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Best of Italian Lake Region and Scenic Switzerland
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Best of Italian Lake Region and Scenic Switzerland

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6 cities
11 days, 10 nights
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Day 1 Milan

Arrival
Welcome to Milan, the fashion capital of Italy! Upon arrival to Milan you are met by your driver and taken to your downtown hotel.

There are no planned activities for you for today day, so you can relax and recover after the flight. If you would like to do some looking around, we suggest visiting the world famous shopping and fashion avenue, Quadrilatero della Moda.

Breakfast included
Hotel Milano Scala
Hotel Milano Scala
Via Dell Orso 7, Milan, MI, IT, 20121
Classic Double Room
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 Queen Bed
24 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Arrival: Private Transfer Sedan
Day 2 Milan

Milan Sightseeing  and Departure
Following breakfast and check-out, meet your guide at the hotel lobby and have a 3-hour walking tour of Milan to learn more about the city’s history and reputation as a fashion capital.

You start with visiting to world-known Milan Duomo, the Gothic cathedral and the highest sight in the city which took about six centuries to build. Then you walk through nearby-located Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and reach La Scala Theatre. Prepare to be wowed by the prestigious Milan opera house (no entrance is included).

You continue with picturesque Brera district to feel the historical atmosphere of the city. Explore the public areas, with stories of its 15th-century owners ringing in your ears. After all you make a stop at Castello Sforzesco to see history and style combined with Milanese flair.

*Please note: Milan Cathedral is a sacred religious site thus the dress code for visiting it is applied just as when you visit any church in Italy: no shorts – no uncovered knees and shoulders, no backpacks.

*Note: The unique treasure of Milan - Leonardo da Vinci’s legendary fresco “The Last Supper” located in the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie is not included in the city tour due to its limited availability. Please, ask your travel specialist about available tickets for your tour date.

Following the tour, meet your private driver who transfers you rail station to catch the train to Como.

Hotel Milano Scala
Address
Via Dell Orso 7, Milan, MI, IT, 20121
3h
Milan Walking City Tour with Duomo
Milan Walking City Tour with Duomo
Departure: Private Transfer Sedan
Train from Milan to Como
Departure
36 min
Arrival
Day 2 Como

Arrival
Upon arrival in Como, you meet with your driver, who takes you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Breakfast included
Palace Hotel
Palace Hotel
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16, Como, CO, IT, 22100
Standard Double or Twin Room
1 room
Up to 3 guests
1 Double Bed
19 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Day 3 Como

Tour of Como 
Following breakfast, you meet with your local guide in the hotel lobby and start your Como tour. Como town boasts several artistic monuments from different historical periods.

During the city tour you see the medieval walls surrounding the historic center, stroll through the ancient streets in the heart of the town, and admire beautiful Romanesque and Baroque churches. You see the Piazza Volta and Piazza Duomo with its charming old Town Hall building and its characteristic bell tower. During the tour you enjoy public boat tour as well as a Como-Brunate funicular ride.

The highlight of the tour is visit of the superb 600-year old Como Cathedral. Nearby is the Palazzo Terragni, an example of the modern rationalist architecture. 

After the tour you are guided back to the hotel and have the rest of the day free.

4h
Walking Tour with Como Cathedral & Boat Ride
Walking Tour with Como Cathedral & Boat Ride
Day 4 Como

Departure 
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Como. 

Palace Hotel
Address
Lungo Lario Trieste, 16, Como, CO, IT, 22100
Train from Como to Lugano
Departure
30 min
Arrival
Day 4 Lugano

Arrival
Upon arrival, you check in to the hotel and have the rest of the days free.

Breakfast included
LUGANODANTE - We like you
LUGANODANTE - We like you
Piazza Cioccaro 5, Lugano, TI, CH, 6900
Double Room Plus with Air Conditioning
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 Double Bed
18 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Day 5 Lugano

Sightseeing Tour
Following breakfast, you meet your private guide in the hotel lobby and start a 2-hour walking tour.

Lugano is situated in southern Switzerland’s Italian-speaking Ticino region, right on the border of Switzerland and Italy. Its Swiss-Mediterranean mix of cultures is closely related to Italy’s northern Lombardy region. Together with your guide you explore the main attractions of this wonderful city and experience the mix of cultures reflected in architecture and cuisine.

After the tour you return to the hotel and have rest of the day at leisure.

2h
Lugano Walking Tour
Lugano Walking Tour
Day 6 Lugano

Departure
After breakfast you check out from your hotel and depart from Lugano.

LUGANODANTE - We like you
Address
Piazza Cioccaro 5, Lugano, TI, CH, 6900
Train from Lugano to Zermatt
Departure
1 layover
5 h 30 min
Arrival
Day 6 Zermatt

Arrival Zermatt
Zermatt is famous not only for being a popular ski resort. This lovely village is located in the southern canton of Valais which is home to some of the world's most spectacular mountains, including Matterhorn.

Upon arrival, you walk to your hotel for check-in and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Breakfast included
Boutique Hotel Albana Real - Restaurants & Spa
Boutique Hotel Albana Real - Restaurants & Spa
Schluhmattstrasse 19, Postfach 454, Zermatt, VS, CH, 3920
Comfort Double or Twin Room
1 room
Up to 3 guests
1 King Bed
20 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Day 7 Zermatt

Day Trip to Gornegrat
After breakfast you walk to the railway station, where you board a cogwheel train equipped with large windows which allow you to enjoy a journey across the highest open-air railway in Europe. The Gornergrat Bahn is the cog railway which was the first in the world to be fully electrified. Nowadays regenerative braking system of this eco-friendly railway generates electricity on the descent and so saves energy.

After about 45 minutes you reach the station of Gornergrat which is considered to be the highest open-air railway station of Europe at an altitude of 3, 090 m (10,135 ft). Gornergrat observation platform is accessible all year round and offers one of the finest panoramas in Switzerland. From there you have a glorious view of more than 20 four-thousand m (13,123 ft) peaks, one of which is Matterhorn. A truly unforgettable experience you cannot miss!

Please, note: It is important to wear something warm and wind/rain protective when going to Gornergrat. The temperature there is usually lower than in the cities even in summer. In case you feel too cold you can always go inside the restaurant which is close to the observation platform. The trains to/from Gornergrat are heated well.

After some free time in Gornergrat you have a train ride back to Zermatt. The rest of the day is free.

Half day
Trip to Gornergrat
Trip to Gornergrat
Day 8 Zermatt

Departure
In the morning after breakfast you check out from the hotel, walk to the railway station and depart from Zermatt.

Boutique Hotel Albana Real - Restaurants & Spa
Address
Schluhmattstrasse 19, Postfach 454, Zermatt, VS, CH, 3920
Train from Zermatt to Chur
Departure
5 h 30 min
Arrival

Description for connection

Glacier Express - the legendary train is one of the symbols of Switzerland.
Please note: there are no Glacier Express trains running mid-October to mid-December.

Day 8 Chur

Arrival
Upon arrival, you walk to your cozy hotel, which is easily accessible on foot, for check-in. The evening is free, so you can explore this lovely Alpine city on your own, stroll through the largely car-free Old Town enjoying its historic buildings, galleries, boutiques and restaurants.

Breakfast included
Mercure Chur City West
Mercure Chur City West
Comercialstrasse 32, Chur, GR, CH, 7000
Comfort Room, 2 Twin Beds
1 room
Up to 2 guests
2 Twin Beds
22 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Day 9 Chur

Departure
Following breakfast you check out from the hotel and depart from Chur.

Mercure Chur City West
Address
Comercialstrasse 32, Chur, GR, CH, 7000
Chur to Stresa
Departure
Chur
Arrival
Stresa
Day 9 Stresa

Arrival in Stresa and Islands Tour
Upon arrival in Stresa, meet your driver who takes you to the hotel for check-in. 

In the afternoon meet your private guide at the hotel lobby to take a ferry and explore two stunning Borromean Islands – Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori.  

The Islands are jaw-droppingly beautiful. Loved by Ernest Hemingway and, in more recent times, by the English Royals, this Archipelago is made up of the monumental Isola Bella, with its 17th-Century Palazzo Borromeo, surrounded by scenic gardens, the picturesque Isola dei Pescatori (Fishermen’s Island).  Admire the beautiful scenery of the lake and visit the superb sights on the islands.

After the tour you return to the hotel and have the rest of the evening at leisure.

Breakfast included
Regina Palace Hotel
Regina Palace Hotel
Corso Umberto I, 29, Stresa, VB, IT, 28838
Double or Twin Room
1 room
Up to 3 guests
1 Queen Bed
24 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Arrival: Private Transfer Sedan
4h
Half Day Guided Borromean Islands Tour
Half Day Guided Borromean Islands Tour
Day 10 Stresa

Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto
Following breakfast at the hotel, meet your private driver and have a short transfer to Villa Taranto. 

The lakeside garden was created in the 1930s with thousands of species of trees and flowers from all over the world. 

Meet your private guide and enjoy a 2-hour walking tour inside gardens. 

From spring to autumn there are always flowers in bloom, with “special events” for certain species which are particularly spectacular in their season: the tulip week is in April, dahlias are at their best between July and October. 

After the tour, you are taken back to the hotel in Stresa and the rest of the day is at your leisure.

Half day
Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto Exploration
Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto Exploration
Day 11 Stresa

Departure from Stresa
This is the last day of your amazing Italian lakes and Switzerland Alps tour!  After breakfast your driver meets you at the hotel lobby and takes you to the airport for your flight back home. We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future vacations!

Regina Palace Hotel
Address
Corso Umberto I, 29, Stresa, VB, IT, 28838
Departure: Private Airport Transfer Sedan

What's included

Exceptional downtown hotel accommodations
Guided sightseeing tours with expert English-speaking guides
Delicious breakfasts at your hotels
Entrances to Sforzesco Castle, Milan Duomo and more
Entrances to Sforzesco Castle, Milan Duomo and more
Tickets and intercity transportation as per itinerary
Professional meeting services at the airport
Dedicated support team before and during your trip

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