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Lake Como and the Swiss Alps

Independent rail trip from Milan on the Bernina and Glacier Express

Railbookers sells Lake Como and the Swiss Alps as an independent rail vacation, meaning travelers plan their own days rather than follow an escorted guide. The 11-day, 10-night trip starts in Milan, where the description highlights the Duomo di Milano, Sforza Castle, and the Royal Palace, then continues to Lake Como for time along its shoreline before returning briefly to Milan. From there the route heads into the Swiss Alps, riding the Bernina Express's red carriages to St. Moritz, where the description calls out a turquoise lake and mountain views, then the Glacier Express's panoramic carriages toward Grindelwald and a stop at Jungfraujoch, a high-altitude point in the Swiss Alps. The trip finishes in Zurich. It suits independent-minded travelers who want to combine two of Switzerland's most famous scenic trains with Italian lake and city stops, without committing to a group tour schedule.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package, and nights per stop are not specified beyond the 11-day, 10-night total, including a return to Milan partway through the route; confirm the schedule with the operator before booking.

Questions travellers ask

Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail package from Railbookers, so travelers make their own way between stops rather than following a guide.
Which trains are used?
The description names the Bernina Express and the Glacier Express, two of Switzerland's well known scenic rail routes.
Where does the trip go?
Milan, Lake Como, back to Milan, St Moritz, Grindelwald, Jungfraujoch, and Zurich, over 11 days and 10 nights.
What is there to do in Milan?
See the Duomo di Milano, Sforza Castle, and the Royal Palace.
What is the starting price?
From $3,099 per person, about $282 a day.

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