Where Fairytale Villages Meet Sun-Soaked Islands
Journey through two of Europe’s most breathtaking destinations: the snow-capped peaks and storybook villages of Switzerland, followed by the whitewashed cliffs and sparkling waters of the Greek islands. This carefully crafted itinerary takes you from Zurich’s historic old town through the real-life filming locations of the hit drama “Crash Landing on You,” then across the Aegean Sea to Santorini’s iconic sunsets and Athens’ ancient wonders.
Tour Overview
- Duration: 8 Days • 7 Nights • Group Tour
- Destinations: Zurich • Bern • Interlaken • Lucerne • Santorini • Athens
- Departure Schedule: Contact iTravel Global for upcoming dates and availability.
- Tour Price: Contact iTravel Global for current pricing on the land package.
- Airfare: International airfare is not included and will be quoted separately based on the traveler’s departure city, travel dates and availability. iTravel Global can assist with flights from airports throughout the United States.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 | Depart for Zurich, Switzerland
Included Meals: Meals onboard the aircraft
Depart from your home city on your international flight to Zurich. Relax onboard and rest ahead of the journey through Switzerland and Greece that awaits.
Overnight: Onboard the aircraft
Day 2 | Zurich – Bern, Switzerland
Included Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Welcome to Switzerland! Arrive by morning flight and, after completing immigration procedures, tour Zurich, the country’s largest city, where a distinctive old town and exquisite architecture meet a major global financial hub. Highlights include Fraumünster Church, famous for its Marc Chagall stained-glass windows, twin-towered Grossmünster Church, the picturesque Niederdorf pedestrian street, and a stroll along the Limmat River past filming locations from “Crash Landing on You.”
After lunch, continue to Bern, Switzerland’s UNESCO-listed ancient capital. See the historic Zytglogge clock tower, the stately Swiss Federal Parliament building, the house where Albert Einstein lived and worked, and wander Bern’s UNESCO-listed old town alleys, known for their reddish-brown rooftops, medieval fountains and charming shops.
Overnight: Bern
Day 3 | Switzerland’s “Crash Landing on You” Filming Locations
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, continue to Interlaken, a gem nestled between two turquoise lakes and surrounded by the majestic Alps, offering green meadows, quaint wooden houses and breathtaking scenery. Visit the real-life filming locations from “Crash Landing on You”: the village of Grindelwald at the foot of the Eiger, Lauterbrunnen valley with its 72 waterfalls including the majestic Staubbach Falls, and the postcard-famous turquoise waters of Lake Iseltwald.
Overnight: Interlaken
Day 4 | Interlaken – Lucerne, Switzerland
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
In the morning, depart for the charming lakeside city of Lucerne. Tour the Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), Europe’s oldest covered wooden bridge, the historic Water Tower, once a fortress, prison and treasury, and the moving Lion Monument. Enjoy a stroll around Lake Lucerne amid picturesque mountain and forest scenery.
Optional excursion: ascend Mount Titlis (3,238m) via the world’s first 360°-rotating cable car for sweeping snow-capped views, sparkling ice caves and the Titlis Cliff Walk suspension bridge (surcharge €85/adult, €43/child under 16).
Overnight: Lugano
Day 5 | Santorini – Fira – Oia, Greece
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, take a short morning flight to Santorini, Greece’s paradise sunset island. Explore Fira, the island’s capital, known for its narrow white-cobbled alleyways and cliffside restaurants overlooking the Aegean Sea. In the afternoon, visit the village of Oia, considered one of the most beautiful sunset-watching spots in the world, strolling through green archways and rows of whitewashed houses.
Overnight: Santorini
Day 6 | Santorini – Pyrgos – Akrotiri, Greece
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, visit the traditional village of Pyrgos, with its winding stone paths, blue-roofed white houses and peaceful atmosphere, followed by the Akrotiri archaeological site, often called the “Pompeii of Greece” for its ruins preserved beneath volcanic ash. Stop at one of the island’s unique beaches, such as Red Beach or Perissa Black Beach.
In the afternoon, board a scenic ferry from Santorini to Athens, gliding across the turquoise Aegean Sea as the sun sets over the horizon.
Overnight: Athens
Day 7 | Athens & the Acropolis, Greece
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, tour Athens, Greece’s capital, where ancient beauty meets modern life. Visit the Acropolis hill and the Parthenon temple, iconic landmarks of ancient Greece, and the Panathenaic Stadium, host of the first modern Olympic Games. Stroll through Syntagma Square and Ermou Street, a vibrant shopping and dining hub, then wander the historic Plaka district at the foot of the Acropolis for souvenirs and local cuisine.
Overnight: Athens
Day 8 | Departure from Athens
Included Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy free time for relaxation and last-minute shopping before transferring to Athens International Airport for your return flight home, concluding an unforgettable journey through Switzerland and Greece.
What’s Included
- 7 nights of hotel accommodations
- Meals during the land tour
- Admission to scheduled attractions
- Bilingual English/Vietnamese-speaking tour guide
- Air-conditioned tour transportation
- Domestic flight (Zurich area to Santorini) and ferry (Santorini to Athens) as noted in the itinerary
- Airport transfers according to the group schedule
What’s Not Included
- International airfare
- Visa fees and airport taxes
- Guide and driver gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities (including the Mount Titlis excursion)
- Any services not specifically listed as included
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation terms and applicable fees vary according to the departure date and travel arrangements. Please review the complete Terms & Cancellation Policy before making a reservation. Contact iTravel Global for the cancellation schedule applicable to your departure.
Book Your Tour
To reserve your seat or request more information, please contact iTravel Global at (714) 837-1385. Space is limited, so early reservations are recommended.