Swiss Alps and the Italian Lakes 2026

Day 1: Depart for Zürich, Switzerland

• Depart your gateway city for Zürich (ZRH), Switzerland

Day 2: Zürich | St. Moritz

• Arrive in Zürich and transfer to Schweizerhof St. Moritz Hotel
• Enjoy a Welcome Reception with fellow travelers

Day 3: St. Moritz

• Morning enrichment: "Essential Switzerland"
• Walking tour of St. Moritz, with alpine views and Olympic history
• Afternoon at leisure for exploring, hiking, or spa time

Day 4: St. Moritz

• Full day at leisure for hiking or relaxation
• Evening enrichment: “Meet the People” – local insights into alpine life
• Enjoy a traditional Swiss group dinner

Day 5: Bernina Express | Tirano, Italy | Zuoz | St. Moritz

• Scenic ride on the Bernina Express to Tirano, Italy
• Enjoy lunch and a walking tour in romantic Zuoz
• Evening at leisure in St. Moritz

Day 6: Lake Como | Bellagio | Stresa, Italy

• Drive over Maloja Pass with alpine vistas en route to Lake Como
• Cruise from Tremezzo to Bellagio and enjoy lunch
• Continue to Como and then to your hotel in Stresa
• Group dinner featuring northern Italian cuisine

Day 7: Borromean Islands (Lake Maggiore)

• Morning enrichment: “Italy’s Lake District”
• Visit Isola Madre’s gardens, Isola dei Pescatori’s fishing village, and Isola Bella’s baroque palace
• Afternoon enrichment: “Golden Age of the Renaissance”

Day 8: Milan

• Day trip to Milan, including Leonardo’s Last Supper, La Scala Museum, and the Duomo
• Afternoon at leisure in Milan for shopping or sightseeing

Day 9: Stresa | Piedmontese Culinary Experience

• Learn to cook traditional Piedmontese dishes at a family-owned restaurant
• Afternoon free in Stresa
• Celebrate the journey with a Farewell Reception and Dinner

Day 10: Depart for U.S.

• Transfer to Milan Malpensa Airport for return flights home