Icons of Europe,Paris, Switzerland and Italy with Venice and Rome
Tour code AKSR0794. Multi Country Tour. 11 days, 7 cities.
Paris (3 nights), Geneva (1 night), Zurich (2 nights), Innsbruck area (1 night), Padua area (1 night), Pisa (1 night), Rome (1 night), Rome
Starts in Paris. Ends at Rome. Tour in English.
From $2,599 per person, twin sharing. Next departure 15 April 2027.
Highlights
- Eiffel Tower and Seine cruise, Paris
- Glacier 3000 mountain day, Swiss Alps
- Rhine Falls and Vaduz toy train, Switzerland
- Venice Island by private boat, Venice
- Florence panorama and Pisa, Tuscany
- Rome and Vatican City, Rome
Day by day
Day 1: Arrive in Paris
Paris
Sights: Paris airport group transfer Paris hotel
Your Europe tour begins in Paris. On arrival, you'll meet your scheduled group transfer at the airport and drive to the hotel. Check-in follows the hotel's standard timing, so you can store your bags if you land early. The rest of the day is yours to rest after the flight and settle into Paris. In the evening, the group gathers for dinner together, a relaxed start before the sightseeing day that follows.
Breakfast and lunch are not arranged on Day 1 as most guests arrive mid-day. Overnight in Paris.
Hotel: Millennium Hotel Paris Charles de Gaulle, Hotel Inn Paris CDG Airport, or The Jangle Hotel Paris CDG Airport, Paris
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Paris city tour, Eiffel Tower and Seine cruise
Paris
Sights: Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, Eiffel Tower, Seine River
After breakfast at the hotel, a local guide takes you on a coach tour of Paris's great boulevards. You drive along the Champs-Élysées, pause for photos at the Arc de Triomphe, and take in the open square of the Place de la Concorde. The morning builds to a visit to the Eiffel Tower, the city's iron icon. Lunch follows at an arranged restaurant. In the afternoon, you board a Seine River cruise and glide past the riverfront palaces, bridges, and the facade of Notre-Dame from the water. Dinner is together, back at the hotel. Overnight in Paris.
Hotel: Millennium Hotel Paris Charles de Gaulle, Hotel Inn Paris CDG Airport, or The Jangle Hotel Paris CDG Airport, Paris
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Paris at leisure or Disneyland Paris
Paris
Sights: Paris free time, Disneyland Paris optiona
After breakfast, you have a full day to spend in Paris as you please. You can join the optional Disneyland Paris excursion, which covers one day in one park and must be booked in advance. Guests staying in the city can wander the lanes of Montmartre, visit the Louver, Musée d'Orsay or Galeries Lafayette, or simply sit at a cafe with a coffee and watch the city go by. Lunch and dinner are arranged together with the group at a central restaurant. Travel during free time is at your own expense unless it is part of the included arrangements. Overnight in Paris.
Hotel: Millennium Hotel Paris Charles de Gaulle, Hotel Inn Paris CDG Airport, or The Jangle Hotel Paris CDG Airport, Paris
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: Paris to Geneva and city sightseeing
Geneva
Sights: Paris to Geneva coach journey, Geneva sightseeing
After breakfast, you check out of the Paris hotel and begin the long coach ride south-east into Switzerland. A packed lunch is handed out on the way so the drive flows smoothly. Expect comfort breaks and scenery changes as the countryside gives way to the first glimpse of the Alps. On arrival in Geneva, a guide takes you through the city for sightseeing, with photo stops at the lakefront, the Jet d'Eau fountain and the old town. You then check in to your Geneva hotel. Dinner is together, your first evening in Switzerland. Overnight in Geneva.
Hotel: Movenpick Hotel Geneva or YOTEL Geneva Lake, Geneva
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5: Glacier 3000, Gstaad and Nestle Cailler
Zurich
Sights: Glacier 3000, Gstaad, Nestle Cailler, drive to Zurich
After breakfast, you leave Geneva for Glacier 3000 in the Bernese Alps. A cable car lifts you up to the glacier platform at 3,000 metres for sweeping views and a mountain lunch at the top. The air is thin, so take the walk slowly and keep warm layers close by. Later, you join a Bollywood-themed guided tour in Gstaad, the famous Swiss resort village, and visit Nestle Cailler for the story of Swiss chocolate and a tasting. By evening, the coach drives on to Zurich for the first of two nights. Dinner is together. The order of visits may change with opening times. Overnight in Zurich.
Hotel: Movenpick Hotel Zurich Airport, Holiday Inn Express Zurich Airport, or Dorint Airport-Hotel Zurich, Zurich
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6: Grindelwald and Interlaken day
Zurich
Sights: Grindelwald, Interlaken, Jungfrau optional
After breakfast, you set off for the Bernese Oberland and the valley towns of Grindelwald and Interlaken. These are the gateway villages for the big Alpine peaks, with pine forests, meadows and the Eiger and Monch in view on a clear day. You join the included orientation program through the villages, with time to shop for Swiss souvenirs and watches. For those who booked it in advance, the optional Mt. Jungfrau excursion runs today, weather permitting. Lunch and dinner are arranged with the group. By evening, the coach returns to your Zurich hotel. Overnight in Zurich.
Hotel: Movenpick Hotel Zurich Airport, Holiday Inn Express Zurich Airport, or Dorint Airport-Hotel Zurich, Zurich
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7: Rhine Falls, Vaduz, Wattens and Innsbruck
Innsbruck area
Sights: Rhine Falls, Vaduz toy train, Swarovski Wattens, Innsbruck orientation
After breakfast, you drive to the Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe, with viewing platforms right above the thundering water. The route then crosses into Liechtenstein for the small capital of Vaduz, where you ride the toy train through the town centre with its castle on the hill above. You continue into Austria and stop at the Swarovski crystal shop in Wattens. The Crystal Worlds museum next door is extra and not included. By evening, you reach the Innsbruck area for an orientation visit of the Tyrolean capital before dinner and your overnight stay. Overnight in the Innsbruck area.
Hotel: Hotel Olympia 64 (Axamer Lizum), HHotel Alpenkonig (Reith bei Seefeld), or Holiday Inn Innsbruck, Innsbruck area
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8: Venice Island and on to Padua
Padua area
Sights: Venice private boat St. Mark's area walking tour drive to Padua
After breakfast, the coach heads south into Italy for the Venice lagoon. From the mainland, a private boat carries you across to Venice Island for a guided walking visit. You explore the lanes and bridges around St. Mark's Square and the Rialto, with time to feel the pace of this city built on water. All movement on the island is on foot, so comfortable walking shoes are essential. The optional gondola ride is at your own expense. Later, the boat returns you to the coach, and you drive to the Padua area for dinner and your overnight stay. Overnight in the Padua area.
Hotel: Hotel Marconi, Four Points by Sheraton Padova, or SHG Hotel De La Ville (Vicenza), Padua area
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 9: Florence panorama and Pisa
Pisa
Sights: Piazzale Michelangelo Florence viewpoint, Pisa Square of Miracles, Leaning Tower exterior
After breakfast, you drive into Tuscany for a panoramic stop in Florence. From Piazzale Michelangelo, high above the Arno, you take in the full sweep of the city with the Duomo and the terracotta rooftops below. This is a photo stop, not a city walk. The coach then continues to Pisa for the Square of Miracles, the famous grass piazza where the Cathedral, Baptistery and Leaning Tower stand together. You see the Leaning Tower from the outside. Admission to climb it is extra. By evening, you check in to your Pisa hotel for dinner and the night. Overnight in Pisa.
Hotel: B&B HOTEL Pisa Airport, NH Pisa, Hotel Pisa Tower, or Hotel Repubblica Marinara, Pisa
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 10: Rome and Vatican City free time
Rome
Sights: Roman Forum, Spanish Steps, Colosseum exterior, Vatican City, St. Peter's Basilica
After breakfast, you leave Pisa and drive to Rome. A local guide walks you through the layers of the ancient city, with views of the Roman Forum, the honey-coloured ruins of the empire's heart, and the Spanish Steps, where the city gathers in the afternoon sun. You see the Colosseum from the outside. Interior admission is not included. You then cross into Vatican City for free time at St. Peter's Basilica and the great piazza in front, subject to local access and security on the day. The Vatican Museums are a separate ticket, not included. Dinner is together before your night in Rome. Overnight in Rome.
Hotel: Mercure Roma West or Occidental Aran Park, Rome
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 11: Depart Rome
Rome
Sights: Rome airport group transfer
Tour details: After breakfast at the hotel, you check out and gather for the scheduled group departure transfer to Rome airport. The time of the transfer is set to the group's flight pattern and will be shared the evening before. You leave Europe with the memory of Paris boulevards, a Seine cruise at dusk, snow at Glacier 3000, the Rhine Falls' roar, Venice canals from the water and the great monuments of Rome. We hope the tour gave you a strong first look at Europe and a few places to return to on a slower trip later.
Meals: Breakfast
What is included
Hotels and stays
- Hotel stays as listed in the itinerary, twin sharing
- Hotel city taxes.
Meals
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Meals as listed in the day plan
- Continental breakfast, lunch and dinner as listed. Day 1 is dinner only. Departure day is breakfast only.
- Packed lunch on the Paris to Geneva coach day.
- Mountain lunch at Glacier 3000.
Coach and ground transport
- Travel by private air-conditioned coach as per the itinerary
- One scheduled group arrival transfer in Paris and one scheduled group departure transfer in Rome.
- Private return boat transfer to Venice Island.
Tour manager and guides
- Akshar tour manager throughout the tour
- Local English-speaking guides at the main sights
Sightseeing and entry fees
- Entry fees for the sights listed in the day plan
- Paris guided tour with Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde.
- Eiffel Tower visit.
- Seine River cruise.
- Geneva sightseeing.
- Glacier 3000.
- Bollywood guided tour in Gstaad.
- Nestle Cailler visit.
- Rhine Falls.
- Vaduz toy-train experience.
- Swarovski crystal shop visit in Wattens.
- Innsbruck orientation.
- Guided walking visit of Venice Island.
- Florence panorama from Piazzale Michelangelo.
- Pisa Square of Miracles with exterior view of the Leaning Tower.
- Rome sightseeing with the Roman Forum, Spanish Steps and the Colosseum exterior.
- Free time in Vatican City and at St. Peter's Basilica, subject to local access.
- Entry fees for the sights listed in the day plan, where admission is required.
What is not included
Hotels and stays
- Early check-in, late check-out, room upgrades and extra nights.
Meals
- Meals not listed under Inclusions
- Drinks with meals
Flights and visa
- International flights to the start and from the end of the tour
- Visa fees
Travel insurance
- Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities
- Tips for the tour manager, guide and driver
Personal expenses
- Laundry, telephone and room service
- Anything not listed under Inclusions
Optional tours
- Optional tours and entry fees not in the day plan
Departures
- 15 April 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $2,599 per person@endif
- 28 April 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $2,599 per person@endif
- 1 May 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $2,599 per person@endif
- 4 May 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $2,599 per person@endif
- 15 May 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $2,599 per person@endif
- 15 June 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $2,599 per person@endif
- 30 June 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $2,599 per person@endif
- 2 July 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $2,599 per person@endif
- 15 July 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $2,599 per person@endif
- 30 July 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $2,599 per person@endif
- 5 August 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $2,599 per person@endif
- 14 August 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $2,599 per person@endif
- 29 August 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $2,599 per person@endif
- 13 September 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $2,599 per person@endif
- 28 September 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $2,599 per person@endif
- 13 October 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $2,599 per person@endif
- 28 October 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $2,599 per person@endif
- 12 November 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $2,599 per person@endif
- 21 November 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $2,599 per person@endif
- 25 November 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $2,599 per person@endif
Frequently asked questions
How many countries are in this Europe tour package?
This 11-day Europe tour covers five countries, France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria and Italy, with a visit to Vatican City during the Rome day. You travel the full route by coach from Paris to Rome.
Are Indian meals included on this Europe tour?
Yes. Lunches and dinners are arranged with the group at Indian restaurants where available along the route. Continental breakfast is served daily at the hotel. Day 1 is dinner only and the departure day is breakfast only. Drinks outside the arranged meals are not included.
Does the Europe tour package include flights from the USA?
The land-only package is quoted in EUR and does not include air tickets. A separate package quoted in INR includes flights per the confirmed quotation. We can quote and ticket flights from your home airport on request.
What is included on the Glacier 3000 day?
The Glacier 3000 day includes the Alpine excursion to the glacier platform at 3,000 metres and a mountain lunch at the top. The day also includes a Bollywood guided tour in Gstaad and a visit to Nestle Cailler, before the coach continues to Zurich for the night.
Is the Jungfrau excursion included on this Europe tour?
No. The Jungfrau excursion is an optional add-on priced at EUR 165 per person without transfers and EUR 200 per person with transfers. It must be booked in advance and runs subject to weather and availability.
What sightseeing is included in Rome and Vatican City?
Rome sightseeing is guided and includes views of the Roman Forum, the Spanish Steps and the Colosseum from the outside. You then have free time in Vatican City at St. Peter's Basilica, subject to local access on the day. Interior admission to the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums is not included.
Need to know
- Meals on arrival and departure days depend on flight times. If your flight lands early in the morning or leaves late in the evening, Akshar Travels will arrange the meals for that day
- If a sight is closed on the day it is scheduled, we will replace it with a comparable sight on the same tour
- Hotel check-in is usually 3:00 pm and check-out is usually 12:00 noon. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and may carry a charge
- Baggage on domestic and internal flights follows the airline's own policy and weight limits, which are often lower than on your international flight. Please pack to the lowest allowance on your tour. Excess baggage fees are charged by the airline and paid by the guest
Terms & Conditions
The essentials of booking with Akshar. The full terms apply at checkout
- Prices are per person in US dollars on a twin-sharing basis and can change until your booking is paid in full
- A deposit confirms your seat. The balance is due by the date shown at checkout, before departure
- Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the tour ends. Visas, where needed, are your responsibility. We will guide you
- International airfare is not included unless the package says so
- The itinerary can change because of weather, local conditions or operational reasons. We offer a comparable alternative wherever possible
- Hotels listed are indicative. A property of the same category may be used
- Group departures run with a minimum number of guests. If Akshar cancels a departure you receive a full refund or a free date change
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Guests are responsible for their own health, belongings and conduct on tour
Cancellation policy
- 50 days or more before departure: 30%
- 21 to 49 days before departure: 50%
- 20 days or less before departure: 100%