11N/12D - Italy & Switzerland Tour Package All Inclusive with flights from Delhi

Our first stop will be Lugano. In less than an hour, we will pass the Italian border to arrive in Switzerland. We will take a scenic drive to the foot of the Alps and the “Monte Carlo of Switzerland”. Spectacular Lugano is located on the beautiful lake of the same name. This Italian-speaking town is one of Switzerland’s top tourist destinations and favourite playgrounds for celebrities, athletes, and entertainers.

If you are craving artistic culture, take a relaxing walk through town to Santa Maria degli Angioli Church. It is here where Bernardino Luini, whose works were often mistaken for Leonardo da Vinci’s, painted his Passion and Crucifixion, largely considered to be Switzerland’s most important Renaissance painting. Would you rather explore the elegant city centre? No problem! Make your way over to the beautiful downtown shopping area, brimming with inviting shops, rich Swiss chocolate, and fine luxury goods. Lugano is certainly a destination that you don´t want to miss.

Next, we reach the famous city of Bellagio, the “pearl of Lake Como”. Once in Bellagio, you will have free time to enjoy the town and do some shopping, or just relaxing and eating some local food in the most nostalgic bars and restaurants of the city. Once you have had a chance to take some photos and enjoy the town’s charming atmosphere, you will board a boat for a cruise along the lake, with Como as a destination.

This is a unique opportunity to admire the breath-taking landscapes and see villas of the rich and famous all around the lake. Lake Como is a famous holiday destination for stars and celebrities, and during the cruise, your guide will point out George Clooney’s villa, plus villas that once hosted Star Wars and James Bond movie sets.

Finally, the bus will whisk you back to Milan in time for evening dinner. All that remains is for you to reflect on the sights you’ve seen and the memories you’ve made.

Highlights:
- Skip-the-line guided tour of Duomo and rooftop terraces
- Get and incredible view of the city, from the terraces
- Small group tour for more safety
- Local and expert guide

Meet with your guide and start this amazing experience. Skip the long queue and visit the beautiful Cathedral. With the help of your guide, you will learn about the perfect balance of naves, columns, and stained-glass windows; the interior decoration took more than 10 centuries to complete.

After visiting the interiors of the Duomo, climb up to the rooftop terraces and enjoy the breath-taking view of the Dome square and of the whole city from above. Do not forget to turn around and look at the symbol of the city, La Madonnina, a 13-feet-tall Virgin Mary statue protecting and overlooking Milan. Join this unforgettable visit at the Duomo and take in the magnificence of this amazing city!

Languages
English and Italian (bilingual guide)

Visit Florence with a comfortable day trip from Milan. Depart from Milano Centrale train station around 7am and in just 2 hours you will reach the heart of Florence, the city of Renaissance!

Led by a local professional guide, your day will start with a comprehensive walking Tour, discovering the most iconic sights of Renaissance and Medieval Florence. You will first explore the Medici district, where you will admire the famous Medici Palace, built in the mid-15th century and the first residence of the powerful and proud family, the ancient San Lorenzo Church and the Medici Chapels, with their mausoleum.

A few steps away, you will be breathless in front of the beauty of the monumental complex of the Duomo, with the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the iconic Brunelleschi's Dome, the elegant Giotto's Bell Tower and the beautiful Romanesque Baptistery of San Giovanni, with its golden “Porta del Paradiso. The tour then goes through the characteristic streets of the medieval district where Dante and Beatrice lived and where you can also admire the imposing and unique Church of Orsanmichele, a masterpiece of Florentine Gothic art, adorned with the statues of the patron saints of the powerful medieval trading guilds. You will be led then to the picturesque Straw Market: don’t forget to rub the nose of the famous “porcellino” (little pig).

Going on, you will find yourself in Piazza Signoria, one of the most beautiful squares in the world and the political centre of the city. In this “open-air museum”, be fascinated by the beautiful Fountain of Neptune with the imposing marble statue of Ammannati and by the sculptural masterpieces of the Loggia Dei Lanzi, including the Perseus by Cellini and the Rape of the Sabines by Giambologna.

Dominating the square, the majestic Palazzo Vecchio with Arnolfo's crenellated tower, is one of the most famous symbols of Florence. Following from the outside the spectacular elevated path of the Vasari Corridor, you will arrive at the romantic and picturesque Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, and you will end this amazing walking tour admiring its renowned jewellery shops!

Then, have a break and enjoy a delicious Tuscan Lunch in a typical restaurant located in the old town (if the option is selected, otherwise free time for lunch).
The rest of the day is at your leisure: you can enjoy your free time going for some shopping and discover unique art crafts in the numerous Florentine artisan shops, taste local products in one of the restaurants on the first floor of the Central Market or just sit at the table of a historic café in Piazza Della Repubblica.

The rest of the day is at your leisure. Take a walk, enjoy some shopping and the streets of the city.

Duration:
・Florence Walking Tour - 1 and half hours (depart from via dei Martelli 50red- in front of Caffè Firenze, at the corner with Via dei Pucci at 11am)
・Duomo Guided Tour－45 minutes ((If you choose the option with Duomo Tour)

Trenitalia
3h17m • direct train