of Florence in the region of Tuscany, Italy. One of the most important Italian museums and the most visited, it is also one of the largest and best known in the world and holds a collection of priceless works, particularly from the period of the Italian Renaissance.

Tour Overview:

Your voyage of cultural discovery continues as you get to know Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and home to some fabulous architecture and fine art. Begin the day by taking in a wonderful panoramic overview of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo, which boasts glorious vistas over the red roofs, Arno River and ancient city walls out towards the surrounding countryside. Next you can see a demonstration of the traditional craft of leather working at close quarters in a local workshop, and you'll also have the opportunity to purchase some of the high-quality leather items for which the city is famous. From here you'll enjoy a guided walk around Florence's many highlights, including the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno, the Piazza del Duomo and Campanile Tower. You'll pass the Uffizi Gallery, which contains one of the most notable art collections in Florence. You'll have free time to see the city further, to shop or to watch the world go by from a street side cafe, before travelling on to your next destination, Pisa. Here you are free to wander, but be sure to have your camera ready to get a shot of the iconic Leaning Tower, the famous bell tower in the "Square of Miracles", which also contains the centuries-old Cathedral and Baptistery, after that we are transferring towards a city nearby Genoa in the late evening for stay.

Please note we will not stay in Genoa and we will not visit the city Genoa.

Hotel:

Overnight stay in Genoa or city nearby

Meals:

Self-care

Optional Tours/Activities:

ItemsPricesRemark
Firentino Steak Menu (Optional)Adult: €35Includes homemade pasta, 250g Fiorentina steak, dessert and wine.
  • Day05
  • [Thursday] Genoa nearby city → Monaco → Nice → Cannes → Avignon or nearby city (450 km) Hotel:Overnight stay in Avignon or city nearby

Day 5: [Thursday] Genoa nearby city → Monaco → Nice → Cannes → Avignon or nearby city (450 km)

Introduction:

Monaco

Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco is a sovereign city-state, country, and microstate on the French Riviera in Western Europe. France borders the country on three sides while the other side borders the Mediterranean Sea. Monaco is about 15 km (9.3 mi) from the state border with Italy.

Fragonard

The Fragonard perfumery is one of the oldest perfumeries in Grasse (Côte d'Azur, France). It is located in the centre of the city.

Palais des Papes

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Tour Overview:

A breath-taking drive along one of Europe's most famous stretches of Mediterranean coastline awaits as you say arrivederci to Italy and head for Monaco. This small principality, enclaved in François chicane's beautiful, home to the famous Formula 1 Grand Prix. A walking sightseeing tour here takes you to the grand Prince's Palace, where you'll have some free time to soak up the refined atmosphere, before continuing on to view the 1920s Courthouse, the Cliffside Oceanographic Museum, and the Cathedral, where Grace Kelly is buried. We then travel a little further to visit the famous Fragonard Perfume Factory. Here you'll be taken on a fascinating guided tour around this working factory. Next it's Nice, where you'll stop for lunch to sample some excellent local cuisine and warm-hearted hospitality. Your journey continues to Cannes, where many a movie star has enjoyed the sweet smell of success. Be sure to take the opportunity to snap some photos of the Palais des Festival, home to the city's annual international film festival, before transferring to overnight in a city nearby Avignon.

Please note we will not stay in Avignon and we will not visit the city Avignon.

Hotel:

Overnight stay in Avignon or city nearby

Meals:

Self-care
  • Day06
  • [Friday] Avignon or nearby city → Paris (700 km) Hotel:Overnight stay in Paris or city nearby

Day 6: [Friday] Avignon or nearby city → Paris (700 km)

Introduction:

Tour Overview:

Take a well-earned rest today as you sit back and enjoy great views of the changing rural charms of the French countryside on the journey north to Paris.

Hotel:

Overnight stay in Paris or city nearby

Meals:

Self-care
  • Day07
  • [Saturday] Paris → Lucerne (650 km) Hotel:Overnight stay in Lucerne or city nearby

Day 7: [Saturday] Paris → Lucerne (650 km)

Introduction:

Swiss

Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a sovereign state situated in the confluence of western, central, and southern Europe. It is a federal republic composed of 26 cantons, with federal authorities seated in Bern. Switzerland is a landlocked country bordered by Italy to the south, France to the west, Germany to the north, and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. It is geographically divided between the Alps, the Swiss Plateau and the Jura, spanning a total area of 41,285 km2 (15,940 sq mi), and land area of 39,997 km2 (15,443 sq mi). While the Alps occupy the greater part of the territory, the Swiss population of approximately 8.5 million is concentrated mostly on the plateau, where the largest cities are located, among them the two global cities and economic centres of Zürich and Geneva.

Lucerne

Lucerne is a city in central Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of the country. Lucerne is the capital of the canton of Lucerne and part of the district of the same name. With a population of about 81,057 people (as of 2013), Lucerne is the most populous town in Central Switzerland, and a nexus of economics, transportation, culture, and media of this region. The city's urban area consists of 17 municipalities and towns located in three different cantons with an overall population of about 250,000 people (as of 2007).

Alps

The Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies entirely in Europe,and stretching approximately 1,200 kilometres (750 mi) across eight Alpine countries (from west to east): France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, and Slovenia. The mountains were formed over tens of millions of years as the African and Eurasian tectonic plates collided. Extreme shortening caused by the event resulted in marine sedimentary rocksrising by thrusting and folding into high mountain peaks such as Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn. Mont Blanc spans the French–Italian border, and at 4,810 m (15,781 ft) is the highest mountain in the Alps. The Alpine region area contains about a hundred peaks higher than 4,000 metres (13,000 ft).

Chapel Bridge

The Kapellbrücke (literally, Chapel Bridge) is a covered wooden footbridge spanning the River Reuss diagonally in the city of Lucerne in central Switzerland. Named after the nearby St. Peter's Chapel,the bridge is unique in containing a number of interior paintings dating back to the 17th century, although many of them were destroyed along with a larger part of the centuries-old bridge in a 1993 fire. Subsequently restored, the Kapellbrücke is the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe, as well as the world's oldest surviving truss bridge. It serves as the city's symbol and as one of Switzerland's main tourist attractions.

Tour Overview:

After boarding the luxury coach in Paris, sit back and enjoy a scenic journey across classic French countryside en route to mountainous Switzerland. You'll pass through Basel, which is located at the point where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, before arriving at the picturesque lakeside city of Lucerne, nestled at the foot of the snow-capped Swiss Alps. Here you’ll get to see Lucerne's famous landmarks, including Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, and some wonderfully preserved Baroque and Gothic architecture, followed by some free time to shop or take pictures.

Hotel:

Overnight stay in Lucerne or city nearby

Meals:

Self-care
  • Day08
  • [Sunday] Lucerne → Milan

Day 8: [Sunday] Lucerne → Milan

Introduction:

Italy

Italy is a European country consisting of a peninsula delimited by the Alpsand surrounded by several islands. Italy is located in Southern Europe, and it is sometimes considered as part of Western Europe.The country covers a total area of 301,340 km2(116,350 sq mi) and shares land borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, and the enclaved microstates of Vatican City and San Marino. Italy has a territorial exclave in Switzerland (Campione) and a maritime exclave in the Tunisian Sea (Lampedusa). With around 60 million inhabitants, Italy is the fourth-most populous member state of the European Union.

milan

Milanis a city in northern Italy, capital of Lombardy, and the second-most populous city in Italy after Rome, with the city proper having a population of 1,395,274 while its metropolitan city has a population of 3,257,535.Its continuously built-up urban area (that stretches beyond the boundaries of the Metropolitan City of Milan) has a population estimated to be about 5,270,000 over 1,891 square kilometres (730 square miles). The wider Milan metropolitan area, known as Greater Milan, is a polycentric metropolitan region that extends over central Lombardy and eastern Piedmont and which counts an estimated total population of 7.5 million, making it by far the largest metropolitan area in Italyand the 54th largest in the world. Milan served as capital of the Western Roman Empire from 286 to 402 and the Duchy of Milan during the medieval period and early modern age.

Tour Overview:

Head south from Lucerne through spectacular Switzerland and into northern Italy, where your first stop will be Milan, fashion capital of the world. Your orientation tour will introduce you to the city's iconic sights, including the vast Gothic cathedral (Duomo). You'll also see the planet's oldest shopping mall, the 19th-century Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, where you can wander among the boutique shops and take lunch in one of the refined cafes.

Meals:

Self-care
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Inclusion

(1) Hotel accommodation in a comfortable 3-star hotel, twin room with private facilities.

(2) Daily continental breakfast.

(3) The services of an experienced tour manager

(4) Sightseeing and orientation tours included in the itinerary.

(5) Daily transportation on modern air-conditioned coaches.

(6) Professional coach driver.

Exclusion

Compulsory tipping of € 10 per person per day (this must be paid on spot cash, land-price only.
Lunch or dinner, entrances, extra tipping, or any optionals.
The accommodation for the last day of the tour is not included

Optional Tours/Activities

ItemsPricesRemark
Gondola Ride (5 persons per gondola) + Reservation Fees (Optional)Adult: €35
Kid: €35
Walking Audio Tour, to Piazza Navona, Pantheon and Spanish Steps (Optional)Adult: €40
Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel tour with guide and skip the line (min 25 pax) (Optional)Adult: €50
Colosseum Tour with guide and skip the line (min.25 pax) (Optional)Adult: €35
Colosseum Tour (Optional)Adult: €15under 18 Free
Firentino Steak Menu (Optional)Adult: €35Includes homemade pasta, 250g Fiorentina steak, dessert and wine.
Meeting Points

Meeting Points

  • Milan
Time
Address
15:00pm
Sunday: Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) Main Entrance

Piazza del Duomo, 20121 Milan


Departure information

DROP OFF POINTS
Please noted that the drop off time is for reference only and may vary slightly due to traffic/ unforeseen circumstances.

Sunday Milan 15:00pm Milan Cathedral

Special Notes
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* For 2 guests in 1 room, it is default with 2 separate twin beds in 1 room. If you require one double bed for 2 guests, please leave a note in Special Request when checking out online.

* Vietnamese tour might be available if there are more than 7 guests booked on the tour. Please leave a note if you need Vietnamese tour. If there are no enough guests, we may combine the Vietnamese tour with English tour. Thanks for your understanding.

* Passengers must have a valid passport. Your passport must remain valid for at least 6 months from the arrival date. We will not be held responsible for any expenses if passengers are refused entry by any country.

* We are not liable if passengers decide to withdraw during the tour.

* We reserve the right to alter or curtail the itinerary substitute hotels and/or conveyances as it is deemed necessary.

* Our products are not wheelchair accessible, the tour company reserves the right to refuse or cancel bookings for wheelchair travellers.

* Our tour manager and driver do not accept liability for lost or stolen personal property during the tour.

* Passenger accepts full responsibility for losses and expenses due to delay, sickness, weather, strikes, wars, quarantine and changes to the itinerary.

* Purchase of European travel insurance is strongly recommended. Please ensure that you are suitably insured for your entire trip.

* Our professional tour managers will help you to explore and make the most out of your time. Their love and knowledge for the destinations will bring the holiday to life. The tips for the tour manager and driver are not included in the tour price. Our mandatory tip is €10 per person per day (€5 for the tour manager and €5 for the driver) both for adults and children. Tips will be collected by the tour manager in cash (Euros) whilst on tour.

* Please ensure that you have sufficient cash to pay for entrance tickets at your own expense as per the optional price lists, meals, tips, city taxes/entrance fees and expenses not included in our tour price and itinerary.

* The customer will be responsible for all their personal belongings whilst on the tour. With regards to luggage, please advise your customers that they must be prepared to carry their own suitcase from the coach to their hotel room and back to the coach. The driver will assist with the uploading and offloading of their luggage from the coach. Every client is only allowed to bring one luggage on board (Weight below 30kg, the sum of three sizes must not exceed 158 cm). If client bring more than one luggage (if the coach has enough space) we will have to charge 5 Euros every day for each additional luggage. Apologies for any inconveniences caused.

Terms and Conditions:

Cancellation policy (Without complimentary VISA support materials):

(1) 18 days prior departure – 6% of the tour fee as penalty;
(2) 17 – 10 days prior departure – 50% of tour prices
(3) Less than 9 days prior departure – No Refund.

Cancellation Policy (With complimentary VISA support materials):

If you need to apply for a visa to come to Europe, we can provide the necessary documentation. We cannot ensure that visa approval is guaranteed from any consulate.

* If the visa refusal letter from the consulate can be provided: 

- 18 Days or more prior departure date, 6% of the tour fee as penalty;

- 17 Days or less prior departure date, Cancellation Policy (Without complimentary VISA support materials) applies.

* If cancellation is made due to personal reason:

- 18 Days or more prior departure date, 6% of the tour fee plus EUR90/order as penalty;

- 17 Days or less prior departure date, Cancellation Policy (Without complimentary VISA support materials) applies plus EUR90/order as penalty.

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