Marissa Massa

Cirillo Travel Group, LLC

WOMEN'S TRIP Lakes of N. Italy & Switzerland Sept 7-16 2025

Sep 7, 2024 to Sep 16, 2024
Italy, Switzerlad, Germany

LAKES OF NORTHERN ITALY & SWITZERLAND - Women's Small Group Experience

September 7th-16th 2025

10 Days | 9 Nights

Milan | Lake Garda | Lake Como | Bellagio | Lake Lucerne | Interlaken | The Black Forest | Zurich 

Immerse yourself in stunning landscapes, from the serene beauty of Lake Garda and Como to the majestic Swiss Alps. Enjoy leisurely days exploring charming towns, indulging in delicious cuisine, and experiencing unforgettable adventures. With a knowledgeable, dedicated tour manager this journey offers the perfect blend of relaxation, exploration, and companionship with other female travel addicts, just like you! 

Highlights:

  • Relaxation and rejuvenation: Unwind at a thermal spa on Lake Garda or soak up the sun on a sunset cruise.
  • Cultural immersion: Explore the charming towns of Como and Bellagio, indulging in delicious cuisine and breathtaking views.
  • Active Adventure: Experience the exhilarating funicular ride to Brunate for panoramic vistas and explore the stunning Lauterbrunnen Valley.
  • Natural wonders: Witness the majestic Rhine Falls and immerse yourself in the enchanting Black Forest.
  • City life: Discover the vibrant city of Zurich with a guided tour, boat cruise, and chocolate tasting.
 
 

MEET YOUR TRIP LEADER-  Phyllis Levine

In 2018, Phyllis was inspired by a small group trip full of amazing ladies headed for Southern Italy.  That “trip of a lifetime” as she tells everybody got her wheels turning and the idea of creating solo woman experiences herself was born.  Traveling solo can be intimidating but knowing that you are surrounded by like-minded ladies in a small group who will likely soon-to-be friends is quite exciting. Phyllis dreamed of returning to Italy and with her eye on the alpine lakes, this trip was born!

As a women-owned business - Cirillo Travel Group,  partnered with Phyllis to design this adventure and future small group trips designed with women in mind to help start getting destinations off your list and onto your calendar!  

 

 Additional perks:

  • Comfortable private touring coach for easy transportation
  • Carefully selected highly rated hotels for a comfortable and unique stay 
  • Included activities and select meals for a hassle-free experience
 
 
ITINERARY
 

DAY 1  ARRIVE MILAN, ITALY - LAKE GARDA

Welcome to Italy!

Upon arrival, the group will meet the Tour Director and Phyllis in the Arrivals Hall of the airport and together depart for Lake Garda. The group will check in to the hotel with some free time before an included Welcome Dinner to meet and get to know your fellow travelers! 

Meals: B, D

 

DAY 2  - LAKE GARDA, ITALY

Kick the Jet Lag! 

Choose between a visit to local thermal spa (additional cost)  or join our tour director for a guided walking tour of the city. After a long travel day, we've built in plenty of free time today to recharge - explore on your own, get in some people-watching at a nearby cafe, or do some shopping! The group will reconvene in the early evening to board a sunset cruise around Lake Garda. Ask your tour director or hotel concierge for a great wine bar or restaurant recommendation to grab a bite before hitting the pillow.

OPTIONAL: Aquaria Thermal SPA - 5-hour entry to Thermae & Sauna    +$70pp

 
Meals: B
 

DAY 3  - LAKE COMO, ITALY

A Country Drive

Today we say farewell to Lake Garda and hello to Lake Como! it will become very obvious why George Clooney has a house here! After a beautiful drive, across Northern Italy,  we'll arrive in Como, the city in which the lake get's its name.  You'll have a chance to get settled in your room before meeting back up with the group for a tour of the city through its delicious cuisine. Join our local expert on the gastronomic highlights of Como and taste your way through the city while learning about its history and famous sights to see. 

 
Meals: B
 

DAY 4  - BELLAGIO, ITALY

Cruise the Lake

In the morning, join your tour director for an exhilarating morning ride on the Funicular that connects the lake-side city of Como to the mountain-side town of Brunate.  Enjoy breathtaking views of the lake, the city of Como as well as get our first glimpse of Switzerland! Grab a cappuccino, a snack or just enjoy the views! 

Descend back down to Como to board a boat that will transfer the group to the beautiful city of Bellagio. Here you'll have plenty free time to explore, shop,  eat, and drink your way through this stunning cobblestone-covered city. Take the opportunity to get a little lost before transferring back to Como for the evening. 

Meals: B

 

DAY 5  - HEAD TO INTERLAKEN, SWIZTERLAND 

On to the Alps!

Board the coach after breakfast, leaving Italy behind us, we move on to the wonders of the Swiss Alps. We'll take the scenic route around one of the largest and most beautiful lakes in the country passing by castles and premier vistas to stop in Thun. The town is the gateway to the Bernese Alps and is known for being quintessentially Swiss Enjoy free time to grab a bite to eat, shop or take in the landscape around you!

After we will continue on to our home for the next two nights in Interlaken. Find your room, freshen up, and then we'll meet Phyllis and our tour director in the lobby to stretch our legs on a walking tour of the city and through the Unterseen Marketplace. The group will dine together this evening and share favorite experiences from the trip so far! 

 
Meals: B, D
 

DAY 6  - LAUTERBRUNNEN & MURREN, SWITZERLAND

Escape the Cities

After breakfast, use the coach as a private transfer to be swept away into the mountains to visit the towns of Lauterbrunnen and Murren. Take one of the many Gondolas or grab a few new friends and hike to one of the local waterfalls! This is a choose-your-own-adventure day, with a lot of adventures to be had! Ask your tour director to help with any logistics you may need to make the day your own! 

Return to Interlaken 

Meals: B

 

DAY 7  - LAKE LUCERNE TO ZURICH, SWITZERLAND

Two For One

After breakfast, the coach will depart through the Swiss Alps and stop in Lake Lucerne. You can never get tired of the stunning lake views with towering snow-capped peaks surrounding you. The group will sit down for a traditional Swiss lunch featuring Lucerne's local favorites. Then enjoy free time to take photos on Chapel Bridge, find the Lion Monument or enjoy a lake side Aperol Spritz. 

The coach will transfer the group on to Zurich, where you'll have the evening on your own to explore the city.

Meals: B, L

 

 

DAY 8  - BLACK FOREST & RHINE FALLS, GERMANY

Have Your Cake!

After breakfast, depart on a full-day tour to the Black Forest and Rhine Falls. Bringing us to our 3rd country on this trip, Germany!  Some of you may have rumblings in your tummy thinking of the delicious dessert that is known from this region - of course, the Black Forest Cake! Also if you are in the market for a unique souvenir - this area is known for their CooCoo Clocks. Makers will be happy to help you pack one up or ship it back home to the States to adorn your wall and remind you of your travels! 

Explore the city of Titisee-Neustadt before heading back to Zurich for a restful night's sleep!

Meals: B

 

DAY 9 - ZURICH, SWITZERLAND

Old Town, Chocolate, and Fondue!

 Today will be all things Zurich! After breakfast, join your fellow travelers on an immersive journey by coach through Zurich - exploring highlights like the Swiss National Museum, the shopping mecca of Bahnhofstrasse, and Zurichs iconic financial district. Get those steps in and enjoy a stroll through the charming Old Town on your way to cruise the beautiful lake Zurich by boat. After the cruise, and a quick walk along the shores, visit the Lindt Home of Chocolate for an interview tour including the highest free-standing chocolate fountain and enjoy UNLIMTED chocolate tastings. Yes, please! 

Meet Phyllis and your fellow travelers in the lobby of the hotel for one last hurrah at a Farewell Fondue Dinner. 

Meals: B, D

 

DAY 10  - DEPART ZURICH

-- FAREWELL--

After breakfast, share a group transfer to the Zurich Airport for your departure flights. Say farewell to your fellow travelers or see them again soon on our next small group adventure! 
Group transfer time will be based on everyone's departure flights to make sure everyone arrives at the airport with plenty of time to check bags, get through security, and find their gate ahead of boarding. 
 
Meals: B
 

If you are extending your trip or have a later flight you may opt to schedule your own transfer directly or Marissa at Cirillo Travel Group.

*Itinerary order is subject to change based on availability 

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What's Included:

  • Overnight Accommodations in 4* Hotels or higher including breakfast as listed in Italy and Switzerland 

  • 9-Breakfasts / 1 Lunch / 3 Dinners

  • All Tours and Entry Fees as listed in the itinerary

  • Private Coach Transportation for the Group

  • Dedicate Tour Director

What's not included:

  • Flights and US-based Airport Transfers

  • Flights are not included in this travel package and must be booked on your own, directly with the airline.

  • Flights should be booked landing in Milan (MXP) airport before 12:00 PM on September 7 2025 and departing from Zurich (ZRH) Airport anytime on September 16, 2025  - Use the "Multi-city" option in Google Flights or on the Airline's website to get the best rate. - Please share flight confirmations with cirillotravelgroup@gmail.com as soon as your flights are booked so we may organize your airport transfers. Ideally, flights are booked and provided to Cirillo Travel Group on or before Final Payment.

  • Gratuities for drivers, guides, and other services (Spa, servers, taxis, etc.) 

  • Supplements or optional tours as listed in your itinerary

  • Meals outside of those listed in your itinerary

  • Trip Insurance (Cirillo Travel Group requires all guests to have travel insurance so we have included options at different price points with different levels of coverage, if you have an annual trip policy or insurance through the credit card you used for booking that you prefer to only rely on , we will require proof of policy upon booking)

If you would like to extend your time in Europe pre or post-this tour -  please email Marissa at Cirillo Travel Group to discuss. cirillotravelgroup@gmail.com

 **Cirillo Travel Group strongly recommends traveler's passport be valid for six (6) months or more after your date of entry for all international travel.  


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$4,599 Per Person Based on Double Occupancy* 


$5,999  Solo Traveler - Private Room - Single Occupancy*

 *Pricing is based on 20 confirmed travelers - if the group falls below 20 travelers the price for the trip may need to be adjusted.

 $500 Deposit per Person Due at Booking


Final Payment Due: April 15, 2025


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Booking Closes April 15th 2025 - Bookings after May 1st will be on a waitlist and could be subject to a higher rate.

 **Cirillo Travel Group strongly recommends traveler's passport be valid for six (6) months or more after your date of entry for all international travel.  

 

Cancellation policy:

The below cancellation fee table for reference:

Cancellation charges (per person) if you cancel your vacation 

Before the final payment due date  

$500 Deposit  

 

Final payment due date until 75 days before departure  

50% 

 

75-46 days before departure  

80% of land package 

 

45 days or less before day of departure  

100% of the land package price

 

Cancellation by Traveler 

Travel arrangements for any member of the party may be canceled at any time by written notice by the person who made the booking. Notice of cancellation must be made in writing directly to Cirillo Travel Group.

If notice of cancellation is received by the Provider before final payment is due (see Table), the deposit will be retained. If cancellation is made after final payment is due cancellation fees will apply (see Table). 


If a person in a party cancels and there is a room change caused by this cancellation (such as a double room to Single, or Triple to double room), charges for the new room type will be the responsibility of the remaining party. 

If a guest fails to join the trip on the day of departure, cancellation fees will be 100% (unless the guest notifies us of the delay and joins the trip later at their own expense). 

Cancellation fees as per the Table apply to additional accommodation and/or chargeable transfers prior to and after the trip, itinerary extensions or cruise reserved through the Provider. 

Cancellation fees and charges will include any amounts that we have paid or have contractually committed to pay to third parties to deliver your travel arrangements which we cannot reasonably recover (for example payments made or due to tour operators and hotels). Any payments we have made to third parties will only be refunded to you once we have deducted the above cancellation fees and charges and once we have actually recovered the amounts from the third parties. 

All cancellation fees as per the Table are additional to any cancellation fees or other charges that may be levied by the Airline for your flights booked outside of this package.

Travel Protection Plan premiums are non-refundable. 

If the reason for your cancellation is covered under your insurance, you may be able to reclaim these charges from your insurer. You are responsible to make the claim to the insurer. 

Cancellation        by the Provider  

The Provider reserves the right, to modify or cancel any trip, accommodation, in-destination activity or arrangement, (definite or not), at any time.  

Cancellation due to Failure to Pay:

If full payment is not received by the due date (see Table), The Provider has the right to cancel your reservation and no refund will be made. The Provider will not be responsible for lost reservations. 

Cancellation due to Force Majeure Events:

If the Provider cancels a trip as a result of a Force Majeure Event, a future travel credit (FTC) to the value of funds paid to date less any third-party costs incurred will be provided. All FTCs will be valid for 24 months from date of issue. 

Where a trip is terminated mid-trip due to a Force Majeure event, if we provide you with any alternative services or assistance (such as hotels or travel) then you agree to pay for these costs. 

Cancellation due to Events other than Force Majeure Events: 

If the cancellation by the Provider is not as a result of a Force Majeure Event, the Provider will provide an alternative comparable trip (if available), if an alternative is not available then a refund will be made. The Provider is not liable for any cancellation or change cost or penalties incurred on other travel arrangements, including air travel, that may be affected thereby. 

Cirillo Travel Group is not responsible for other travel arrangements that you or your party have made outside the Provider, and which are affected by our cancellations. 

Early Return, Illness or Absence 

Early return expenses are the guest’s responsibility. There is no refund for absence or early departure from a trip, including but not limited to missed hotels, transfers, meals or sightseeing or optional extensions. Cirillo Travel Group provides a protection policy that covers the dates and value of the purchased package but urges you to purchase travel insurance that covers such circumstances if additional travel is planned outside of the quoted itinerary.  The Provider makes no representation or guarantees concerning reimbursement, scope of coverage, or other aspects of any travel insurance policy or claim. 
 

Available Packages

1 TRAVELER - DOUBLE OCCUPENCY
Available until April 15, 2025

$4,599.00
Deposit: $500.00 per person

Book now (11 left)

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$4,599 Per Person Based on Double Occupancy* 

 

 *Pricing is based on 20 confirmed travelers - if the group falls below 20 travelers the price for the trip may need to be adjusted.

 $500 Deposit per Person Due at Booking

 

Final Payment Due: April 15, 2025

 

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Booking Closes April 15, 2025 - Bookings after May 1st will be on a waitlist and could be subject to a higher rate.

 **Cirillo Travel Group strongly recommends traveler's passport be valid for six (6) months or more after your date of entry for all international travel.  
 

 

SOLO TRAVELERS - PRIVATE ROOM - SINGLE OCCUPENCY
Available until April 15, 2025

$5,999.00
Deposit: $500.00 per person

Book now (10 left)

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$5,999  Solo Traveler - Private Room - Single Occupancy*

 *Pricing is based on 20 confirmed travelers - if the group falls below 20 travelers the price for the trip may need to be adjusted.

 $500 Deposit per Person Due at Booking

Final Payment Due: April 15, 2025

 

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Booking Closes April 15, 2025 - Bookings after May 1st will be on a waitlist and could be subject to a higher rate.

 **Cirillo Travel Group strongly recommends traveler's passport be valid for six (6) months or more after your date of entry for all international travel.  

 

Extra Options

DAY 2 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIY - Aquaria Thermal SPA
Available until July 1, 2025

$69.00
Deposit: $69.00

DAY 2 OPTIONAL ACTIVITY  - Lake Garda Italy
Aquaria Thermal SPA - 5-hour entry to Thermae & Sauna
$69.00 Per Person

Arriving Early? PRE-NIGHT 9/9-9/7
Available until July 1, 2025

$139.00
Deposit: $139.00

Cirillo Travel Group will secure anyone arriving early for 1-night in a highly-rated airport hotel before the start of the group tour on September 7th - Our tour is departing directly from the  Malpensa Airport on September 7th 2025

 

ROOMMATE MATCH PROGRAM
Available until July 1, 2025

$0.00

Are you open to a room share to help with the cost? Check this box and we will follow up with a roommate match form and help pair you with other solo travelers open into sharing a room for the trip! You'll get the opportunity to connect with your match directly before committing. 
 
If you do not find a roommate then the single supplement difference will be applied to your booking or if you book the solo traveler rate and end up finding a roommate we will adjust the final payment to reflect the double occupancy rate. 

GROUP AIR PRICING - NEW YORK AIRPORTs ONLY
Available until May 1, 2025

$0.00

Please make this selection IF, AN ONLY IF you are not planning to do a pre or post-extension to the tour and you would like to get a quote for Group Air pricing out of NYC Metro Airports (JFK, EWR or LGA) If there are 10 or more travelers in the group who are flying out of NY - we can qualify for group airline rates which may better then booking direct. 
  • Group Air will be on the same flight departing and returning through NYC airport.