Arrive at Paris International Airport where a meet-and-greet representative will welcome you and assist with luggage and transfer formalities. Enjoy a comfortable coach or private transfer into the city, taking in first views of Parisian suburbs and the iconic skyline as you head toward your centrally located hotel for check-in and a short rest.
After freshening up, take a short orientation stroll around the hotel neighborhood to get your bearings — perhaps a walk past a boulangerie for a warm croissant and a café au lait, or a quick visit to a nearby landmark such as the Tuileries Garden or Place de la Concorde if time allows. Your guide can suggest nearby museums or a relaxed Seine-side promenade for an easy first taste of Parisian life before dinner.
Spend the evening at leisure: opt for a relaxing Seine River cruise to see the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame and illuminated bridges glide by, or choose a classic bistro dinner in the Saint-Germain or Latin Quarter to soak up the atmosphere. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Paris, rested and ready for tomorrow’s full-day city highlights.
Rise after a restful first night and head to the Champ de Mars to visit the Eiffel Tower — ascend to the 2nd level for sweeping views of Paris and capture photos of the Seine and Haussmann rooftops. From there, a short drive brings you to the Arc de Triomphe at Place Charles de Gaulle, where you can climb (or view from below) and begin a leisurely walk down the glamorous Champs-Élysées past flagship boutiques and cafés.
After a classic Parisian lunch on the avenue, continue to the Louvre — choose an inside visit to see highlights like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, or enjoy the museum's sculpture-lined courtyards and glass pyramid from outside if you prefer a quicker stop. Next, stroll toward Île de la Cité to admire Notre-Dame Cathedral’s façade and the surrounding medieval streets, letting your guide point out hidden gems and the best photo spots along the way.
Spend the evening at your pace: browse boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré or settle into a bistro in Saint-Germain-des-Prés for classic French cuisine and people-watching. If you didn’t take the Seine cruise on arrival, consider an evening river cruise now to see illuminated landmarks, or simply enjoy the city lights from a café terrace before returning to the hotel for the night.
Start the day with a hearty breakfast at your hotel before heading to Disneyland Paris; arrive early at the gates of Disneyland Park to beat queues and enjoy signature attractions like Sleeping Beauty’s Castle, Pirates of the Caribbean and Big Thunder Mountain. If you prefer a relaxed morning in the city, stroll the Marais district for boutique window-shopping and stop at a pâtisserie for macarons and coffee while exploring Place des Vosges and its elegant arcades.
If at Disneyland, continue the adventure in Walt Disney Studios—catch stunt shows, Ratatouille: The Adventure, and character meet-and-greets, with time for a leisurely lunch at a themed restaurant. For a city alternative, spend the afternoon on the Champs-Élysées and rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré browsing designer shops, or visit Galeries Lafayette and Printemps on Boulevard Haussmann for fashion, panoramic rooftop views, and gourmet food halls.
Return to central Paris for the evening: Disneyland visitors can stay for the spectacular nighttime parade and fireworks above Sleeping Beauty’s Castle before transfer back to the hotel. City shoppers can enjoy a relaxed dinner in Saint-Germain-des-Prés or the Latin Quarter—try classic bistro fare—then take a twilight walk along the Seine to absorb the lights and linger over one last café or crêpe before retiring for the night.
After breakfast and a smooth hotel check-out, board the high-speed train/coach from Paris for the scenic transfer to Geneva, watching the landscape shift from Parisian boulevards to rolling French countryside and then the foothills of the Alps. On arrival, meet your local guide and enjoy a short orientation drive past the elegant lakeside promenades as you head toward the city centre to drop bags at your hotel or luggage point before beginning the tour.
Begin your city sightseeing with a lakeside walk to the iconic Jet d’Eau, where you can feel the spray and capture panoramic photos of Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc on clear days; then explore the English Garden’s Flower Clock, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking artistry. Continue to the international district to view the United Nations Office (Palais des Nations) from outside and stroll through Ariana Park, learning about Geneva’s diplomatic heritage and multicultural character.
As daylight fades, savour Geneva’s cosmopolitan dining scene with an optional dinner around the Old Town—sample fondue or fresh lake fish at a cosy bistro near Rue du Rhône or Place du Bourg-de-Four. Finish with a leisurely lakeside promenade or a short visit to St. Pierre Cathedral for twilight views over the city before returning to your hotel for an overnight stay in Geneva.
After breakfast and hotel check-out, depart Geneva and enjoy a scenic drive toward Bern; on arrival take a short guided stop in Bern’s UNESCO-listed Old Town to stroll past the medieval arcades, see the Zytglogge clock tower and enjoy views from the Rathausplatz before resuming the journey. Capture a quick coffee at a local café on Kramgasse and breathe in the charming riverside atmosphere along the Aare before boarding for Interlaken.
Arrive in Interlaken after a pleasant mountain drive and check in to your hotel, then head to Höhematte Park for a gentle walk across lawns framed by Jungfrau views and paragliders drifting overhead. Continue to the Lake Thun viewpoint for panoramic photos of the lake and surrounding peaks, and if time allows take a short lakeside stroll or an optional cable car up to Harder Kulm for sunset vistas.
As evening falls, unwind with a relaxed dinner at a traditional Swiss restaurant near Höhematte—try rösti or raclette while soaking up the alpine ambiance—and enjoy a peaceful post-meal walk along the Aare or the pedestrian promenade. Return to your hotel in Interlaken for an overnight stay, rested and ready for tomorrow’s Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald adventures.
Depart Interlaken after breakfast for the valley of a hundred waterfalls—arrive in Lauterbrunnen and wander beneath soaring cliffs to Staubbach Falls, feeling the mist and photographing the cascade that inspired poets. Enjoy a short stroll through the village, pop into a cosy café for a warming drink, then board the mountain train toward Grütschalp as you begin the ascent to the high alpine meadows.
Transfer onward to Grindelwald where dramatic Eiger views greet you; explore the village and choose an optional First Cliff Walk at First for adrenaline-packed panoramas or ride the summer mountain carts for playful downhill fun. Take time for gentle walking trails through flower-sprinkled pastures (or snowy paths, depending on conditions), and enjoy a leisurely lunch at a mountainside terrace with vistas of the north face of the Eiger.
Return to Interlaken in the late afternoon and unwind with a stroll through Höhematte Park as the alpenglow softens the peaks, stopping for an early evening apéritif at a riverside bar. Finish the day with a hearty Swiss dinner—try raclette or rösti at a local restaurant—then retreat to your hotel to rest before tomorrow’s Jungfraujoch journey.
After an early breakfast, depart Interlaken for Grindelwald Terminal and board the Eiger Express cable car — the panoramic ascent offers sweeping views of the valley and the north face of the Eiger. Arrive at Eigergletscher station and continue on the cogwheel Jungfrau Railway through Alpine tunnels, emerging onto the snow plateau at Jungfraujoch where you can visit the Sphinx Observatory for jaw-dropping vistas of Aletsch Glacier and the surrounding peaks.
Spend the afternoon exploring Jungfraujoch’s highlights: walk the crisp snowfields, descend into the Ice Palace to admire sculpted tunnels and crystalline sculptures, and take photos from the Plateau viewpoint; warm up with a hot chocolate or lunch at one of the mountain restaurants while soaking in the high-altitude panorama. If time and conditions permit, step onto the outdoor viewing decks for close-up mountain scenes or browse the alpine shops for Swiss souvenirs before beginning the scenic descent back toward Grindelwald and Interlaken.
Return to Interlaken in the early evening and relax after a full day of high-altitude thrills with a gentle stroll through Höhematte Park to watch the mountains soften in alpenglow. Enjoy a convivial dinner at a local restaurant — try a comforting raclette or fondue — and reflect on the day’s spectacular summit views before turning in for an overnight stay in Interlaken.
After breakfast depart Interlaken for the tranquil shores of Lake Brienz and board a scenic cruise that hugs turquoise waters and dramatic pine-clad cliffs; glide past charming lakeside villages such as Iseltwald and take in views of cascading waterfalls and the distant glaciated peaks. Photographers will want to be on deck as the boat passes the Schloss Seeburg and offers sweeping panoramas of the Brienz Rothorn massif before disembarking at Brienz or Giessbach Falls for a short lakeside stroll.
Continue by coach or train toward Lucerne, arriving in time to check in and begin a guided walk through the Old Town — cross the iconic Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge) with its painted interior panels and pause at the Lion Monument to reflect on its poignant stone carving. Wander the cobbled streets of the Altstadt, browse boutique shops along Hirschenplatz and enjoy a lakeside lunch on the Reuss with views of the wooden bridges and the spired skyline.
As daylight softens, take a relaxed lakeside promenade past Museggmauer (the old city walls) and perhaps ascend briefly to the Musegg Towers for twilight city views before settling into a Swiss dinner at a traditional restaurant near the Rathaus. End the day with a nightcap by the water or a peaceful walk along the lakefront, listening to the gentle lap of waves and watching Lucerne’s lights reflect on the surface — overnight in Lucerne.
After breakfast in Lucerne, transfer to Engelberg and board the Rotair — the world’s first rotating cable car — for the dramatic ascent to Mount Titlis; enjoy ever-widening alpine panoramas as you rise above pine forests to the snowfields. At the summit, step onto the glacier walkway, explore the Glacier Cave’s sculpted ice tunnels and snap photos of the surrounding 360° peaks and crevassed expanse.
Spend the afternoon sampling high-mountain fun with the Ice Flyer chairlift for close-up views of crevasses and glacial seracs, or warm up with a leisurely lunch in a panorama restaurant while taking in the snowy vistas; explore short summit trails or visit the interactive exhibitions about glaciology. Descend back to Engelberg by cable car and return to Lucerne, arriving with time to stroll the lakeside and reflect on the alpine heights you just experienced.
As dusk falls, enjoy a relaxed lakeside dinner in Lucerne — choose a restaurant near the Kapellbrücke for views of the illuminated Chapel Bridge and Reuss River — then take a peaceful post-meal promenade along the shore of Lake Lucerne. Finish the night with a visit to the Old Town to admire the timbered façades and river reflections, or sip a hot chocolate in a cosy café while the city’s lights shimmer on the water before returning to your hotel.
After breakfast and hotel check-out in Lucerne, board your comfortable coach or train for the scenic transfer into northern Italy, passing rolling foothills and vineyards before arriving in Milan. Upon arrival check in or drop luggage at the hotel, then head straight to the Piazza del Duomo to admire the majestic Duomo di Milano and, time permitting, ascend to the rooftop terraces for close-up views of its Gothic spires and sweeping city panoramas.
Stroll through the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II next door, browse luxury boutiques and enjoy a light lunch in one of the historic cafés beneath its glass arcade, then continue to the external grounds of Sforza Castle to walk the castle courtyards and nearby Sempione Park. If you have extra time, pop into the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (viewing reservations permitting) to glimpse Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper from outside or arrange tickets in advance for an inside visit.
As evening falls, savor Milanese cuisine in the Brera district with its charming cobbled streets—try risotto alla milanese or ossobuco at a traditional trattoria—then enjoy an aperitivo at a stylish bar on Corso Como or Navigli to watch canal-side life unfold. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Milan, refreshed and ready for tomorrow’s transfer to Venice.
After breakfast depart Milan by train for the iconic arrival into Venice — transfer by vaporetto from Piazzale Roma to the island and pass under the Grand Canal’s bridges while taking in the gilded facades. Check into your hotel or drop luggage, then make your way to St. Mark’s Square to admire the exterior of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Campanile, capturing photos of the mosaics and the piazza’s buzzing atmosphere.
Explore the heart of Venice with a guided visit to St. Mark’s Basilica (inside visit if included) and the Doge’s Palace surroundings, then wander across the Bridge of Sighs and along the narrow alleys toward the Rialto Bridge, pausing at the Rialto Market to see fresh seafood and local produce. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a canal-side osteria near the Grand Canal, sampling cicchetti or fresh pasta while watching vaporetti and gondolas glide by.
As daylight softens, choose an optional romantic gondola ride through quieter canals to experience Venice from the water, or linger over an aperitivo in Campo San Polo to soak up local life. Finish the evening with a Venetian dinner in the atmospheric Dorsoduro or San Marco quarter—try sarde in saor or risotto al nero di seppia—then return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Venice.
After an early breakfast and hotel check-out in Venice, board the high-speed train for the scenic journey to Florence, arriving around midday; store luggage at your hotel and step straight into the Renaissance heart of the city with a visit to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore — admire Brunelleschi’s dome and the marble façade, and if time allows, climb (or view from below) for panoramic city rooftops. The walk from the Duomo leads you through bustling streets where artisan workshops and leather stalls hint at Florence’s crafts legacy.
Following a leisurely Tuscan lunch at a trattoria near Piazza della Signoria, explore the Uffizi Gallery area to see masterpieces by Botticelli and Leonardo (inside visit if pre-booked) and linger at the open-air sculptures in the square, including a replica of Michelangelo’s David. Cross the Arno via the historic Ponte Vecchio with its goldsmith shops, then ascend to Piazzale Michelangelo for sweeping sunset views over Florence’s skyline and the river below.
Return to the Oltrarno or historic centre for a relaxed dinner—savour bistecca alla fiorentina or fresh pasta paired with a Chianti—and wander the softly lit cobbled streets to soak in the city’s intimate atmosphere. Finish the night with a gelato by the Duomo or a nightcap at a rooftop bar overlooking the illuminated cathedral before retiring to your hotel for an overnight stay in Florence.
After an early breakfast and hotel check-out in Florence, board the short transfer to Pisa for a morning visit to the famous Piazza dei Miracoli; admire the Leaning Tower up close, climb the tower if pre-booked for a unique tilt-and-skyline photo, and stroll past the Cathedral (Duomo) and the Baptistery to soak up the medieval marble architecture. Capture last views of the Arno before boarding the comfortable coach or train bound for Rome, watching the Tuscan countryside give way to the rolling hills of Lazio.
Arrive in Rome early afternoon and drop luggage at your hotel, then step out to begin a gentle introduction to the Eternal City with a walk around the historic centre — wander through Piazza Navona to admire Bernini’s fountains and the Pantheon’s imposing portico, pausing for a leisurely lunch at a nearby trattoria to sample carbonara or cacio e pepe. Use the afternoon to stroll toward the Trevi Fountain to toss a coin and enjoy espresso at a street-side café, letting the city’s lively piazzas and narrow lanes build anticipation for tomorrow’s full sightseeing.
As dusk falls, choose a relaxed Roman dinner in the Campo de' Fiori or Trastevere district, where lantern-lit alleys and rustic osterie offer hearty Roman classics and local wine; enjoy people-watching and the warm, convivial atmosphere. After dinner, take a twilight walk past the illuminated monuments or return to the hotel to rest, preparing for the next day’s Colosseum and Vatican explorations.
Begin your final day with an early visit to the Colosseum and Roman Forum — step inside (if included) to walk the amphitheatre's arena edge and imagine gladiatorial pageantry, then stroll the Forum’s ancient ruins past the Arch of Constantine and Palatine Hill for sweeping city views. The guided narrative connects the Imperial heart of Rome to the medieval and Renaissance layers you explored earlier in Piazza Navona and the Pantheon.
After a leisurely lunch near Piazza Navona, transfer to Vatican City to visit St. Peter’s Basilica and the vast St. Peter’s Square; admire Bernini’s colonnades, marvel at Michelangelo’s Pietà, and (time permitting) ascend the dome for panoramic vistas over Rome. If your package includes it, pass through the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel to see Raphael’s rooms and Michelangelo’s frescoed ceiling—an awe-inspiring finale that complements the day’s ancient sites.
Return to central Rome for a final aperitivo or dinner in Trastevere or near the Trevi Fountain, savoring classic Roman dishes like cacio e pepe as you reflect on two weeks of highlights from Paris to the Alps and Italian masterpieces. Afterwards, complete your journey with a smooth transfer to the airport for your departure, carrying fond memories and last views of Rome’s illuminated monuments as you head home.