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Signature: Iconic Trains of Switzerland & Italy's Lake District National Geographic

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  • A scenic train crossing a picturesque stone viaduct through a mountainous region.
  • Scenic view from a mountain overlooking a lake and a village with alpine peaks in the background.
  • Boat decorated with lights docked at a lake with snow-capped mountains in the background.
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Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zurich to Lucerne

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with National Geographic Expedition Leader and group)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
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  2. Day 2

    Lucerne to Zermatt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Walking tapas tour sampling local delicacies including fondue)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Zermama)

    Included Activities

    • Lucerne Walking Tour
    Landmarks
    Matterhorn
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  3. Day 3

    Zermatt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Zermama)

    Included Activities

    • Gornergrat Train
    • Descend Riffelalp
    • Matterhorn Museum After-Hours Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Walk part of the descent from Riffelalp
    Landmarks
    Gornergrat
    Matterhorn Museum
  4. Day 4

    Zermatt

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional rösti in Furi with spectacular mountain setting)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Zermama)

    Included Activities

    • Walking Tour Zermatt
    • Cable Car to Furi
    • Gondola to Glacier Paradise
    • Descend Furi

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic hike down from Furi to Zermatt instead of returning by gondola
    Landmarks
    Klein Matterhorn
    Glacier Paradise
  5. Day 5

    Zermatt to St. Moritz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Art Boutique Hotel Monopol)
    Landmarks
    Upper Engadin Valley
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  6. Day 6

    St. Moritz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Art Boutique Hotel Monopol)

    Included Activities

    • Segantini Museum
    • Muottas Muragl Funicular
    • Chocolate Making Demonstration
    Landmarks
    Segantini Museum
    Muottas Muragl
  7. Day 7

    St. Moritz to Lago Maggiore

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Splendid)

    Included Activities

    • Villa del Balbianello Tour
    • Bellagio Cruise and Walk
    Landmarks
    Villa del Balbianello
    Lake Como
    Bellagio
  8. Day 8

    Lago Maggiore

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Special lunch featuring freshly prepared pasta, cured meats, cheeses, and local wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Splendid)

    Included Activities

    • Rocca di Angera Cooking Class

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Doll and Toy Museum
    • Explore Medieval Garden
    Landmarks
    Rocca di Angera
  9. Day 9

    Lago Maggiore

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner on Isola Bella with sunset cruise and aperitif on veranda overlooking the lake, followed by private dinner in historic Villa)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Splendid)

    Included Activities

    • Walking Tour Isola Madre
    • Isola Bella Visit and Dinner
    Landmarks
    Isola Madre
    Isola dei Pescatori
    Isola Bella
  10. Day 10

    Lago Maggiore

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Departure Transfer

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