Luxury Northern Italy and Switzerland Tour from Milan MXP to Zurich

Day 1: Stresa Lakeside Elegance

Stresa, Italy on May 10, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at La Bottega di Stresa

Enjoy a gourmet Italian breakfast featuring fresh pastries and espresso in this chic café open from 7:30am to 11:00am, perfect for starting your day by Lake Maggiore.
EUR25, 1h

9:30am

Explore Borromean Islands

Take a private boat tour from Stresa harbor to Isola Bella and Isola Madre, known for their stunning palaces and botanical gardens. Boats run from 9am to 6pm.
EUR50, 3h

1:00pm

Lunch at Ristorante Il Vicoletto

Savor exquisite Piedmontese cuisine in an elegant setting, with seasonal dishes and lake views, open from 12pm to 3pm.
EUR70, 1.5h

3:00pm

Stroll Lungolago di Stresa

Enjoy a leisurely walk along the lakeside promenade admiring beautiful villas and the Alps as the backdrop; open area with no entry fee.
EUR0, 1.5h

7:30pm

Dinner at Il Borromeo

Indulge in fine dining with a Michelin-starred menu featuring local specialties and a premium wine list, open 7pm to 10:30pm.
EUR150, 2h
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Day 2: Swiss Charm in Ascona

Ascona, Switzerland on May 11, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Café Maiami

Start your day with fresh organic coffee and Swiss pastries on the quaint Ascona waterfront, open 7:30am to 11:00am.
CHF30, 1h

10:00am

Walk through Ascona Old Town

Discover cobblestone streets, colorful houses, art galleries, and charming boutiques in this lakeside village; open access.
CHF0, 2h

12:30pm

Lunch at Ristorante Barbarossa

Enjoy upscale Mediterranean and Swiss dishes paired with fine wines on a terrace overlooking Lake Maggiore, open 12pm to 2:30pm.
CHF80, 1.5h

3:00pm

Leisure at Lido di Ascona

Relax at this luxurious lakeside spa and beach club with pools and wellness treatments, open 9am to 7pm.
CHF60, 2h

7:00pm

Dinner at Da Enzo

Sample exquisite Swiss and Italian fusion cuisine with an exquisite wine list in an intimate setting, open 7pm to 10pm.
CHF120, 2h
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Day 3: Scenic Journey to Lucerne

Ascona to Lucerne, Switzerland on May 12, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy a luxury breakfast buffet with fresh fruits, Swiss cheeses, and local delicacies before departure, hotel dining open from 7am.
Included, 1h

9:00am

Travel via Gotthard Panorama Express

Board the luxurious Gotthard Express train for a scenic ride from Ascona region to Lucerne, featuring breathtaking Alpine views and gourmet train dining; depart 9am, arrival approximately 2pm.
CHF150, 5h

2:30pm

Check-in and relax at Bürgenstock Resort

Unwind in your suite at this exclusive lakefront resort near Lucerne, with panoramic views and spa access.
CHF0 (hotel stay), 2h

5:00pm

Visit Chapel Bridge and Old Town Lucerne

Explore the famous wooden bridge, historic buildings, and vibrant streets of Lucerne’s old town; open all day, free entry.
CHF0, 2h

7:30pm

Dinner at Restaurant Prisma

Dine at this elegant restaurant serving modern Swiss cuisine with a focus on local ingredients, open 7pm to 10pm.
CHF130, 2h
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Day 4: Luxury Zurich Experience

Zurich, Switzerland on May 13, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Baur au Lac

Experience a five-star breakfast in the historic luxury hotel overlooking Lake Zurich, open 7am to 11am.
CHF55, 1h

9:30am

Visit Kunsthaus Zurich

Explore one of Switzerland’s premier art museums showcasing classic and contemporary works; open 10am to 6pm, closed Mondays.
CHF23, 2h

12:00pm

Lunch at Haus Hiltl

Dine at the world’s oldest vegetarian restaurant with a luxury and diverse menu, open 11:30am to 10pm.
CHF50, 1.5h

2:00pm

Shopping on Bahnhofstrasse

Explore Zurich’s exclusive shopping street featuring international luxury brands and Swiss watch boutiques.
Free entry, 2h

5:00pm

Lake Zurich Boat Tour

Relax on a private boat cruise around Lake Zurich with stunning city and Alpine views; tours available until 7pm.
CHF120, 1.5h

7:30pm

Dinner at The Restaurant at Dolder Grand

End your luxury itinerary with a Michelin two-star gourmet dinner offering exquisite Swiss-European fusion cuisine in an exclusive setting, open 7pm to 10pm.
CHF190, 2h
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