Day Trip from Milan, Italy: Swiss Alps and St. Moritz by Bernina Train (English-Speaking Tour)

Itinerary details

☆Depart from Milan Meet next to the Excelsior Hotel Gallia. Head to St. Moritz. Your exciting day trip from Milan begins! Take a short rest stop along the way. ☆Scenery of Lake Como Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Como along the way ☆Visit St. Moritz Arrive in St. Moritz for a short city tour. Located in the Upper Engadine, St. Moritz was established in the 19th century and is one of the world's most famous tourist destinations. At an altitude of 1,856 meters, this town lies at the heart of the magnificent Engadine lake district and is renowned for its elegance and exclusivity. ☆Board the Bernina Express In the afternoon, depart aboard the Bernina Express, hailed as the most beautiful train in the world. This “mountain railway” winds up slopes with gradients of up to 70,000 meters, eventually reaching its highest point at an altitude of 2,253 meters—the highest point accessible by train in Europe. The route from St. Moritz to Tirano (approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes) gives you the chance to experience the stunning diversity of nature. ☆Tirano Arrive in Tirano in the evening, then take our bus/minibus back to Milan. ☆Arrive in Milan Arrival in Milan is expected in the evening. Please note: The itinerary order may be adjusted. Drop-off point: Hotel Gallia, Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 9 Duration: approximately 12 hours

Important notes

Note: All times listed on this webpage are approximate. Actual arrival times may be delayed due to various unforeseen circumstances, such as weather, traffic jams, traffic accidents, festivals or sporting events, riots, and strikes. We appreciate your understanding. If you have onward travel plans involving other transportation to another city, we strongly recommend allowing at least 3 hours of spare time to avoid inconvenience caused by delays or disruptions. Our company accepts no responsibility for any losses resulting from independently arranged travel plans when insufficient spare time has been allowed. Thank you for your understanding.

Meals

Breakfast: at your own expense Lunch: at your own expense Dinner: at your own expense

Accommodation

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Attraction details

St. Moritz

St. Moritz

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Located in the Upper Engadine region in southeastern Switzerland, at an altitude of 1,856 meters in the upper reaches of the Inn Valley, St. Moritz offers the Alps' magnificent natural scenery. It is a paradise for skiing and hot springs, as well as one of the world's most luxurious high-altitude resorts. Its abundance of luxury boutiques, top hotels, and spas has attracted countless celebrities and politicians; Charlie Chaplin, Coco Chanel, Pablo Picasso, and Audrey Hepburn were among its regular visitors. The area enjoys abundant sunshine year-round. The dry air combined with brilliant sunlight creates a sparkling atmosphere known as “champagne climate,” leaving visitors feeling refreshed. The scenery is captivating in every season, with the annual ski season (November to April) being the peak tourist season.