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From Milan: Lake Como, St. Moritz & Bernina Train Day Trip

1. From Milan: Lake Como, St. Moritz & Bernina Train Day Trip

Board a luxury coach and head to the historic town of Lecco before making your way to the shores of Lake Como. Board a private boat and cruise across the calm water just after sunrise. During the cruise, enjoy the view of picturesque villages like Bellagio and Varenna and of some famous villas. Continue to St. Moritz by coach and get stunning views of the valleys and breathtaking landscapes like Chiavenna and Bregaglia. Pass through the Alpine valleys of Graubünden and the dramatic Maloja Pass through the Swiss Alps. Arrive in St Moritz and get some free time to explore and enjoy lunch or a snack at your own pace. Browse the upscale fashion stores, go for a promenade along the lake or sip a hot chocolate in one of the village cafés. Then, board the Bernina Red Train and take a breathtaking ride along one of the most beautiful rail routes in the world. Arrive at the village of Tirano to cross the Valtellina on the way back to Milan.

From Zurich: Bus Day Trip to Heidiland and Liechtenstein

2. From Zurich: Bus Day Trip to Heidiland and Liechtenstein

Visit the incredible alpine world of Heidi on this bus day trip from Zurich. Take a walk in the Old Town in Rapperswil, have free time in the capital of Liechtenstein, and explore Heidi’s village of Maienfeld and in the summer months.   Enjoy pickup from an area next to the centrally-located Zurich HB train station. Board spacious coach and relax while taking in the views on the way to Rapperswil. Follow your guide to the picturesque Old Town and its Medieval Castle, before having some free time explore.  Continue on your journey through Ricken Pass with its panoramic views of the snow-peaked Alps. Reach the pretty hills and valley scenery of the Toggenburg region. Arrive in Vaduz, the capital of the tiny principality of Liechtenstein.  Spend some free time visiting the iconic post office to purchase some prized stamps or stop at a café to buy some coffee and snack. Travel on to Maienfeld, the setting for the Heidi stories.  Head up to Heidi’s village in the summer months on a short walk that leads to a collection of picturesque mountain houses, a village shop, and a heard of goats. In the winter months, head to see the oldest houses of Switzerland in Werdenberg, which is famous for its beautiful castle. Finally, make the bus trip back to Zurich along the banks of Lake Walen, which is guarded by the majestic Churfirsten mountain range. 

From Milan: Bernina Train and St. Moritz Day Trip

3. From Milan: Bernina Train and St. Moritz Day Trip

Head out on an amazing day trip from Milano through the spectacular landscapes of the Swiss Alps onboard the panoramic Bernina Red Train. Travel on the highest railways across the Alps, climbing to glistening glaciers up to 2256 meters above sea level. Capture amazing photos of the incredible landscapes you pass. Hop onto a bus and head to the small border town of Tirano in the Valtellina region. Enjoy a tour of the city including a visit to the Sanctuary. Next, embark on your breathtaking train ride to the luxury resort of St. Moritz. Immerse yourself in the mountain scenery as the train snakes and climbs around this unspoiled landscape. Arrive in St. Moritz and take the chance to stroll around the area. Explore some of its charming shops and visit the resort before being driven back to Milan by bus. Please note that the itinerary is subject to change to guarantee the best experience.

From Milan: St. Moritz and Bernina Express Panoramic Tour

4. From Milan: St. Moritz and Bernina Express Panoramic Tour

From up among sparkling glaciers and down to a land of palms, the Bernina Express offers a change of scene like no other. No other railway links north to south in such a wonderful manner on trains with glass-topped panoramic cars. In the morning, depart by bus from Milan Piazza della Repubblica to the cosmopolitan city of St. Moritz. Upon arrival, enjoy time at your disposal for a panoramic walk along the lake area, some shopping, or sweet-tasting in one of the delicious local pastry shops. In the afternoon, head over to the train station and get seated in one of the panoramic carriages on board the Bernina Express Train bound for Tirano. Experience one of life’s finest cultural and natural-world experiences on a train that traverses no fewer than 55 tunnels and 196 bridges, easily tackling inclines of up to 70 mm/m along the way. Admire the view as the train travels into the mountains. Gaze in awe at the panoramas of the Morteratsch Glacier and the world-famous Montebello Curve. Continue past the lakes of Lago Bianco e Laj Neir up to Alp Gruem. Arrive in Tirano before boarding a bus to make the return journey to Milan with a scheduled arrival in the late evening.

From Milan: Bernina and St. Moritz Day Tour by Scenic Train

5. From Milan: Bernina and St. Moritz Day Tour by Scenic Train

Spend a full-day traveling to St. Moritz on this exciting rail journey. The Bernina red train is one of Switzerland's most scenic railways, climbing more than 1,800 meters, making it the steepest railway journey in the world. Round-trip transfer from Milan is included in the tour. Your rail journey begins in Tirano, Italy, and takes you all the way to the world-renowned Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. Tirano is a picturesque Mediterranean town in a mountain setting dotted with palms and oleanders. On the journey, marvel at the scenery of the Alps. UNESCO named the Bernina route a world heritage site. See monumental glaciers, cross steep gorges, and pass through tunnels under some of the area’s most massive mountains. In St. Moritz you’ll have time to explore Switzerland's most famous mountain resort before the return journey to Milan.

Tirano to St. Moritz: Bernina Red Train Return Day-Ticket

6. Tirano to St. Moritz: Bernina Red Train Return Day-Ticket

Travel on the classic Bernina Red Train, the red fairy-tale on rails, and experience the magical countryside of the Swiss Alps. Depart from Tirano at a time of your choosing, the trains leave the station at quasi-hourly intervals, and admire spectacular scenery as you cross the Alps from the Valtellina vineyards to the glaciers of the Bernina Pass. Enjoy panoramic views from the train's windows, which have been gazed out of for over 100 years. Sit back and relax during this fairy-tale journey as the beautiful alpine landscape flows by before your eyes. Feel free to leave the train at any station and hop on the next train when you want to continue your journey. Ride all the way from Tirano to St. Moritz and back again. You can choose an optional cablecar ride to the Diavolezza Refuge to admire the mountain scenery.

From Como: St. Moritz and Tirano Trip with Bernina Express

7. From Como: St. Moritz and Tirano Trip with Bernina Express

Explore the Alpine landscape by bus and train on a multi-stop trip from Como to St. Moritz and Tirano. Ride in a panoramic viewing carriage on board the Bernina Express, traveling through the Morteratsch Glacier and the mountain pass. Enjoy free time in St. Moritz and Tirano to explore on your own. Departing from Como in the morning by bus, enjoying views of Lake Como along the way to the cosmopolitan town of St. Moritz. Take advantage of free time for a scenic walk along the lake, to shop, or try sweets at one of the local patisseries (costs not included). In the afternoon, head to the train station and take a seat in one of the exclusive panoramic carriages of the Bernina Express, bound for Tirano. Travel through the enchanted landscape of the big glacier of Morteratsch, then cross the mountain pass at 2,253 meters. Pass through Poschiavo before reaching Tirano. Spend free time in Tirano exploring independently. Visit must-see highlights like the Sanctuary of the Holy Virgin before getting back on the bus to return to Como, with arrival expected in the late evening.

Swiss Travel Pass: Unlimited Travel on Train, Bus & Boat

8. Swiss Travel Pass: Unlimited Travel on Train, Bus & Boat

The Swiss Travel Pass is a must-have for any traveler to Switzerland. You can enjoy unlimited access by public train, bus, and boat to over 90 cities and towns and benefit from free entrance to 500+ museums, discounted city tours, and access to private and scenic trains with a pre-requisite seat reservation. There are two broad types of Swiss Travel Pass: Continuous and Flexi, with an option to choose from 3, 4, 8, and 15 days. Apart from it being an ‘all-in-one’ pass which allows a traveler to access all modes of public transportation within the country, it also offers numerous other benefits on the mountain excursions. So be it the adventurous, the avid or the leisure traveler, you will have the chance to make the most of your Switzerland Travel Pass.

Davos: Tandem Paragliding Experience

9. Davos: Tandem Paragliding Experience

After meeting your pilot in the booking office at the Jakobshorn cable cars station near the Davos Platz railway station, you will be ready to prepare for this exhilarating experience. You can deposit any equipment which you don’t need for flying safely here at the facility, and from this point forward you will be guided by your own paragliding pilot. You will begin by receiving the best free flight experience, with ample time reserved beforehand for you to be briefed by the team of English-speaking pilots. For your flight, you will have 2-hours reserved for your entire experience (including briefing and the dive). You will receive everything you need to know directly after your booking, allowing you to be aptly prepared on the day of your jump. First you will take the cable car to the launch site on top of the Jakobshorn in Davos Platz. On the way to the launch site you will have plenty of time to discuss everything regarding your flight, as the pre-flight anticipation builds. Once having taken off from the base camp, you will soar at an altitude of 1,000-meters before returning gracefully back down to earth.

Davos: Tandem Paragliding Flight

10. Davos: Tandem Paragliding Flight

You will meet your pilot at the valley station of the Jakobshornbahn in Davos Platz. Your pilot team consists of pilots from Davos, which have 30 years of paragliding experience. Together with your pilot you will take the two sections of the Jakobshorn cable car up to the Jakobshorn summit. Before, during, and after the cable car ride, you will have enough time to discuss any questions with your pilot. You will also get an insight into the world of paragliding. Once at the top, your pilot will check the wind situation before selecting a suitable launch site. Normally your guides will begin your flight either directly below the summit, from the Jatzhütte or from the Brämabüel. When you arrive at the starting point, your pilot will prepare the material for your flight and connect you with the apparatus. It will then be time to launch, at which point you will begin running together with your pilot. Following a few steps, you will be together in the air. Throughout your flight you can talk easily to your pilot and tell them your wishes. You will be able to steer yourself, or simply glide along and enjoy the beautiful landscape. You landing site will later be located in Davos, where your thrilling experience will conclude.

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What people are saying about Graubünden

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

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It was a long day trip but saw a lot as promised in tour description. I am also impressed with tour company tried to improve after previous negative reviews e.g. stop for coffee break at roadside why not at lake Como area and long wait. Maria explained to us that restroom is closed off-season in Venerra. She called ahead so that takeaway food will be ready at that roadside stop and at Tirana before boarding Bernina express train. No long wait on my trip as more people at counter for check out. Thing could improve- using a single tour guide who has to repeat English and Spanish is not good. By the time she finishes, whatever she wanted to tell us is long gone!

It was an incredible experience. Marcela was absolutely amazing and she told us a lot of interesting things throughout the trip. The Bernina train and the landscapes we saw were breathtaking, and there was a lot of snow. Besides, in the trip to St. Moritz, there was a car competition in the frozen lake so we really enjoyed it. I really recommend it, and I also recommend to bring your own sandwiches so as not to waste time!

AMAZING experience! This trip was an unforgettable experience i would 100% recommend it! So glad to have such an amazing guide and to live all those fantastic moments!

This tour was amazing. The train thru the Italian and Swiss Alps ranks as one of our favorites and we are well traveled.

Everything was perfect!! Amazing Marcella travel guide !!!