Taste of Switzerland by Rail | Self Guided Tour | 7 Days

DAY 1:                                   MILAN 

Private arrival transfer from Milan Airport or rail station to your hotel in Milan city centre. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore Milan at your own pace. Overnight in Milan.  
 
DAY 2:                                   MILAN – COMO – COMO LAKE – MILAN 
After breakfast at the hotel, take a regional train to Como – a scenic journey of approximately 40 minutes. Enjoy a self-guided day exploring the charming city of Como and its renowned lake. A hop-on/hop-off public boat day pass is included, allowing you to discover the lake at your own pace, with the flexibility to choose your preferred stops based on boat schedules and your return train time. Return to Milan. Overnight in Milan. (B)  
 
DAY 3:                                   MILAN – TIRANO – ST. MORITZ 
Begin your journey in Tirano and board the iconic Bernina Express, a UNESCO World Heritage railway, for a scenic ride to St. Moritz. Travel through the Swiss Alps, crossing the Bernina Pass at 2,253 metres, with breathtaking views of mountains, valleys, and alpine villages along the way. Upon arrival in St. Moritz, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in St. Moritz. (B) 
 
DAY 4:                                   ST. MORITZ – ZERMATT 
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart from St. Moritz in the morning and board the Glacier Express, one of the world’s most scenic train journeys. Travel across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and over the Oberalp Pass at 2,033 metres, with spectacular views of the Swiss Alps throughout the ride. Arrive in Zermatt, a picturesque village at the foot of the Matterhorn, and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Zermatt. (B) 

 
DAY 5:                                   ZERMATT (MATTERHORN GLACIER PARADISE) 
After breakfast at the hotel, set out for the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. Take a cable car to Europe’s highest station at 3,883 metres, where you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Matterhorn and surrounding peaks. Visit the Glacier Palace or take in the scenery from the panoramic viewing platform. Return to Zermatt and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Zermatt. (B) 
 
DAY 6:                                   ZERMATT – ZURICH 
After breakfast at the hotel, depart Zermatt by train for a scenic journey to Zurich. Travel through the stunning Swiss Alps, passing lush valleys, rivers, and charming villages, before the landscape transitions into rolling hills and tranquil lakes. Arrive in Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city, known for its mix of historic charm and modern vibrancy. Explore the city at your own pace. Overnight in Zurich. (B) 

 
DAY 7:                                   ZURICH 
Breakfast at the hotel and end of services. (B) 

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):  

STANDARD CLASS: 

MILAN: Hotel Flora  

ST. MORITZ: Hotel Languard  

ZERMATT: Hotel Continental   

ZURICH: Garni Hotel Bristol  

SUPERIOR CLASS:  

MILAN: Hotel Nyx  

ST. MORITZ: Art Boutique Hotel Metropol  

ZERMATT: Hotel Simi  

ZURICH: Hotel Central Plaza  

INCLUDES: 

• 6 night’s accommodation with daily breakfast in 3* (standard) or 4* (superior) hotels (accommodation is in standard rooms)
• Arrival transfer by private car/minivan in Milan (from Malpensa Airport, Linate Airport or Milano Centrale Rail Station)
• Round-trip regional train tickets from Milano Centrale to Como 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 Centrale to Tirano – 2nd class without seat reservation
• Swiss Travel Pass 4 consecutive days (one per guest) – valid on days: 3-4-5-6 only
• Red Bernina Train from Tirano to St. Moritz / one way ticket / 2nd class / seat reservation included (panoramic seats not guaranteed)***
• Glacier Express Train from St. Moritz to Zermatt / one way ticket / 2nd class / seat reservation included (panoramic seats not guaranteed)
• Return cable-car ticket Zermatt – Matterhorn Glacier Paradise – Zermatt
  One way train (no regional train) from Zermatt to Zurich (one change along the route)

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
• If seats on the Bernina Express are over, the Red Bernina Train will be booked. These trains cover the same route.
• 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.