15-Day Ultimate Europe Tour: Switzerland, Greece Santorini, and Italy from Bangalore

Day 1: Arrival & Zurich

Zurich, Switzerland on June 14, 2025

9:00am

Flight from Bangalore to Zurich

Depart from Kempegowda International Airport Bangalore to Zurich airport. Approximate flight duration is 8-9 hours direct or with one short layover.

CURRENCY Included with booking, 8h0m

6:00pm

Arrival and hotel check-in

Arrive in Zurich, transfer to your hotel and relax after the flight before an evening stroll around downtown Zurich.

CURRENCY Free, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner at Zeughauskeller

Enjoy Swiss traditional cuisine in the historic Zeughauskeller, famous for its schnitzels and sausages. Open until 11pm.

CURRENCY40 per person, 1h30m

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Day 2: Zurich Sightseeing

Zurich, Switzerland on June 15, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Café Sprüngli

Start your day with world-renowned Luxemburgerli macarons and fresh coffee at Café Sprüngli, open from 7:30am.

CURRENCY15 per person, 1h0m

9:00am

Old Town walking tour

Explore Zurich’s picturesque Old Town including Bahnhofstrasse and Grossmünster church in a 3-hour guided tour. Tour available daily from 9am.

CURRENCY30 per person, 3h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at Hiltl

Taste the world’s oldest vegetarian restaurant Hiltl with a diverse and tasty buffet. Open daily 11:30am to 10:30pm.

CURRENCY25 per person, 1h0m

2:00pm

Boat tour on Lake Zurich

Enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour boat cruise along Lake Zurich, offering panoramic views and fresh air. Boats run frequently during summer months.

CURRENCY24 per person, 1h30m

4:00pm

Visit Kunsthaus Zurich art museum

Explore the renowned art museum featuring modern and classical European artworks. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am-6pm.

CURRENCY16 per person, 2h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Swiss Chuchi

Relish traditional Swiss fondue and raclette dinner at Swiss Chuchi inside Hotel Adler, open till 11pm.

CURRENCY40 per person, 1h30m

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Day 3: Interlaken Adventure

Interlaken, Switzerland on June 16, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at hotel in Zurich

Quick hearty breakfast at your hotel before departure to Interlaken.

CURRENCY Included, 1h0m

9:00am

Train to Interlaken

Scenic 2-hour train journey from Zurich to Interlaken passing through the Swiss countryside.

CURRENCY50 per person, 2h0m

11:30am

Check-in and lunch at restaurant Husi Bierhaus

Drop bags at hotel then enjoy traditional Swiss lunch in a lively mountain town atmosphere.

CURRENCY30 per person, 1h0m

1:00pm

Paragliding flight

Thrilling 1-hour paragliding flight over Interlaken’s lakes and mountains, booked with certified operator. Runs daily weather permitting.

CURRENCY180 per person, 1h30m

3:00pm

Chocolate workshop

Participate in an interactive 2-hour Swiss chocolate making workshop and tasting session.

CURRENCY60 per person, 2h0m

6:00pm

Dinner at Restaurant Taverne

Dine on Swiss specialties and alpine cuisine in cozy rustic Taverne, open until 10:30pm.

CURRENCY40 per person, 1h30m

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Day 4: Jungfrau Excursion

Interlaken/Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland on June 17, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Early breakfast to get ready for the day’s mountain excursion.

CURRENCY Included, 1h0m

8:00am

Train to Jungfraujoch

Full day excursion to Jungfraujoch- the Top of Europe. A scenic train journey with stops in Lauterbrunnen and Kleine Scheidegg leading up to the glacier peak. Open daily from early morning.

CURRENCY120 per person, 7h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at Jungfraujoch restaurant

Enjoy a buffet lunch with spectacular views from Europe’s highest train station.

CURRENCY35 per person, 1h0m

3:00pm

Return to Interlaken and rest

Relax at your hotel or take a leisurely stroll by Lake Thun or Lake Brienz in the evening.

CURRENCY Free, 2h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Hotel restaurant

Enjoy a peaceful dinner featuring local trout or other regional dishes at your hotel restaurant.

CURRENCY40 per person, 1h30m

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Day 5: Lucerne Culture & Cooking

Lucerne, Switzerland on June 18, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast and checkout in Interlaken

Breakfast at your hotel before traveling to Lucerne.

CURRENCY Included, 1h0m

10:00am

Train to Lucerne

45-minute scenic train ride to Lucerne.

CURRENCY30 per person, 0h45m

11:00am

Old Town Lucerne walking tour

Discover Lucerne’s medieval architecture, including Chapel Bridge and the Old Town halls. Tour available daily 11am-2pm.

CURRENCY25 per person, 3h0m

2:00pm

Lunch at Restaurant Fritschi

Enjoy traditional Swiss cuisine in a charming setting in the heart of Lucerne. Open until 9pm.

CURRENCY35 per person, 1h0m

3:30pm

Swiss cooking workshop

Participate in a 2.5-hour hands-on cooking class learning to make Swiss specialties like rosti and fondue.

CURRENCY70 per person, 2h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Des Balances

End the day with a riverside dinner offering Swiss French fusion cuisine in a historic setting.

CURRENCY45 per person, 1h30m

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Day 6: Zermatt & Matterhorn

Zermatt, Switzerland on June 19, 2025

6:30am

Early breakfast and train to Zermatt

Travel by train approximately 3 hours through beautiful alpine scenery to car-free Zermatt.

CURRENCY70 per person, 3h0m

10:00am

Check-in and first stroll in Zermatt

Drop bags and walk around the charming village with views of the Matterhorn.

CURRENCY Free, 1h0m

11:00am

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise cable car

Take the cable car up to Europe’s highest cable car station, offering breathtaking views of the Matterhorn and glaciers. Open daily.

CURRENCY90 per person, 2h0m

1:30pm

Lunch at Restaurant Snowboat

Enjoy fresh local cuisine with famous alpine views, open from noon to 9pm.

CURRENCY35 per person, 1h0m

3:00pm

Hiking 1-2 hour trail around Zermatt

Take a moderate hike with stunning Matterhorn views, suitable for all fitness levels.

CURRENCY Free, 2h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Hotel Restaurant Le Petit Château

Enjoy a fine dining experience with traditional Valais cuisine.

CURRENCY50 per person, 1h30m

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Day 7: Geneva & Departure to Greece

Geneva, Switzerland on June 20, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast and checkout

Early breakfast then train journey to Geneva, about 3 hours from Zermatt.

CURRENCY Included + train fare 70 per person, 3h0m

10:30am

Geneva city walking tour

Explore Geneva’s highlights including the Jet d’Eau, Old Town, and United Nations from 10:30am till 1:30pm.

CURRENCY20 per person, 3h0m

2:00pm

Lunch at Café du Soleil

Savor the best fondue in Geneva at this local favorite open till 3pm.

CURRENCY40 per person, 1h0m

4:30pm

Fly from Geneva to Santorini

Evening flight from Geneva to Santorini via Athens, approx 4h total travel time.

CURRENCY Included with booking, 4h0m

9:00pm

Arrival and hotel check-in in Santorini

Arrive late evening, transfer to your hotel and rest.

CURRENCY Free, 1h0m

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Day 8: Santorini Beaches

Santorini, Greece on June 21, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Enjoy a fresh Mediterranean breakfast buffet with sea views.

CURRENCY Included, 1h0m

9:30am

Santorini boat tour to volcano and hot springs

Take a 4-hour boat excursion visiting the volcanic island and hot springs, swimming and snorkeling. Tours start at 9:30am.

CURRENCY80 per person, 4h0m

2:00pm

Lunch at Ammoudi Fish Tavern

Enjoy fresh seafood at this charming cliffside tavern by Ammoudi Bay, open from noon onward.

CURRENCY30 per person, 1h0m

4:00pm

Relaxation at Kamari Beach

Spend the afternoon relaxing on the black volcanic sand beach of Kamari.

CURRENCY Free, 3h0m

7:30pm

Dinner at Metaxi Mas

Known for authentic Greek island cuisine with a cozy atmosphere near Exo Gonia village.

CURRENCY35 per person, 2h0m

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Day 9: Santorini Culture & Cooking

Santorini, Greece on June 22, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Start with a nourishing hotel breakfast.

CURRENCY Included, 1h0m

9:30am

Cycladic cooking workshop

Learn to prepare traditional Santorini dishes like fava, tomato keftedes, and fresh fish during a 3-hour hands-on cooking class.

CURRENCY70 per person, 3h0m

1:00pm

Lunch on your own cooking creations

Enjoy the meal you prepared during the cooking workshop.

CURRENCY Included, 1h0m

2:30pm

Explore Oia village

Wander through the romantic streets of Oia, famous for its blue domes and sunset views. Open access free anytime.

CURRENCY Free, 3h0m

7:30pm

Sunset dinner at Santo Wines

Dine with panoramic caldera views and sample local wines at this vineyard restaurant open till 10pm.

CURRENCY50 per person, 2h0m

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Day 10: Travel to Italy - Rome

Rome, Italy on June 23, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast and checkout in Santorini

Enjoy breakfast then transfer to Santorini airport for flight to Rome via Athens, approx 4 hours total.

CURRENCY Included in booking, 4h0m

12:00pm

Arrival and hotel check-in in Rome

Arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport and transfer to central hotel.

CURRENCY Taxi approx 50 EUR, 1h0m

1:30pm

Lunch at Trattoria Da Enzo al 29

Enjoy authentic Roman dishes like carbonara in the Trastevere neighbourhood, open 12pm-3pm.

CURRENCY30 per person, 1h0m

3:00pm

Colosseum and Roman Forum tour

Visit the iconic ancient Roman amphitheater and adjoining ruins. Open 8:30am-7pm; guided tours available.

CURRENCY50 per person, 3h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Roscioli

Famous Roman deli and restaurant with extensive wine and pasta selection until 11pm.

CURRENCY50 per person, 1h30m

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Day 11: Vatican & Cooking Rome

Rome, Italy on June 24, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at hotel

Start with a hearty hotel breakfast.

CURRENCY Included, 1h0m

8:30am

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Explore the vast Vatican Museums, ending with Michelangelo’s famous Sistine Chapel ceiling; open from 9am to 6pm, skip-the-line tickets recommended.

CURRENCY60 per person, 4h0m

1:00pm

Lunch nearby at Pizzeria La Montecarlo

Informal pizzeria serving Roman-style pizzas near the Vatican, open 12pm-11pm.

CURRENCY20 per person, 1h0m

3:00pm

Roman cooking workshop

Join a 3-hour cooking class to learn fresh pasta and classic Roman sauces.

CURRENCY75 per person, 3h0m

7:00pm

Dinner with cooking class meal

Enjoy the dinner made during your cooking workshop in a convivial setting.

CURRENCY Included, 1h30m

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Day 12: Florence Art & History

Florence, Italy on June 25, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast and train to Florence

Early train from Rome to Florence (approx 1.5 hours).

CURRENCY40 per person, 1h30m

9:30am

Check-in and explore Duomo

Visit Florence Cathedral and climb the dome for panoramic city views, open 10am-5pm.

CURRENCY25 per person, 2h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at Mercato Centrale

Sample fresh Tuscan specialties and casual eats at this vibrant market, open till late afternoon.

CURRENCY20 per person, 1h0m

1:30pm

Uffizi Gallery visit

Explore one of Italy’s top art museums featuring Botticelli and Michelangelo masterpieces; open 8:15am-6:30pm.

CURRENCY30 per person, 3h0m

5:00pm

Relax at Boboli Gardens

Leisurely stroll in these historical Renaissance gardens offering great views of Florence. Open till 7pm.

CURRENCY12 per person, 1h30m

7:30pm

Dinner at Trattoria ZaZa

Enjoy authentic Tuscan dishes with excellent wine selection, open till 11pm.

CURRENCY40 per person, 1h30m

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Day 13: Venice Canals & Cooking

Venice, Italy on June 26, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast and train to Venice

Early train (~2 hours) from Florence to Venice.

CURRENCY45 per person, 2h0m

9:30am

Hotel check-in and canal tour

Drop bags then enjoy a 1-hour guided gondola ride exploring Venice’s famous canals.

CURRENCY100 per gondola (4 persons max), 1h0m

11:30am

St. Mark’s Basilica visit

Tour the iconic basilica with its stunning Byzantine architecture, open 9:30am-5pm.

CURRENCYFree for basilica, small fee for museum, 1h30m

1:00pm

Lunch at Osteria Al Squero

Enjoy cicchetti (Venetian tapas) with local wines along the canal, open 12pm-8pm.

CURRENCY25 per person, 1h0m

3:00pm

Venetian cooking class

Participate in a 3-hour cooking workshop making Venetian classics like risotto and fresh seafood dishes.

CURRENCY75 per person, 3h0m

7:00pm

Dinner with cooking class meal

Enjoy the meal you prepared in class paired with regional wines.

CURRENCY Included, 1h30m

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Day 14: Venice & Departure

Venice, Italy on June 27, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Start with breakfast at your hotel.

CURRENCY Included, 1h0m

9:30am

Explore Rialto Market & Bridge

Stroll through the bustling Rialto Market and admire the iconic Rialto Bridge. Open early mornings and throughout the day.

CURRENCY Free, 2h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at Ristorante Alla Madonna

Enjoy classic Venetian seafood dishes by the canal. Open till 3pm.

CURRENCY40 per person, 1h0m

3:00pm

Return to hotel and prepare for departure

Collect your bags and transfer to Venice Marco Polo Airport for flight back to Bangalore via a connecting European city.

CURRENCY Taxi approx 30 EUR, 2h0m

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Day 15: Travel back Home

In Transit on June 28, 2025

12:00am

Flight from Europe to Bangalore

Overnight flights connecting through a major hub, arriving in Bangalore later in the day.

CURRENCY Included, 9h0m

10:00am

Arrival at Bangalore Airport

Arrive safely back in Bangalore, concluding your memorable 15-day European adventure.

CURRENCY Free, 0h30m

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