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Sicily to Switzerland via the Glacier and Bernina Express Trains

Independent 19-day rail journey from Sicily to Switzerland via two express trains

Railbookers sells Sicily to Switzerland via the Glacier and Bernina Express Trains as an independent 19-day, 18-night rail journey, one of the longest packages in this evidence set. The route starts on the Mediterranean coast in Catania and Taormina, continues to Sorrento and Rome, then to Florence and Venice, and on to Lake Como before crossing into Switzerland for St Moritz, Zermatt, and Zurich, where the trip takes its name from the Glacier Express and the Bernina Express. This suits travelers who want a single extended rail itinerary covering both classic Italian cities and Switzerland's mountain scenery, rather than booking the two countries separately. At $6,299 per person, it is also the highest-priced package in this evidence set. Railbookers does not publish a full day-by-day itinerary for this trip, so the exact number of nights in each city and the trains used between the Italian stops are not specified here.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this 19-day package; the evidence names the 10 cities on the route and the Glacier Express and Bernina Express by name, but does not say how many nights are spent in each place or which trains connect Italy to Switzerland. Confirm the full schedule and hotels with them before booking.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included on this trip?
Yes, the trip is named for two specific trains, the Glacier Express and the Bernina Express, used on the Swiss portion of the route; the evidence does not specify the trains used for the Italian legs.
Is it escorted or independent?
Independent; travelers make their own way between cities rather than joining a guided group.
What is the route?
Catania, Taormina, Sorrento, Rome, Florence, Venice, Lake Como, St Moritz, Zermatt, and Zurich, starting in Sicily and ending in Switzerland.
How long is the trip and what does it cost?
19 days and 18 nights, from $6,299 per person.
What kind of scenery does the trip cover?
The evidence describes Mediterranean shores in Sicily, historic city centers in Rome and Florence, Venice's canals, Lake Como, and the Swiss Alps.

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