Holiday Itinerary - Alpine Adventure, Bernina and Glacier Express

Day 1: Arrive in Munich, Germany.

Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this delightful Bavarian capital. This evening, meet up with your Tour Director and fellow travellers.

Day 2: Munich Area - Linderhof Castle-Innsbruck Area, Austria.

A fascinating itinerary today. First, see Munich’s most famous square Marienplatz, then head south to visit Linderhof Castle—the smallest of the three Bavarian fairytale palaces commissioned by King Ludwig II and inspired by Louis XIV’s Versailles. The rococo-style Linderhof is surrounded by splendid Italian Renaissance gardens. Continue into Austria through the scenic Inn Valley to Innsbruck to admire its fascinating town center and historic Golden Roof. Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Innsbruck Area - Kitzbühel - Grossglockmer - Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Crossing from the Austrian to the Italian Tyrol, witness glorious alpine landscapes as you head to visit Novacella Abbey, a Baroque masterpiece still inhabited by Augustinian monks. Also stop in Brunico, a picturesque town combining international flair with alpine traditions. Feast on breathtaking views as you travel through the splendid Dolomites, UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the celebrated winter resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo. Included meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Cortina d'Ampezzo - Lake Carezza - Bolzano.

This morning, travel through the spectacular Dolomites, then over Falzarego and Pordoi Passes. Stop at enchanting Lake Carezza to admire its brilliant rainbow colors. Search for the beautiful mermaid who, according to legend, hid here from the romantic pursuits of a powerful wizard. On to Bolzano, home to the famous “Ice Man” from the Bronze Age. Included meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Bolzano - Glorenza - St Moritz, Switzerland.

Enjoy the visit to Glorenza, the smallest fortified city in Tyrol and ideally situated where Switzerland, Austria, and Italy meet. Via Tubre Pass, descend into Engadine National Park’s 66 square miles of unspoiled nature— deep blue lakes, and airy larch forests that turn golden in the fall, 12,000-foot-high peaks, and quaint villages with characteristic Grisons-style homes. Continue to glamorous St. Moritz, the oldest and most famous winter resort in the world. Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: At leisure in St. Moritz.

A whole day to do as you please in this stylish Swiss spa resort, known for its stunning mountain scenery, hiking opportunities, and superb shopping. Included meals: Breakfast

Day 7: St Moritz - Bernina Express to Tirano, Italy - Lake Como.

Today, experience a memorable trip aboard the Bernina Express. Crossing the Alps to Tirano in Italy, this spectacular rail journey takes you to altitudes greater than 7,000 feet. Later, rejoin your motorcoach and head to the shores of Lake Como, Italy’s third-largest lake and one of the deepest in Europe. Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8: Lake Como - Turin.

Travel through the Po Valley to Turin, birthplace of Fiat automobiles and home to the legendary Holy Shroud of Turin. Upon arrival, visit all the major sites with a Local Guide. This evening, consider an optional dinner. Included meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Turin - Aosta-Martigny, Switzerland Sion-Täsch.

A pleasant drive through the Aosta Valley, known as the smallest region in Italy and a favourite winter sports area. Enter Switzerland via ancient Martigny and Sion, one of the country’s largest wine making regions, then head to charming Täsch in the Zermatt area. Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10: Täsch 

Take a short train ride to Zermatt, and spend the entire day in this well-known mountain resort, situated in the
shadow of the legendary Matterhorn. Stroll along the narrow, traffic-free streets lined with a variety of shops, cafés, and bars. Enjoy an optional ride on Europe’s highest rack railway to 10,272- foot Gornergrat for breathtaking views of the Alps. Included meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Tasch - Glacier Express train to Andermatt-Lucerne area

Today, another highlight of your tour: the world-renowned Glacier Express. Board Switzerland’s most famous mountain railway, which passes over hundreds of bridges and through dozens of tunnels to give unique panoramic views of the Swiss Alps and surrounding valleys, forests, alpine meadows, rushing streams, and picture-perfect villages. Ride the Glacier Express from Zermatt to Andermatt at the St. Gotthard massif, 4,711 feet above sea level. Rejoin your motorcoach for the descent into the dramatically different landscape of the lovely Lucerne area.  Included meals: Breakfast

Day 12: Lucerne area - Interlaken - Berne-Zurich.

Cross Brünig Pass and continue to Interlaken. Along the way, take photos of the Jungfrau massif with its three legendary peaks: Jungfrau, Mönch, and Eiger. Travel through some of the country’s best farmland to the Swiss capital, Berne, where sightseeing includes the bear park and the Federal Palace. Then, continue to Zurich. Included meals: Breakfast

Day 13: Zurich - UK.

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning.

Departure dates 2024 Alpine Adventure, Bernina and Glacier Express : 7% discount on all dates.

Prices shown exclude flights and transfers, call Cosmos to add flights

Cosmos brochure price in black from £2169

Travel 55 discount price in red from £2018

Telephone Cosmos on 0330 0588 237 and quote code TRAVEL55

Tour 6060 starts in Munich and ends in Zurich. Prices shown exclude flights and transfers, call Cosmos to add flights
Dates 2024
Prices from Dates 2024
Prices from
April 23
£2169
£2018
July 23 £2249
£2092
May 7
£2259
£2101
August 20 £2219
£2064
May 14 £2359
£2194
August 27 £2279
£2120
May 28 £2249
£2092
September 3 £2279
£2120
June 4, 11 £2249
£2092
September 17 £2249
£2092
June 18
£2349
£2185
September 24 £2219
£2064
July 2 £2349
£2185

Prices above do not include international air travel. To add flights and overseas transfers to your holiday, please call Cosmos. Prices are per person, based on double room occupancy. Extra nights before and after your tour may be available, call Cosmos. Please see Cosmos Terms & Conditions  for further details. Please check tour details with the operator at time of booking as Cennet Ltd cannot be held responsible for any errors showing on it’s website

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Alpine Adventure, Bernina and Glacier Express

7% discount - 13 Days escorted touring holiday

2024 prices from only £2018

The breathtaking Alps span the borders of several European countries, and this vacation gives you the opportunity to see the best of the alpine region. This scenic Alps tour includes overnights in Munich, the Innsbruck area, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Bolzano, St. Moritz, Lake Como, Turin, Täsch, the Lucerne area, and Zurich.

Every day you’ll marvel at stunning scenery: lush dairy pastures, picturesque quaint villages, imposing peaks and enchanting forests. You will drive along Grossglockner Pass, Austria’s highest pass with inspiring views of 12,460-foot-high Grossglockner Mountain; visit Cortina d'Ampezzo, home of the 1956 Olympics in the spectacular Italian Dolomites, the Italian "Rocky Mountains,"; take in views of Italy’s Lake Carezza, a small, emerald-green mountain lake; see the Austrian and Italian Tyrolean Alps; discover Switzerland’s Engadine National Park, considered by some to be the world’s most beautiful mountain area with deep-blue lakes and mountain peaks exceeding 12,000 feet,; experience beautiful Lake Como, one of Europe’s deepest lakes; get to know Kitzbühel, with its classic Tyrolean chalets and striking cobblestone center ,car-free Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustics chalets beneath the Matterhorn, and much more.

But it is not all about alpine scenery; you will also get to know Turin, an Italian city set at the foot of the Alps, and on the included city tour, you’ll discover all the secret treasures this winter Olympic city has to offer. In Bavaria, you will also visit charming Linderhof Castle, the smallest but maybe the most elegant of the three King Ludwig fairy-tale castles.

One of the highlights of this Alps tour is a memorable trip aboard the Glacier Express from Zermatt to glitzy St. Moritz. From your train windows, marvel at the thundering waterfalls, impressive snow-capped peaks, glacial ice fields, forests, lush meadows, and picture-perfect villages. Passing over hundreds of bridges and through dozens of tunnels, this is Switzerland’s most famous mountain railway along with the journey aboard the Bernina Express from St Moritz to Tirano, Italy. Traveling on the highest railway across the Alps, witness glistening glaciers, stunning mountain streams, and alpine scenery.


This scenic 13 day Alpine Adventure, Bernina and Glacier Express tour comes with a 7% discount saving off the tour only price when you book direct with Cosmos Tours on 0330 0588 237 and quote the code TRAVEL55

Travel 55 in association with Cosmos. To book call direct on 0330 0588 237 and quote the code TRAVEL55 you will then receive a 7% discount from the Cosmos price. 

At a glance - Tour Highlights

World Heritage Sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance. The sites are judged to contain cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:

  • Old City of Berne
  • Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Landscapes
  • The Dolomites (See only)

MEALS: Buffet breakfasts 12. Dinners 3

Accommodation as shown or similar

Munich Area: Achat Premium Muenchen Sud - Despite its quiet location in southern Munich-Obersendling, the 4-star ACHAT Premium offers easy access to the A95, A96 and A99. And it's just a few minutes on the metro to the city center and central station.

Innsbruck Area: Bon Alpina - The Bon Alpina hotel is located in the middle of the village Igls, only a few walking minutes from the ski lifts of the Olympic ski area Patscherkofel and only 6 kilometers from the city of Innsbruck.

Cortina D'Ampezzo: B&B Hotel Cortina Passo Tre Croci - This modern hotel is situated on a picturesque Alpine pass high up in the Dolomite mountains just over a quarter of a mile from Misurina Lake and the centre of Cortina D'Ampezzo, the Queen of the Dolomites. It is fully air-conditioned and features a restaurant/bar with Free Wi-Fi internet access available throughout the property. All guest rooms have a modern, sophisticated design and are all equipped with a safe, a mini fridge, a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and a hairdryer.

Bolzano: Chrys - Featuring a free wellness centre and a garden, Hotel Chrys offers a terrace and is situated in the green outskirts of Bolzano, a 20-minute walk from the centre. With free Wi-Fi and free private parking, it features Alpine-style rooms.

St.Moritz: Hotel Baeren - The Bären Hotel is a 3-star hotel in St. Moritz with 60 rooms.

Lake Como: NH Pontevecchio - The NH Lecco Pontevecchio hotel is in Lecco, a beautiful city by the River Adda, a part of Lake Como. It's just a few minutes' walk from the center and all its boutiques, bars and restaurants.

Turin: Holiday Inn Corso Francia - A 130-room modern hotel with spacious common areas. There is a 24-hour mini-gym on site, an airy restaurant and a lobby bar. The old city center is a short ride away from the metro station located opposite the property and there is easy access to the main motorway. Turin Sandro Pertini Airport is only 25 km away.

Taesch: Hotel Walliserhof - Hotel Walliserhof is located at the edge of Täsch with free view on the Breithorn and the little Matterhorn. You can reach Zermatt with a special train, 5 minutes away by walking.

Lucerne Area: Drei Koenige - The Garni Hotel Drei Koenige is situated in the heart of Lucerne and offers comfortable and spacious rooms with all the amenities of a three star hotel. The quiet location as well as the uniqueness of the art nouveau building makes your stay to a special experience. Many sightseeing places, the train station and the old town are close by. Besides, for the best start into the day a rich breakfast buffet is expecting you.

Zurich: Züri by Fassbind - Hotel Züri was completely reconstructed in 2017 by the famous architects Gigon & Guyer who shaped the skyline of the new Züri West district. All 167 rooms offer a modern design with a unique "Zurich touch" and there is a restaurant, a bar and fitness centre with a sauna. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel and a business corner with a printer is featured in the lobby.

Traveler Notes

Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring.

Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind.

Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi as well as the Bernina Express and the Glacier Express epic train rides. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

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