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Zurich, Lugano, Lake Como, and Milan

Independent rail journey across Zurich, Lugano, Lake Como, and Milan

Illustration of Zurich, Lugano, Lake Como, and Milan

Railbookers operates this 9-day, 8-night independent rail vacation from Zurich to Milan, spending two nights in each of four stops: Zurich, Lugano, Lake Como, and Milan. Trains link each leg, and a 4-day Swiss Pass is included. Zurich opens with a guided walking tour, a district overview by bus, and a boat trip on Lake Zurich, before a scenic train crosses central Switzerland to Lugano, where day 4 is left free to explore Piazza della Riforma or Monte Bre. From Lugano, the trip continues by train to Lake Como for a guided tour of the town, then on to Milan for a walking tour that takes in Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper. Breakfast is included every day. The pace suits independent travellers who want four distinct Swiss and Italian towns connected entirely by rail, with room to set their own schedule.

What to know before you look closer

  • Hotels are chosen from a list of 23 accommodation options across different tiers and cities, so which specific hotel you get depends on the option selected at booking.
  • No departure dates are listed in the evidence for this package; confirm current availability with Railbookers.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Zurich

    Your Journey Begins in Zurich

    Welcome to Zurich! Arrive in the city center and check in for a two-night stay at your hotel. Spend the evening by the lake in the old town district of Niederdorf, famous for its bars, restaurants, lounges, and fashion shops.

  2. Day 2overnight: Zurich

    Zurich

    Following breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Zurich with an expert guide, plus a bus overview of the districts and an audio-guided boat trip on Lake Zurich.

    Meals: B

  3. Day 3railovernight: Lugano

    Zurich to Lugano

    After breakfast, check out and take a scenic train through central Switzerland to Lugano. Explore on your own by taking a relaxing boat ride along Lake Lugano.

    Meals: B

  4. Day 4overnight: Lugano

    Lugano

    Free day to explore. Visit Piazza della Riforma, have a picnic at Parco Civico, visit the Museum of Cultures, or explore Monte Bre.

    Meals: B

  5. Day 5railovernight: Lake Como

    Lugano to Lake Como

    Following breakfast, board your train to Como. Check in to your hotel for a two-night stay and explore the town of Como at your own leisure.

    Meals: B

  6. Day 6overnight: Lake Como

    Lake Como

    Meet your expert guide for a tour around Como this morning. Lake Como is the third-largest lake in Italy, known for Mediterranean and Alpine scenery.

    Meals: B

  7. Day 7railovernight: Milan

    Lake Como to Milan

    Enjoy a final breakfast in Como before heading to the station to board a train to Milan! Check into your hotel for a two-night stop in the fashion capital.

    Meals: B

  8. Day 8overnight: Milan

    Milan

    Following breakfast, explore more of the city on your walking tour. See the Duomo's stunning exterior, visit Leonardo's Last Supper, and explore the Sforza Castle gardens.

    Meals: B

  9. Day 9rail

    Your Journey Ends in Milan

    Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and continue with your travels. If you would like to extend your journey to another city, just ask your Rail Expert.

    Meals: B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A guided walking tour and bus overview of Zurich end with an audio-guided boat trip on Lake Zurich.
  • Day 3A scenic train crosses central Switzerland from Zurich to Lugano.
  • Day 6A guided tour explores Como, described as the third-largest lake in Italy, known for Mediterranean and Alpine scenery.
  • Day 8A walking tour in Milan visits Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper and the Sforza Castle gardens.

Included

  • Rail travel as per itinerary
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Zurich
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Lugano
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Lake Como
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Milan
  • 4 Day Swiss Pass
  • Small-group Zurich City Tour with Lake Cruise
  • Small-group tour of Lake Como
  • Small-group tour of Milan with the Last Supper

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. Rail travel is included as per the itinerary, connecting Zurich, Lugano, Lake Como, and Milan, and a 4-day Swiss Pass is also included.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail vacation. Guided elements are limited to small-group tours: the Zurich city tour with lake cruise, a Lake Como tour, and a Milan tour with the Last Supper.
What hotels are included?
The package offers 23 accommodation options across tiers and cities, from the Crowne Plaza Zurich and LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel up to Baur Au Lac, Park Hyatt Zurich, The Dolder Grand, and Villa Principe Leopoldo.
How many nights are spent in each city?
2 nights each in Zurich, Lugano, Lake Como, and Milan.
What is included besides rail and hotels?
A 4-day Swiss Pass, a small-group Zurich city tour with lake cruise, a small-group tour of Lake Como, and a small-group tour of Milan including Leonardo's Last Supper.
What meals are included?
Breakfast is included every day of the trip.

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