Venice to Zurich by Rail | Self Guided Tour | 9 Days

DAY 1:                        VENICE 

Arrival in Venice (airport or rail station) and shared transfer by boat to Venice city centre, to reach the hotel of your stay. Rest of the day at disposal to discover Venice and its beautiful Lagoon. Overnight in Venice. (B) 

DAY 2:                          VENICE 

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then spend the morning at leisure exploring Venice. In the afternoon, enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride with app-based commentary (included). Overnight in Venice. (B) 

DAY 3:                          VENICE – MILAN 

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before making your way to Santa Lucia Rail Station to board the high-speed train to Milan. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to explore the city at your own pace. Discover iconic sights like the Duomo, Castello Sforzesco, Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio, and the lively Navigli district. Overnight in Milan. (B) 

DAY 4:                          MILAN – COMO – COMO LAKE – MILAN 

After breakfast, take the regional train to Como (approx. 40 minutes). Spend the day exploring the town and its famous lake at your own pace. A day ticket for the hop-on/hop-off public boat from Como is included, allowing you to visit lakeside towns of your choice based on boat schedules and your return train time. Enjoy free time to stroll through Como and browse the local boutiques. Return to Milan in the evening. Overnight in Milan. (B) 

DAY 5:                          MILAN – TIRANO – ST. MORITZ 

Embark on a scenic journey from the Italian town of Tirano to the Swiss alpine resort of St. Moritz aboard the iconic Bernina Express. This UNESCO World Heritage railway offers stunning views as it winds through the Swiss Alps, crossing the Bernina Pass at 2,253 metres and showcasing snow-capped peaks, lush valleys, and charming villages along the way. Upon arrival in St. Moritz, enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight in St. Moritz. (B) 

DAY 6:                          ST. MORITZ – ZERMATT 

After breakfast, depart St. Moritz aboard 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, enjoying panoramic views of the Swiss Alps along the way. Arrive in the car-free village of Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn, with free time to explore its charming streets and alpine atmosphere. Overnight in Zermatt. (B) 

DAY 7:                          ZERMATT (MATTERHORN GLACIER PARADISE) 

Today is dedicated to the spectacular Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. After breakfast, take the 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 viewing platform. Return to Zermatt in the afternoon for free time to relax or explore at your own pace. Overnight in Zermatt. (B) 

DAY 8:                          ZERMATT – ZURICH 

After breakfast, take a scenic train from the alpine village of Zermatt to the lively city of Zurich. Enjoy views of the Swiss Alps, lush valleys, rivers, and charming villages as the landscape shifts from rugged mountains to rolling hills and serene lakes. Arrive in Zurich, a vibrant city that blends historic charm with modern culture. Overnight in Zurich. (B) 

DAY 9:                          ZURICH 

Breakfast at the hotel. End of services. (B) 

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR): 

STANDARD CLASS: 

VENICE: Hotel Carlton Capri 

MILAN: Hotel Flora 

ST. MORITZ: Hotel Languard 

ZERMATT: Hotel Continental 

ZURICH: Garni Hotel Bristol 

SUPERIOR CLASS: 

VENICE: Hotel Amadeus 

MILAN: Hotel NYX 

ST. MORITZ: Art Boutique Hotel Monopol 

ZERMATT: Hotel Simi 

ZURICH: Hotel Central Plaza 

INCLUDES: 

• 8 nights’ accommodation with daily breakfast in 3* (standard) or 4* (superior) hotels (accommodation is in standard rooms)
• Arrival transfer by shared shuttle boat in Venice (from Venice Marco Polo Airport or Venice Santa Lucia Station to set stops in Venice city centre)
• 30 minutes Gondola ride* with commentary on app to be downloaded on your smart phone (English/Spanish/Russian/French) – gondola shared with other passengers
• 2nd class high speed train ticket from Venezia St. Lucia Station to Milano Centrale Rail Station
• Round trip regional train ticket 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: 5-6-7-8 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. Some excursions are not included in the package but only suggested in the itinerary. Customers can book them independently using their Swiss Travel Pass code to get the discount. 

EXCLUDES: 

• Transfers from/to the rail stations unless specified. Note: The hotels are located walking distance from the rail stations
• Transfers (pick up and drop off) from hotel to tour meeting point as indicated on tours with a star listed above (*)
• Tourist city tax, to be paid on the spot
• Lunches and dinners
• Optional tours and experiences
• Extras, tips, porterage, and everything not expressly listed as inclusion is not included and to be paid on the spot

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^ndclass unless the optional upgrade to 1^stclass has been selected at the time of booking.
• If seats on the Bernina Express are not available, the Red Bernina Train will be booked as an alternative. This train covers the same route.
• From June 15 to September 15, 2025, the railway line between Milan and Tirano will be closed due to maintenance work that will be carried out to upgrade the line. During this time, a private transfer will be organised from your Milan hotel to Tirano train station as an alternative.
• 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.