Italian Lakes and Swiss Alps by Luxury TrainItinerary

Day 1: En Route from U.S.

Day 2: Arrive in Verona, Italy | Riva del Garda
Upon arriving to Verona Airport an Orbridge representative will be waiting to assist with your transfer to Riva del Garda.

Gather.... welcome dinner at hotel restaurant
Overnight: Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort (D)

Day 3: Malcesine
After breakfast, reach the charming village of Malcesine. Take a funicular with rotating cabins to the top of Mount Baldo and take in the breath-taking views of the lake below and the Dolomites. Enjoy a guided walk and a picnic lunch, then return to Malcesine by cable car or opt to hike down. Spend some time exploring the village on your own before heading back to the hotel on a panoramic private cruise on the lake.
Overnight: Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort (B,L)

Day 4: Trento
Take a guided walking tour of Trento historic centre, which has a strong Renaissance imprint and where the historic Piazza del Duomo opens up with the eighteenth-century Fountain of Neptune, the Palazzo Pretorio and the Cathedral of San Vigilio. Then, reach a local winery producing the acclaimed Trento DOC sparkling wine for a winery visit and wine tasting lunch. Return to your hotel for afternoon and dinner at leisure. 
Overnight: Du Lac et Du Parc Grand Resort (B,L)

Day 5: Bernina Pass | Engadin Valley
Breakfast and check-out. Private transfer to the charming village of Tirano and time for lunch at leisure. In the early afternoon, take the legendary Bernina Express, the highest mountain railway in the Alps, to the heart of Italian-speaking Switzerland. Take in extraordinary views of the Morteratsch Glacier from the train’s panoramic windows, as you climb to the highest point at Ospizio Bernina, 7,578 feet above sea level. Dinner tonight will be at the hotel’s restaurant. 
Overnight: Hotel Walther Pontresina (B,D)

Day 6: Muottas Muragl
Enjoy a scenic excursion to the Muottas Muragl peak, by means of a fascinating train climbing slopes up to 56%! Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over the Engadin Valley, before heading to a local cheese farm. Take the opportunity to experience the ancient cheese-making traditions of a local Alpine dairy farm and to sample the products during a delicious lunch. Return to Pontresina and spend the rest of the day at leisure. 
Overnight: Hotel Walther Pontresina (B,L)

Day 7: St. Moritz
In the morning, take a train to St. Moritz and visit the stunning Segantini Museum, featuring the beautiful works of the Italian artist. After lunch at leisure,embark on  a e-bike gentle tour along the glimmering lakes and flat routes of the valley. Glide through the Engadin Valley, surrounded by majestic peaks and crystal-clear waters. Ride along scenic trails around Lake Silvaplana and Lake St. Moritz, immersing yourself in this Swiss alpine paradise. Enjoy dinner at the hotel’s restaurant tonight. 
Overnight: Hotel Walther Pontresina (B,D)

Day 8: Zermatt
Check-out and take the famed Glacier Express to Zermatt. Set off on a breathtaking journey across three high-mountain passes, over 291 bridges, and through 91 tunnels. Take in the unique views on your way to the iconic peak of the Matterhorn. Lunch will be served on board. Dinner is at the hotel restaurant tonight. 
Overnight: Hotel Alpenhof (B,L,D)

Day 9: Zmutt Valley
Start the day with a walk through the village of Zermatt and ride the gondola up with a local mountaineering Swiss guide to the “Matterhorn Glacier Paradise”, at a height of over 12,000 feet to the top of the Klein Matterhorn summit. Walk inside a glacier through a tunnel called the “Glacier Palace”. The thick glacial walls of the tunnel are brightly lit and set within carved out niches are illuminated fairytale ice sculptures. Take the gondola down to Furi for lunch with spectacular views of the Zmutt Glacier Valley. In the afternoon, hike down to Zermatt, while enjoying a wonderfully tranquil atmosphere, beautiful woods, and gorgeous mountain views. Return to Zermatt is also available by gondola.  
Overnight: Hotel Alpenhof (B,L)

Day 10: Gorner Glacier
Climb aboard the Gornergrat Bahn cogwheel railway, the highest train in Europe, and ascend to a summit far above Zermatt to experience one of the best viewpoints in the Alps with your mountaineering guide. Admire a gorgeous vista that includes Monte Rosa, the Matterhorn, and the Gorner Glacier. Then, enjoy one of the most panoramic hiking excursions in Zermatt, offering memorable views of the Matterhorn. At the end of the excursion, stop for an independent lunch at a mountain hut, before taking the train back to Zermatt (return is also available by train). Spend the afternoon at leisure for independent exploration, before enjoying a traditional fondue farewell dinner.
Overnight: Hotel Alpenhof (B,D)

Day 11: Zermatt | Zurich | Depart for U.S.
Breakfast and check-out. Take a short train ride to Täsch and then private transfer to Zurich ZHR airport (not included in the final rate – please see below for supplements) for the flight back home. 
After breakfast guests departing during the suggested times will take a complimentary transfer to the airport for flights home. (B)

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Tour days tend to be long, flow at a consistent pace and may include long periods of travel. Guests should be prepared to walk longer distances, climb stairs and tolerate periods of standing, for example on city walks, sightseeing stops or excursions, on sometimes uneven surfaces including cobblestones or unpaved pathways and trails. Some destinations may have variations in altitude and/or temperature. Daily pace and timing may vary significantly between longer and shorter travel days, with additional activities possibly occurring in the early morning or evening. Guests are expected to board transportation without assistance. Elevators are not always available at accommodations or sites visited.