Railbookers · Independent rail package

Grand Italian Lakes and Swiss Mountains

Sixteen-day Italy and Switzerland rail trip via Bernina and Glacier Express

Railbookers runs this 16-day, 15-night independent rail package across Italy and Switzerland, starting in Rome and finishing in Zurich. The route takes in the Italian lakes, Lake Maggiore at Stresa, Lake Como, and Lake Garda, before reaching Milan, where the trip boards the Bernina Express to St Moritz, described in the package as a glitzy resort town. From there, travelers ride the Glacier Express toward Zermatt and continue on to Interlaken and Zurich, with stops named at Gornergrat and Jungfraujoch along the way. With eleven named destinations across the trip, most stays are short, and the itinerary moves quickly between lake towns, alpine resorts, and two of Switzerland's best-known scenic trains. Because this is an independent rail package rather than a guided tour, travelers manage their own connections and free time at each stop. The pace and scope suit travelers who already enjoy rail journeys and want to see as much of the Italian lakes and Swiss Alps as possible on one trip.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the exact route and hotel nights with them before booking.
  • With eleven named stops in 15 nights, most stays are likely short; check the night-by-night breakdown for each town before booking if you want longer stays.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, the trip is built around rail travel, naming the Bernina Express and Glacier Express specifically.
Is it an escorted tour or independent travel?
It is an independent rail package.
Which trains are included?
The Bernina Express and the Glacier Express.
Where does the trip go?
Rome, Stresa on Lake Maggiore, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Milan, St Moritz, Zermatt, Gornergrat, Interlaken, Jungfraujoch, and Zurich.
How long is the trip and what does it cost?
16 days and 15 nights, with prices starting from $6,799 USD.

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