From Milan: St. Moritz and Panoramic Bernina Express Tour
Description
The Bernina Express is absolutely the most fascinating way to discover and experience the beauty of the Alps with a breathtaking itinerary that from glamour St. Moritz (Switzerland) will take you to Tirano (Italy). To fully experience this journey, we offer you the exclusivity of the guaranteed panoramic carriage: all you have to do is sit back and enjoy every moment! Lovers of Instagram and photography, get ready: from the panoramic wagons you can take breathtaking photos at any time of the journey.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet with the Tour Leader in front of the newspaper kiosk and departure of the tour
Transit with no stop
Coffee Stop (not included)
Time at disposal for free time in St. Moritz. We suggest enjoying a stroll on the main street, some shopping or a sweets tasting in one of the delicious local pastries.
Board the world-famous Bernina Express, a unique panoramic train. This extraordinary journey traverses breathtaking scenery, with spectacular views of snow-capped mountains, glittering glaciers and enchanting Alpine valleys. The UNESCO World Heritage route of the Bernina Express offers an unforgettable experience as the train climbs to an altitude of 2,253 metres on the Bernina Pass, one of the highest points reached by a railway in Europe. Passengers will be able to enjoy the panorama thanks to the large windows in the carriages, designed to offer a full view of the landscape. During the journey, the train will pass iconic sites such as Lake Bianco and the helical viaduct of Brusio, guaranteeing indelible memories. This journey is not just a transfer, but an immersion in natural beauty and Swiss engineering. An experience not to be missed!
Instagram point! Cameras ready in your hands! You'll have the opportunity to photograph the mountain amphitheater, led by the 4049 meters above sea level peak of Piz Bernina. It's a truly exceptional view, especially when witnessed under a clear sky!
The highest point of the itinerary! It opens up before you a landscape of immense beauty, so much so that it has inspired many romantic writers in the past. Touch the sky with a finger and enjoy the breathtaking panorama.
A glacier front terrace! Alp Grüm embodies a blend of romance, adventure, and curiosity. In the complete quiet of the natural surroundings, broken only by the chatter of weary travelers, you can't help but feel disconnected from the world while gazing up at the majestic Piz Palü.
It's time for a ride! The train will transit on the Brusio Spiral Viaduct.
Tirano is a small corner of Italy, on the border with neighboring Switzerland, with authentic flavors and slow rhythms. The largest Basilica in Valtellina is located here. This is the Bernina Express' last stop.
Back to the meeting point through the streets of Valtellina.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The day of the trip, you must bring with you your original Passport or similar document valid for expatriation
- Meeting time 15 minutes before departure please be on time
- Timings might change according to logistic needs or traffic conditions
- From October 27th until December 11th (inclusive), the panoramic train WILL NOT be available. During this period, the journey will take place on the standard carriage train, with the price adjusted to reflect the change in carriage type.
Reviews(234)
They gave away my seat 1/2 way thru the bus from milan to st moritz while we were at a stop for coffee etc. I return and the guide tells me he gave her my seat. II was left with the seat furthest row back, less leg room and no longer a window. The window seat was occupied by a grown son who kept leaning forward, putting his head through the seats, taking 25% of my space and they spoke constantly. The Guide said the woman was pregnant and had motion sickness. Truth is her and her husband were separated in the back and I had a vacant seat next to me. He could have given her the seat next to me and husband could stay where he was. 2 hours more to St Moritz as uncomfortable as it could get. On the return we took the Berlini express which stops in Torino and you get back on bus. I wasn’t going to suffer another 2 hours and bought a train ticket to return to Milan.
Great experience with amazing guide tour and very professional bus driver.
Amazing trip and views. It’s a long day but St Moritz is not close to Milan. The Bernina Express is one of those experiences you must take. The tour guide Laura was wonderful but the beauty of the scenery speaks for itself.
Maja was a great tour guide. St. Moritz was exquisite. The Bernina Express was magical. 10/10 must do!!
We were disappointed to learn that St Moritz was "closed" for the season. Most of the shops and cafes were closed. This should have been explained in the description of the tour, BEFORE signing up and paying.
Dear guest, thank you for your feedback. April represents the transition period between the winter and summer seasons in St. Moritz, during which some shops and cafes may still be closed. We understand your disappointment and acknowledge that this information should have been communicated more clearly in the tour description. We will update the text to ensure future guests are aware of the destination's seasonality. We hope that the main experience of the tour — the scenic journey aboard the Bernina Express through the Swiss Alps — nonetheless met your expectations and left you with an unforgettable memory.
Our Bernina Express panoramic train tour from Milan to St. Moritz and back was absolutely incredible. The views were the true highlight, endless snow-capped mountains, sparkling lakes, and stunning alpine scenery through the panoramic windows made every moment feel unreal. Our tour guide was very professional and kept everything smooth and enjoyable. St. Moritz was beautiful, but the journey itself was unforgettable. Highly recommend!
You won’t want to miss this trip. Unbelievable scenery with excellent guide Mario. Great bus driver Alberto and fabulous seating on the train. If your unsure whether to do this trip because of the cost you will be more then grateful that you went.
Don’t hesitate to take this tour it’s worth every minute of travel time. The bus ride is pleasant as the bus is very comfortable with large panoramic windows. There is beautiful scenery on the trip to st Moritz and the tour guide is humerous and knowledgeable. St Moritz shops were mostly closed due to it being off season, however we had a wonderful lunch and a beautiful walk. You are seated with your tour group on a separate panoramic Bernina train car and the ride is amazing. Don’t worry too much about what side of the train to sit on as the windows are massive and you can see the scenery from both sides. Also the train is slow moving so if you are seated traveling backwards it’s not a problem if you have motion sickness. The seat stress is unfounded. The return bus ride also was pleasant and comfortable and you are dropped off at the starting point by 9:00 pm. Would give this tour a 10 out of 10.
Everyone was very polite and professional. I would recommend this company to anyone looking for any excursions
Incredible scenery, excellent service, Mario, our guide, was great, both in the explanations and in providing us help and suggestions to take advantage of the tour. A few days earlier there was a fire in the area, so the train did not reach Tirano, that is, the final part of the route was missing, as a precaution, but we did it by bus and in compensation we had a slightly more extensive stop in Tirano. Worth it, I recommend it!
