Railbookers · Independent rail package

Rome and Classic Switzerland

10-day rail trip from Rome through Switzerland's Glacier and Bernina Express

Railbookers runs this 10-day, 9-night independent rail package pairing Rome with a Swiss rail adventure. The trip begins with the ancient sights of Rome before heading north to Milan and on into Switzerland, where the Glacier Express and Bernina Express carry travelers through what the description calls some of the most dramatic alpine scenery in the world, crossing lakes and climbing to mountain tops. The route continues to St Moritz and Lucerne. As an independent package, Railbookers arranges the trains and hotel stays, but there is no tour guide organizing each day. This suits travelers who want to combine Rome's history with two of the world's best known scenic train journeys, and who are comfortable planning their own days across Italy and Switzerland. Prices start from $3,099 USD per person.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm how the 9 nights split across Rome, Milan, St Moritz, and Lucerne, and the exact train schedule, with Railbookers before booking.
  • The description does not say whether either the Glacier Express or Bernina Express portion involves an overnight sleeper or is a daytime scenic ride; confirm the train class and schedule with Railbookers.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, the trip is built around the Glacier Express and Bernina Express, described as two of the greatest rail journeys in the world.
Is it escorted or independent?
Independent rail package; Railbookers arranges the trains and hotel stays rather than running an escorted group tour.
Which trains are used?
The Glacier Express and the Bernina Express.
Which places does this trip visit?
Rome, Milan, St Moritz, and Lucerne.
How long is the trip and what does it cost?
10 days and 9 nights, priced from $3,099 USD per person, about $310 a day.

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