Six nights from Milan to Zurich by private transfer and train: the Borromean Islands, Lake Orta, a grotto lunch above Lugano, a cheese day in Appenzell and the Bürgenstock spa. Four 4-star hotels; an easy pace for food lovers.
Route6 nights · 4 stops · 3 day trips
Getting there and around
Day 1
Private transfer from Milan Aiport to the centre of Milan.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Dome with its terraces and aperitif on the Navigli canals.
Night in Milan at Hotel Manzoni 4-star.
Day 2
Private transfer to Lake Maggiore.
Arrival in Stresa, you will enjoy a quided day trip by boat to discover the Borromean Islands. Visit the palaces ofIsola Madreand Isola Bella with their unique botanical gardens. Enjoy a delicious fish lunch on Isola dei Pescatori.
Night in Stresa at Hotel Regina Palace Stresa 4-star.
Day 3
In the morning, you will visit by boat the Lake Orta, its village and the small island of San Giulio. Then, you will have a transfer to Lugano for an evening cocktail class in the historical centre.
Night in Lugano at Hotel Lido Seegarten 4-star.
Day 4
You will start your day with a morning walk along the Olive Road from Lugano to the village of Gandria, a lunch in a traditional grotto and return by boat. Then, you will have a train transfer to Zurich, where you will enjoy an afternoon shopping or a visit of the Kunsthaus Art Museum or the National Museum of Zurich.
Night in Zurich at Hotel Glockenhof Zurich 4-star.
Day 5
Bern or Appenzell : cheese and chocolate.
Depending on availability, you can take an excursion from Zurich:
Night in Zurich.
Day 6
Relaxation at the Bürgenstock spa.
Enjoy 4 hours of relaxation in the Alpine Spa, located in the Hotel Bürgenstock. 10,000 m² of wellness facilities, including 3 swimming pools, saunas, an alpine ecological pool and a 24-hour fitness centre, plus the best views of Lake Lucerne.
Night in Zurich.
Day 7
Private transfer to Zurich airport.
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April to June and September to October are the sweet spot: the Borromean gardens are in bloom from April, the lakes are warm enough for boat days, and Milan is calmer than in the summer. July and August work but are hot on the Italian side. The Appenzell cable cars and Bürgenstock spa operate year-round.
Reviews from travelers who booked with us, in Switzerland.
Mount Pilatus, Lake Brienz and Grindelwald
The trip was wonderful. Emilie did a great job in booking our hotels and tours! She explained the train system and how to use the Swiss Rail Pass. The hotels for the most part were in great locations, close to the train stations, restaurants and sites to see. The trips she planned to Mount Pilatus and Gornergrat were filled with beautiful scenery of the Alps! Our Kayak tour on Lake Brienz with Hightide Kayaks and Ben…
The trip was wonderful. Emilie did a great job in booking our hotels and tours! She explained the train system and how to use the Swiss Rail Pass. The hotels for the most part were in great locations, close to the train stations, restaurants and sites to see. The trips she planned to Mount Pilatus and Gornergrat were filled with beautiful scenery of the Alps! Our Kayak tour on Lake Brienz with Hightide Kayaks and Ben, our guide was great. It couldn’t have been more peaceful and serene and Ben got some great photos for us. Our E-bike tour through Grindelwald was filled with amazing views of waterfalls and quaint towns. Marceau, our guide was informative and provided us with hi-lites of the area, photos and a perfect picnic lunch. We did have one glitch, with The Galcier Express running almost three hours longer than scheduled. We heard rumors that there was a train issue with another Glacier Express train. By the time we got to one of the more scenic areas, it was too dark to see any sites. Checking into our hotel at around 9 pm and leaving before 9 am the next morning seemed like such a loss of time. Granted this is no fault on Mobee International’s part, it was just a matter of unforseen circumstances. We only caught a glimpse of St Moritz on the bus ride back to the train station. Emile is aware and has started a process for a refund of some sort. Overall I would highly recommend Emilie and the Mobee International team to friends that seek assistance with travel plans. This is our second trip Mobee International assisted us with travel plans.
Emilie was responsive and patient
Emile was responsive and patient in planning the trip and with questions during the trip.
Tripping through the Alps by train
This is our second Mobee International trip. We requested a train tour through the Swiss Alps, and that is exactly what we got — “in spades”! 👍👍 The itinerary was well organized, very detailed, and all vouchers were included. We also received guidance during the trip when needed. The train schedule was easy to follow, alpine sites were beautiful, accommodations were very, very nice, and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Special thanks to Emilie and all the staff at Mobee International.
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On the Italian side you have private transfers: from Milan Airport to your hotel, then to Stresa on Lake Maggiore, and on day 3 on to Lugano after the morning on Lake Orta. The Borromean Islands and Lake Orta are visited by boat. From Lugano you take the train to Zurich, and a private transfer takes you to Zurich Airport on the last day.
Yes, this is an easy pace for food lovers. Each day has one or two highlights, such as the Borromean Islands with a fish lunch, the morning walk from Lugano to Gandria with a grotto lunch, or four hours at the Bürgenstock Alpine Spa, with free time around them. You stay in four hotels over six nights, ending with three nights in Zurich.
Four 4* hotels with character: Hotel Manzoni in Milan, Regina Palace on the lakefront in Stresa, Hotel Lido Seegarten on Lake Lugano and Hotel Glockenhof in central Zurich. Breakfast is included every day. If you prefer to finish in a smaller city, we can replace the Zurich nights with Lucerne.
Yes, depending on availability. Appenzell follows the milk trail from the meadows to the Appenzeller cheese dairy and a boutique chocolate shop, with the cable car to Hoher Kasten for the views. The Bern option crosses the Entlebuch and Emmental valleys, with Kambly biscuits and Emmentaler cheese, before the Swiss capital. Both are day trips from Zurich.
April to June and September to October. The Borromean gardens bloom from April, the lakes are warm enough for boat days, and Milan is calmer than in summer. July and August work but are hot on the Italian side. The Appenzell cable cars and the Bürgenstock spa run year-round. Flights to Milan and from Zurich are not included.
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