Alpine Elegance: From Geneva to Milan

Ready to explore the Alpine region? Arrive at your departure airport to catch a flight to Geneva*, the starting point of your journey. Night on board.*If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

Welcome to Switzerland. Arrive at Geneva Airport, self-transfer* and check in at your hotel**. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring the charming Old Town, the lakeside promenade, or its world-renowned museums and boutiques.Overnight stay in Geneva.*You will have the option to book a private transfer from and to the airport in the next step of the booking process. **You can add early check-in on arrival in the next step of the booking process. To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject to availability.

Breakfast at the hotel. We’re heading to France, more precisely, to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, the base town of the highest mountain in Western Europe. On the way, you’ll stop at Lake Gaillands.After that, you’ll continue to the “Venice of the Alps,” Annecy, where you can walk along its canals and see the 12th-century Palais de l’Isle before returning to Geneva for a panoramic city tour by bus, including the United Nations district.Overnight stay in Geneva.

Breakfast at the hotel. Begin your day with a journey through the UNESCO-listed vineyards of Chexbres and Lavaux, on your way to Gruyères, famous for its castle, museums and cheese fondue. Once in Gruyères, you can even indulge in the latter by joining our optional raclette and cheese fondue tasting.*In the afternoon, continue to Bern, the capital of Switzerland, whose beautifully preserved Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a brief stop at the Bear Park to see the city’s emblematic bears (if they’re awake). Conclude your day with a transfer to and a city tour of Basel, to see the Cathedral, the Rathaus (city hall) with its distinctive red colors, and pass by the Kunstmuseum.Overnight stay in Basel.*Optional raclette and cheese fondue tasting: An unforgettable and delicious treat at a local restaurant in Gruyères, where you’ll try typical dishes and flavours that put this picturesque town on the map, including raclette and cheese fondue.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you’ll get to see the largest waterfalls in Europe: the Rhine Falls. You’ll be able to stand on the panoramic platform, from where you can nearly touch the waterfalls in Dachsen. Later, you’ll visit Stein Am Rhein, the pearl of the Rhine river, known for its frescoes painted on the houses.You’ll transfer to Davos, the famous mountain resort hosting the annual WEF meeting, where you will check in at your hotel for the night.Overnight stay in Davos.

Breakfast at the hotel. You’ll begin your day with a short drive to Filisur, to ride the Albula railway, passing the famous Landwasser viaduct, standing 213 feet high, another UNESCO World Heritage site.From Thusis, you will cross the Italian border and reach Como, where you can enjoy a city tour and a cruise on the lake before continuing to the fashion capital, Milan, for a walking tour with a stop at Piazza Castello, followed by a pleasant stroll to the Duomo, La Scala and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II before returning to the bus.Overnight stay in Milan.

Breakfast at the hotel. This is a free day to explore Milan at your own rhythm. From Sforza Castle to the chic Brera district and designer boutiques, there’s plenty to discover in this fashionable city.We recommend that you don’t miss the opportunity to taste the wonderful street food* here.Overnight stay in Milan.*Italy’s best bites street food tour: Discover Milan through its most flavorful side on a guided walking tour that takes you from Brera to the Duomo, tasting iconic street food and uncovering the city’s rich history and culinary culture along the way.

Breakfast* at the hotel. What an incredible week it has been! You’ve visited three different countries, from admiring the highest peak to gazing over the elegant shores of Lake Como, and even traversing the mountains aboard a high-altitude train. When it’s time, self-transfer** to the airport for your flight back home.* Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.**You'll have the option to book a private transfer from and to the airport in the next step of the booking process.