Switzerland and northern Italy in style

13 Days

Prices from £2,750pp

UK, Basel, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Tirano, Lucerne, Strasbourg, UK

ABOUT THE TRIP

Explore Switzerland and northern Italy on an independent, luxury train holiday that combines panoramic rail trips with top-quality hotels in stunning towns and cities. Beautiful scenery, architecture and world-famous cuisine will be on repeat as you explore each destination at your own pace. We recommend 13 days to do the trip as advertised, but all our holidays can be personalised to suit you. Send a booking enquiry or give us a call and we will prepare you a bespoke itinerary and quote, plan everything for you, and give you 24-hour support while you travel. Prices start from £2,750pp, but depend on season of travel, accommodation and tours chosen. Give us a call or send a booking enquiry and we will create you a personalised itinerary.

BOOKING ENQUIRY

WHAT'S INCLUDED

All rail travel in 1st class, including the Bernina Express route through Switzerland.
All accommodation, including breakfast and exclusive perks for Trip Me Up customers.
24-hour support while you travel.
Florence: Uffizi + David & Accademia small group tour.
Milan: Duomo Cathedral tour – including rooftop tickets.
Basel: cheese, chocolate and local pastry tasting private tour.
Bologna: walking food tour (3 hours).
Lucerne: Mount Pilatus tour (5.5 hours).

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

City taxes for your hotel stays.

Day by Day Itinerary

Train from London to Basel

Day 1

Sink into your Premium Eurostar seat for the trip to Paris, then pop next door to the Gare de l'Est to catch the train to Basel and check into your hotel.

Explore Milan + Duomo tour

Day 4

A masterpiece of architectural and artistic achievement, don’t just admire the breathtaking interior of the Duomo on this 2-hour tour, take it to new heights with a rooftop adventure (by lift) for an unrivalled cityscape. Gaze upon the panorama from Milan’s once highest point, graced by the golden statue of Mary. Tours can also be arranged to see Leonardo Da Vinci's Last Supper, the Teatro alla Scala and Sforzesco Castle - or simply enjoy some of the famous shopping and people watch from a cafe.

Explore Florence + Uffizi Gallery tour

Day 6

Discover one of the most important museums in the world with an expert local guide, who will explain to you the most beautiful artworks to appreciate the art and the story of the Italian Renaissance. Among its many masterpieces there are the works of artists and protagonists of the Renaissance such as Michelangelo, Giotto, Botticelli, Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and many others. You will enter from the priority entrance to the Gallery, and once inside will enjoy a chronological itinerary that will allow you to travel back through time, starting from the Byzantine art in Tuscany to the wonderful Renaissance.

Explore Bologna + walking food tour

Day 8

Enjoy a three-hour walking food tour that takes you on a gastronomic journey to discover the unique places and food that only the locals know. Start with an aperitivo, then move on to cold cuts and cheeses, always accompanied by local wines. Next, walking through the old town centre, have a handmade pasta paired with wine. Finish with the best gelato in town!

BOOKING ENQUIRY

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