Germany, Italy & Switzerland
10 days, 4 cities |
Why go?
What do you get when you combine picturesque Venetian canals, hilltop Bavarian castles, snow-capped Swiss mountain ranges, and bustling medieval cities? Some would say this trip and, sure, they’d be right. But what do you really get? A fairytale.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
- 8 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 8 breakfasts
- 2 dinners
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support from our travel gurus
- 3 insider city tours with local guides
Picture yourself
- Riding in a gondola through the canals of Venice
- Yodeling from atop the majestic Swiss Alps
- Raising a toast inside one of Munich's legendary beer halls
- Saying, “Hasn’t everyone been to Liechtenstein?”
- Living a fairytale on the balcony of a hilltop castle
Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight Flight
Pack your appetite for adventure (and pasta) and board your overnight flight to Italy. This is the time to rest up—new countries, cultures, and cuisines await.
Day 2: Arrive in Venice + Welcome Dinner
Benvenuto (welcome) to the Venice Region, otherwise known as Veneto. Once one of the richest and largest maritime trade empires in the world, the sheer number of canals, bridges, and boats should come as no surprise. You’ll drop off your bags, stretch your legs, then venture over to an authentic neighborhood on the western side of Venice.
In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with fellow travelers at an authentic local spot. Afterwards, you’re free to take the party elsewhere!
- Land at the airport and meet a waiting EF representative.
- Transfer to your hotel to check in and check out your room.
- Get familiar with the area around your hotel with an introductory walk with your Tour Director.
- Travel to and tour the Santa Margherita neighborhood of Venice.
Chat with a Trip Expert!
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Monday–Thursday, 9am–7pm ET
Friday, 9am–5:30pm ET
Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.
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Reviews
Overall rating based on 1065 traveler reviews
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This was an amazing first trip to Europe and an amazing way to do it. This is definitely the way to travel, especially if it’s your first time. The group I was with was amazing. We all got along very well. Our guide Jos was amazing at planning everything and communicating with...
Jos was an absolute amazing guide. Ive done several trips with EF and Jos did not disappoint! The Alps excursion is totally worth it. Its breath taking. Do the excursions!
I loved Europe! I was not a big fan of getting to know Europe, but this trip changed me!! I loved the culture and the atmosphere and the FOOD! Omg I enjoyed Europe at it’s finest. I went in November and it was amazing! Loved the coziness and how our Tour Guide was so welcoming!...
You will not go wrong booking this trip. As a first time flyer out of the country I couldn’t be more happy with how I spent my money. All the excursions and extra activities are worth the extra money. The food in the countries is perfect and the experience you can’t get anywhere...
I had such a great time on this trip ❤️ I traveled early in the year and everything was so beautiful! This is a great trip for first time travelers and experienced travelers because of how easy everything was
Serai was absolutely phenomenal and made the tour worthwhile. She was very detailed in her explanations and made sure all of our needs were accommodated.
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