Lakes & Mountains of Switzerland by Rail | Self Guided Tour | 8 Days

DAY 1:                                   MILAN 

Upon arrival into Milan, private transfer from the Airport or rail station to your hotel in Milan. Rest of the day at your disposal to discover the charm of Milan. Overnight in Milan. (B)  

 
DAY 2:                                   MILAN – COMO – COMO LAKE – MILAN 
After breakfast at the hotel, take a regional train to Como, a journey of approximately 40 minutes. Explore the city and its famous lake at your leisure. A day pass for the hop-on/hop-off public boat is included, allowing you to visit the stops that suit your schedule and return train time to Milan. Enjoy free time to discover Como’s charming streets and browse local boutiques. Return to Milan, for an overnight stay. (B) 

 
DAY 3:                                   MILAN – LUGANO 
After breakfast at the hotel, take the morning train from Milano Centrale to Lugano. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and explore Lugano’s lakeside at your own pace. Use your Swiss Travel Pass to take a boat tour of Lake Lugano with stops at Gandria and Morcote. Return to Lugano in the evening for dinner and overnight at your hotel. (B) 

 
DAY 4:                                   LUGANO – LUCERNE 
After breakfast at the hotel, depart Lugano on the Gotthard Panorama Express. Travel through the Swiss Alps via the historic Gotthard Tunnel, then continue by boat from Flüelen across Lake Lucerne. Upon arrival in Lucerne, check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring the city. Use your Swiss Travel Pass for a boat cruise on Lake Lucerne (tour not included). Overnight in Lucerne. (B) 

 
DAY 5:                                   LUCERNE 
After breakfast at the hotel, use the Swiss Travel Pass to enjoy scenic boat cruises on Lake Lucerne, offering panoramic views of central Switzerland (cruises not included). The pass also provides access to nearby mountain excursions, including Mount Pilatus, Mount Rigi, Mount Titlis, and Mount Stanserhorn, with some connections fully included and others available at a discounted rate (excursions not included). Return to Lucerne in the evening. Overnight in Lucerne. (B) 

 
DAY 6:                                   LUCERNE – INTERLAKEN 
After breakfast at the hotel, depart Lucerne on the Interlaken Express. This scenic 2-hour journey, part of the Golden Pass Line, offers stunning views of the Swiss Alps, clear lakes, and green valleys. Arrive in Interlaken, nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and check in to your hotel. In the afternoon, explore the town at your own pace. Overnight in Interlaken. (B)

DAY 7:                                   INTERLAKEN 
After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure to explore at your own pace. Spend time discovering Interlaken or use your Swiss Travel Pass to travel to nearby Grindelwald, a picturesque alpine village at the foot of the Eiger. Whether in the mountains or by the lakes, the day is yours to experience the natural beauty of the region. Return to Interlaken for your overnight stay. (B) 

 
DAY 8:                                   INTERLAKEN – ZURICH 
Breakfast at the hotel in Interlaken. Then board a scenic train to Zurich. The trip offers stunning views of the Swiss countryside. Arrival in Zurich and end of services. (B) 

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR): 

STANDARD CLASS: 

MILAN: Hotel Flora 

LUGANO: Hotel Zurigo  

LUCERNE: Waldstaetterhof Hotel  

INTERLAKEN: Weisses Kreuz Hotel 

SUPERIOR CLASS:  

MILAN: Hotel Nyx  

LUGANO: Hotel City Lugano  

LUCERNE: Hotel Wilden Mann 

INTERLAKEN: Hey Hotel  

INCLUDES:  

• 7 night’s accommodation with daily breakfast in either 3* (standard) or 4* (superior) hotels
• Arrival transfer by private car/minivan in Milan (from Malpensa Airport, Linate Airport or Milano Centrale Rail Station)
• Return regional train ticket Milano Centrale – Como San Giovanni – Milano Centrale / 2nd class without seat reservation
• One day free circulation ticket on the public boat on Lake Como – departure/arrival in Como
• One-way regional train tickets from Milano to Lugano – 2nd class without seat reservation
• Swiss Travel Pass 6 consecutive days (one per guest) – valid on days 3-4-5-6-7-8** only
• Gotthard Panorama Express Train from Lugano to Lucerne / one way ticket / 2nd class / seat reservation included (panoramic seats not guaranteed)
• One way Interlaken Express ticket from Lucerne to Interlaken / 2nd class / seat reservation included (panoramic seats not guaranteed)
• One way train ticket from Interlaken to Zurich / 2nd class ticket

SWISS TRAVEL PASS** 
Discover Switzerland with just a single ticket: The Swiss Travel Pass takes international guests to the most beautiful places in the country on flexible and affordable public transport. The Swiss Travel Pass gives you unlimited travel by train, bus and boat, as well as many other advantages:  

• Unlimited travel by train, bus and boat (thematic tours not included)
• Unlimited travel on premium panorama trains (seat reservation fees and/or surcharges apply)
• Unlimited use of public transport in more than 90 towns & cities
• Free admission to more than 500 museums.
• Mountain excursions included: Rigi, Stanserhorn and Stoos
• Discount of up to 50% on other mountain excursions
• The Swiss Travel Pass has been developed for guests from abroad. It is available to persons permanently resident outside Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein.

PLEASE NOTE: Please check the inclusions of this package carefully. The Swiss Travel Pass includes transportation and discounts on activities and excursions. If these excursions are not included in the package but only suggested in the itinerary, it will still be possible to book them (with a supplement) through Destination Italia. Alternatively, customers can book them independently using their Swiss Travel Pass code to get the discount.

EXCLUDES: 

• Transfers from/to the rail stations are not included except where specifically reported
• Tourist city tax not included, to be paid on the spot
• Extras, tips, porterage and everything not expressly listed as inclusion is not included and to be paid on the spot
• Lunches and dinners
• Optional tours and experiences

THINGS TO NOTE:  

• Accommodation is subject to change without notice.
• Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m.
• City taxes are not included and are to be paid directly to the hotel.
• Class of rail ticket is based on 2^nd class unless the optional upgrade to 1^st class has been selected at the time of booking.
• The itinerary of the tour and the days of excursions may be modified for technical reasons. In any case, all visits and excursions mentioned on the itinerary will be guaranteed or replaced by similar ones.
• One piece of luggage per person allowed
• Name changes are not permitted for these itineraries. A name change may result in the loss of ticket availability and/or other services and/or an increase in fares.