Europe 9 Day 8 Night: France – Switzerland – Italy – Vatican

Morning: Arrive at Paris CDG Airport, complete immigration. Visit:
- Louvre Museum: Exterior visit to the world-renowned art museum.
- Arc de Triomphe: Historic monument featuring “The Marseillaise” relief.

Noon: Lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to:
- Eiffel Tower: Paris’ iconic landmark (photo stop).
- Notre-Dame Cathedral: Gothic masterpiece on Île de la Cité.
- Seine River Cruise: Admire UNESCO-listed landmarks along the river (ticket included).

Evening: Dinner, check into hotel.

Overnight: Paris.

Morning: Breakfast, check out, depart for Reims. Visit:
- Reims Cathedral: UNESCO site, coronation venue for 25 French kings.
- Palais du Tau: Former residence of emperors before coronations.

Noon: Lunch, travel to Metz (170km). Visit:
- Place d’Armes: Metz’s historic center.
- Metz Cathedral: Gothic cathedral with stunning stained-glass windows.

- Ancienne Ville: Vibrant old town.

Evening: Dinner, check into hotel.

Overnight: Metz or nearby area.

Morning: Breakfast, check out, head to Nancy. Visit:

Place Stanislas: UNESCO-listed square with City Hall and Grand Theater.

Noon: Lunch, proceed to Colmar. Visit:

Little Venice: Picturesque village along the Lauch River with colorful medieval streets.

Evening: Dinner, travel to Mulhouse, check into hotel.

Overnight: Mulhouse or nearby area.

Morning: Breakfast, check out, depart for Engelberg. Visit:

Mount Titlis: Queen of the Alps at 3,200m (cable car ticket at own expense).

Noon: Lunch, travel to Lucerne (40km). Visit:
- Lake Lucerne: Scenic lake with swans and tranquil views.
- Chapel Bridge: Europe’s oldest wooden bridge.
- Lion Monument: Iconic stone-carved dying lion.
- Free time to shop for Swiss chocolates and watches.

Evening: Dinner, check into hotel.

Overnight: Lucerne or nearby area.

Morning: Breakfast, check out, head to Milan. Visit:
- Piazza del Duomo: Milan’s vibrant center, shop at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
- Milan Duomo: World’s grandest Gothic cathedral.

Noon: Lunch, travel to Florence.

Evening: Dinner, check into hotel.

Overnight: Florence or nearby area.

Morning: Breakfast, check out, depart for Pisa. Visit:
- Leaning Tower of Pisa: Iconic Italian landmark with its distinctive tilt.
- Piazza dei Miracoli: Historic complex with cathedral, baptistery, and cemetery.

- Battistero di San Giovanni: Italy’s largest baptistery.
- Piazza dei Cavalieri: Medieval political center of Pisa.

Noon: Lunch, visit Pierotucci Leather Workshop in Florence.

Evening: Dinner, travel to Rome, check into hotel.

Overnight: Rome or nearby area.

Morning: Breakfast, check out, head to Vatican City. Visit:
- St. Peter’s Square: Vatican’s spiritual heart.
- St. Peter’s Basilica: The Pope’s grandest church.

Noon: Lunch, explore Rome:
- Roman Forum: Ancient ruins of the Roman Empire.
- Colosseum: Iconic amphitheater (exterior visit).
- Trevi Fountain: Baroque masterpiece, toss a coin to return to Rome.

Afternoon: Transfer to Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci (FCO) Airport. Check-in for:
- Emirates: Flight EK96 (8:50 PM – 5:30 AM) to Ho Chi Minh City via Dubai (EK392, 9:35 AM – 7:35 PM).
- Turkish Airlines: Flight TK1864 (7:20 PM – 12:05 AM) to Ho Chi Minh City via Istanbul (TK162, 2:50 AM – 4:30 PM).

Overnight: Onboard flight.

Afternoon: Arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport, tour leader bids farewell, tour concludes.

Inclusions

- Round-trip airfare Ho Chi Minh City – Paris/Rome (Emirates/Turkish Airlines, 7kg carry-on + 30kg checked luggage).
- Air-conditioned coach transportation throughout.
- 3-4 star hotel accommodations (twin-sharing, triple-sharing for solo travelers).
- Meals as per itinerary (Vietnamese, Chinese, or European cuisine, €16-28/meal).
- Entrance fees to attractions: Louvre (exterior), Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Seine River cruise, Reims Cathedral, Palais du Tau, Place d’Armes, Metz Cathedral, Ancienne Ville, Place Stanislas, Little Venice, Mount Titlis (excluding cable car), Lake Lucerne, Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, Piazza del Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan Duomo, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Piazza dei Miracoli, Battistero di San Giovanni, Piazza dei Cavalieri, Pierotucci Leather Workshop, St. Peter’s Square, St. Peter’s Basilica, Roman Forum, Colosseum (exterior), Trevi Fountain.
- Drinking water (1 bottle/day/guest).
- Vietnamese tour leader and local English-speaking guides throughout.
- VIP gift set: Travel cap, neck pillow, travel bag.
- Global travel insurance (up to VND 1 billion compensation, not applicable for guests aged 75+).
- VAT included.

Exclusions

- Valid passport (6 months minimum validity).
- Schengen visa fee (VND 5,000,000 per person, paid upon registration).
- Gratuities for guides and drivers (VND 2,000,000 per person for the tour).
- Personal expenses, meals outside the itinerary, Mount Titlis cable car ticket, excess baggage fees.
- Single room supplement (at additional cost).
- Entrance fees or transportation outside the itinerary.