14 days in Switzerland & Italy Itinerary

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sun): wander the streets of Bahnhofstrasse, pause for some serene contemplation at Grossmunster, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Mon): wander the streets of Old Town, then explore the activities along Seebad Katzensee, and then examine the collection at Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich.

To see more things to do, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Zurich route tool.

Singapore, Singapore to Zurich is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Traveling from Singapore to Zurich, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Singapore in July: highs in Zurich hover around 78°F, while lows dip to 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Venice.

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

Bring the kids along to Canal Grande and Piazza San Marco. Appreciate the collections at Doge's Palace and Peggy Guggenheim Collection. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Venice: Padua (Scrovegni Chapel & Basilica of St. Anthony). The adventure continues: admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco, see the interesting displays at Museo Ebraico di Venezia, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, and take in the views from Ponte di Rialto.

To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Venice driving holiday planner.

Fly from Zurich to Venice in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Zurich in July, things will get a bit warmer in Venice: highs are around 87°F and lows about 67°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) so you can go by car to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Appreciate the collections at Florence Academy of Fine Arts and Pitti Palace. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazzale Michelangelo. There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Gallerie Degli Uffizi, admire the striking features of The Baptistery of St. John, take in panoramic vistas at Campanile di Giotto, and look for gifts at Massai Orafi in Florence.

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You can drive from Venice to Florence in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 86°F in July, and nighttime lows around 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Colosseum and Vatican Museums will appeal to history buffs. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. And it doesn't end there: explore the ancient world of Palatine Hill, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Louis of the French, and explore the galleries of Sistine Chapel.

To see ratings, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Rome trip planner.

Traveling by train from Florence to Rome takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In August, plan for daily highs up to 90°F, and evening lows to 69°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can travel back home.