Panoramic Switzerland & Italy

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Seat of the Roman Empire, leading light of the Renaissance and fervent advocate of la bella vita, Italy is renowned for its art, architecture, style and passion. Such is the depth of Italy’s cultural treasures, even the most modest church façade can hide work by the likes of Michelangelo. Our Italy specialists draw on their deep-seated connections with the co...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Combine mountains and lakes.
    • Ride the Glacier Express between Zermatt and St. Moritz.
    • Learn to cook risotto on the shores of Lake Lugano.
    • Relax on Lake Como.

What's this trip about?

    Seat of the Roman Empire, leading light of the Renaissance and fervent advocate of la bella vita, Italy is renowned for its art, architecture, style and passion. Such is the depth of Italy’s cultural treasures, even the most modest church façade can hide work by the likes of Michelangelo. Our Italy specialists draw on their deep-seated connections with the country to help you unravel Italy’s well-known highlights, from Rome's ancient Colosseum to the untouched medieval towns of Tuscany and the lagoon city of Venice. They also use their first-hand knowledge to show you Italy's lesser-known ways of life. You might find yourself truffle hunting with an expert and his dog in Tuscany’s hillsides, sampling street food in Palermo, Sicily, exploring the characterful villages of Puglia, or hiking through terraces of vines to reach the tiny villages of Liguria’s Cinque Terre. Whether you explore great cities, alpine lakes, or Roman relics, our specialists can help you unlock Italy’s hidden secrets, from exploring Pompeii without the crowds to uncovering the many delicacies of Italy’s gastronomic capital, Bologna.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityZürich
End CityLake Como

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Attractions

  • Lake Como
  • St. Moritz
  • Villa del Balbianello
  • Zermatt
  • Zurich

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • History
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • Price includes In-destination transfers
    • Activities and excursions as detailed
    • All accommodations

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Itinerary

Day 1 Zürich

 Zürich

Arrive into Zürich and be met by your private driver and transferred to your hotel in the heart of the city. Once you’ve settled in, meet your guide at the hotel for an orientation tour of Zürich’s old town. Enjoy a walk along the Limmat River toward the glistening lake, winding your way through the cobbled alleyways dwarfed by the towers of Fraumünster and Grossmünster churches.

Day 2 Zermatt

 Zürich ,  Zermatt

Board a train to Zermatt, a journey of about three hours through the countryside. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to get to know Zermatt. You may wish to visit the Matterhorn museum or walk through the dramatic Gorner Gorge.

Day 3 Zermatt

 Zermatt

You will meet your private guide in the hotel to spend half a day being shown around the mountain above Zermatt. You will head up to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise via funicular. The glacier is open for skiing every day of the year and from the summit you will have views across some of Switzerland’s highest peaks including the Monte Rosa massif.

Day 4 St. Moritz

 Zermatt ,  St. Moritz

Today you will spend the whole day aboard the Glacier Express, en route to St. Moritz. Dubbed the slowest express train in the world, the panoramic coaches provide ample views of the 291 bridges and 91 tunnels during the eight-hour journe...

Day 5 St. Moritz

 St. Moritz

In the morning meet your guide for an orientation tour of St. Moritz. You may venture up to the summit at Piz Nair, or along the Engadin valley to Muottas Muragl. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in one of the Alps most glamorous resorts.

Day 6 Lugano

 St. Moritz ,  Lugano

Today is your second panoramic train journey from St. Moritz to Lugano in the Italian-influenced region of Ticino in southern Switzerland. The train climbs the Bernina Pass, skirts around shimmering glacial lakes and across spectacular via...

Day 7 Lugano

 Lugano

Make you way to the pier for a scenic boat cruise across Lake Lugano to a traditional grotto where you will be taught to make a classic risotto. Accompanied by appetizers and local wine, enjoy your efforts as lunch at the lake edge. Head back to Lugano by boat and have the rest of the day to explore the peaks of Monte Brè and Monte San Salvatore for sunset views.

Day 8 Lake Como

 Lugano ,  Lake Como

A short train ride will transfer you across the border into Italy to the town of Como for your final three nights on Lake Como. Once settled into your hotel a driver will collect you for a short journey toward Bellagio from where you will embark on a two-hour private kayak trip around the headland.

Day 9 Lake Como

 Lake Como

This morning you'll set off with your private guide and boat driver to explore the lake. One of the highlights will be a visit to Villa Balbianello, a stunning lakeside retreat where the James Bond film 'Casino Royale' was filmed. After this you'll h...

Day 10 Lake Como

 Lake Como

Today you'll have a full day at leisure to explore more of the lake's highlights. A great option is to take the public ferry north to the charming towns of Varenna and Menaggio. You could even stop off in Tremezzo to visit the beautiful gardens of Villa Carlotta.

Day 11 Return home

 Lake Como

You'll be met at the hotel by your driver today for a transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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Last Updated: 3/23/2023

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