Switzerland, Italy, France 7-Day Taste of Europe Trip from Paris
The 7-day taste of Europe Tour will take you to the heart of three beautiful European countries: Switzerland, Italy (including Vatican City) and France. This tour is a perfect introduction to Europe, ideal for first timers and those who want to explore and experience as much as possible in 7 days. Leaving from Paris, you'll start a scenic journey across classic French countryside en route to mountainous Switzerland, enjoy the breathtaking mountain scenery of Switzerland and arrive in Lucerne. Continue to head south into Italy, you will have the opportunity to experience hundreds of years of Italian tradition and culture. With main visits to Milan, Venice, Rome, Vatican, Arezzo, Florence and Pisa; Italy at its BEST! A breath-taking drive along one of Europe’s most famous stretches of Mediterranean coastline you’ll discover the glamorous French Riviera, and return to Paris to conclude your tour and be part of a truly memorable journey.
ItineraryDay 1: Saturday: Paris – Lucerne (650 km)Stop At: Chapel Bridge, Kapellbruecke, Lucerne 6003 Switzerland
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.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Lucerne or nearby city.
Day 2: Sunday: Lucerne– Milan –Venice (400 km)Stop At: Milano Centrale, Piazza Duca d'Aosta 1, 20124 Milan Italy
Head south from Lucerne through spectacular Switzerland and into northern Italy, where your first stop will be Milan, fashion capital of the world.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Duomo di Milano, Piazza del Duomo, 20122 Milan Italy
Your orientation tour will introduce you to the city’s iconic sights, including the vast Gothic cathedral (Duomo di Milano).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Piazza del Duomo, 20123 Milan Italy
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. After enjoying the many delights of Milan, you’ll head to another vintage Italian city: Venice.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twinroom with private facilities in Venice Island or nearby city.
Day 3: Monday: Venice – Rome (550 km)Stop At: Basilica di San Marco, San Marco, 328, 30124 Venice Italy
Spend the morning in the company of a knowledgeable local guide as you explore Venice, the most magical of cities. Begin with a water bus 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Murano glass d'este, Spadaria, Venice Italy
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Rome or nearby city.
Day 4: Tuesday: Rome – Vatican –Arezzo (280 km)Stop At: Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy
Alternatively, you can choose to add on the optional Sistine Chapel tour to view Michelangelo’s famous painted ceiling.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy
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 Amphi theatre, or alternatively you can walk at your leisure around the outside to admire the facade of this ancient wonder.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Arch of Constantine, Via di San Gregorio, 00186 Rome Italy
After the Colosseum, 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.
Duration: 1 minute
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Arezzo or nearby city.
Day 5: Wednesday: Arezzo– Florence – Pisa –Genoa nearby city (250 km)Stop At: Piazzale Michelangelo, Viale Michelangelo, 50125, Florence Italy
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, 50125, Florence Italy
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Piazza del Duomo, 50122, Florence Italy
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Campanile di Giotto, Piazza del Duomo Historical Center, 50122, Florence Italy
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gallerie Degli Uffizi, Piazzale Degli Uffizi 6, 50122, Florence Italy
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Leaning Tower of Pisa, Piazza del Duomo Piazza dei Miracoli, 56126, Pisa Italy
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Genoa or nearby city.
Day 6: Thursday: Genoa nearby city – Monaco – Nice – Cannes –Avignon or nearby city (450 km)Stop At: Monaco Grand Prix, Boulevard Albert Ier, Monte-Carlo 98000 Monaco
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, Avenue Saint Martin, Monte-Carlo 98000 Monaco
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palais des Festivals et des Congres of Cannes, 1 boulevard de la Croisette, 06414 Cannes France
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a comfortable 3-star (minimum) hotel, twin room with private facilities in Avignon or nearby city.
Day 7: Friday: Avignon or nearby city– Paris (700 km)Stop At: Place d'Italie, 75013 Paris France
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, where the Green Line tour finish. For some guests it will be time to say a fond farewell to new friends upon arrival back in the capital, while others may choose to extend their European adventure with another night in the capital and then continue on with the Red Line tour the following day.
Please note accommodation on the last day of the tour is not included.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included at the hotel.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Passport name and number, gender, date of birth and nationality are required for all passengers; please advise at the time of booking"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"It is the responsibility of each passenger to ensure that they comply with all the necessary passport (must be valid for at least 6 months), visa, health, insurance and other travel regulations required for all the countries they will be visiting prior to the start of the tour"
"Children under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult"
"Infants aged 0-2 are free of charge, will not occupy a seat on the coach and no separate bed"
"Every client is only allowed to bring one luggage on board (maximum weight of 30kg) and 1 small hand carry on (Purse, backpack, camera bag)"
"Near public transportation"
"A standard twin room will be booked during the tour but a double bed can be requested as well. 1 twin room will accommodate 2 adults and 1 child (2-11 who will not receive a separate bed). If this rule does not apply and you are traveling with children, then an adult fee will be charged"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"For any odd numbered group, please choose the "SINGLE TRAVELER" option last traveler because a single room supplement fee of €50 per person per night will need to be paid"
"No triple rooms will be arranged for groups of 3 due to the limited amount of triple rooms in European hotels"
"Please note that the following attractions will be closed on 25 December: Vatican Museum, Colosseum and St Peter Cathedral (depending if any religious events will be arranged that day)"
"Hotel details are provided the lastest, 24 hours before the check-in date"
"Most travelers can participate"
"goEUgo has the right to combine the customers of English and Chinese speaking tour in the same bus if any group has fewer travelers. There will be 1 tour leader on tour who will be able to speak both English and Chinese. They will service the customers in the preferred language (Chinese/English)."
"goEUgo owns all copyrights to use and reuse images and videos taken during goEUgo tours."
"Please note: Due to technical constraints, our booking system currently cannot sync with Viator's. As a result, your booking or any amendments will only be confirmed upon receipt of our official tour voucher. The downloadable "ticket" from the Viator system is not considered a confirmation. Without our tour voucher, we must reserve the right to cancel the booking and reject any changes in tour dates or group size. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause, and appreciate your understanding and cooperation"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"
Hora de Inicio:
08:30 AM
Duración: 7 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Place d'Italie, Pl. d'Italie, 75013 Paris, France
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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