Vistas of Italy and Switzerland

Itinerary

Day 1 Venice – Sirmione

Today well acquaint ourselves with Venices maze-like backstreets on a guided walking tour before meeting a local artisan and enjoying a traditional mask making demonstration. Afterwards, well travel onwards to Sirmione where well clink glasses over a welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel Ideal (or similar)

Day 2 Sirmione – Borghetto – Sirmione

This morning well make our way to a local farmhouse where well be treated to an authentic lunch of cheeses, artisan bread and local vegetables. Then: well learn a fact or two on a walking tour of the breathtaking town of Borghetto. After an eventful few hours well return to Sirmione, where the afternoon will be yours to enjoy at your own pace.
Accommodation: Hotel Ideal (or similar)

Day 3 Sirmione – Sulzano – Iseo

Today our road will carry us to the Port of Sulzano, where a private boat tour awaits. Whilst on board, well enjoy a local produce tasting and brief docking at the picturesque fishing village of Peschiera Maraglio on Monte Isola. Later on well hit the road to Iseo, where well round off the day with a delicious dinner.
Accommodation: The Iseolago Hotel (or similar)

Day 4 Iseo

Rolling hills, charming vineyards and medieval villages are on the cards today. Our first stop? A local farmhouse, where well visit a traditional wine cellar and indulge in a tasting. After that, well launch into an authentic cooking class where well learn some regional culinary secrets.
Accommodation: The Iseolago Hotel (or similar)

Day 5 Iseo – Tirano – Pontresina

Today our path will lead us to Tirano where one of our trip highlights awaits. Its here that well board the Bernina Express and embark on one of the worlds most iconic railway journeys! Our train will climb steadily into the mountains, with spectacular views of soaring peaks and awe-inspiring glaciers in every direction. Our final stop of the day will be Pontresina, where well be welcomed into Switzerland with a warming group dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel Schweizerhof Pontresina (or similar)

Day 6 Pontresina – Andermatt – Interlaken

After feasting on a hearty breakfast with a Swiss twist, well move on to St Moritz where well board the famous Glacier Express train to Andermatt. Prepare for an experience unlike any other in the world! Well rest our heads in Interlaken tonight.
Accommodation: Hotel Silberhorn (or similar)

Day 7 Interlaken – Brienz – Interlaken

After breakfast, well take a steam train to the top of the Brienzer Rothorn, where a delicious lunch awaits us. Well then travel back to Interlaken on a memorable (not to mention scenic) paddle steamer cruise before returning to Interlaken for our final dinner together.
Please note: During the summer season (June-October), we will visit the Brienzer Rothorn and enjoy a paddle steamer cruise as listed in the itinerary. In spring (March-May), we will take a cable car from Mrren to Schilthorn instead with some free time to explore Mrren before we return to Interlaken.
Accommodation: Hotel Silberhorn (or similar)

Day 8 Interlaken – Lucerne – Zurich

On our last day together well set our sights on Lucerne stopping off for an indulgent chocolate tasting at Aeschbach Chocolatier (and some free time to explore) en route. Finally, well move on to Zurich, where well say goodbye.