13D10N Romantic Italy, Switzerland And France

HIGHLIGHTS

• Rome - Italy's capital , known as an open air museum .

• Florence ( UNESCO ) - The birthplace of Italian Renaissance , with its stunning architecture, world-renowned art museums, rich history, and   iconic cultural landmarks

• Venice - Known also as the “City of Canals“， is arguably one of Italy's most picturesque cities. A must visit 

• Designer Outlet Noventa Di Piave - Indulge yourself with discounted prices on Prada, Gucci, Fendi, Balenciaga and many more brands

• Lucerne - Popular city in Switzerland , known for its medieval architecture and on the edge of Lake Lucerne

• Mount Titlis - One of the most celebrated Alps in central Switzerland , enjoy a lunch at Mount Titlis

• Snow Mobile Experience at Trubsee *. Only available in December till end March , subject to opening dates and weather conditions . No replacement in the event if weather does not permit , subject to activity opening dates or in November arrival

• Titisee - Neustadt - The fame little town in Black Forest , Germany. 

• Colmar  - The fairytale medieval town. Colmar is also known for its colorful houses and the cutest Christmas market.

• Paris - The city known for Arts, fashion and culture

SPECIALTY DINING

• 4 Course Florentine Steak Dinner with Red Wine

• 4 Course Swiss Fondue Dinner

• Lunch at Mount Titlis

• Pork Knuckle Dinner with Black Forest Cake 

• French Dinner with Wine

ALL 4⭐ ACCOMMODATIONS (4N ITALY, 2N SWITZERLAND, 1N GERMANY AND 3N FRANCE)

ITINERARY

DAY 1 SINGAPORE - ROME

Assemble at Changi airport and take off to the capital of Italy, Rome.

• Meals On Board

DAY 2 ROME

Ciao Italia!

Welcome to Rome - The Eternal City. The largest city with a huge concentration of history and monuments.

Proceed to the independent city state located in the heart of Rome, The Vatican City. Embark to the grand Pizza San Pietro,  visit the largest church in the world , St Peter's Basilica which was built in the 16th century. Be awed by the impressive pieces of art including Michelangelo's The Pieta.

See the amazing Colosseum where it used to be the entertainment center of ancient Rome with a capacity of more than 70,000. View the Roman Forum, surrounded by the ruins of several ancient government buildings and shrines. walk towards Piazza Venezia with its towering monument dedicated to the first King of Italy, Victor Emmanuel II. Continue to see the most famous and the city's largest Baroque and the most famous fountain, Trevi Fountain. Take a stroll to Piazza di Spagna where the Spanish Steps are located. 

• Meals On Board / Dinner

DAY 3 ROME ~ FLORENCE ~ TUSCANY REGION

This morning travel to the amazing UNESCO World Heritage site Florence,  the birthplace of the Renaissance for a guided walking tour.

You will not miss the dome of the 15th century Duomo di Firenze as we will head towards to see its grandiose. Next see the Baptistry of Saint John, which stands in both Piazza del Duomo and Piazza San Giovanna. Walk to the Piazza Della Repubblica, one of the main squares in Florence. See the Palazzo Vecchio, which is the town hall of the city, overlooking the Piazza Della Signoria, which holds a copy of Michelangelo's David statue.

Continue our walk to Ponte Vecchio, also known as Old Bridge, the only bridge across the river Arno in the city until the 13th Century. Tonight , enjoy a 4 course Florentine steak dinner with wine

• Meals On Board / 4 Course Florentine Steak Dinner with Wine

DAY 4 TUSCANY REGION ~ PISA ~ DESIGNER OUTLET NOVENTA DI PIAVE - VENICE

Good morning , today head to Pisa , a city and a commune in Tuscany region . Upon arrival , enjoy the sights of Piazza del Miracoli , the Baptistery of Saint John , the Duomo and the iconic Pisa Bell Tower , also known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Continue to Designer Outlet Noventa Di Piave for some shopping spree . Enjoy the best discounted prices on Prada, Gucci, Celine, Versace , Fendi, Balenciaga and many many more. Travel to Venice for overnight. 

*Note: Factory outlet close on local public holiday, outlet replacement is subject to change without prior notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances

Optional : Siena ,  one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Italy. Located in the enchanting Tuscan landscape, its foundation is more or less legendary, and there are many hypotheses related to it 

• Breakfast / Dinner

DAY 5 VENICE ~ MILAN

This morning transfer to Tronchetto to the famous City of Canals , Venice by private water taxi . See one of the many bridges in Venice , the Bridge of Sighs before heading to the most famous square in Venice ,  St Mark's Square . Known for its magnificent Byzantine style St. Mark's Basilica , the Doge's Palace , St. Mark's Clock Tower , St. Mark Campanile etc. Last but not least , see a long tradition that passed through generations in Venice that mustn't miss , glass making. Visit Murano glass making factory to understand more about the beauty of its art. Spend some free time to explore the city. Continue to Milan for an overnight stay .

Optional : Gondola Ride experience

• Breakfast / Squid Ink Pasta with Tiramisu Lunch

DAY 6 MILAN ~ INTERLAKEN

Starts the day  with a tour to the Fashion Capital of Italy , Milan .See the Dukes of Milan' residence , Sforza Castle. Next stop , see the home of famous Italian opera performance venue , the La Scala Opera House , continue our stroll and walk through the living room of Milan , Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II which is known for Italian fashion brands and cafes. .Continue our stroll to Piazza Duomo where the majestic Milan Cathedral stands , you will be awed by its grandiose. After lunch , we will say goodbye to Italy and continue our journey towards north into Switzerland. Overnight stay at Interlaken , a town which is situated between two lakes.

• Breakfast / Schnitzel Lunch / 4 Course Swiss Fondue Dinner

DAY 7 INTERLAKEN ~ LUCERNE REGION

Travel to Lucerne for your city tour . During your orientation walk , be inspired by the impressive Lion Monument , dedicated to the Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution. Visit the covered Chapel Bridge , one of the oldest bridge in Europe , you will also find Bucherer , a fame duty free store in Switzerland

You may wish to join our recommended optional excursion to the UNESCO- listed " Top of Europe " Jungfraujoch , with a scenic train ride through the valleys.

Optional : Jungfraujoch 

• Breakfast

DAY 8 LUCERNE REGION ~ MOUNT TITLIS ~ TITISEE

An exciting day to an excursion to Engelberg where we start to ascent to Mount Titlis with cable cars and the famous Titlis Rotair. Upon arrival the submit , Head into the Titlis glacier cave or do a thrill walk over the Titlis Cliff Walk ( Weather Permitting ) . Experience a snow mobile ride at Trubsee ** . Head to Titisee , better known as Black Forest Region . Over here , you have a chance to attend a cuckoo clock making demonstration , do some shopping before your Pork Knuckle Dinner and the famous Black Forest Cake as your delicious desert

Only available in December till end March 2024, subject to opening dates and snow conditions  , no replacement for Nov departures till before activities opening dates

• Breakfast / Lunch at Mount Titlis / Pork Knuckle With Black Forest Cake And Beer

DAY 9 TITISEE ~ COLMAR ~ REIMS

This morning , from Germany travel to Alsace Region , France to the fairytale town Colmar. Discover the charm and gem of the Old Town and its rich historical center. Picturesque half-timbered style buildings , multiple canals makes the old town quaint and beautiful .Do not miss Petite Venice. Beautiful Christmas markets in Colmar will be open from 25th November till 29th December 2023 , one of the most beautiful Christmas Markets in France.  Travel to Champagne region for overnight stay. 

• Breakfast / French Dinner With Wine

DAY 10 REIMS ~ PARIS

This morning after breakfast , travel to the capital city of France, Paris for a guided city tour . View the most famous icon of Paris , the Eiffel Tower , which was built for the 1889 World's Fair in Paris. Stop at the Arc de Triomphe for photo taking. Continue to see the sights of Champs-Elysees , Place de la Concorde , the Pont Alexandre III , the National Assembly , the glass pyramid of the Lourve  . Visit Fragonard Perfume Museum  . After that head over to the biggest departmental store in Paris for shopping - Galeries Lafayette . You may also wish to join an optional excursion to see Paris in a different way , the Seine River Cruise. If night life is for you , you may even want to join the Moulin Rouge Show excursion.

Optional Excursion : La Seine Cruise 

Note : Galeries Lafayette is closed on Christmas , New Year's Eve and Labour Day

• Breakfast / Chinese Lunch

DAY 11 PARIS-FREE DAY

Free at leisure for some shopping or sightseeing in Paris.

You may even want to take up a full day excursion suggested by the Tour Manager.

Optional Excursion : Paris Full Day Tour (Tour Manager suggestion)

• Breakfast

DAY 12 PARIS - SINGAPORE

Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is time to transfer to the airport for your flight home.

• Meals On Board / Breakfast

DAY 13 HOME SWEET HOME

Thank you very much for choosing Nam Ho Travel as your preferred agent for your vacation. We hope to see you soon in near future. Have a pleasant rest. 

• Meals On Board

REMARKS

• Min. group size for confirmed departure: 15 pax.

• Tour is conducted in English

• The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules and hotels are subject to change without prior notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

• Accommodations are based on the local star rating

• Factory Outlet may be replaced with another outlet to enhance the flow of itinerary.

• Activities are subjected to weather conditions.

•During major events, accommodation may be relocated to outside of the city or in another city without prior notice

• We strongly recommends you to purchase travel insurance for your travel to ensure coverage

Weather

Spring ( Late Mar – May ): 10 – 20 °C

Summer ( Jun – Aug ): 20 – 30°C

Autumn ( Sep – Nov ): 14 – 18°C

Winter ( Dec – early Mar): -5 – 16 °C

Kindly do take note that the weather stated is subject to change. Please do kindly update from the internet prior departure

Visa

Countries do not need to apply for Schengen Visa : Singapore , Malaysia , Australia , Brunei , Hong Kong SAR , Japan , Israel , New Zealand, South Korea , Taiwan , UK , UAE , USA.

For Taiwan passport - Visa-free regime applies to holders of passports issued by Taiwan only if their passport contains an identity card number

For Hong Kong SAR passport : Visa-free regime applies only to holders of a “Hong Kong Special Administrative Region” passport.

For other Nationalities , please do kindly consult our friendly sales team for advise.

Documents needed to apply for visa : Original application form , one passport size recent photo with white background , original and photocopy work permit/blue NRIC, bank statement , employment letter with indication on salary per month , duration of employment , employment position , travel insurance , travel agent letter , travel agent flight itinerary and package tour itinerary.

For traveler who is not working and married to a Singaporean : Original and photocopy marriage certificate , sponsorship letter , sponsored person bank statement , original application form , one passport size recent photo with white background , original and photocopy blue NRIC , travel insurance , travel agent letter , travel agent flight itinerary and package tour itinerary.

For students - School letter , parents sponsorship letter , parents bank statement , original application form , one passport size recent photo with white background , original and photocopy student pass , travel insurance , travel agent letter , travel agent flight itinerary and package tour itinerary.

Note : All visa applicants have to go online to book an appointment for visa application and submit in person with a visa application fee payable . Travel agencies are not allow to submit on behalf. Requirements for visa application subject to change. 

Tipping Guideline: Based on 13D10N – €104 per person

Suggested Excursions: Additional activities that complement your holidays will be entirely optional

• Minimum group size may apply. Prices subject to change

• Gondola ( Venice ) : €150 per gondola ( 5 pax in one gondola )

• Siena : €50

• Top Of Europe with Lunch : CHF220/CHF180

• Full day Paris Tour : €110

• La Seine Cruise : €25