Family Vacation to Switzerland and Italy

Lucerne, Switzerland

What to expect on this itinerary

Embrace the epic scale of the Alps during your customizable family tour of Italy and Switzerland. Snowcapped peaks and lush high-altitude plains will embody the compelling beauty of the alpine landscape as you wander through medieval villages with colorful facades and elegant covered bridges leading to endless adventure. Your family vacation in Switzerland and Italy surrounds you with majestic glaciers, fascinating woodlands, shimmering waters, and exceptional mountain charm.

Countries Visited

Italy, Switzerland

Places Visited

Stresa, Lucerne, Zermatt

Suggested Duration

8 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Stresa - Arrive in Inspiring Stresa

The charm of Stresa derives from its position on the shores of Lake Maggiore where the cobbled lanes wind alongside elegant historical mansions and beneath the soaring peaks of the Italian Alps. Your private transfer will meet your family at Milan’s Malpensa Airport and escort you to the beauty of Stresa’s Belle Époque streets overlooking the tranquil waters of the alpine lake. The scent of nutmeg and cream may drift out of a gelateria as locals sip espresso in Piazza Cadorna as you settle into the comforts of your family-friendly hotel in the town’s historic center.

What's Included:

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Day 2

Stresa - Enjoy a Cooking Class and Lake Cruise

Day 3

Stresa - Explore Stresa, Lake Maggiore, and Wine

Day 4

Zermatt - Travel Scenic Simplon Pass to Switzerland

Day 5

Zermatt - Revel in Zip Lining and a Scenic Train

Day 6

Lucerne - Explore Andermatt and a Chocolate Tour

Day 7

Lucerne - Embrace Mount Titlis and Local Cheese

Day 8

Lucerne - Depart for Home

Trip Highlights

  • Indulge in exciting and new flavors of typical regional cuisine during a private Italian cooking class the entire family will enjoy
  • Embrace the spectacular 360-degree panorama of the Pennine Alps for a view of the fabled Matterhorn peak
  • Discover the fascinating history of Lucerne during a guided walking tour that introduces the family to gorgeous architecture and stunning covered bridges
  • Revel in sampling the different flavors of fondue during an interactive dining experience as the family dips skewers into savory melted cheese
  • Indulge in the exotic fisher legends in a charming village on Isola dei Pescatori during a cruise of Lake Maggiore’s glassy alpine waters
  • Relax with alone time focused on sampling celebrated Piedmont wines with the guidance of a local sommelier in a family-owned shop
  • Explore the depths of a 5,000-year-old glacial cave on an adventurous tour at the top of Mount Titlis 9,977 feet above sea level
  • Delight in your favorite combinations of flavorful confections with a tasting and tour of distinguished Swiss chocolates

Starting Price

$9,800 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.

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Italy Tour Review: 12 Days

It was the trip of a lifetime! Zicasso’s travel agent was absolutely incredible and took care of every detail. He went above and beyond in many ways, and didn't think twice about it. In the middle of the trip, we asked to switch our final destination. He didn't hesitate and had everything taken care of within two hours. I will definitely refer this travel company to anyone planning a trip to Italy.

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Italy Travel Review: Agrigento, Trapani, Favignana, Siracusa, Terrasini, Boat Ride, Street Food Tour, 2 Weeks

I really liked the hotels and the Airbnb we were booked in. The breakfasts were lovely, and the staff was even lovelier. Also, I appreciated that we started our trip in a smaller place before we tackled the bigger cities. The excursions were nicely spaced out and we really enjoyed our start-of-the-season boat cruise, as well as the final market tour.

Our drivers were either early or on time, and our “long-haul” driver for two of our trips was great. He and my husband really hit it off.

I really appreciated that staff members were available when we needed them (even on the weekends and even when we were the ones who showed up in the wrong spot).

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Italy Vacation Review: Vatican, Colosseum, Venice, Cooking Class, Wine Tasting, Olive Oil, 11 Nights

Zicasso’s travel specialist made this our best trip ever. She was communicative and accommodating, as well as always available for our questions. Every tour and every guide was exceptional. Their ability to communicate their enthusiasm and passion was jaw-dropping. We came back each day with our mouths dropped by the amount of information and the fun we had. Each hotel the travel specialist picked for us was great, offering the best locations and caring, accommodating staff. She was a lovely and genuine person.

One of the highlights was our cooking class with a chef. This does not diminish each tour guide; they were perfect. Also, she arranged private transport that made our trip a breeze from beginning to end. Especially cool was the taxi in Venice! Thank you, to our travel specialist and Zicasso, for an amazing vacation. Oh, the wine and olive oil were perfection. Highly recommend!

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Greece Travel Review: Guides, 12 Days

Our travel company and Zicasso were truly excellent trip resources and designers of our two-week vacation to Greece. They arranged every detail. We had transportation prearranged, lodging that was extraordinary, and food that was unforgettable.

Our guides for various day tours in each location were phenomenal. They were never rushed and seemed to give us limitless time. They made arrangements for us that were not part of their paid services, just because they were so welcoming. The guides were all graduates of universities who had completed months of additional studies to become certified as guides. We learned so much from our trip about the places, but also about the culture and what it's like to actually live in Greece. Bravo!

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Italy Tour Review: Wine Tasting, Cooking Class, 1 Week

Our Italy trip was so wonderful. From start to finish, Zicasso’s travel specialist curated a memorable and very special, life-changing experience. Our itinerary was amazing, thoughtfully planned (full, but not overwhelming), fun, and precise. We had great small/private tours and guided adventures, from wine tastings and a cooking class to historical explorations, with introductions to local cultural activities and immersion experiences. The attention to detail for the train and other ground transportation we needed during our daily trips was impressive.

I would highly recommend our travel specialist, the travel company, and Zicasso to assist you in planning your next trip/journey/adventure if you want an exceptionally individualized, unique, and special travel experience that will provide you with great, lifelong memories.

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Italy Travel Review: Matera, 10 Days

Our personal travel agent and her team did an amazing job. Our trip felt personally curated to our group of 10 that ranged in age from 15 to 76.

Every detail was thought out and well planned, and we felt like we could be in the moment and not stress about details that would have been near impossible for us to figure out on our own. The private tours, the drivers, the dinner reservations, and all of the work put into our trip meant we could enjoy each day without stress or frustration.

The travel agent listened to every one of my requests and I felt like our itinerary was the perfect mix of relaxation, adventure, and history. I will absolutely use this agency again for our next trip to Italy and I will recommend Zicasso to anyone who is traveling abroad. It was a 10/10 experience.

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