Switzerland and Italy
In Lucerne, the folkloric Swiss culture fits perfectly against the backdrop of spectacular Alpine scenery.
Down through the Italian lakes region, nature’s beauty continues to amaze, all the way to the picturesque canals of Venice. Further south, humankind’s imprint becomes more pronounced, from Florence’s Renaissance piazzas to the remains of ancient Rome.Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2026: March 19, April 3-8, May 1, June 29, and August 14-15. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland
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Day 2: Zurich • Lucerne
Arrive in Zurich
Travel to Lucerne
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Day 3: Lucerne
Take a tour of Lucerne
With your tour director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Luzern
Go on an excursion to Mount Rigi
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Folklore Event
Opt to join us for a bit of Swiss tradition. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal, including the chance to try fondue—the Swiss National Dish! Afterwards, watch a show, complete with yodeling, traditional dancing, and Alpine horns. Note: Groups traveling from October to mid-April will enjoy Swiss music during their meal instead of the show.
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Day 4: Venice
Travel to Venice via Lake Como
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Day 5: Venice
Take a guided tour of Venice
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Visit the Doge's Palace
See a glass-blowing demonstration
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Day 6: Florence
Travel to Florence
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Day 7: Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Chiesa di Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
Visit the Duomo
Add this in-depth excursion:
Pisa
Journey to Pisa on this half-day excursion. Enjoy a guided tour of the city’s Field of Miracles, where you can snap a picture of the 12th-century Leaning Tower, aslant ever since the third floor was built. This is where Galileo was said to have developed his laws of gravity. Also visit the adjacent cathedral and baptistery, which contain exquisite marble pulpits carved in the Gothic style.
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Day 8: Assisi • Rome
Travel to Assisi
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis
Continue on to Rome
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Day 9: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
Visit the Sistine Chapel
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Take an expertly guided tour of Rome
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the Roman Forum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Sorrento Region
Take a guided tour of Pompeii
Visit the Pompeii Roman Ruins
Continue on to the Sorrento region
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Day 11: Capri • Rome
Travel by ferry to Capri
Take a guided tour of Capri
Enjoy a boat cruise
Travel to Rome
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland
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Day 2: Zurich • Lucerne
Arrive in Zurich
Travel to Lucerne
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Day 3: Lucerne
Take a tour of Lucerne
With your tour director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Luzern
Go on an excursion to Mount Rigi
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Folklore Event
Opt to join us for a bit of Swiss tradition. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal, including the chance to try fondue—the Swiss National Dish! Afterwards, watch a show, complete with yodeling, traditional dancing, and Alpine horns. Note: Groups traveling from October to mid-April will enjoy Swiss music during their meal instead of the show.
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Day 4: Venice
Travel to Venice via Lake Como
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Day 5: Venice
Take a guided tour of Venice
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Visit the Doge's Palace
See a glass-blowing demonstration
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Day 6: Florence
Travel to Florence
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Day 7: Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Chiesa di Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
Visit the Duomo
Add this in-depth excursion:
Pisa
Journey to Pisa on this half-day excursion. Enjoy a guided tour of the city’s Field of Miracles, where you can snap a picture of the 12th-century Leaning Tower, aslant ever since the third floor was built. This is where Galileo was said to have developed his laws of gravity. Also visit the adjacent cathedral and baptistery, which contain exquisite marble pulpits carved in the Gothic style.
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Day 8: Assisi • Rome
Travel to Assisi
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis
Continue on to Rome
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Day 9: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
Visit the Sistine Chapel
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Take an expertly guided tour of Rome
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the Roman Forum
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Sorrento Region
Take a guided tour of Pompeii
Visit the Pompeii Roman Ruins
Continue on to the Sorrento region
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Day 11: Capri • Rome
Travel by ferry to Capri
Take a guided tour of Capri
Enjoy a boat cruise
Travel to Rome
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip airfare on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
5 expert-led sightseeing tours (8 with extension)
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Entrances
Swiss Alps experience; Burano island; glass-blowing demonstration; Basilica of St. Francis; (with extension: Pompeii Roman Ruins; Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
