Catalog Tour · Europe

Chocolates and Cappuccino

Four countries in ten days sounds ambitious, and it is — but the arc of this tour is what makes it work. Starting in Venice, students cross into the Alps through Salzburg and Garmisch-Partenkirchen, then finish in the lake country of Switzerland and northern Italy. The route has a clear logic: you're tracing the cultural and geographic spine of Central Europe, watching the food, the architecture, the language, and the landscape shift underneath you as the motorcoach moves west. By the time your group reaches Lake Maggiore on Day 9, the contrast with the canals of Venice feels earned rather than accidental.

Duration10 days · 9 nights
CountriesItaly · Austria · Germany · Switzerland
Cities5 stops
Group size6 – 80+ travelers
What makes us different
  • City-center hotels
  • Authentic local meals
  • Career Tour Directors
  • 4.9★ on Trustpilot
  • Family-owned since 1992
Wooden Bridge in Lucerne
Salzburg
Venice
Venice
Destination guide: Venice

Arrival Venice via Milan and Verona

  • Verona
  • View Verona's Roman amphitheater
  • Water bus

Dinner

Overnight

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All major aspects of the experience met or exceeded expectations with Passports. The flight schedule, itinerary, hotel locations and quality, bus transportation, and meals were all excellent, with strong cultural relevance throughout.

Passports post-tour evaluation · Group leader · April 2026
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This was an outstanding tour experience from start to finish. The trip flowed extremely well, with strong attention to detail at every stage. Even when minor issues arose, they were addressed quickly and professionally, which reinforced confidence in the Passports team. I am very much looking forward to my next trip with Passports and would confidently recommend them to any educator.

Passports post-tour evaluation · Group leader · March 2026
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