Lake Como, St Moritz & the Bernina Express

Escorted Tour

From only

£ 1,298pp
  • 20 October 2023
  • 2 adults
  • 7 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Gatwick flights
  • Excursions included

Offer subject to availability at the time of booking. T&C’s apply. Other durations available. ATOL protected

Experience more with so much included

  • Happy by day two or we’ll bring you home with a full refund
  • Full day visit to St Moritz including a journey on the Bernina Express, one of the world’s most spectacular alpine railway journeys
  • Full day visit to Stresa on Lake Maggiore
  • Explore medieval Bergamo, a hidden gem, on a guided tour
  • Lake cruise to stunning Bellagio with a private visit to the enchanting Villa del Balbianello and its inspirational gardens
  • Visit to the Swiss lakeside town of Lugano
  • Seven nights in a choice of conveniently located four star accommodation including all local taxes, with breakfast and dinner
  • Stays at Grand Hotel Menaggio will be on a bed & breakfast basis


Upgrade to the Signature Tour option, which includes all of the above as well as:

  • With stunning views across iconic Lake Como, sip a refreshing local aperitivo in the charming ambience of the historic Bar Sanremo, one of the Lake’s oldest establishments
  • Stroll amongst the sensational colours and scents of historic Villa Carlotta’s beautiful gardens, with included entrance to view its magnificent private art collection
  • From the exceptional comfort of your upgraded first-class seat, marvel at the jaw-dropping vistas as you ride the breathtaking Bernina Express

Signature tours run on different dates. Please ask.



Alpine beauty

Italy presents a great diversity of people; food and wines; iconic architecture; footprints of ancient and medieval civilisations and a huge variety of scenery ranging from almost desert to lofty mountains. There is no one thing or region that defines Italy but in the north, its lakes reflect the magnificent Alps, so high they appear to puncture the sky!


On this wonderfully varied tour we explore Lake Como, one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, plus some stunning icons of northern Italy and Switzerland. Described by Wordsworth as ‘a treasure the earth keeps to itself’, visitors have been attracted to the lake for centuries in search of relaxation, culture and inspiration. Both Verdi and Rossini worked in lakeside villas here, together with countless poets. Its atmosphere is one of an eerie, near-silence, broken only by the rhythmic lapping of gentle waves on the lake shore whilst above, birds of prey soar on the numerous thermals generated by the gentle mountain breezes. The scenery is just awesome with the mirror-like, deep blue waters reflecting the surrounding hills and snow-capped peaks dotted with tall, typically Italian, ochre and magenta coloured buildings and opulent villas lining the lakeside itself. Majestic mountains rise almost vertically towards the deep blue sky with the lower slopes covered in lush vegetation, adding an invigorating aromatic backdrop to a most harmonious scene.


A fantastic journey

For a contrast we visit nearby Lake Maggiore too, almost Mediterranean in character and lined by verbena, palm and orange trees, and a string of 19th century picturesque towns creating a true ‘belle époque’ atmosphere. Then just to the north is of course Switzerland with the most dramatic alpine scenery on the planet, and at its heart, chic St Moritz. We explore this too, also taking a trip on the nearby iconic Bernina Express, one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys through the gorgeous Poschiavo Valley.


In designing this Italian lakes holiday we really feel we have selected the very best of this wonderful area for you to savour at your leisure. Tour is operated by Riviera Travel. 


Holiday ref: Riviera Travel website. 09/03/23 – RT FB