Lake Garda via the Alps by Train
Travel through the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Swiss Alps to the tranquil, azure waters of Lake Garda, by train.
from £629 including rail and hotel accomodation (based on two people sharing)
Greentraveller's Travel Advice: Switzerland is home to a world class rail network, making the train the sleek, stylish way to travel throughout the country. Visitors are continually impressed by its user-friendliness, efficiency, comfort and punctuality. Don't miss out: The world-famous Glacier Express and Bernina Express trains are only the most famous of a vast family of routes that hook over, scale around and disappear through Switzerland's spectacular mountains.
>> Read our Guide to Train Travel in Switzerland
Details of Lake Garda via the Alps by train
Days 1-2 Travel by Eurostar to Paris and connect onwards to Zurich, where you'll stay at the Hotel du Théâtre in Zurich - a historic former theatre with 50 contemporary and individually designed bedrooms, a cinema, an audio book library and a relaxing lounge, located in the city centre, close to the station.
Day 2 - Travel through the Alps to Desenzano Take the train through the Alpine scenery of the Swiss mountains to Desenzano, with beautiful views of verdant meadows, forests, soaring peaks and waterfalls.
Days 2-5 - Desenzano On arrival in Desenzano you'll check-in at the Villa Rosa Hotel. Built in a neo-classical style it features a swimming pool, fitness centre and a bar, and is right on the shore of Lake Garda, near to the historic town of Desenzano.
Day 5 - Desenzano to Turin Travel via Milan to Turin, where you'll be staying at the centrally located Mercure Torino Crystal Palace.
Day 6 - Turin to London Travel via Paris to London, with the last leg by Eurostar. Holidays can be tailor-made for you to include different hotels, lengths of stay, departure dates and additional cities.
What price includes
- Eurostar travel from and to London
- All other train travel
- Accommodation in the unique Hotel du Théâtre, Zurich
- Accommodation with pool and fitness centre at Lake Garda
Location
Plan your journey by train
Meeting point:
London St Pancras International Station
London St Pancras
Transfer to meeting point:
Guests make their own way to meeting point
St Pancras station is connected both to the national and international train network and London underground (Kings Cross St Pancras station)
Plan your journey by train
Finish point:
London St Pancras International Station
London St Pancras
Transfer to finish point:
You will arrive back on the Eurostar to London St Pancras.
