Lake Como, Swiss Alps and Bernina Train Day Trip from Milan
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Overview
Participants meet at Excelsior Hotel Gallia in Milan before traveling by coach to Lake Como. The tour includes a visit to Lecco or another town on Lake Como’s southeastern branch, where travelers walk along the lake promenade and see views of the Orobian Pre-Alps. After about an hour, the group continues toward the Swiss Alps. The trip crosses the Maloja Pass before arriving at St Moritz or Tirano, depending on the schedule. Here, travelers board the Bernina Express train for a 2-hour 20-minute ride through alpine landscapes. This train climbs to 2,253 meters, the highest railway point in Europe, passing stops like Ospizio Bernina and views of Piz Bernina. The train has opening windows for glare-free photos and English commentary during the ride. After the train journey, the group returns by coach to Milan, arriving in the evening. The itinerary may be reversed depending on operational needs. The tour lasts about 13 hours and includes round-trip transfers from Milan’s Central train station near Hotel Gallia, a professional guide, the second-class train ticket, free time at Lake Como, and air conditioning on the coach. Food, drinks, tips, hotel pickup, and drop-off are not included.
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Itinerary
Milan
Participants meet at the Excelsior Hotel Gallia, Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 9, in Milan before departing for Lake Como by coach. This marks the start of the full-day trip.
Lake Como
After traveling by coach, the group arrives at Lecco or another town on Lake Como for about an hour. Lecco sits on the southeastern branch of the lake, between the lake’s waters and the Orobian Pre-Alps. Visitors walk along the lake promenade and see views of the mountains and lake. The stop location may vary.
60 min
Maloja
The route continues over Maloja Pass as the group travels toward the Swiss Alps.
St. Moritz
Arrival at St Moritz or Tirano, depending on the itinerary, where travelers board the Bernina Express train. This train climbs steep slopes with gradients up to 7 percent, reaching the highest railway point in Europe at 2,253 meters. The ride lasts about 2 hours 20 minutes, passing alpine landscapes.
120 min
Ospizio Bernina
The train stops at Ospizio Bernina station during the route through the Alps.
Piz Bernina
The route passes near Piz Bernina.
Tirano
The train arrives in Tirano or St Moritz in the evening (depending on departure point) before returning by coach to Milan. The order of the itinerary may be reversed.
Milan
The group returns to Milan in the evening, concluding the day trip. The itinerary may be inverted based on operational needs.
Meeting point
BUS STOP next to Excelsior hotel Gallia Piazza Duca d' Aosta corner with Piazza IV Novembre
End point
BUS STOP next to Excelsior hotel Gallia Piazza Duca d' Aosta corner with Piazza IV Novembre
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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