13D10N D'WONDERS OF ITALY, SWITZERLAND AND FRANCE (APR TO OCT 2024)

Welcome to Roma !! Proceed for an exciting tour of the eternal city - Rome. It is Italy's capital and the largest city with a huge concentration of history and monuments.

Travel to the independent city state located in the heart of Rome, The Vatican City. Step into the grand Pizza San Pietro, visit the largest church in the world, St Peter's Basilica which was built in the 16th century. Be awed by the impressive pieces of art including Michelangelo's The Pieta.

See the amazing Colosseum where it used to be the entertainment center of ancient Rome with a capacity of more than 70,000. View the Roman Forum while strolling , surrounded by the ruins of several ancient government buildings and shrines. See Piazza Venezia with its towering monument dedicated to the first King of Italy, Victor Emmanuel II. Continue to see the most famous and the city's largest Baroque fountain, Trevi Fountain. Take a leisure stroll to Piazza di Spagna where the Spanish Steps are located. 

Travel to the magnificent Florence, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the birthplace of the Renaissance for a guided walking tour.

You will not miss the dome of the 15th century Duomo di Firenze as we will head towards to see its grandiose. Next see the Baptistry of Saint John, which stands in both Piazza del Duomo and Piazza San Giovanna. See the Piazza Della Repubblica, one of the main squares in Florence. See the Palazzo Vecchio, which is the town hall of the city, overlooking the Piazza Della Signoria, which holds a copy of Michelangelo's David statue.

Continue our walk to Ponte Vecchio, also known as Old Bridge, the only bridge across the river Arno in the city until the 13th Century. 

*Note: Factory outlet close on local public holiday, outlet replacement is subject to change without prior notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

Head to Pisa , a city and a commune in Tuscany region . Upon arrival , enjoy the sights of Piazza del Miracoli , the Baptistery of Saint John , the Duomo and the iconic Pisa Bell Tower , also known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Continue to Designer Outlet Noventa Di Piave for some shopping spree . Enjoy the best discounted prices on Prada, Gucci, Celine, Versace , Fendi, Balenciaga and many many more. Travel to Venice for overnight.

*Note: Factory outlet close on local public holiday, outlet replacement is subject to change without prior notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances

Optional Excursion  : Siena , one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Italy. Located in the enchanting Tuscan landscape, its foundation is more or less legendary, and there are many hypotheses related to it 

Transfer to Tronchetto to the famous City of Canals, Venice by private water taxi.

Upon arrival, set off on a guided tour with a view of one of the many bridges in Venice, the Bridge of Sighs before heading to St Mark's Square, famous for its magnificent Byzantine style St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Clock Tower, St. Mark Campanile etc.

Last but not least, see a long tradition that passed through generations in Venice that you mustn't miss to visit the Murano glass making factory to understand more about the beauty of its art. Spend some free time exploring the city.

Continue to Milan for an overnight stay.

Optional Excursion : Gondola, traditional narrow and long Venetian rowing boat. The boat is steered by one person called a gondolier with the help of one long oar

Starts the day with an orientation tour to the Fashion Capital of Italy, Milan 

The first stop of the day, see the Dukes of Milan' residence, Sforza Castle. Next stop, see the home of a famous Italian opera performance venue, the La Scala Opera House. Continue our stroll and walk through the living room of Milan, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II which is known for Italian fashion brands and cafes. Continue our stroll to Piazza Del Duomo  where the Majestic Milan Cathedral, famous for its Gothic exterior facade. You will be awed by its grandeur.

After lunch , we will say goodbye to Italy and continue our journey towards north into Switzerland. Overnight stay at Leysin or surrounding areas

Transfer to Col du Pillon for an exciting morning excursion  , hop on a scenic cable car  to the summit of Glacier 3000 . At the top, you will surely notice the summit station designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta. The various look-out points at Glacier 3000 offer panoramic views of two dozen snow-capped peaks above 4000 meters of altitude: Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, the Matterhorn  and even Mont Blanc in the far distance. Feel the thrill on the Peak Walk by Tissot, the world’s first suspension footbridge spanning two summits. You may want to try the Alpine coaster at your own account , subject to snow conditions.  Continue to Lucerne for your city tour . During your orientation walk , be inspired by the impressive Lion Monument , dedicated to the Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution. Visit the covered Chapel Bridge , the oldest bridge in Switzerland and the old town . In the old town , you will also find Bucherer , a fame duty free store in Switzerland. Continue our overnight at Interlaken region  

This morning free at leisure , you may want to walk around the little town of Interlaken or you may wish to join an excursion to Jungfraujoch. 

Continue to Titisee, better known as Black Forest Region. Over here, you have a chance to attend a cuckoo clock making demonstration, you will have free time strolling around picturesque Lake Titisee, explore the pretty little town, do some shopping before your sumptuous Pork Knuckle Dinner.

Optional Excursion :  Jungfraujoch, UNESCO- listed, a col and a glacial pass between the Jungfrau Mountain and the Mönch mountain. Jungfraujoch is also known as “Top of Europe”, because it’s the highest train station in Europe at 3,454 meters.

Head to Alsace Region, France which borders Germany and Switzerland.

Drive pass the Vosges mountains and arrives Riquewihr, a medieval town right in the heart of the Alsatian vineyards and also the inspiration of Beauty and the Beast . It is known for its picturesque hillside vineyards, and a fairytale village which still retains its rustic archaic charm. Enjoy one of the most beautiful villages in France.

Enjoy a wine tasting in Riquewihr , after all the Alsace Wine Route is famous.

Proceed to Reims for overnight.

Travel to the capital city of France, Paris for a guided city tour. View the most famous icon of Paris, the Eiffel Tower, which was built for the 1889 World's Fair in Paris. Stop at the Arc de Triomphe for photo taking. Continue to see the sights of Champs-Elysees, Place de la Concorde, the Grand and Petit Palais, the Pont Alexandre III, the National Assembly.

A visit to Fragonard Perfume Factory, a well known perfume brand in France. You will have a chance to buy different types of perfume or EDT.

After that head over to the biggest departmental store in Paris for shopping - Galeries Lafayette.

You may also wish to join an optional excursion to see Paris in a different way, the Seine River Cruise. If night life is for you, you may even want to join the Moulin Rouge Show excursion. 

*Note: Galeries Lafayette is closed on Christmas, New Year's Eve, and Labour Day

Optional Excursion : River Seine Cruise, romantic, offbeat, enchanting. A cruise on the River Seine is always an unforgettable moment.

Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is time to transfer to the airport for your flight home.