Spend a full-day traveling to St. Moritz on this exciting rail journey. The Bernina red train 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. On the journey, marvel at the scenery of the Alps. UNESCO named the Bernina route a world heritage site. 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.

Travel on the classic Bernina Red Train, the red fairy-tale on rails, and experience the magical countryside of the Swiss Alps. Depart from Tirano at a time of your choosing, the trains leave the station at quasi-hourly intervals, and admire spectacular scenery as you cross the Alps from the Valtellina vineyards to the glaciers of the Bernina Pass. Enjoy panoramic views from the train's windows, which have been gazed out of for over 100 years. Sit back and relax during this fairy-tale journey as the beautiful alpine landscape flows by before your eyes. Feel free to leave the train at any station and hop on the next train when you want to continue your journey. Ride all the way from Tirano to St. Moritz and back again. You can choose an optional cablecar ride to the Diavolezza Refuge to admire the mountain scenery.

Spend a day admiring unique panoramas of the Swiss Alps whilst traveling on the famous Bernina Red Train, which in 2010 was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. You will leave from Tirano, an ancient Italian town known for its Renaissance Basilica and its 18th-century palaces, churches and gates. Tirano is also famous for the excellent red wines made from Nebbiolo grapes, and culinary specialities like pizzoccheri, bresaola and alpine cheeses.  You will board the Bernina Red Train in Tirano, climb the Swiss Valposchiavo Valley and start the descent into the Engadin Valley until you reach Diavolezza station, where you'll take the cable car up to Diavolezza Refuge (3000 meters), also called the "Ballroom of the Alps".  Here you'll to enjoy the stunning view on the Piz Bernina and have free time to enjoy a drink or lunch at the refuge. On your way back to Tirano, where the experience ends, you can make a stop in the village of Poschiavo to take a stroll along the Poschiavo Lake.

Explore the scenic mountains of the Swiss Alps on a guided trip from Milan. Stop by Varenna and Tirano before boarding the Bernina Train on the Express railway. Be treated to sights of romantic gorges and glaciers on a ride on the train. Admire alpine landscapes on a drive to St. Moritz. Start your journey by meeting your guide at Milan Central Station. Board a local train headed to Varenna. If time allows, take a short walk in the picturesque little town on the shore of Lake Como. Then, get on a minivan/minibus toward Valtellina Valley on the border of Switzerland, where you may have a chance to stop in a quaint town or at a winery or café. Next, get an hour of free time in Tirano to grab lunch right before boarding the Bernina Train. After panoramic sightseeing from the highest-altitude rail route in Europe, get off the train for a quick stop at the highest point of the route (or at Diavolezza railway station in the winter). Then, hop onboard the minivan to continue to St. Moritz. Get about 30-45 minutes to explore the luxurious mountain town surrounded by magnificent alpine peaks. On the return journey, enjoy another spectacular road to go to Lake Como. Finally, board the local train back to Milan.