【6–15-Person Small Group】9-Day France, Italy & Switzerland Group Tour (Paris to Rome)

Built in Dijon’s prime commercial district, where space is at a premium, Dijon Notre-Dame creates a solemn religious atmosphere and maintains a sturdy, balanced structure despite its limited footprint. The church’s façade is decorated with gargoyles and a striking clock. The “Black Virgin” statue inside was installed to commemorate Dijon’s breaking of the Swiss siege in 1513. For most people in Dijon, Notre-Dame is a welcoming church.

Zurich Cathedral is one of the three main churches in Zurich, Switzerland (the other two are the Church of Our Lady and St. Peter's Church). It is located near the banks of the Limmat River. The present church was founded around 1100 and was inaugurated around 1220. Zurich Cathedral is a monastic church that competed with the Church of Our Lady across the Limmat River in the Middle Ages. Charlemagne's horse knelt before the tomb of Zurich's patron saints, Felix and Regula. Archaeological evidence from recent years has confirmed that this site was a Roman burial ground.

Located in northern Switzerland, Lake Zurich was formed by glacial activity. Its waters are clear and its scenery picturesque. Elegant towns, parks, and walking paths line the shore, with views of the Alps in the distance. Each season has its own distinct character: spring and summer bring lush greenery, while autumn and winter are peaceful and enchanting. Whether strolling along the shore or taking a boat trip, visitors can enjoy the unique harmony of nature and city life.

Bahnhofstrasse is located in the heart of Zurich and connects Zurich Main Station with the lakeside. It is one of the city’s most iconic streets. Historic buildings, boutique shops, cafés, and urban squares line the avenue, creating a distinctive cityscape. Clean and elegant, the street is pleasant to explore on foot and is a great place to experience Zurich’s energy, architecture, and everyday life.

The small town of Colmar, beside an old canal in France, features exquisitely delicate architecture that blends French and German influences. Colmar's romance does not come from perfume, fashion, or candlelit dinners, but from flowers and flowing water. As the Lauch River, a tributary of the Ill, flows quietly by, admire the cityscape that showcases the best of Alsatian architecture. Half-timbered houses are a defining feature of the town; their structures reflect architectural traditions from south-central Germany, while their vivid, bold colors express the French flair for imaginative romance, lending the town a delicate fairy-tale charm. Flowers line the canals, and a tranquil way of life can be felt everywhere.

The Jungfrau is a captivating landmark in the Bernese Oberland, known as the “Queen” of the Alps. Rising 4,158 meters and stretching 18 kilometers, it resembles a maiden with flowing hair, clad in white and peacefully reclining among the clouds.

Chapel Bridge is one of Lucerne’s most important landmarks and forms part of the city’s waterfront fortifications. The Water Tower stands beside the bridge, which stretches across the water, together creating a stunning scene.

The Lion Monument is located near the center of Lucerne, Switzerland. Carved into a natural rock face, this memorial sculpture commemorates the Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution. It depicts a dying male lion with a solemn yet peaceful expression. Renowned for its profound symbolism and intricate craftsmanship, it is one of Lucerne's most iconic historic landmarks.

The village of Lungern is a beautiful stop on the scenic route from Lucerne to Interlaken in Switzerland. Nestled beside Lake Lungern, the lake looks like a piece of jade set among rolling mountains. Dark green forests, emerald meadows, colorful wildflowers, and red-roofed houses surround its shores. As the viewing angle and light change, the water shifts between blue-green, emerald, peacock blue, and lake blue. It feels like a dream, a heavenly place hidden on earth.

Located in the heart of Milan, Italy, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a 19th-century shopping arcade known as “Milan’s living room.” The building is renowned for its glass dome and exquisite ironwork, and connects Milan Cathedral with Piazza della Scala. Inside, the arcade is home to numerous luxury boutiques, cafés, and restaurants. It is a landmark that embodies the fusion of fashion and history in Milan, and a popular spot for visitors to experience the city’s atmosphere.

Built in the 14th century, this castle bears witness to Milan’s eventful history and houses many works of great artistic and historical value.

Located in central Milan, Italy, this cathedral is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture. Construction began in the 14th century and continued over several centuries. Its exterior is built of white marble, and its overall structure features numerous spires and statues, with intricate details throughout. The building is grand in scale, with a spacious interior, and its rooftop offers views over Milan. As an important religious and historical landmark, it embodies the fusion of medieval European craftsmanship and artistic expression, and offers valuable insight into Milan’s urban development and cultural heritage.

The square is surrounded by magnificent historic buildings, including St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, and the bell tower, showcasing the former glory of the Republic of Venice. It is not only the city’s political, religious, and cultural center, but also an important landmark where visitors can admire architecture and experience the charm of the canal city.

The Bridge of Sighs connects the courthouse and the prison. Those sentenced to death would cross it shortly before their execution, and the bridge takes its name from their sighs as they contemplated the end of their lives. Experience the charm of this city on the water by gondola or along the Grand Canal.

The Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark, commonly known as St. Mark’s Basilica, stands in St. Mark’s Square in the heart of Venice. Originally built in 829 AD and rebuilt from 1043 to 1071, it is a classic example of Venetian architecture and also a treasure trove of richly diverse works of art.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is located in the Piazza dei Miracoli complex in the northern part of the city of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy. Together with the adjacent cathedral, baptistery, and other buildings, it had a major influence on Italian architecture and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The sea and the spectacular, rugged peaks lend a dreamy, picturesque charm to these five little fishing villages nestled quietly in coves along the Ligurian Sea.

The church was founded in 1296 and is world-famous for its enormous red dome, designed by architect Filippo Brunelleschi. Its exquisite marble façade, grand interior, and long history make it one of Florence's most popular tourist attractions and an important part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Basilica of Santa Croce faces Florence’s oldest square. Its adjoining monastery courtyard and the Pazzi Chapel, built by Brunelleschi, form a space considered a concise showcase of Florentine Renaissance architecture. Inside the church are the tombs of 276 great figures, including Dante, Galileo, Michelangelo, Machiavelli and Rossini. The interior decorations are also the work of many artists. Among the best-known are Donatello’s gilded relief The Annunciation on the fifth pillar on the right side of the corridor, Giotto’s fresco cycle The Life of Saint Francis (La vita di San Francesco) in the Bardi Chapel in the main church, and Donatello’s Crucifix (Crocifisso) in the left aisle.

Among Rome’s many monumental structures, the ancient Roman Colosseum is truly awe-inspiring. It was where gladiators fought to the death and condemned prisoners battled hungry lions, and it stands as a great symbol of the Eternal City. The English historian Bede the Venerable once wrote: “While the Colosseum stands, Rome will stand; when the Colosseum falls, Rome will fall.” Emperor Vespasian built the Colosseum on the site of the tyrant Nero’s lavish Golden House (Domus Aurea), and it was completed in 80 AD. As the Roman Empire declined in the 6th century, the Colosseum was gradually abandoned and became overgrown with weeds. In the centuries that followed, it was damaged by earthquakes several times and even became a source of stone and marble for builders. Today, only its battered skeleton remains, but it still offers a glimpse of its former grandeur.

Located in the center of Rome, Italy, the Pantheon was first built in the 2nd century AD and is an outstanding example of ancient Roman architecture. The temple is renowned for its remarkably well-preserved massive dome and circular opening at the top. Natural light streams through the opening, creating a solemn and reverent atmosphere inside. Today, the Pantheon is both an important religious site and one of Rome's most iconic historical and cultural landmarks.