Avoid the crowds | Advanced tips for high scores in private tours in France, Italy and Switzerland
Do you have this feeling too - the first time you went to Europe was to "see the world", and the second time you wanted to "live in this world".
Enjoy the sea breeze in Nice, hike to the snow-capped mountains in Switzerland, and watch the sunset in the Italian countryside.
No more clocking in, no more rushing, but only doing one thing every day, leaving yourself to the scenery and time.
This time, we re-recognized France, Italy, and Switzerland, and took a customized European trip that belongs only to you.
✨ How to play in France, Italy, and Switzerland the second time? Jump out of the classic route and take a slow tour of the blue sea, snow-capped mountains, and Italian hills
🌿 Itinerary message:
The first time I went to Europe was to take a photo in front of the Louvre and the Colosseum.
The second time I went was to live in the scenery -
Enjoy the sea breeze in Nice, watch the snow-capped mountains reflected in the lake in Switzerland, and daze and bask in the sun in the Italian countryside.
This time, we jumped out of the popular check-in spots and walked into the quiet and rich scenery of daily life.
A high-quality private tour of France, Italy, and Switzerland with a light rhythm and strong experience starts from here.
This time, we avoided the hustle and bustle of popular cities and went deep into the more authentic France, Italy and Switzerland. There was no continuous pulling of cars, no queuing to check in, but lakes, coasts, small towns, vineyards and slow-paced sunsets. The second trip to Europe in life should be more textured and soulful.
📅 Itinerary
Day 1|Arrival in Nice, France|The Mediterranean slow life begins
Pick up at Nice Airport and check in at a seaside hotel
Walk in Angel Bay at dusk, with soft sandy beaches at your feet
Dinner recommendation: Enjoy a southern French seafood platter at a sea view restaurant
🧭 Reason for recommendation: The sea breeze and sunshine in southern France are the most gentle welcome ceremony. Suitable for adjusting the jet lag + relaxing on the first day.
Day 2|Nice-Eze-Monaco|Cliff Village & Rich Country Day Tour
Visit the medieval mountain town of [Eze] in the morning and experience the perfume workshop perfume making class
Arrive at [Monaco] at noon, visit the royal palace, F1 track, and port yacht area
Return to Nice in the evening, recommended bistro dinner
🧭Recommendation reason: Skip Paris and go directly to the essence of the Blue Coast. It is both relaxing and advanced. The scenery is fascinating from the first day.
Day 3|Nice-Geneva-Vevey|Enter Switzerland from a different perspective
Take the high-speed rail to Geneva, and the Chinese driver will pick you up at the station
Drive along the shoreline of Lake Geneva to Vevey
Visit the [Charlie Chaplin Museum] in the afternoon and take a free walk along the lake
🧭Recommendation reason: Avoid popular cities in Switzerland and start to experience the real slow life of Switzerland from the small town in the French-speaking area.
Day 4|Lavaux Grape Terraces – Golden Scenic Train – Interlaken
In the morning, hike or take a small train to visit the World Cultural Heritage [Lavaux Vineyards]
At noon, take the Golden Scenic Train to cross the lake area and valley
In the evening, arrive in Interlaken and check in to the Lake View Hotel
🧭Recommendation reason: The scenery of Switzerland is not only snow-capped mountains, but also lakes, terraces and the stunning scenery outside the train window.
Day 5|Interlaken – Lauterbrunnen – Harder Kulm Mountain Cable Car
In the morning, go to the "Waterfall Town" [Lauterbrunnen] to take photos on foot
In the afternoon, take the Harder Kulm Cable Car to overlook the panoramic view of Lake Thun
It is recommended to watch the sunset at the mountaintop cafe
🧭Recommendation reason: The second time you come to Switzerland, you don’t have to go to the Jungfrau again, and explore the quiet beauty of the valley from a different angle.
Day 6|Interlaken–Zermatt|Night in a wooden house under the snowy mountains
Depart in the morning, take the train to the car-free town [Zermatt]
Take the mountain cable car to the Matterhorn Observation Deck in the afternoon
Stay in a mountain view room, enjoy alpine hot springs or fireplace dinner
🧭Recommendation reason: Zermatt is a sense of ritual, and being in a daze at the foot of the snowy mountains is the most luxurious travel experience.
Day 7|Zermatt–Milan|Switch to Italian rhythm
Check out after breakfast, take the train + transfer to Milan, Italy
You can easily visit Milan Cathedral & Brera Art District in the afternoon
Dinner is recommended to have authentic Italian food in the Navigli Canal area
🧭Recommendation reason: Use Milan to transition back to Italy. The city rhythm is moderate, and it is a gentle transition between the city and art.
Day 8|Milan-Pienza|Enter the Tuscan Hills
Charter a car to the Tuscan town of [Pienza], where you can stop at a winery for wine tasting on the way
Check in at a country villa in the evening, and the chef's customized menu is recommended for dinner
🧭Recommendation reason: Tuscany is the soul destination for the second visit to Italy, and Pienza is the most beautiful starting point.
Day 9|Pienza-Sienna-Pastoral Afternoon
Visit the cheese museum + handmade shop in the literary town [Pienza]
At noon, go to the ancient city of [Sienna] and visit the trench square and the bell tower
Return to the villa in the afternoon, sunbathe by the swimming pool + wine tasting
🧭Recommendation reason: Pastoral, ancient city, and red wine are the three treasures of Tuscany, and a slow pace is the right way to open here.
Day 10|Pienza-Rome|Start an in-depth experience of the Eternal City
Charter a car to Rome
Free tour in the afternoon, recommended walking in the old streets of Trastevere + dinner
You can book a Vatican night tour to avoid the daytime crowds
🧭Recommendation reason: Second time in Rome, recommended to see the city at night, more romantic and more attractive than during the day.
Day 11|Roman non-punch-in play|Rooftop sunset & cycling ancient trails
Morning: Rent an electric bike to ride the Appian Way and experience the atmosphere of ancient Rome
Afternoon: Visit Piazza Navona & Hidden Market
Evening: Book a rooftop restaurant to watch the golden Roman sunset
🧭Recommendation reason: It is no longer a quick tour of the Colosseum, but an immersive "living" in this city.
Day 12|Send to the airport
After breakfast at the hotel, send to the airport and end the journey.
This is a route designed for you who are "going to Europe for the second time". There is no crowded landmark check-in, nor is there a rush to see the sights. Instead, it selects the Blue Coast of South France, the lake and mountain towns in Switzerland, the Tuscan hills in Italy, and the non-mainstream play of Rome, avoiding the crowds but with amazing scenery. You can watch the sea in Nice, take a small train among the grape terraces, soak in hot springs in the snow-capped mountain cabins, drink and watch the stars in the country villa, and then have a drink at the rooftop bar in Rome and watch the sunset in the Eternal City. This trip is not for "seeing more", but for "living in and feeling slowly", a real European slow travel experience for regular customers.