Neptune's Fountain in Piazza della Signoria in Florence, Italy

Italy and Switzerland History Tour

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Customizable Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary to inspire a personalized trip designed with your travel specialist

Countries Visited

Italy, Switzerland, Vatican City

Places Visited

Switzerland – Interlaken, Grindelwald, Lucerne, Bern...

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Suggested Duration

9 Days

The thrill of the Alps and majesty of master artists reflect the grandeur of possibility during your custom-tailored 9-day Switzerland and Italy historical tour.  Glassy glaciers loom above iconic towns and historic villages in Switzerland. Paintings and sculptures of Italian legend decorate royal chambers and represent the rebirth of artistic ingenuity. Enjoy an unrivaled look at the awe-inspiring majesty of preserved medieval streets, Renaissance masterpieces, and preserved ancient ruins.

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Trip Highlights

  • Discover the thrill of viewing the works of Italian masters in person when visiting the Vatican Museum and La Trasfigurazione by Raphael
  • Bask in the indelible natural beauty of Switzerland when walking along the Schwarzhorn metallic walkway for panoramic views of the Alps
  • Visit the exemplary embodiment of Renaissance architecture in Florence when exploring the feats of design, engineering, and art of the Duomo
  • View an artisan blowing glass during a tour of a private studio for insight into the intertwined history of the art and the Venetian Republic
  • Witness the often-overlooked frescoes in the Campo Santo, one of the few places revealing the original outlines of celebrated frescoes known as sinópie
  • Wander the incredible depths of the Doge’s Palace in Venice to witness enchanting artwork like Tintoretto’s Paradise
  • Discover the unique cultural heritage of Bern’s decorative fountains, each possessing a character of local folklore
  • Experience the revelatory history of Romeo and Juliet in Verona when visiting the home of Juliet Capulet, the patron of love and romance

Starting Price

$5,000 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service

4.9 stars based on 6272 reviews.

Italy Vacation Review: 9 Nights

Zicasso's travel agent helped to make our trip to Italy truly memorable. He listened to our interests and formulated a vacation that was unforgettable.

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Italy Tour Review: Amalfi Coast, Ischia, Capri, Positano,...

We booked an amazing trip with Zicasso's travel partner and his travel team, which, pleasantly, far exceeded our expectations. Every detail was perfectly planned out, from the moment we were greeted at the airport in Naples by our driver to the private tours, boat excursions, and Amalfi drive. Our accommodations were top-notch.

He made planning this trip stress-free, and we enjoyed every moment. It was first-class treatment all the way, without the hassle of trying to coordinate all of the logistics ourselves. Thanks to our agent for providing us with an amazing, personalized, trip of a lifetime!

Reviewed By Jeanine P.

Italy Tour Review: 10-Day Trip

Zicasso's tour partner helped put together the trip of a lifetime. She provided many great suggestions of things to do and places to visit in Italy. I was very pleased with her ability to coordinate the details of the trip, from hotel reservations to private transportation and excursions/tours. We were so busy that by the end of the day, we were worn out. When we plan our next trip, I am going to personally ask to work with her again, she became part of our family with her personalized service.

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Italy Trip Review: Rome, Amalfi, Positano, 12 Days

The trip Zicasso's travel specialist arranged for us exceeded all our expectations. It was absolutely wonderful; not a single detail was overlooked. The hotels were excellent, the tours were great, and the drivers were always on time. I totally recommend Zicasso and the agency, and will undoubtedly use them for future travel plans.

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Italy Travel Review: Lake Como, Ostuni, Private Boat Tour,...

Zicasso's travel designer did a terrific job. We had the initial phone consult, after which she delivered a first draft of the itinerary. From there, she helped guide us through a few revisions until we got the details smoothed out. We are experienced travelers and can appreciate a well-constructed trip, and that's what our experience with our agent reflected.

One crucial thing is that all the drivers who are engaged to move you around are prompt. Every one of them was right on time and friendly and helpful to boot. It was much appreciated.

To sum up our experience, I would do it all again with Zicasso and the agency and our agent. Our trip to Italy in the late summer of 2025 was something we will not soon forget!

Reviewed By tony B.

Italy Tour Review: Calabria, 11 Nights

Zicasso's travel partner is very thorough and makes sure the trip is tailored to your vision. They are flexible and very responsive. We would recommend them to anyone traveling.

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