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Guaranteed departures are available from 01 Nov 2026 till 31 Mar 2028. Please feel free to contact us @ +603-8326 5099 / 016-222 4621 for pricing and availability information. We look forward to assisting you with your travel plans!
Description
11D8N Switzerland & Italy Highlights
Tour Duration: 11 Days 8 Nights
Countries: Switzerland • Italy
Destinations: Zurich • Rapperswil • Grindelwald • Lucerne • Bellinzona • Como • Milan • Pisa • Rome • Vatican City • Florence • Venice
Departure Period: Guaranteed departures from October 2026 through March 2028. Please contact us at +603-8326 5099 / +6016-222 4621 for current pricing and flight availability. Our team would be happy to assist you.
Experience the Swiss Alps and some of Italy's most famous cities on this 11D8N Switzerland & Italy Highlights tour from Malaysia. Begin in Zurich with a scenic Lake Zurich cruise and train journey from Rapperswil before travelling through the Interlaken region to Grindelwald First and Lucerne. Cross the Alps through Bellinzona into Italy, visiting Como and Milan before continuing to Pisa, Rome, Florence and Venice. This multi-country Europe holiday combines Alpine scenery, historic cities, local train and boat journeys, guided sightseeing and free time for independent exploration.
Tour Highlights & Inclusions
- Return economy class international flights from Kuala Lumpur included
- Proposed airlines: Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Emirates or Etihad Airways, subject to seat availability
- 8 nights accommodation at mainly local 3★ hotels with selected local 4★ hotels or similar
- 8 breakfasts included
- 1 lunch included during the Switzerland programme
- Arrival airport transfer in Zurich included
- Transfer to Venice Airport for your flight home included
- Travel by bus with a local European Tour Leader
- Local bilingual guide during the European touring programme
- Guided exploration of Zurich
- Scenic Lake Zurich cruise of nearly two hours included
- Visit picturesque Rapperswil and see its medieval castle
- Local train journey from Rapperswil to Zurich included
- Travel through the scenic Interlaken region
- Visit Grindelwald in the Swiss Alps
- Grindelwald First cable car included
- Walk towards the suspended bridge with spectacular glacier scenery
- Included mountain lunch during the Grindelwald programme
- Visit beautiful Lucerne
- Cross the Alps into the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland
- Visit Bellinzona, renowned for its three medieval castles
- See Bellinzona's UNESCO World Heritage castle area
- Visit the lakeside town of Como in Italy
- See Como's historic centre and cathedral area
- Visit Milan and explore Piazza del Duomo
- Visit Pisa and travel by small tourist train to Piazza dei Miracoli
- See the Leaning Tower of Pisa from outside
- Guided panoramic and walking tour of Rome
- Photo stop at the Colosseum and Imperial Forum
- See the Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus and Baths of Caracalla
- See Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius and Castel Sant'Angelo
- Rome sightseeing ends at Vatican City
- See Saint Peter's Basilica from outside
- Evening meeting point and transfer from Trastevere back to the hotel
- Travel through the scenic countryside from Rome to Florence
- Transfer to Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic views over Florence
- Guided walking tour of Florence
- See Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria from outside
- Free time in Florence city centre
- Cross the Apennines from Florence to Venice
- Boat across the Giudecca Canal to Venice Island included
- Visit St. Mark's Square with a local guide
- Murano Glass Factory visit included
- Free time to explore Venice
Signature Switzerland & Italy Experiences
- Cruise across beautiful Lake Zurich
- Experience the Swiss railway system between Rapperswil and Zurich
- Ride the cable car to Grindelwald First
- Walk towards the suspended bridge overlooking Swiss glaciers
- Enjoy an included mountain lunch in Switzerland
- Explore picturesque Lucerne
- See Bellinzona's three medieval castles
- Cross from Switzerland into Italy through spectacular Alpine scenery
- Visit lakeside Como and fashionable Milan
- See Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli and Leaning Tower
- Discover Ancient Rome and Vatican City
- Explore Renaissance Florence with a local expert
- Travel by boat to Venice Island
- See traditional glass-making at the Murano Glass Factory
Optional Experiences
- Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel visit in Rome
- Optional Rome walking tour during the afternoon free time
- Optional Venice Gondola Ride
Optional experiences are subject to local availability and operating conditions.
Proposed Accommodation
- Zurich: Harrys Home Wallisellen / Ibis Zurich Messe Airport or similar
- Milan: Belstay Milano Assago / IH Milano Lorenteggio or similar
- Rome: Ergife or similar
- Florence: Nilhotel or similar
- Venice: Novotel Mestre Castellana or similar
Final hotel name(s) will normally be provided approximately 3 days before check-in. Venice accommodation is in the Mestre district.
Important Tour Information
- This is a local European group tour and not a group travelling together from Malaysia
- No tour guide travels with the group from Kuala Lumpur
- A local bilingual guide handles the European touring programme
- Hotels are mainly local 3★ properties with selected local 4★ hotels
- This is a standard-category package and not a luxury or premium tour
- Proposed airlines are Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Emirates or Etihad Airways, subject to seat availability
- Depending on the number of travellers, transfers to and from Zurich city centre may operate by public transport
- The sightseeing at Piazza del Duomo in Milan is an outside visit
- The Leaning Tower of Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli sightseeing are outside views
- Rome sightseeing includes outside views of the Colosseum, Imperial Forum and other landmarks
- Saint Peter's Basilica is listed as an outside view
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are optional
- Rome walking tour during the afternoon free time is optional
- Guests make their own way to the Trastevere meeting point before the included transfer back to the hotel
- Florence sightseeing includes outside views of Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria
- Venice Gondola Ride is optional
- Travel insurance is not included and may be arranged separately
- ETIAS, once applicable, is not included
- Entrance fees not specifically mentioned in the itinerary are excluded
- Personal expenses are excluded
- Tipping may be paid directly to the local guide, driver or Tour Leader at your own discretion
- The itinerary sequence is subject to change according to local operational arrangements
- The local guide will explain the final daily arrangements during the tour
- The final itinerary will normally be provided approximately 5 days before departure
- Guaranteed departures are available through March 2028
- The programme remains 8 nights; designation as 10D8N or 11D8N depends solely on international flight timings from Kuala Lumpur
Why Book With Reliance Premier Travel?
- Award-winning Malaysian travel agency
- Experienced Switzerland and Italy travel consultants
- Flight, hotel and European land package specialists
- Visa and travel document assistance
- Europe travel document guidance available
- Flexible pre-tour and post-tour extensions
- Customized Switzerland and Italy arrangements available
- Responsive support before your journey
- Convenient office next to MRT Bandar Tun Hussein Onn
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are return international flights included?
Yes. Return economy class flights from Kuala Lumpur by Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Emirates or Etihad Airways are included, subject to seat availability.
Are airport transfers included?
Yes. Upon arrival in Zurich, transfer from the airport to your hotel is included. At the end of the tour, transfer to Venice Airport for your flight home is also included.
Are meals provided during the tour?
Eight breakfasts and one lunch during the Switzerland programme are included. Other lunches and dinners are at your own expense.
Is this a Malaysian group tour?
No. Travellers join a local European group after arrival.
Is there a tour guide from Malaysia?
No. A local bilingual guide and European Tour Leader handle the touring programme.
Is the Lake Zurich cruise included?
Yes. A scenic Lake Zurich cruise of nearly two hours is included.
Is the train from Rapperswil to Zurich included?
Yes. The local train journey from Rapperswil back to Zurich is included.
Is Grindelwald First included?
Yes. The cable car to Grindelwald First and one mountain lunch are included.
Does the tour visit Bellinzona and Como?
Yes. The itinerary visits Bellinzona in Switzerland before crossing into Italy for a stop in Como.
Is the Leaning Tower of Pisa included?
The tour visits Piazza dei Miracoli and views the Leaning Tower of Pisa from outside. Tower admission is not stated as included.
Is the Colosseum entrance included?
No. The programme includes a photo stop and outside view of the Colosseum during the Rome sightseeing tour.
Are the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel included?
No. They are offered as an optional visit during the free afternoon in Rome.
Is Florence sightseeing included?
Yes. The itinerary includes Piazzale Michelangelo and a guided walking tour through Florence's historic centre.
Is the boat transfer to Venice Island included?
Yes. The boat journey across the Giudecca Canal to Venice Island is included.
Is the Murano Glass Factory included?
Yes. The programme includes a visit to the Murano Glass Factory.
Is a Venice Gondola Ride included?
No. A Gondola Ride is optional. Free time to explore Venice is included.
Is travel insurance included?
No. Travel insurance is excluded and may be arranged separately.
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