Lake Como & the Swiss Alps - 6 days

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Small Group Tour
SMALL GROUP TOUR: Explore picturesque northern Italy and the Swiss Alps on this 6-day small group tour from Milan. Enjoy an included boat trip on beautiful Lake Como, explore the cultural melting pot of Lugano, and wander around the ‘Garden City’ of Varese. Marvel at the famous Matterhorn peak on a train ride, discover the stunning town of Lauterbrunnen, jour...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

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

What's this trip about?

    SMALL GROUP TOUR: Explore picturesque northern Italy and the Swiss Alps on this 6-day small group tour from Milan. Enjoy an included boat trip on beautiful Lake Como, explore the cultural melting pot of Lugano, and wander around the ‘Garden City’ of Varese. Marvel at the famous Matterhorn peak on a train ride, discover the stunning town of Lauterbrunnen, journey through the picturesque UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch, and experience the historic castles of Bellinzona.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityMilan
End CityInterlaken

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 16

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

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

Travel Map

Day : 1 Milan

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 ...

Day : 2 Locarno

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...

Day : 3 Locarno

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...

Day : 4 Lausanne

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 ...

Day : 5 Lausanne

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, ...

Day : 6 Interlaken

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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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,185
Price per day$364
Last Updated: 5/23/2024

Departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 persons. 'Twin Share' prices are per person when there are 2 people sharing a room. 'Single Room' prices are applicable to those who don’t have anyone to share a room with or anyone wanting the privacy of a single room.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights & visas
    • Airport transfers
    • Meals not specified in itinerary
    • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture!
    • Entry fees unless specified

Accommodation

3 star hotels
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Minimum age 16, escorted by an adult
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