Alpine Adventure from Munich — 10 days

Chur

Switzerland

Colico

Italy

Locarno

Switzerland

Lucerne

Switzerland

• Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke)

  Europe's oldest covered wooden bridge with 17th-century painted panels

• Lion Monument

  Mark Twain called it 'the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world'

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More about Lucerne

Lucerne is one of Switzerland's most picturesque cities, spectacularly set on the shores of Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee) with the Alps rising dramatically behind it. Lucerne station — rebuilt in a striking modern design by Santiago Calatrava after a 1971 fire — is a key central Swiss hub with direct trains to Zurich (45 min), Bern (1h), Interlaken (1h50), and connections via the Gotthard route to Ticino and Italy. The Golden Pass and Glacier Express scenic routes are accessible from here.

Interlaken

Switzerland

Zermatt

Switzerland

Milan

Italy

• Duomo di Milano

  Magnificent Gothic cathedral with a spectacular rooftop terrace offering city views

• The Last Supper

  Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece at Santa Maria delle Grazie (advance booking essential)

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More about Milan

Milan, Italy's dynamic financial and fashion capital, is northern Italy's premier rail gateway. Milano Centrale, a monumental 1930s station, handles high-speed Frecciarossa trains connecting to Rome (3 hours), Florence (1.75 hours), Venice (2.5 hours), Naples, Turin, and Bologna. International connections reach Zürich, Paris (via TGV), and other European cities, while the Malpensa Express links to the airport.

Venice

Italy

• St. Mark's Basilica

  Stunning Byzantine cathedral with golden mosaics and a museum terrace

• Doge's Palace

  Gothic masterpiece of Venetian governance with Bridge of Sighs

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More about Venice

Venice, the floating city, is one of the world's most extraordinary destinations. Venezia Santa Lucia station sits directly on the Grand Canal—step off the train and you're immediately in this car-free labyrinth of canals, bridges, and palaces. High-speed Frecciarossa trains connect to Milan (2.5 hours), Florence (2 hours), Rome (3.5 hours), and Bologna.

Salzburg

Austria

• Hohensalzburg Fortress

  Imposing hilltop castle with panoramic views, reached by funicular

• Mozart's Birthplace

  Museum in the house where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on Getreidegasse

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More about Salzburg

Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace, is a baroque jewel set against a dramatic Alpine backdrop. Salzburg Hauptbahnhof connects to Munich (1.5 hours), Vienna (2.5 hours by Railjet), Innsbruck, and Zürich, making it a natural stop on trans-Alpine rail routes.