Switzerland & Italy Combinations

Travel by rail in 1st class from Swiss border or Zurich airport/rail station to Chur. Chur is an alpine city and the capital of the Canton of Graubünden. Overnight in Chur (B)

Your day is at leisure in Chur. This morning consider exploring the winding streets in the car -free old town leading you to the 13th century Chur Cathedral, also referred to as the Cathedral of the Asumtion of Mary The episcopal palace of the bishop of Chur is beside the church. The cathedral claims the relics of St Lucius of Britain, said to have been martyred nearby in the late 2nd century.
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Consider taking a short 30 minute train ride and travel to Maienfeld for a delightful day excursion to Heidiland. On arrival collect your self-guided walking map to the Village and start your 2 hour hiking experience (slight incline on the way to the village). Overnight in Chur (B)

After breakfast board the Bernina Express and depart for Tirano Italy. The spectacular journey and scenery takes you across the Swiss Engadin Alps to Tirano. Meet your driver at the Tirano station and transfer by private car to your hotel in Lake Como. Located in Northern Italy’s Lombardy region, the lake and the City of Como located on the southwest part of the lake is a popular destination favoured by locals and international travellers. The city is home to Renaissance architecture. Overnight in Como (B)

Enjoy a free day in Como. Consider funicular ride to the mountain town of Brunette or take a boat ride to the popular lake resort of Bellagio Located at the junction of the Y shaped lake and if that does not suite simply take time to walk the piazza along the lake shore to enjoy the colourful surrounds and sample the coffee and local delicacies enjoyed by everyone. Overnight Como. (B)

After breakfast and at the time of your choice take the train from Como and depart for the city of Milan. Meet your driver on arrival at the rail station and transfer by private car to your hotel in Milan. Known as the global capital of fashion and design, home to the national stock exchange Milan is renowned for its high -end restaurants and shops. The Gothic Duomo di Milano cathedral and the Santa Maria delle Grazie convent, housing Leonardo da Vinci’s mural “The last Supper” testify to centuries of art and culture. Overnight in Milan (B)

Following a leisurely breakfast, you may consider to either shopping by hitting the Quadrilatero d’Oro (Golden rectangle) fashion district. Bordered by Via Senato and Via Merone to the north and south and Corso Venezia and Via Manzoni to the east and west OR go cultural and visit the famous Duomo complex.to enjoy the front view of the Milan Cathedral. If you have time and do not mind waiting in the queues or consider buying a skip the line pass (everyone does it) and you are compliant to the dress code to enter (shoulders and knees to be covered) the interior does not disappoint not to mention the Cathedral Rooftop. The day is yours to enjoy and do not forget to allow time to sample the food and do not be put off if your concierge recommends a bar or a restaurant located in an off- the beaten track location it is your day to explore. Overnight in Milan. (B)

After Breakfast depart your hotel by own arrangements or alternatively extend your stay in Italy (B)