Lake Como & the Swiss Alps - 6 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Lake Como - Cruise on this famous Italian lake to Lenno, an idyllic lakeside village
- Lugano - Explore this fascinating, cultural melting pot of a city
- Isola Bella - Wander through the picturesque gardens and impressive palace on this historic island
- Varese - Enjoy a guided walk around the old town centre of the 'Garden City'
- Zermatt (Matterhorn) - Marvel at one of the most famous and recognisable peaks in the world, the Matterhorn
- Gruyeres - Visit this charming medieval town and the home of Gruyere cheese
- Chillon Castle - Discover the most visited castle in all of Switzerland
- Lauterbrunnen - Spend time doing scenic walks, taking mountain peak train rides, and much more
- Biosphere Entlebuch - Journey through this UNESCO listed site that looks straight out of "The Sound of Music"
- Bellinzona - Relax in this charming town or explore one of the many incredible UNESCO listed ancient castles independently
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Trip includes
- 5 breakfasts
- 5 nights in 3 star hotels
- Escorted by an English-speaking guide
- Transportation in an air-conditioned luxury mini-coach with a local driver
- Boat trip across Lake Como
- Return train tickets from Tasch to Zermatt with views of the Matterhorn
- 20kg luggage - see Trip Notes for details
- Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.
Itinerary
Milan - Como - Lugano (Switzerland) - Locarno. Welcome to Italy! Starting the day in Milan, we begin by travelling to stunning Lake Como. Marvel at the panoramic mountain views and picturesque villas as we glide across the lake on an included boat trip to the town of ...
Locarno - Stresa (Italy) - Locarno (Switzerland). After breakfast we travel back across the border to the Italian lakeside town of Stresa. Here there is an optional tour to Isola Bella where we wander through picturesque gardens and explore Palazzo Borromeo, a 17th ce...
Locarno - Lausanne. Leaving Locarno, our first stop of the day is Santa Maria Maggiore. After this quick stop that gives you time to take some pictures of this stunning town, we head up to the Simplon Pass. This is a historic location that has been a major route throu...
Lausanne - Gruyeres - Gstaad - Lausanne. We begin our day in Gruyeres, the birthplace of Gruyere cheese. Explore the charming medieval town and enjoy panoramic views of the Saane Valley. Next, we'll journey alongside majestic Alpine peaks to Gstaad, a renowned Alpine ...
Lausanne - Lauterbrunnen - Interlaken. Welcome to the "Valley of 72 Waterfalls," a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and our first destination today. We have the entire day to explore Lauterbrunnen at our leisure. Take a pick from scenic walks, mountain peak train rides, ...
Interlaken - Bellinzona - Milan (Italy). Leaving Interlaken, we journey through the picturesque UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch, a landscape straight out of a "Sound of Music" scene, with cows grazing in lush green fields and awe-inspiring views. While nature rejuvenates t...
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