Grand European Trio: Paris, the Swiss Alps, and Classic Italy

Touch down in Paris and clear Schengen border control. Head into the city center via the RER B train or direct airport transfer to settle into your central base.

Marvel at the architectural centerpiece of Paris. The surrounding Champ de Mars gardens offer open lawns perfect for relaxed afternoon views and photos.

Explore masterworks from the Mona Lisa to the Venus de Milo within the grand former royal palace. Enter through the glass pyramid with pre-booked tickets.

Stroll the picturesque cobbled lanes of Montmartre up to the white-domed basilica for sweeping panoramic views across the Parisian rooftops.

Walk along the Seine through the historic Latin Quarter and Île de la Cité to admire the Gothic facade and newly restored spire of Notre-Dame.

Board the high-speed TGV Lyria train departing directly toward the Swiss border, taking in transitioning landscapes from French countryside to Alpine foothills.

Cross into Switzerland and arrive in scenic Lucerne, nestled on the shores of Lake Lucerne with views of Mount Pilatus and Mount Rigi.

Walk across Europe's oldest covered wooden footbridge, famous for its interior triangular ceiling paintings dating back to the seventeenth century.

Travel by scenic regional train into Interlaken, the adventure hub positioned between the crystal turquoise waters of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz.

Venture into the dramatic Lauterbrunnen valley, famed for its 72 roaring waterfalls cascading down towering vertical limestone cliffs.

Ride the historic funicular up to Harder Kulm for a magnificent vantage point overlooking Interlaken, Lake Brienz, Lake Thun, and the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks.

Board the EuroCity express train departing Brig/Domodossola toward Milan, traversing the scenic Simplon tunnel directly across the Swiss-Italian frontier.

Arrive in Milan, Italy's vibrant northern gateway. Walk through the central Piazza del Duomo to take in the intricate spires of Milan Cathedral.

Walk directly adjacent to the Duomo into Italy's oldest active shopping arcade, known for its majestic glass-and-iron barrel-vaulted ceiling and mosaic floors.

Take a high-speed train south to Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, and admire Brunelleschi's magnificent terracotta-tiled cathedral dome.

Stroll across the iconic medieval stone bridge lined with traditional goldsmith and jewelry shops spanning the Arno River.

Journey south to the Eternal City of Rome and step inside the world's largest ancient amphitheater, the monumental symbol of Roman imperial history.

Toss a coin over your shoulder into Rome's magnificent Baroque fountain to ensure your future return to Europe before your departure journey.