Bernina Express Italy Touring

Fantastic North Lakes, Venice & Milan with Bernina Express 2026

Tour Details

Tour Type: Small Group Tour of up to 25 passengers

From-To: Venice > Milan

Tour Destinations: Venice > Verona > Light Lunch and Wine Tasting in Franciacorta > Bergamo > Sirmione > Desenzano del Garda > Como > Bellagio > Milan > Bernina Express > Milan

1 Meal + 2 Local Food Experience + 1 Light Lunch & Wine Tasting

Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

Departure Dates 2026:

High Season
Month Dates
May 4th*, 25th
June 8th, 22nd
July 13th, 27th
August 10th, 24th
September 7th, 14th*
October 12th, 19th

*On these dates, in addition to the English-only tour, a separate French-only tour is also available.

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Price per Person:

Category Price (AUD)
Double / Triple Occupancy $4559.00 per person
Single Supplement $1799.00

Hotels & Accomodation:

City Hotels
Venice Hotel B&B Venezia Laguna (Tronchetto area), Hotel Delfino 4* (Mestre area)
Milan Hotel Concorde 4*, Hotel Ramada Plaza 4*
Bergamo Hotel Cappello D’Oro 4*

Important Notes:

  • All prices are per person
  • City tax not included: it shall be paid directly at the hotel

Highlights:

  • Transfer In in Venice from the airport to the hotel
  • Guided tour in Venice, Milan and Verona
  • Spritz & “Cicchetti” Experience in Venice
  • Light Lunch & Wine Tasting in Franciacorta region
  • Lake Como & Lake Garda
  • Scenic boat transfers
  • Unique Bernina Express ride
  • Happy Hour in Milan
  • Transfer Out from the hotel in Milan to the airport

Meet your driver at the airport and enjoy your included transfer to the hotel.

Check in at your hotel for a restful overnight stay.

After breakfast, enjoy your transfer to Piazza San Marco and visit Venice’s iconic landmarks: the Palazzo dei Dogi and the famous Bridge of Sighs.

After the walking tour, relax with a spritz or prosecco, the perfect way to conclude your visit. Enjoy a taste of Venetian “cicchetti” (light lunch), a local tapas variation. Spend the afternoon exploring Venice’s canals at your leisure.

In the evening, return to the hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, visit Verona, a city rich in history and culture. Explore Roman ruins, medieval structures, and Renaissance palaces on a guided tour. Don’t miss Juliet’s house and balcony, famous from Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.”

Then, travel to Franciacorta, known for its ideal winemaking soil, for a light lunch with local food and wine.

After this, head to Bergamo for the overnight stay.

After breakfast, set off for Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake. Enjoy a panoramic tour along the west coast, passing the Brenta Dolomites and Moraine Hills, surrounded by lush vegetation.

In Sirmione, take a boat tour to admire its picturesque shores, the Castle, and the Grottoes of Catullus.

After free time for lunch, head to Desenzano del Garda with its elegant lakeside promenade and historical center that reflects traces of Venetian influence.

Dinner and overnight stay in Bergamo.

After breakfast, enjoy a brief visit to Como, renowned for its breathtaking views of Lake Como and the surrounding Alps.

From Como, you will embark on a boat to Bellagio,an elegant village nestled at the junction of the lake’s two southern branches, famous for its charming streets, luxury hotels, historic villas, and lush gardens.

Lunch at your leisure. In the afternoon, take the ferry to Cadenabbia, where you will meet your driver and begin your journey to Milan.

Overnight stay in Milan.

After breakfast, meet your driver and travel to St. Moritz for some free time. Then, board the Bernina Express and enjoy one of the world’s most scenic train rides through the Swiss Alps. Marvel at alpine villages, tunnels, and breathtaking mountain views as you cross the Bernina Pass toward Tirano.

Upon arrival, your driver will be waiting to take you back to Milan

After breakfast, enjoy some free time to explore Milan at your own pace. In the afternoon, meet your local guide for a three-hour walking tour through the heart of the city. Begin at Porta Venezia, a historic gate with medieval and Roman origins, and continue to Corso Venezia. Walk through the Giardini Indro Montanelli, pass by the Galleria d’Arte Moderna and continue along Viale Manzoni. From the outside, see the iconic Teatro alla Scala and admire the majestic façade of the Milan Cathedral (Duomo).

The tour ends at Castello Sforzesco, a medieval fortress, followed by a relaxing aperitivo. Free time before returning to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Milan.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport.

Arrivederci!

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