Travel from Chur through the UNESCO World Heritage route of the Rhaetian Railway and over the Bernina Pass before continuing towards Lugano through the spectacular alpine landscape.
Bernina Express 01 is a 2-night / 3-day Swiss rail itinerary covering Chur, the Bernina Express and Lugano. The package includes a 3-day Swiss Travel Pass Flex in 2nd class, Bernina Express seat reservation, one night each in Chur and Lugano at 3-star hotels with breakfast, plus specified Swiss Travel Pass benefits.
Begin in Chur, described in the itinerary as Switzerland's oldest town and a gateway between north and south. The following day brings the main rail experience: the Bernina Express follows the UNESCO World Heritage Route of the Rhaetian Railway, crosses the Bernina Pass and continues to Tirano before the Bernina Express bus travels through the Valtellina and along Lake Como towards Lugano.
Finish in Lugano with free time beside Lago di Lugano, along its lakeside promenade and around its old town before your individual return journey. If you are extending your Swiss holiday, explore the Lucerne travel guide, Interlaken travel guide or Zermatt & Matterhorn guide.
A concise three-day route from Chur to Lugano, with the Bernina Express as the centrepiece.
Arrival in Chur by train. Explore Switzerland's oldest town and its car-free old town, with boutiques, restaurants, bars, museums and galleries. Chur's local mountain, Brambrüesch, can be reached directly from the city centre by cable car.
After breakfast, travel on the Bernina Express of the Rhaetian Railway along the UNESCO World Heritage Route. The journey crosses the Bernina Pass and the open hairpin loop at Brusio before reaching Tirano in Italy. After time for lunch or a stroll, continue by Bernina Express bus through the Valtellina and along Lake Como to Lugano.
After breakfast, enjoy a free day in Lugano on the shores of Lago di Lugano. Walk along the lakeside promenade, explore the beautiful old town and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Ticino. The itinerary also recommends an excursion to Monte Generoso.
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Route: Chur – Bernina Express – Lugano
Duration: 2 Nights / 3 Days
The supplied package details include a Swiss Travel Pass Flex for 3 days in 2nd class, Bernina Express seat reservation for train and coach, one night in Chur and one night in Lugano in 3-star hotels with breakfast, plus the stated Swiss Travel Pass benefits.
The itinerary is 2 nights and 3 days, covering Chur, the Bernina Express route and Lugano.
Day 2 travels from Chur towards Lugano via the Bernina Express, crossing the Bernina Pass and the Brusio hairpin loop before continuing to Tirano in Italy and then by Bernina Express bus through the Valtellina and along Lake Como to Lugano.
Breakfast is included at the listed hotels. Other meals, drinks and personal expenses are excluded unless specifically indicated.
Yes. The supplied inclusions specify a Swiss Travel Pass Flex for 3 days in 2nd class.
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