Day 4: Ascona/Locarno (guided)

We'll invite you on cruise on Lake Maggiore - This exclusive guided tour will allow you to enjoy a panoramic boat cruise on the lake, to visit Santa Caterina del Sasso Hermitage and the main Borromean Island (Isola Bella) with a private guide.

Day 5: Ascona → Engadin (guided)

We'll take the route along Lago di Como through Italy before we'll enter Switzerland again - Then the Bernina Express links up regions with different languages and cultures. This is not a rack railway and the train winds its way gently through splendid scenery. 

On the highest railway across the Alps, the Bernina Express climbs up to the glistening glaciers before descending to the palms of Italy far below. This rail link between Northern and Southern Europe builds bridges between regions with different languages and cultures.

The railway is unique, blending ideally with the alpine landscapes around the Albula and Bernina Passes. The train negotiates the 55 tunnels, 196 bridges and inclines of up to 70 per mille with ease.

Day 6: Engadin: (self-guided):

The Engadin Valley is a true nature and outdoor paradise. St. Moritz was not without reason the birthplace of winter tourism and hosted the Winter Olympics twice. Despite its cosmopolitan atmosphere, it is the culture and tradition of this luxurious Alpine resort that has made it what it is today.

For cheese lovers: Have a break at the alpine cheesery Morteratsch and follow every step of making this swiss delicacy with your own eyes and get yourself a plate of cheese or even an original Swiss cheese fondue!

Day 7: Engadin to Zermatt: (self-guided):

Today we will add another highlight to your travel memories: The famous Glacier Express train ride. Over its entire length, the Glacier Express leads over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels over the Swiss Alps.

On your trip from St Moritz, the train winds its way through remote valleys, past sheer rock faces, idyllic mountain villages, over the Landwasser Viaduct, and through the Rhine Gorge, the Grand Canyon of Switzerland.

Excellence Class - Complementary Services:

Lounge seating with guaranteed window seat, exclusive access to the Glacier Bar, Tablet with Bordinfotainment, Concierge as host in the Excellence Class, Welcome-Desk & personal check-in on the platform, Luggage transport in dedicated lockable sections aboard

Catering:

Coffee, juice, soft drinks, Starter plate with Champagne, Regional 5-course menu incl. wine accompaniment, Tea Time in the afternoon with goodies, Snacks throughout the day available

Day 8: Zermatt: (self-guided):

The car-free town of Zermatt is located at the foot of Switzerland's landmark - the impressive Matterhorn. The peak lift takes you up to the 360º viewing platform on Europe’s highest mountain station 'Klein Matterhorn', from where you can see 38 four-thousand-meter peaks and 14 glaciers.

A must-see is Zermatt’s glacier paradise, as well as the the famous Gorner Grat train which gives an impressive view of the Alps and Zermatt and offers shorter and longer walks for every level.