Reviews
RatingsTour code: BISVZ3
Tour Inclusions
- Nights
- Meals 8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
- Hotel
- Driver
- Tour Leader
Vistas of Italy and Switzerland
Overview
From the grand elegance of Venice to the soul-stirring alpine villages of Switzerland – join us on a memory-making adventure that takes in time-honoured traditions, fascinating local culture and breathtaking railway journeys through some of the world's most enchanting scenery.

- Tour Starts/Ends
- 1 Overnight Stop
- Day Stop
Tour Highlights
- Learn the traditions of authentic Italian cuisine with a cooking class in the Franciacorta region
- Experience scenic train journeys on two of the great alpine railways: the Bernina Express and the Glacier Express
- Observe a traditional mask-decorating demonstration in the magnificent floating city of Venice
Tour Itinerary
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Day 1 - Venice (Italy)
Welcome to Venice – the magnificent floating city boasting unparalleled elegance, grandeur and romance. Meet your travel companions and Tour Leader at the hotel, before settling into a delicious welcome meal at a local restaurant. Salute! Accommodation: Ca’ Gottardi (or similar)
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Meals
- Dinner
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Meals
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Day 2 - Venice – Sirmione
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Day 3 - Sirmione – Borghetto – Sirmione
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Day 4 - Sirmione – Monte Isola – Lake Iseo
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Day 5 - Lake Iseo
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Day 6 - Lake Iseo – Tirano – Engadin Valley (Switzerland)
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Day 7 - Engadin Valley – Andermatt – Interlaken
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Day 8 - Interlaken – Brienz – Interlaken
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Day 9 - Interlaken – Lucerne – Zurich
Tour Inclusions
Accommodation
- 8 nights in hand-picked accommodation
The Crew
- Experienced Tour Leader and Driver
Transport
- Premium mini-coach transportation
Reviews

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3rd August 2023Review ratingMy fourth trip with Backroads and there will be another. Well thought out itinerary, excellent leadership, efficient service, frictionless group.
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25th May 2023Review ratingVaried and interesting excursions each day. A blend of history and site visits. Hilights included cooking our own lunch, visit to chocolate factory and cable car journey to summit of Schilthorn along with lunch in revolving restaurant. Flavio, our tour leader, was engaging, knowledgeable and remained enthusiastic throughout the journey.
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25th May 2023Review ratingThe tour included many experiences such as a cooking class, Venetian mask making presentation, train and boat rides, and a spectacular cable car ride to the top of Shilthorn Summit in the Bernese Alps. Free time to explore. Lunches and dinners that were included were very good.