Bernina Express Tour: Swiss Alps and St Moritz Adventure from Milan

Embark on an exclusive 1-day Bernina Express tour from Milan to explore the stunning Swiss Alps and experience the luxury of St. Moritz. Enjoy a scenic train ride, expert commentary, shopping, and indulging in delicious desserts.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Milan - Gather at the designated meeting point. Depart by air-conditioned bus to St. Moritz, marking the start of this fantastic 1-day tour from Milan! A brief stop for a coffee break will be made along the way.

  • Lake Como - Enjoy the stunning scenery of Lake Como as you travel.

  • St. Moritz - Arrive in St. Moritz and take a short tour of the city. Situated in the Upper Engadine and established in the 19th century, St. Moritz is one of the world’s most renowned tourist spots. This town, perched at an altitude of 1,856 meters amidst the breathtaking Engadine lakes, is known for its elegance and exclusivity.

  • Piz Bernina - Depart in the early afternoon on the RED TRAIN, famed as the most beautiful train in the world. This train “climbs the mountain,” tackling slopes of 70 per thousand and reaching up to 2,253 meters, the highest altitude attained by a train in Europe. The St. Moritz-Tirano route offers a chance to marvel at nature’s diverse beauty.

  • Tirano - Arrive in Tirano in the evening and return to Milan by coach or minibus.

  • Milan - Expected arrival in Milan in the evening.
    N.B. THE ITINERARY MAY BE REVERSED. Drop-off at Hotel Gallia, Piazza Duca d’Aosta, 9.

What's Included
  • Second class train ticket with opening windows from St Moritz to Tirano or vice-versa
  • Coach Round-trip transfers from Central train station (Excelsior Hotel Gallia)
  • Free time in St. Moritz
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • English speaking professional tour leader
  • Explanation on board the train
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop off
Additional Information

An exclusive “Bernina Red Train” 1 day tour from Milan to discover the enchanting beauty of the Alps on board the highest train in Europe with an expert guide. Through breathtaking landscapes you will arrive in Switzerland in the tourist town of St. Moritz. Here you can taste delicious desserts or go shopping in luxurious shops.

Highlights:
• Full day tour from Milan
• 2-hour and 20-minute train ride
• Explanation on the train
• Enjoy opening windows for glare-free photos
• Stroll through the luxurious shops
• Travel by comfortable coach/minibus
• Taste the delicate chocolates in a renowned pastry shop

  • A current valid passport or EU ID card is required on the day of travel
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • No pets allowed
Location
Stazione Centrale M2 M3
Piazza IV Novembre corner with piazza Duca d'Aosta. Next to Excelsior hotel Gallia
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ramg930
Jul 31, 2024
Lifetime Memory - Great trip with amazing scenery. Everything was great with Tao Travels Milan right from the Pick Up to Drop off. Barbara is a great guide. If someone looking for a quick trip to Bernina from Milan, this works out really well.
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Vicki
Jul 30, 2024
Stunning scenary and well organised trip. - This is a beautiful day out away from the city and the heat. St Moritz is a beautiful place and well worth seeing. The train ride through the alps is visually stunning and the guide is great at letting you know when interesting photo opportunities are coming up. A trip that is well worth doing even though it is an 11 to 12 hour day.
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Erikam52
Jul 30, 2024
Do NOT miss! But go from Como if you can. - I read the bad reviews and got worried. But me and a friend were constantly amazed how wonderful this trip was. The bus ride alone was stunning traveling from Como to St. Moritz. I was book marking places I want to come back and stay the whole day. E-bike and stay in Silvaplana is one for sure. Our guide was Alejandro, and he was kind, attentive, caring and super funny! We had so many good laughs. He helped us by telling us where to get the best Fondue for lunch, free chocolate samples, when bathroom breaks would be, kept us updated on the ride back home (lots of traffic from Como to Milan). Remember to pay first then get your food/drink from the gas station. But save the food for St Moritz for a better lunch. There was time for bathroom and drinks at first stop, and time for lunch and walking around in St. moritz. My only advise is have a fully charged phone because you are going to be taking a ton of pictures and videos. It’s that beautiful and amazing. One of the most memorable outings of my 6 weeks across Europe.
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Eviemills
Jul 30, 2024
Fantastic tour - Wonderful trip with beautiful scenery of Swiss Alps. Absolutely breathtaking. Highly recommended it if you are looking for day trip out of Milan.
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Rita
Jul 29, 2024
More than amazing - We had enjoyed it very much. Thanks to Alessandro he made it more special. It was more than magical with beautiful views.
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Anuradha_s
Jul 26, 2024
Enjoyable ride - Beautiful scenic view. Ride was enjoyable and coach was guiding us Bus came little late but the ride went on time
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Passenger729105
Jul 25, 2024
Excellent excursion from Milan - Excellent trip and completely worth the money. Kiara was our guide and was fanatic. Warm, helpful, informative, and kept a great attitude throughout a very long day.
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Ashton_m
Jul 25, 2024
This experience is a MUST. - just WOW. First of all, some of the reviews, especially one ones about the uncomfy bus, made me really nervous. But man my expectations were absolutely exceeded by this whole experience. Second of all, Clara (pardon if spelling is incorrect) was an AMAZING guide and took such great care of us. Thirdly, the weather was wonderful so this definitely played into our great experience. The bus ride is about 3 hours to St.Moritz but you stop halfway through for bathroom/breakfast breaks. On the ride, they also gave us a glimpse of the Lake Como area and played some occasional music. Upon arrival to St.Moritz, you have time to shop/eat/explore, my husband and I got some great Swiss Fondue, picked up some chocolate, and adventured around the lake before it was time to meet the group back at the train station, we had about 2 hours to do all of this, which was more than enough. Once we got on the train, we were able to sit in the open-air train car which absolutely blew us away. We started inside the main car with our group though, and the views there were just as beautiful! The whole day experience was 12 hours on the dot for us. I contemplated cancelling, but I’m telling you, I’m SO HAPPY that I didn’t cancel. This is a MUST do and a great way to end our summer travels.
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755ashtonm
Jul 24, 2024
MUST do! - This trip exceeded my expectations. Clara was an EXCELLENT guide and the weather did not disappoint. The bus ride is about 3 hours to St.Moritz but you stop halfway through for bathroom/breakfast breaks. They also give you a glimpse of the Lake Como area on the ride and play some occasional music. Upon arrival to St.Moritz, you have time to shop/eat/explore. My husband and I shared some great Swiss Fondue, picked up some Swiss chocolate, and adventured around the lake before it was time to meet the group back at the train station, we had about 2 hours to do all of this, which was more than enough. Once we were on the train, we were given the option to sit in the open-air train car which blew us away. We started inside the main car with our group though, and the views there were just as beautiful! The day experience as a whole was about 12 hours, but with an enthusiastic group and a helpful guide like Clara, it went so quickly. I contemplated cancelling this tour because I was so nervous about how much we’d be on a bus or train, but let me tell you…I’m SO HAPPY that I didn’t cancel. This is a MUST do and a great way to end our summer travels!
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Peggy_n
Jul 26, 2024
Great views of Switzerland but very long commute - The Bernina train ride was magnificent. Breathtaking views and wonderful mountain air. The stations enroute were unexpected treats, set against enchanting landscapes. However, be warned: if you don’t enjoy very long rides this tour is not for you! 3 hours on a coach bus to st Moritz, then 2 hours on the mountain train, then 3 hours on the bus again for the way back to Milan. It’s a lot.
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