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6-Day The Italian Lakes & Swiss Alps Explorer Small-Group Tour from Milan
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Non-refundable
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6 Days
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Offered in: English
Overview
207,000 square kilometres of granite peaks, deep lakes, and snow: the Alps are Europe’s grandest attraction. And on this tour, you take in its views from both the glamorous lakes of Northern Italy and the green valleys of Switzerland.
At Lake Como and Maggiore, you’re spoilt with Renaissance style architecture and celebrity hang-out spots. From Lausanne, you set off to lakeside castles and the home of Gruyère cheese. And in Lauterbrunnen and Zermatt you admire the postcard-perfect alpine peaks, forests, and waterfalls.
Venture through scenes of the Alps and discover the best views Europe has to offer.
What's Included
- Boat trip across Lake Como
- Return train tickets from Täsch to Zermatt
- Tourist taxes
- Small-group tour (maximum 16 passengers)
- Transport in a luxury mini-coach with a local driver
- 5 nights in 3-4 star hotels with continental breakfast
- Gratuities
- Meals and refreshments
- Admission fees to attractions, unless specified
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Check-in closes at 08:15 (tour departs at 08:30) - Milan Pick Up, Business Palace Milan, Milan,
Start time
08:30 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Milan - Lake Como - Lenno - Lugano
3 Stops
Lake Como
You travel directly from the metropolis of Milan to Lake Como, the most stunning lake in the region. Framed by the Rhaetian Alps, this Italian slice of heaven’s crystal-clear waters seduced the most famous writers of the 18th and 19th centuries. Admire the mountainous vistas and colourful villas from the unique perspective of the water, as you hop on an included boat trip across to Lenno.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Lenno
Once you’re on dry land, you can grab lunch in Lenno. The town boasts an 11th-century octagonal baptistry, a Romanesque-style crypt, and enough lovely lakeside views to last a lifetime.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Lugano
You then cross the border into Switzerland and visit Lugano. You have a couple of hours here to explore however you please. People watch over a coffee in Piazza della Riforma, pour over the frescos at the Church of S. Maria degli Angioli, or feast your eyes on more waterside scenes on the shores of Lake Lugano. You travel to the quaint and cultural town of Locarno for your evening and overnight stay.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay in Locarno with breakfast
Locarno - Stresa - Varese
3 Stops
Isola Bella
You first travel to elegant Stresa. Here you have the option to take a boat ride to Isola Bella. This island sits in Lake Maggiore and offers visitors a chance to wander through gorgeous gardens and admire the exuberant extravagancies of a wealthy 17th-century family in Palazzo Borromeo.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Varese
In the afternoon, you venture to Varese, also known as the ‘Garden City’. Grab a snack here and enjoy a guided stroll through the old town centre to find out how this town earned such a nickname.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Campo dei Fiori
You travel via the lush Campo dei Fiori landscapes back to Locarno for your second night on the shores of Lake Maggiore.
• Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay in Locarno with breakfast
Santa Maria Maggiore - Täsch - Lausanne
3 Stops
Santa Maria Maggiore
Your first stop of the day is Santa Maria Maggiore. You have time to grab a coffee and snap a few pictures of this stunning town before taking the winding roads up to the Simplon Pass. This is a historic location that’s been used as a key route through the Alps by Stone Age dwellers, Romans, and smugglers of the Middle Ages.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tasch
Now, it’s time to discover one of the most admired peaks in all of Europe, the Matterhorn. You arrive in Täsch and take a round trip on a train to car-free Zermatt, a “base camp” for aspiring mountaineers, to enjoy the views and grab lunch.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Lausanne
Back on our coach, you travel to Lausanne. Overlooking Lake Geneva, this town is home to the Olympic Museum, grand mountain views, and your bed for the next two nights.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay in Lausanne with breakfast
Gruyères - Gstaad - Chillon Castle
3 Stops
Gruyeres
We hope you have an appetite, because your first stop of the day is the home of Gruyère cheese, Gruyères. You have time here to go beyond the dairy delights and discover the Medieval town and its views of the Saane Valley.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Gstaad
You then travel alongside Alpine peaks to Gstaad. This glamourous Alpine village is a favourite hangout spot for ski-loving celebrities; see who you can spot.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Chateau de Chillon
Near Montreux, you have the option to visit Chillon Castle, an unbelievably idyllic stronghold that deserves its claim as Switzerland’s most visited castle.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Accommodations : Overnight stay in Lausanne with breakfast
Lauterbrunnen - free day
1 Stop
Lauterbrunnen
The valley of 72 waterfalls, an outdoor pursuits paradise, and your first stop today. You spend time in Lauterbrunnen any way you choose today. There are lovely walks, trains to mountain peaks, and more. You’re spoilt for choice, so ask your guide for advice on what you should do. Once you’ve gratified your senses with Lauterbrunnen’s imposing mountain views and pastoral Swiss splendours, you travel to Interlaken. This small resort town, nestled snug between the mountains, is your home for the evening
6 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay in Interlaken with breakfast
Interlaken - UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch - Altdorf - Bellinzona - Milan
3 Stops
Biosphaere Entlebuch
You leave Interlaken and head through the bucolic landscape of the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch. Stroll through typical sound-of-music style scenes of cows chomping through fields of green grass and admire sublime views.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Altdorf
Nature may rejuvenate the senses, but it doesn’t fill your belly; so your guide will find you a great place for a lunch break, possibly in Altdorf. This historic town is famous for being the place where William Tell shot an apple off his son’s head. Or perhaps your guide will take you to eat and explore in another great spot - we like to stay flexible!
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bellinzona
You then descend from the heights of the Alps to Bellinzona. Since Roman times, grand castles, now UNESCO heritage sites, have stoically guarded the access to northern Italy. You have the choice here to visit the castles or relax in the town. You arrive back in Milan in the evening.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that this tour starts in Milan and finishes in Milan
- Please specify your room preference (e.g double or twin room) at the time of booking, under Special Requirements.
- We regret that we are unable to permit children under 15 years on our European tours, due to the nature of the activities that are included.
- Tour timings are for reference only and may change for operational reasons.
- Luggage Allowance: You are allowed to carry 20kg of luggage (44lbs) per person; one medium sized suitcase/bag similar to airline standard carry-on luggage (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
- You stay two nights in Locarno, two nights in Lausanne, and one night in Interlaken.
Operated by Rabbie's Small Group Tours Ireland
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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