Grand Italian Lakes and Swiss Mountains

Rome ➡ Stresa ➡ Como ➡ Lake Garda ➡ Milan ➡ St Moritz ➡ Zermatt ➡ Interlaken ➡ Zurich

Your journey ends with 1 night in Zurich

INTERLAKEN

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VISP ZERMATT 2

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SWITZ.

LAKE MAGGIORE

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LAKE COMO MILAN

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Glacier Express route from St. Moritz to Zermatt via Chur and Visp

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TIRANO

Bernina Express from Tirano to St. Moritz

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Adriatic Sea

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Nights stay Mediterranean Sea

Your journey begins with 2 nights in Rome ITALY

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DAY 1 AND 2 - ROME

On arrival in Rome, check into your hotel for a two-night stay and set off to start exploring. Admire the breath-taking collection of ancient art, sculptures and statues at museums or why not take a trip to the enchanting Vatican? DAY 3 - ROME TO STRESA

Travel from Rome to Stresa, for beautiful Lake Maggiore. Like other northern Italian lakes, Lake Maggiore is an idyllic spot that has attracted visitors since the beginning of the 18th century. DAY 4 - STRESA

On the shores of the Borromean Gulf, Stresa is ideally situated as a base to explore the lake’s villages, islands and natural beauty. DAY 5 - STRESA TO COMO

Catch a Trenitalia train from Stresa to Como via Gallarate. Once in town, take a leisurely boat tour of Lake Como and enjoy the sights of grand villas, rolling hillside vineyards, historic towns, alpine peaks, and wooded islands that line the shore. DAY 6 - COMO

After breakfast, the rest of the day is yours to explore the beautiful scenery of Lake Como and the charming town as you wish. The Centro Storico, or old town, is a maze of picturesque little streets, squares and cafés. DAY 7 - COMO TO DESENZANO

Board a Trenitalia train from Como to Milan to Desenzano and Lake Garda. Treat yourself to an indulgent day exploring the boutique shops and restaurants of Desenzano del Garda or enjoying city views from the Torre di San Martino. DAY 8 - DESENZANO

Take in the views of Lake Garda and the Alps while relaxing on one of the town’s beaches or take a boat trip out on the lake. DAY 9 - DESENZANO TO MILAN

Take another Trenitalia train from Desenzano to Milan..Visit the Santa Maria delle Grazie convent or stroll through the Brera district.

16 DAYS

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HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• First Class rail travel • 15 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Small Group tour of Imperial Rome • Walking tour of Como and Sunset cruise on Lake Garda

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

Rome - Starhotels Michelangelo Rome Stresa - La Palma Como - Metropole and Suisse Hotel Como Sirmione - Olivi Thermae and Natural Spa Milan - Starhotels Anderson St. Moritz - Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel St Moritz Zermatt - Schweizerhof Hotel Zermatt Interlaken - Krebs Interlaken Zurich - Zurich Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind

Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.

DAY 10 - MILAN TO ST. MORITZ

After breakfast, embark on one of the world’s most scenic train lines, The Bernina Express! Enjoy awe-inspiring scenery from the comfort of the panoramic carriages of the train. DAY 11 - ST. MORITZ TO ZERMATT

Enjoy the exhilarating experience of crossing Switzerland today, traveling the full length of the Glacier Express line, passing glistening blue lakes and quaint Swiss hamlets and crosses numerous high passes and mountain peaks. DAY 12 - DAY TRIP TO GORNERGRAT

Take a ride on the Gornergrat Cog Railway, which climbs from 5,262 feet above sea level. From the top, enjoy one of the most spectacular panoramas in all of Switzerland. DAY 13 - ZERMATT TO INTERLAKEN

Use your Swiss Pass to travel from Zermatt to Visp, Visp to Interlaken. On arrival in the classic Swiss mountain village, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and begin exploring! DAY 14 - DAY TRIP TO JUNGFRAUJOCH

Climb to Europe’s highest altitude railway station on Jungfrau Mountain, at a colossal 11,332 feet high. DAY 15 - INTERLAKEN TO ZURICH

Arrive in Zurich and check into your hotel for an overnight stay. Be sure to visit the Altstadt or Old Town. DAY 16 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN ZURICH