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Rome and the Bernina Express

Independent rail trip from Zurich to Milan and Rome by Bernina Express

Railbookers operates the Rome and the Bernina Express package, a 6-day, 5-night independent rail trip linking Switzerland and Italy. It opens with one night in Zurich, with time to wander through the city's Old Town, before travelers board the Bernina Express, nicknamed the Little Red Train, for a ride south to Milan through Alpine scenery Railbookers describes as offering 'the most gorgeous railway routes and views of the Swiss Alps year-round.' The route then continues to Rome, though the operator's materials do not detail that portion of the journey. Because this is an independent package, travelers set their own pace between stops. It suits travelers who want one clearly named scenic train as the centerpiece of a short rail trip.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm hotel and stop-by-stop details with Railbookers before booking.
  • The evidence description available for this package cuts off before describing the Milan to Rome portion of the trip; confirm how that leg is covered before booking.

Questions travellers ask

Is this trip guided or independent?
It is an independent rail package. Travelers make their own way rather than following an escorted tour.
Which train is featured on this trip?
The Bernina Express, described by Railbookers as the 'Little Red Train,' carries travelers from Zurich south to Milan with views of the Swiss Alps.
Which cities does the trip visit?
The trip visits Zurich in Switzerland, then Milan and Rome in Italy.
How long is the trip and what does it cost?
The package is 6 days and 5 nights, priced from USD 1,549, about USD 258 per day.
How many nights are spent in Zurich?
One night, described as time to wander through Zurich's Old Town before boarding the Bernina Express.

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