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Lake Como Alpine Discovery

Lake Como Alpine Discovery, a rail journey with Marvellous Escapes

A five-day rail escape combining the scenic Bernina Express with the charm and beauty of Lake Como.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Chur

    Chur

    Embark on your journey from London's St Pancras station, with a Eurostar voyage to Paris, then a high-speed train to Switzerland; once in Zurich, continue to Chur aboard the SBB Swiss Rail, Switzerland's oldest city.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Como

    Como

    Board the iconic Bernina Express from Chur, ascending the Landwasser Viaduct and the Bernina Range before descending to Tirano, Italy, for a leisurely lunch, then continue by regional train to Lake Como.

  3. Day 3overnight: Como

    Como

    Immerse yourself in the authentic flavours of Lake Como on a guided food tour, with at least four tastings including meats, cheeses, wood-fired pizza, polenta uncia, sciat pancakes and nuvola cake.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Como

    Como

    Enjoy a second day in beautiful Como, with opportunities for watersports, boat trips and swimming, or take the funicular railway up to Brunate for panoramic views.

  5. Day 5rail

    Return home

    After breakfast, hop on the train travelling from Como to Milan and proceed to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Included

  • Overnight hotel accommodation in Chur with breakfast included
  • 3-nights hotel accommodation in Lake Como with breakfast included
  • Flights to and from the UK (or a roundtrip train journey from London St. Pancras)
  • Secure reservations for the Eurostar, TGV Lyria and Trenitalia trains
  • Full Bernina Express journey from Chur to Tirano
  • Lake Como Food Tour

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