Lake Como, St Moritz & the Bernina Express Tour

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Overview
Highlights
- Visit to St Moritz in the heart of the Swiss Alps
- Travel on the stunning Bernina Express, one of the world’s most spectacular alpine railway journeys
- Visit to Lake Maggiore with its Mediterranean ambience, azure-blue waters, spectacularly surrounded by green hills and exotic colourful flora
- Guided tour of Bergamo, northern Italy’s most enchanting medieval town
- Visit to Switzerland’s Lugano, stylish, alluring and elegant
- Lake cruise to stunning Bellagio, acknowledged as one of Italy’s most beautiful villages
- Private visit to the enchanting Villa del Balbianello and its inspirational gardens
- Escorted by our experienced tour manager
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Trip includes
- Seven nights half-board
- Return flights
- Airport departure taxes
- Return transfers
- All tours as mentioned
- One way journey on the Bernina Express in standard class
- Boat to Bellagio
- Guided tours of Bergamo
- Guided tour of Villa del Balbianello
- The services of a Riviera tour manager
- Where hotels feature a swimming pool, this will be open summer months, weather permitting
Itinerary

You should arrive at the airport to take your flight to Milan from where you will be taken to your choice of four-star hotel.
Lake Como, one of the deepest in Europe, has been beloved of romantics since the famous Roman chronicler Pliny wrote of its luxuriant beauty and it has inspired some of the best works by greats such as Verdi and Rossini. A favourite of Shelley and Wordsworth, the deli...
Today, we enjoy a contrasting day of spectacular scenery and extraordinary Swiss engineering. Firstly we ascend up the Valtellina, a classic alpine valley with soaring peaks rising steeply on both sides to Tirano, where we board the famous Bernina Express. One of the ...
After breakfast we visit the historic town of Bergamo, said by many to be the most beautiful town in all of northern Italy! We agree – it’s enchanting. The old town, strikingly crowning a hill, was ruled for centuries by Venice, one of the world’s great Renaissance po...
Today we visit nearby Lake Maggiore and its most attractive lakeside town, Stresa, which owes its origin to the days of the ‘Grand Tour’ when Europe’s 19th century aristocracy, having crossed the border from Switzerland, experienced their first taste of Italy! Unmista...
This morning we travel to Lugano, capital of the Italian speaking canton of Ticino which was seized by the Swiss in 1512 and has steadfastly refused any opportunity to revert to Italy ever since! It is absolutely fascinating, an eclectic mix of traditional Swiss value...
Today you are free to explore as you wish. Enjoy a delicious Italian coffee in one of the pleasant cafés. Alternatively you may decide to take the boat to the lakeside town of Como or visit the gardens of Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo.
We return to the airport at the appropriate time for our return flight after a memorable and varied tour.
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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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Grand Hotel Cadenabbia - Cadenabbia di Griante
The four-star Grand Hotel Cadenabbia is in the delightful and typically Italian town of Cadenabbia. The hotel enjoys prime position on the lakeside. The hotel dates back to 1820 and has long welcomed the rich and famous, including Queen Victoria. It exudes historic charm and elegance with ‘classic’ public rooms featuring high ceilings, columns and intricate plasterwork, whilst constant refurbishment ensures modern comforts. All rooms have air-conditioning, TV, mini-bar, hairdryer and safe plus the hotel boasts a swimming pool too. The restaurant has stunning panoramic views over the crystal-clear lake with an al fresco terrace where you can savour the typical Italian cuisine in a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere.
Lake view £85 per person; Lake view with balcony £139 per person
Please note: Where hotels feature an outdoor swimming pool, this will be open summer months, weather permitting.
Grand Hotel Imperiale – Moltrasio
The gorgeous four-star Grand Hotel Imperiale is in the beautiful lakeside village of Moltrasio. This beautiful late Art Nouveau style property, set in its own landscaped gardens, enjoys a stunning lakeside location. It features a lakeside pool, and roomsdecorated in a comfortable modern style. The hotel is a mixture of modern elegance and period features including an impressive bar area with beautifully intricate tiled floor and sparkling crystal chandeliers where you can relax in peaceful surroundings. All the rooms have air-conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, mini-bar, safe and hairdryer.
Lake view rooms not available
Please note: Where hotels feature an outdoor swimming pool, this will be open summer months, weather permitting.
Hotel Regina Olga - Cernobbio
The excellent, four-star rated Hotel Regina Olga is in the charming lakeside resort of Cernobbio and is located on the southern shores on undoubtedly one of the most picturesque parts of the lake with glorious views across the shimmering waters to Como; this is a classical Italian traditionally styled hotel facing the lake and has a good quality restaurant, delightful outside terrace and swimming pool in its lovely private gardens. All the elegant and comfortable air-conditioned rooms are well appointed with phone, satellite TV, mini-bar, safe and hairdryer.
Lake view £135 per person; Lake view with balcony not available
Please note: Where hotels feature an outdoor swimming pool, this will be open summer months, weather permitting.
Grand Hotel Menaggio – Menaggio
The four-star Grand Hotel Menaggio is set right on the lakefront in the delightful town of Menaggio. This well renowned hotel is located a short stroll from the resort centre and is classically designed with a lovely relaxing lounge and bar area opening out onto the heated lakeside swimming pool and sun terrace. The hotel also has two restaurants and the food is of an excellent standard featuring many local specialities. All rooms are air-conditioned and have recently been renovated with private facilities, safe and satellite TV. Some have lake views with Juliette or full balcony overlooking the shimmering waters of the lake.
Lake view £99 per person; Lake view with balcony £265 per person
Please note: Where hotels feature an outdoor swimming pool, this will be open summer months, weather permitting.
The cancellation charges are as follows: more than 56 days - deposit only; 56 - 31 days - 80%; 30 - 15 days - 95%; 14 days or less – 100% (charges shown as a % of the holiday price).
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