Day by day, with prices. Each one is reshaped around you.
Thirteen nights from Zurich to Milan by train: Rhine Falls, kayaking on Lake Brienz, the Schilthorn, a via ferrata, Rigi, Lugano, Lake Como and the Borromean Islands. Central 3-star hotels; an active trip with full days.
From €5,499 per person
Our designers’ take
Two weeks lets you do what a week cannot: three nights in each mountain base, every scenic train, and a finish on the Italian lakes if you want warmth after altitude. We run two published itineraries at this length and build variations on request, with a priced proposal in 48 hours.
3 nights in Montreux (Lavaux vineyards, Glacier 3000's Peak Walk, Chillon Castle, the Chocolate Train to Gruyères and the Cailler factory), 4 nights in Grindelwald (Männlichen hike, Jungfraujoch via the Eiger Express, Lauterbrunnen's 72 waterfalls by e-bike, Lake Thun and the Beatus caves), 2 nights in Zermatt (village walk, the Gornergrat), the Glacier Express to St. Moritz for 1 night, 1 night in Zurich. That is Switzerland by Train in 12 Days, from 3,499 € per person; we add two nights in Lucerne or Lugano to make it a full fortnight.
2 nights in Zurich (Lindt Home of Chocolate, the Rhine Falls), 3 nights in Interlaken (kayak on Lake Brienz, the Schilthorn, a via ferrata above Mürren, paragliding from First), 2 nights in Lucerne (night watchman walk, Mount Rigi and a lake boat), 2 nights in Lugano (an organic winery, the Olive Road to Gandria), 2 nights on Lake Como by private water taxi, 1 night on Lake Maggiore for the Borromean Islands, 2 nights in Milan with the Last Supper and a pizza class. See Switzerland to Italy by Train in 14 Days, from 5,499 € per person.
the 10-day Swiss circle plus Basel, Colmar and Strasbourg, borrowing the Alsace days of our three-country itinerary.
With less time, 10 days still covers the mountains and Ticino. For three-week trips across several countries, see Europe in 21 days.
Anniversary trip to Europe ideas from our designers: romantic cities, the Alps, the Riviera or wine country, with pacing, surprises and real 2026 budgets.
The Bernina Express from Chur or St. Moritz to Tirano: 2026 timetable, fares, CHF 32 to 44 reservations, Pullman Class, regional trains, luggage and access.
The most scenic train rides in Europe, from the Glacier and Bernina Express to the Orient Express: 2026 prices, seasons, best seats and how to link them.
Both are good answers. Pure Switzerland gives you the 12-day scenic train route with four nights in the Jungfrau region and the Glacier Express. Adding Italy trades two Alpine nights for Lake Como, Maggiore and Milan, warmer evenings and lower prices. Active travelers usually pick the Italy version; train lovers pick the 12-day.
Six or seven, with at least two nights in each and three or four in the Jungfrau region. The Glacier Express night in St. Moritz or Chur is the only one-night stop we accept, because the train itself is the day. Luggage forwarding between hotels keeps the changes painless.
From 3,499 € per person for 12 days with 3* hotels and the Swiss Travel Pass, about 4,200 € with 4* upgrades in Zermatt and St. Moritz. The 14-day Switzerland and Italy trip with kayaking, via ferrata, paragliding and private boats is 5,499 € per person. Meals outside the program and flights are extra.
Late June to mid-September. Everything is open, the Chocolate Train runs, the adventure activities operate and the lakes are swimmable. First half of September is ideal for both halves of a Switzerland and Italy route. For a winter fortnight we switch to a ski-and-train version with Zermatt, Grindelwald and St. Moritz.
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