Things to do in

St. Moritz

Spend a full-day traveling to St. Moritz on this exciting rail journey! The Bernina is one of Switzerland's most scenic railways, climbing more than 1,800 meters, making it the steepest railway journey in the world. Round-trip transfer from Milan is included in the tour. Your rail journey begins in Tirano, Italy, and takes you all the way to the world-renowned Swiss mountain resort of St. Moritz. Tirano is a picturesque Mediterranean town in a mountain setting dotted with palms and oleanders. The train ride will take you from an altitude of 429 meters up to 1,829 meters! You’ll cross the spiraling viaduct at Brusio and the Bernina Pass to the alpine valley known as the Engadin. On this 2 hour 30 minute journey you’ll marvel at the scenery of the Alps. UNESCO named the Bernina route a world heritage site. You’ll see monumental glaciers, cross steep gorges, and pass through tunnels under some of the area’s most massive mountains. In St. Moritz you’ll have time to explore Switzerland's most famous mountain resort before the return journey to Milan.

From up among sparkling glaciers and down to a land of palms, the Bernina Express offers a change of scene like no other. No other railway links north to south in such a wonderful manner on trains with glass-topped panoramic cars that traverse no fewer than 55 tunnels and 196 bridges, easily tackling inclines of up to 70 mm/m along the way. Come aboard for one of life’s finest cultural and natural-world experiences.  At 7:30 AM, depart by bus from Milan Piazza della Repubblica to the cosmopolitan city of St. Moritz Upon arrival in Saint Moritz, enjoy time at your disposal for a panoramic walk along the lake area, some shopping, or a sweet-tasting in one of the delicious local pastry shops. Discover the city at your own pace and find a spot to eat lunch at one of the many cafes or restaurants.  In the early afternoon, head over to the train station and get seated in one of the panoramic carriages on board the Bernina Express Train bound for Tirano. Admire the view as the train travels into the mountains. Gaze in awe at the stunning panoramas of the Morteratsch Glacier and the world famous Montebello Curve. Continue past the lakes of Lago Bianco e Laj Neir up to Alp Gruem. Arrive in Tirano before boarding a bus to make the return journey to Milan with a scheduled arrival of between 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM.

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Treat yourself to a 2.5-hour private guided tour aboard the famous Bernina Red Train from Tirano in Italy to St. Moritz in Switzerland. Be amazed by the fascinating history of the Rhaetian Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and by the beauty of the landscapes along the route. Meet your private tour guide in front of the Tirano Rhaetian Railway station, where you will board the train and begin your adventure. Cross the border into Switzerland and climb along the Valposchiavo, passing the famous Brusio helical viaduct. Travel by the breathtaking Poschiavo Lake before climbing to reach the highest railway station in the Alps. Continue through the Val Bernina to St. Moritz. Take in views of the Piz Bernina and the Morteratsch glacier before beginning the journey back to Tirano.

Accompanied by a personal, English speaking guide ride up the mountain in a funicular along a curving track. Arrive at a restaurant with an unforgettable view of the mountain region and valley. Then, walk along a level track around Val Muragl and then back to the main valley.  Each curve seems to provide an even more exciting view. Then take a short break at a mountain cafe and savor the view overlooking the valleys. (It's also famous for its rhubarb pie.) After lunch you can hike all the way back to St. Moritz, or walk to the bottom of the funicular and take public transportation back to the hotel.