Switzerland & Lake Como 2026
August 24 – September 2, 2026
Travel party: 7 in Switzerland · 5 in Italy
Daily Plan
Day 1 - Monday August 24th (TRAVEL DAY)
- 1:00pCarey Limousine pickup (Dan & Elaine)
- 5:10pDelta DL 90 — Atlanta to Zurich
- Donna, Dale & Sue connect from Boston onto our flight
- Ground Transportation:
- Carey Limousine
- Pick Up @ 1p ( for Dan & Elaine only )
- Conf … #1138707
- Contact # … 404-223-2000
- Airline Transportation:
- Delta Airlines Flight to Zurich ( ZRH )
- DL #90 Conf # GNRF48
- Dep ATL @ 5:10p Arr ZRH @ 8:05a
- Donna, Dale, Sue … will be traveling on our flight … connecting from BOS to ZRH
Day 2 - Tuesday August 25th (TRANSFER DAY)
- 8:05aArrive Zurich — Edelswiss driver meets us inside the airport
- 9:15aScenic drive to Interlaken via Rapperswil, Walensee & Oberhofen Castle
- 3:30pCheck in at Hotel Krebs, Interlaken
- 4:30pHospitality reunion with Tom & Jessica
- 7:00pDinner at La Terrasse Brasserie
- Gen Info: Dan & Elaine, Donna, Dale & Sue arrive ZRH from ATL & BOS @ 8:05a
- Ground Transportation:
- Edelswiss Limo service Conf # 62630
- Driver will meet us inside airport
- Phone # +41 43 508 07 99
- Scenic Transfer Plan … Zurich Airport → Interlaken
- Estimated airport departure: ~9:15 AM
- Route (Scenic Route) … Zurich → Rapperswil → Walensee → Sargans → Bernese Oberland → Lake Thun → Interlaken
- Avoid direct motorway-only route via Bern
- Schedule
- 9:15 Depart Zurich Airport - Drive toward Rapperswil
- 10:00 – 10:20 Stop in Rapperswil / Short lakeside walk and coffee.
- 10:20 – 11:05 Drive toward Walensee
- 11:05 – 11:15 Photo stop — Walensee viewpoint. View toward the village of Quinten. Cliffs dropping into turquoise lake.
- 11:20 – 12:50 Lunch stop@ Restaurant: Sagibeiz am Walensee for casual lakeside lunch.
- 12:50 – 2:00 Drive toward Bernese Oberland and Lake Thun
- 2:00 – 2:40 Castle photo stop @ Oberhofen Castle
- Highlights:
- Fairytale castle on the lake
- Alps rising behind the castle
- One of the most photographed spots on Lake Thun
- 2:45 – 3:00 Final scenic stop — Jungfrau Region viewpoint @ Beatenberg Viewpoint. Views of Lake Thun, Interlaken valley, Jungfrau, Mönch, and Eiger
3:30 – Check-in @ Hotel:
- Hotel Krebs Interlaken
- Address - Bahnhofstrasse 4 Interlaken 3800
- Room #1 Dan & Elaine - # 10858GG67728 - Jr Suite/4 nights - inc BF ( 1760 CHF )
- Room #2 Dale & Sue - # 10858B167729 - Twin Superior - 4 nights - inc BF ( 1600 CHF )
- Room #3 Donna - # 10858KN67730 - inc BF - 1120 CHF
- Gen Info: Meet up with Tom & Jessica
4:30 - 6:30 … Hospitality Reunion with Tom & Jessica
6:45 … 7 minute walk … left out of hotel onto Hoheweg
7:00 - Restaurant / Dinner:
- @ La Terrasse Brasserie
- Located in the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel
- Address: HÖHEWEG 41, CH-3800 INTERLAKEN
- Phone: +41 33 828 28 28
- info@victoria-jungfrau.ch
- Deposit paid via Amex 7.7.26 for Tuesday and Friday dinners
DAY 3 – Wednesday August 26 ( PARAGLIDING DAY )
- 9:30aParagliding Interlaken — Dan, Donna, Dale & Tom
- 10:15aParaglider landing in Höhematte Park
- 11:45aLunch at Restaurant Stadthaus in Old Town Unterseen
- 1:45pHarderbahn funicular up to Harder Kulm
- 5:45pDrinks at the Victoria Bar & Terrace
- 7:00pDinner at OX Restaurant & Grill
8:00 - Coffee
9:10 — Gen Info:
- Dan, Donna, Dale & Tom leave for 125 Hoheweg (Paragliding office)
- 10 min walk out hotel to left along Hoheweg to #125 (left out of hotel)
9:30 — Excursion:
- Paragliding Interlaken GmbH
- Booked for Dan, Donna, Dale & Tom on 6/18/26
- Höheweg 125. CH-3800 Interlaken
- Phone: +41 33 823 82 33
- mail@paragliding-interlaken.ch
- Booking #30843541
9:45 — Gen Info: ( for Non-paragliders )
- Jessica, Elaine & Sue depart Hotel Krebs to Hoheweg Park
- About 5 min walk to park
- find a latte and a bench in the park so you can marvel at our descent from the mountains
10:15–11:00 – Excursion:
- Dan, Donna, Dale & Tom Paraglide into Höhematte Park
- Highlights:
- Jungfrau mountain views
- Watch paragliders Tom, Dan, Donna & Dale land in Höhematte Park
- Swiss watches, chocolate shops, souvenirs
- Numerous café stops
- Highlights:
11:00 AM – Depart Hohematte Park & Walk to Restaurant Stadthaus (Old Town Unterseen)
- Walk west on Höheweg toward Old Town (8–10 min).
- Photo stop: Jungfrau views along Höheweg .
- Cross the Spielmatte Bridge (Spielmattebrücke). Photo stop: Turquoise Aare River from the center of the bridge.
- Continue straight onto Spielmatte.
- Turn right onto Marktgasse and stroll through historic Unterseen. Photo stop: Traditional Swiss buildings, fountains, and charming streetscape.
- Turn left onto Untere Gasse into Stadthausplatz.
- Arrive at Restaurant Stadthaus around 11:20–11:25 AM, leaving time to enjoy the square before your 11:45 AM lunch reservation.
- Walking Time: Approximately 15–20 minutes.
Old Town (Unterseen): MAP
- Interlaken’s historic heart, dating to the 13th century, with charming cobblestone streets, traditional Swiss chalets, colorful fountains, and a relaxed local atmosphere. A pleasant contrast to the bustling resort area, it’s ideal for a leisurely stroll, photos, and authentic Swiss dining.
11:45 — Restaurant / Lunch:
- @ Restaurant Stadthaus
- Classic Swiss Lunch
- Address - Untere Gasse 2, 3800 Unterseen
- Phone 033 822 86 89
- info@restaurantstadthaus.ch
1:15 PM – Walk to Harderbahn Valley Station
- Walk east through historic Unterseen on Marktgasse.
- Cross the Spielmatte Bridge over the turquoise Aare River (great photo stop).
- Continue along Höheweg.
- Turn left onto Harderstrasse and follow the Harderbahn signs.
- Arrive about 1:30 PM for the 1:45 PM departure.
1:45 PM – Excursion:
- Harderbahn Funicular
- Scenic 10-minute ride climbing nearly 2,500 feet (755 meters) from Interlaken to Harder Kulm.
- Purchase RT tickets through the official Jungfrau Railways Harder Kulm website 3 days prior
- At the summit ….
- Easy 5-minute walk to the Panorama Restaurant.
- Visit the famous Two-Lakes Bridge.
- Spectacular views of Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, and the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau.
- Best photo location of the afternoon.
- Walk all the way to the end of the glass viewing platform. The best photographs are looking back toward the restaurant with the mountains behind.
- Recommended summit time: 60–90 minutes.
3:30 – Funicular DOWN
4:00 – Walk back to hotel
5:30 - 5:40 … Short walk to Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel ( left out of hotel )
5:45 - 6:45 … Restaurant / Hospitality:
- @ Victoria Bar & Terrace
- Group Hospitality to discuss our paragliding adventures and Harder Kulm summit experience.
- Enjoy Champagne, Aperol Spritzes, Negronis, or Swiss white wine.
7:00 - Restaurant / Dinner:
- @ OX Restaurant & Grill
- Marktgasse 10, Interlaken
- Out hotel - 1st left onto Marktgasse - 2 min walk
- +41 31 996 48 48
DAY 4 – Thursday, August 27 (GRINDELWALD DAY)
- 10:00aTrain from Interlaken Ost to Grindelwald
- 11:25aFirstbahn gondola up to First
- 12:00pFirst Cliff Walk and summit viewpoints
- 12:35pLunch at Bergrestaurant First
- 2:00pGrindelwald village walk and shops
- 7:00pDinner at Hüsi Bierhaus
8:30 - Morning Coffee & Breakfast
9:30 – Walk from Hotel Krebs → Interlaken Ost (20 minutes)
10:00 – Transportation / Train:
- Interlaken Ost → Grindelwald (very frequent trains)
- Buy 7 round-trip train tickets online 2–7 days before trip
- Route: Interlaken Ost ⇄ Grindelwald
- Class: 2nd Class (unless you prefer 1st)
- Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
- Passengers: 7 adults
- Purchase through: SBB (Swiss Federal Railways)
10:40 – Arrive in Grindelwald
10:45 – Village Walk
- Walk through Grindelwald village toward the Firstbahn station.
- Browse shops along Dorfstrasse.
- Arrive at the gondola station around 11:15 AM.
11:20 — Excursion:
- Jungfrau – Grindelwald First:
- Purchase RT tickets from the official Jungfrau website
- Route: Grindelwald → First → Grindelwald
11:25 – Excursion:
- First Peak
- Board Firstbahn Cable Car UP
- Approximate ride: 25 minutes.
- Enjoy the views
12:00 – Excursion:
- First Summit
- First View Platform
- First Cliff Walk
- Panoramic mountain viewpoints & Photos
- Options at top …
- First Cliff Walk (Included – Do This)
- Cost: Included with your gondola ticket.
- What it is: A metal walkway and viewing platform attached to the cliff.
- Difficulty: Easy, about 15–20 minutes.
- Worth it? Absolutely. This is one of the highlights of First.
- First Flyer … This is for thrill-seekers.
- Cost: Extra ticket.
- What it is: A zip line where you’re suspended in a harness, flying down the mountain.
- Speed: Up to about 50 mph (80 km/h).
- Ride time: About 1 minute.
- First Glider … Gentler than Flyer but still an adventure.
- Cost: Extra ticket.
- What it is: Four people are pulled backward up the mountain, then released to glide back down like a giant bird.
- Ride time: About 3–5 minutes.
- Mountain Cart … Fun, but requires braking and steering on a mountain descent.
- Cost: Extra ticket.
- What it is: A three-wheeled gravity cart you steer downhill on a mountain road.
- Ride: About 20–30 minutes.
- First Cliff Walk (Included – Do This)
12:35–1:25: Restaurant / Lunch:
- Bergrestaurant First
- located at the very top of First, immediately adjacent to the upper gondola station.
- Outdoor terrace seating offers one of the best lunch views in the Bernese Oberland
1:30 - Begin gondola descent
2:00 - Arrive back in Grindelwald
2:00–3:30 – Village Walk
- Explore Grindelwald Village
- Browse Dorfstrasse shops
- Coffee at one of the village cafés near the railway station
- Swiss chocolates & souvenirs
Return Train
3:45 – Transportation / Train: Grindelwald → Interlaken Ost
4:20 – Arrive in Interlaken
4:40 – Back to hotel
7:00 - Restaurant / Dinner:
- Hüsi Bierhaus
- Because of people waiting … website says you must be within 15 mins of 7p
- Postgasse 03 CH-3800 Interlaken
- Left out of hotel onto Hoheweg / 4th left onto Postgasse / 5 min walk
- +41 33 823 23 32
DAY 5 – Friday August 28 (LAUTERBRUNNEN DAY)
- 10:00aTrain from Interlaken Ost to Lauterbrunnen
- 10:30aVillage walk and Staubbach Falls
- 12:00pLunch at the Hotel Oberland Restaurant
- 2:25pPanoramic cruise on Lake Brienz
- 4:30pFree time, shopping and packing for Italy
- 7:00pDinner at Radius by Stefan Beer
8:30 - Coffee / Breakfast
9:40 – Walk to Interlaken Ost
10:00 – Transportation / Train:
- Interlaken Ost → Lauterbrunnen
- Purchase RT train tickets 2 - 7 days in advance
10:25 – Arrive Lauterbrunnen
10:30–11:45 – Village Walk / Lauterbrunnen
- Highlights:
- Staubbach Falls
- Flat riverside walking paths
- Traditional Swiss chalets
- Spectacular cliff scenery
- Charming village streets, shops & cafés
12:00–1:00 … Restaurant / Lunch:
- Hotel Oberland Restaurant
- Auf der Fuhren 452B 3822 Lauterbrunnen
- Phone: +41 33 855 12 41
- a 5-minute walk from Lauterbrunnen train station, making it very convenient after your village walk.
- It has a terrace with outstanding views of the surrounding cliffs and waterfalls.
- It’s well known for traditional Swiss specialties like cheese fondue and rösti, making it a nice authentic lunch stop for your group.
1:20 – Transportation / Train:
- Lauterbrunnen → Interlaken Ost
- Return to Interlaken
1:45 – Arrive Interlaken OST / Walk directly to dock beside station
2:25 – Excursion / Boat Cruise:
- Lake Brienz panoramic cruise
- Purchase tickets in advance
- Exact cruise departure and return times must be confirmed through the official BLS timetable
- Round-trip panoramic cruise on Lake Brienz toward Ringgenberg and Iseltwald (depending on the day’s timetable)
- verify the 2026 BLS Lake Brienz timetable a few weeks before departure. Lake cruise schedules can change by season
- Highlights:
- turquoise glacial water
- Giessbach waterfalls (view from the lake, if on your route)
- dramatic cliffs
- classic Swiss lakeside villages
3:40 – Return Interlaken Ost
4:00–4:30 – Leisurely walk back to Hotel Krebs via the Höheweg
4:30–6:30 – Free time
- Relax at Hotel Krebs / possible hospitality hour
- Last-minute shopping
- Pack luggage for tomorrow’s scenic transfer to Lake Como
7:00 - Restaurant / Dinner:
- @ Radius by Stefan Beer
- Located in the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel
- Contemporary Swiss cuisine in an elegant setting / dressy
- 7 minute walk / down Hoheweg ( left out of hotel Krebs)
- +41 33 828 28 28
- HÖHEWEG 41, CH-3800 INTERLAKEN
- info@victoria-jungfrau.ch
- Deposit paid via Amex 7.7.26 for Tuesday and Friday dinners
Day 6 – Saturday August 29th (ITALY TRANSFER DAY)
- 9:00aDepart Interlaken — Susten and Gotthard Pass scenic route
- 12:45pLunch near Lugano or Morcote
- 4:00pCheck in at the Palace Hotel, Lake Como
- 5:30pWaterfront walk and aperitivo by the harbor
- 7:45pDinner at Il Gatto Nero (van pickup at 7:00p)
7:30 - Breakfast at hotel
8:45 - Ground Transportation:
- Edelswiss Limo Conf # 62631.
- Contact # +41 43 508 07 99
IMPORTANT: Confirm the complete route and expected arrival time with Edelswiss. The 7:00 PM dinner pickup makes arrival timing important.
- Scenic Transfer Plan … Interlaken → Lake Como
- To: Palace Hotel Lake Como
- Route (Important) … Interlaken → Brienz → Meiringen → Susten Pass → Andermatt → Gotthard Pass (Tremola road) → Airolo → Bellinzona → Lugano → Brunate viewpoint → Como
- Avoid Gotthard Tunnel
- Schedule
- 9:00 - Depart Interlaken
- 9:35 – 9:45 - Brienz photo stop
- 10:45 – 11:00 - Susten Pass / Stein Glacier viewpoint
- 12:10 – 12:20 - Short stop at Gotthard Pass summit
- 12:45 – 1:45 - Lunch near Lugano or Morcote
- 2:30 – 2:45 - Lake Como overlook at Faro Voltiano
- 2:50 – 3:00 - Estimated Arrival at Palace Hotel Lake Como
- Allowing for traffic and longer stops: no later than approximately 4:00 PM
Driver Note … Use scenic Alpine route: Susten Pass → Andermatt → Gotthard Pass (Tremola road) … Do NOT take Gotthard Tunnel
4:00 — Check in at Palace Hotel
- Lungo Lario Trieste 16, Como
- Room #1 Dan & Elaine # 1024467513 - Lake View Double - 4 nights - inc BF -2560E
- Room #2 Dale & Sue # 1024467392 - 2290E Classic Double Room - 4 nights -inc BF - 2290E
- Room #3 Donna # 1024467528 - inc BF - 2290E
5:30 … Walk Lake Como waterfront
6:30 … Aperitivo drink near harbor
7:00 … Van pick up for dinner from hotel
7:45 … Restaurant / Dinner:
- @ Il Gatto Nero
- Conf # BLQLJ9QJ
- Phone: +39 031 512042
- Address: Via Monte Santo 69, 22012 Cernobbio
- The van pickup is at 19.00 and return at 22.00
- confirmed by Alessia, PAL concierge, via email on July 18
DAY 7 – Sunday August 30 (BELLAGIO DAY)
- 9:10aFerry from Como to Bellagio
- 10:30aGuided visit of the Villa Melzi Gardens
- 12:45pLunch at Ristorante Bilacus
- 2:00pBellagio old town walking tour
- 4:30pFerry back to Como
- 7:30pDinner at Bellavista in Brunate, up the funicular
Highlights: elegant village, lake views, gardens, relaxed exploration.
Morning – Ferry to Bellagio
8:00 – Breakfast at Palace Hotel (included)
9:00– Walk to ferry dock … Navigazione Laghi Ferry Terminal (3 minutes from hotel)
- Purchase ferry tickets a day ahead of time
9:10 – Ferry: Como → Bellagio
- Travel time: ~60 minutes (hydrofoil)
- Comfortable seating
- Beautiful views approaching Bellagio
10:10 – Arrive Bellagio Ferry Dock
10:10 - 10:30 — walk to Villa Melzi directly from Bellagio Ferry Dock
- About 500–600 meters (0.3–0.4 miles) / 8–10 minutes at a leisurely pace.
- The Route
- Exit the Bellagio ferry terminal onto the waterfront.
- Turn left (south) as you face the lake.
- Stay on the beautiful lakeside promenade (Lungo Lario Manzoni).
- Continue straight—don’t go uphill into the shopping streets.
- the main entrance and ticket office for Villa Melzi Gardens will be on your left.
10:30–12:00 – Villa Melzi Gardens (Guided Visit)
Highlights:
- Elegant lakeside gardens, Japanese pond, Sculptures & botanical terraces
- Guide Eileen Jean French Richardson
- Meet at the main entrance which is a short walk from the village along the lake front, just after the Lido bar.
- Buy tickets at the entrance to enter the garden for 10 euros each.
- Her Tel: 0039 3491468328
- Her Email: eileenjeanfrench@gmail.com
12:10 - 12:30 — scenic walk to restaurant from Villa Melzi to Bilacus Restaurant
- 12–15 minutes (about 0.6 miles)
- Leave through the same main entrance where you entered the gardens.
- When you exit onto Via Melzi d’Eril, turn right and follow the road back toward the center of Bellagio. This is the same scenic lakeside promenade you walked in on.
- Keep the lake on your left. Walk about 8–10 minutes.
- You’ll arrive at the busy ferry area and Piazza Mazzini, the main waterfront square.
- Standing in Piazza Mazzini with the lake behind you, look for the famous steep stone pedestrian street climbing uphill. This is Salita Serbelloni.
- Walk up Salita Serbelloni. Climb about 2–3 minutes.
- Bilacus is not all the way at the top. Watch on your left for the entrance.
- The restaurant is tucked behind an ivy-covered courtyard and isn’t immediately obvious from the street, so keep an eye out for its sign.
12:45–2:00 … Restaurant: Lunch @ Ristorante Bilacus
- beautiful garden courtyard ( best atmosphere )
- Salita Serbelloni 32, 22021 Bellagio, IT
- +39 031 950480
- Ristorante Bilacus confirmed via PAL concierge for 5
2:00–4:15 – Bellagio Old Town Walking Tour (Self-Guided)
Recommended Walking Route (see attached Bellagio Walking Map)
- Salita Serbelloni
- Bellagio’s most iconic stone stair street.
- Colorful buildings, flower-filled balconies, boutiques and cafés.
- One of the best photo locations in Lake Como.
- Piazza della Chiesa
- Charming central square surrounded by cafés and historic buildings.
- A great place to pause and take in the atmosphere.
- Basilica of San Giacomo
- Beautiful 12th-century Romanesque church.
- Historic stone interior and peaceful setting.
- Visit: 10–15 minutes.
- Upper Village Streets
- Wander Via Garibaldi and neighboring lanes.
- Browse silk, leather, olive wood, gourmet foods and local artisan shops.
- No fixed route—simply enjoy exploring.
- Scenic Overlooks
- Numerous panoramic viewpoints overlooking both branches of Lake Como.
- Excellent opportunities for group photographs.
- Coffee / Gelato Break …
- Recommended:
- Gelateria del Borgo or
- Caffè Bar Sport
- Relax for 20–30 minutes and enjoy the atmosphere.
- Recommended:
- Bellagio Waterfront Promenade
- Leisurely walk back toward the ferry terminal.
- Elegant villas, lakeside gardens, ferry activity and beautiful mountain views.
- A wonderful way to end the afternoon.
- Take time to simply wander. Bellagio’s greatest charm is often found in its quiet lanes, hidden courtyards, and unexpected lake views.
Optional (time & energy permitting): Punta Spartivento
- 10-minute walk beyond the village center.
- Spectacular viewpoint where Lake Como’s three branches meet.
- Widely regarded as Bellagio’s finest panoramic vista.
Return Ferry
4:30 – Ferry: Bellagio → Como
- Purchase Ferry Tickets online 2 days in advance
5:30 – Arrive Como
5:35 – Walk back to Palace Hotel
6:30 — Walk & Ride to dinner in Brunate
- Exit the Palace Hotel and walk east approximately 10–15 minutes along the lakefront toward the Como–Brunate funicular
- Funicular address: Piazza Alcide De Gasperi 4, 22100 Como
- Purchase round-trip funicular tickets at the station or confirm whether advance purchase is available.
- The funicular is a 7-minute ride
- The restaurant is just 35 feet from the upper exit of funicular station
- Panoramic views of Lake Como and Alps
7:30 – Restaurant / Dinner:
- @ Bellavista
- Address: Piazza Bonacossa, 2, 22034 Brunate (CO),
- Phone +39 031 221031
- At top of funicular exit
DAY 8 – Monday August 31 (VARENNA DAY)
- 10:15aHydrofoil from Como to Varenna
- 11:15aLover’s Walk and Varenna old town
- 12:30pLunch in Varenna
- 2:00pVilla Monastero Botanical Gardens
- 4:30pFerry across to Bellagio
- 7:00pDinner at Ristorante La Punta
Highlights: Romantic village, lakeside gardens, castle views
Morning – Ferry to Varenna
- Purchase ferry tickets in advance
8:30 – Breakfast at Palace Hotel Como (included)
9:45 – Walk to ferry terminal - Navigazione Laghi Ferry Dock
( 3 minute walk from hotel )
10:15 – Transportation / Hydrofoil Ferry:
- Como → Varenna
- Travel time: ~60 minutes
- Comfortable indoor seating
11:15 – Arrive Varenna Ferry Dock / Late Morning – Lakeside Walk
11:15– Lakeside walk
- Passeggiata degli Innamorati (Lover’s Walk)
- Famous lakeside boardwalk built into cliffside
- Completely flat path
- Excellent photography views of Bellagio across the lake
11:45 – Explore Varenna Old Town
- Piazza San Giorgio
- Church of San Giorgio
- Small artisan shops & gelato
12:30 – Restaurant / Lunch: ( In Varenna )
- Options
- Al Prato – charming garden dining
- Ristorante La Vista – beautiful terrace views
- Il Cavatappi – upscale Italian (excellent wine list)
2:00 – Excursion:
- Villa Monastero Botanical Gardens
- Purchase tickets in advance
- “prenditi il tuo tempo”
- Sit on a few benches overlooking the lake.
- Enjoy the gardens instead of walking through them quickly.
- This is one of the most relaxing places on Lake Como.
3:45 – Explore Varenna
- Browse the small shops you may have skipped before lunch.
- Enjoy a gelato or espresso at a lakeside café.
- Walk back along the waterfront.
- Take photographs as the afternoon light becomes softer.
4:30 PM – Transportation / Ferry:
- Varenna → Bellagio ( 15-minute crossing )
- Purchase ferry tickets in advance
4:45 – Explore Bellagio
- Stroll the waterfront.
- Wander Salita Serbelloni and nearby lanes.
- Perhaps stop for an aperitivo with a lake view.
- No need to rush—you’ll already be where you’re having dinner.
6:50 PM – Walk to La Punta (10-minute walk from the ferry dock)
7:00 — Restaurant / Dinner:
- @ Ristorante La Punta
- Confirmed at 7.00pm for 5 people via PAL concierge
- PAL to reconfirm the reservation 2 or 3 days before
- Phone: +39 031 95 18 88
- Address: Via Eugenio Vitali 19, 22021 Bellagio
- Walk back to the Bellagio ferry dock for Hydrofoil to Como.
9:00 PM — Water Transportation / Ferry:
- Bellagio to Como via Ferry
- Purchase Ferry Tickets 2 days in advance
- CRITICAL: Confirm exact Bellagio-to-Como departure and purchase tickets before the trip. Arrange private transportation if no suitable evening ferry operates.
DAY 9 – Tuesday September 1st (PRIVATE BOAT TOUR DAY)
- 8:00aBreakfast at Touring Cafè
- 9:45aPrivate boat tour from the Palace Hotel dock
- MiddayGuided tour of Villa del Balbianello
- 2:30pExplore Menaggio village
- 5:00pFerry to Tremezzo
- 7:30pFinal celebration dinner at Ristorante La Darsena
8:00 - 9:15 … Restaurant / Breakfast:
- @ Touring Cafe’
- To the left … outside hotel … very short walk
- Piazza Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour
- +39031306986
- Breakfast … as we’ll be skipping lunch … only light snacks on boat … until 2:45 in Menaggio where we’ll hit a cafe
9:30 – Walk to the Palace Hotel dock for private boat pickup
9:45 - Excursion:
- Prestige Boat Tours:
- www.privateboattourlakecomo.com
- Pickup in Como at approximately 9:45 AM, at the Palace Hotel dock
- Contact is Roberto Pistolese
- booking@privateboattourlakecomo.com
- Office: +390245074597
- Private cruise from Como to Villa del Balbianello
- Commentary from our captain about the history of Lake Como
- Arrival directly at the villa’s private dock.
- Reserved admission to Villa del Balbianello.
- A private English-speaking guide for our group to provide a complete guided tour
- The boat and captain to remain available
- Explore Villa del Balbianello
- Highlights:
- Terraced gardens overlooking lake
- Famous filming location for Casino Royale & Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones
- Dramatic stone staircases and loggia views
- Highlights:
- Post visit enjoy an additional 45–60 minute scenic cruise on the central lake passing some of Lake Como’s scenic sites
- Approximately 2:30 — Private boat drop-off at the Menaggio dock
2:30 – Explore Menaggio Village
- Highlights:
- Piazza Garibaldi cafés
- Lakeside promenade
- Boutique shops
- Coffee stop: @ Caffè Del Pess – beautiful terrace
5:00 – Water Transportation / Ferry:
- Menaggio → Tremezzo
- Purchase Ferry Tickets 2 days in advance
5:30 - Explore Tremezzo Village
7:30 - Restaurant / Final Celebration Dinner:
- @ Ristorante La Darsena
- Phone: +39 0344 43166
- Address: Via Regina 3, 22019 Tremezzo (CO), Italy
9:30 - Water Transportation / Ferry:
- Return to Hotel - Ferry Tremezzo to Como
- Purchase ferry tickets in advance
- CRITICAL: Confirm whether an evening ferry operates from Tremezzo to Como. If not, arrange a private driver through the Palace Hotel concierge.
Day 10 – Wednesday September 2nd (TRAVEL HOME DAY)
- 5:00aWake-up and breakfast at the hotel
- 7:30aEdelswiss limo to Malpensa Airport
- 11:40aDelta DL 175 — Milan to Atlanta
- 4:15pArrive Atlanta — Carey Limo home (Dan & Elaine)
- Gen Info:
- Getting up around 5a
- Breakfast at hotel ( included )
- Ground Transportation:
- Edelswiss Limo
- Depart Hotel @ 7:30am
- Drive to Malpensa Airport
- Contact # +41 43 508 07 99
- Conf # 62632.
- ETA @ 8:45a Arrival at airport
- Airline Transportation:
- Delta Airlines - DL #175 MXP - ATL
- Confirmation # GNRF48
- Dep @ 11:40a - Arr @ 4:15p
- Ground Transportation:
- Carey Limo Atlanta
- For Dan & Elaine
- Conf … #1138708
- Contact # 404-223-2000
Hotels
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Hotel Krebs — Interlaken
Guests: Dan & Elaine · Dale & Sue · Donna
Address: Bahnhofstrasse 4, 3800 Interlaken, Switzerland
Phone: +41 33 826 03 30
Email: info@krebshotel.ch
Website: krebshotel.ch
Room numbers: Assigned at check-in — write them in the notes below.
Breakfast: Included with all three rooms. Served 7:00–10:00 AM in the hotel restaurant.
Parking: Limited on-site spaces and the street in front is restricted to through traffic, though guests may drive up to the entrance to unload luggage. No coach parking. The group arrives by private Edelswiss transfer, so parking is not needed.
Concierge: Ask at the front desk.
Total: CHF 4,480 for three rooms, four nights, breakfast included
Rooms
Room 1 · Dan & Elaine
Confirmation #: 10858GG67728
Room type: Junior Suite
Nights: 4 · Breakfast: Included
Price: CHF 1,760
Room 2 · Dale & Sue
Confirmation #: 10858B167729
Room type: Twin Superior
Nights: 4 · Breakfast: Included
Price: CHF 1,600
Room 3 · Donna
Confirmation #: 10858KN67730
Nights: 4 · Breakfast: Included
Price: CHF 1,120
Important Notes
Arrival on Day 2 is by private Edelswiss transfer from Zurich Airport, checking in around 3:30 PM.
Departure on Day 6 is by Edelswiss car from the hotel at 8:45 AM for the scenic transfer to Lake Como.
Notes
Palace Hotel — Lake Como
Guests: Dan & Elaine · Dale & Sue · Donna
Address: Lungo Lario Trieste 16, 22100 Como, Italy
Phone: +39 031 23391
Email: info@palacehotel.it
Website: palacehotel.it
Room numbers: Assigned at check-in — write them in the notes below.
Breakfast: Included with all three rooms. Itinerary breakfasts: 8:00 AM Day 7, 8:30 AM Day 8, and an early breakfast on Day 10 before the 7:30 AM departure.
Parking: On-site parking is available but spaces are limited — call ahead if a car is needed. The group arrives and departs by private Edelswiss transfer, so parking is not needed.
Concierge: Alessia, PAL concierge — booked and confirmed Il Gatto Nero, Ristorante Bilacus and Ristorante La Punta by email. PAL to reconfirm La Punta two to three days before.
Total: €7,140 for three rooms, four nights, breakfast included
Rooms
Room 1 · Dan & Elaine
Confirmation #: 1024467513
Room type: Lake View Double
Nights: 4 · Breakfast: Included
Price: €2,560
Room 2 · Dale & Sue
Confirmation #: 1024467392
Room type: Classic Double Room
Nights: 4 · Breakfast: Included
Price: €2,290
Room 3 · Donna
Confirmation #: 1024467528
Nights: 4 · Breakfast: Included
Price: €2,290
Important Notes
The hotel has its own dock — the Day 9 private boat tour picks the group up there at 9:45 AM.
Day 6 dinner at Il Gatto Nero uses a van from the hotel: pickup at 7:00 PM, return at 10:00 PM.
If no evening ferry runs from Tremezzo to Como on Day 9, the concierge can arrange a private driver.
Notes
Booking details, prices and confirmation numbers come from the master itinerary. Phone numbers, breakfast hours, websites and parking come from each hotel’s official site — confirm at check-in. Notes are saved on this device.
Restaurants
Every dining stop in the master itinerary, in travel-day order. Every card carries the same Maps, Call and Website buttons. Only confirmed details are shown.
Days without a booked restaurant
Day 1 · Mon, Aug 24: Travel day — no restaurant in the itinerary.
Day 10 · Wed, Sep 2: Breakfast at the hotel (included), then depart for Malpensa at 7:30 AM.
Breakfast is included at Hotel Krebs (Days 2–6) and the Palace Hotel (Days 7–10).
Day 2 · Tue, Aug 25 · Transfer Day
Sagibeiz am Walensee
Address: Murg, Walensee, Switzerland
Getting there: Scheduled lakeside lunch stop on the Edelswiss transfer from Zurich Airport to Interlaken. Driver drops at the door.
Reservation: None needed — casual lakeside lunch built into the transfer schedule.
La Terrasse Brasserie
Address: Höheweg 41, CH-3800 Interlaken (in the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel)
Phone: +41 33 828 28 28
Email: info@victoria-jungfrau.ch
Getting there: 7-minute walk. Leave Hotel Krebs at 6:45 PM, turn left onto Höheweg.
Reservation: Deposit paid via Amex 7.7.26 for Tuesday and Friday dinners.
Day 3 · Wed, Aug 26 · Paragliding Day
Restaurant Stadthaus
Address: Untere Gasse 2, 3800 Unterseen
Phone: 033 822 86 89
Email: info@restaurantstadthaus.ch
Getting there: 15–20 minute walk from Höhematte Park, departing 11:00 AM — west on Höheweg, across the Spielmatte Bridge, right on Marktgasse through Unterseen, left on Untere Gasse into Stadthausplatz. Arrive 11:20–11:25 AM.
Reservation: Confirmed for 7 people via phone call with Anna on 7.8.26.
Victoria Bar & Terrace
Address: Höheweg 41, CH-3800 Interlaken (Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel)
Phone: +41 33 828 28 28
Getting there: Short 10-minute walk, leaving Hotel Krebs 5:30–5:40 PM, left out of the hotel.
Reservation: None needed — group hospitality hour: — Champagne, Aperol Spritzes, Negronis or Swiss white wine.
Day 4 · Thu, Aug 27 · Grindelwald Day
Bergrestaurant First
Address: First summit, 3818 Grindelwald — at the top of First, immediately adjacent to the upper gondola station
Getting there: Firstbahn cable car up from Grindelwald (about a 25-minute ride, boarding 11:25 AM). Restaurant is next to the upper station.
Reservation: None needed — outdoor terrace seating, — one of the best lunch views in the Bernese Oberland.
Hüsi Bierhaus
Address: Postgasse 03, CH-3800 Interlaken
Phone: +41 33 823 23 32
Getting there: 5-minute walk — left out of the hotel onto Höheweg, fourth left onto Postgasse.
Reservation: Because of people waiting, the website says you must arrive within 15 minutes of 7:00 PM.
Day 5 · Fri, Aug 28 · Lauterbrunnen Day
Hotel Oberland Restaurant
Address: Auf der Fuhren 452B, 3822 Lauterbrunnen
Phone: +41 33 855 12 41
Getting there: 5-minute walk from Lauterbrunnen train station — convenient right after the village walk.
Reservation: Terrace with views of the surrounding cliffs and waterfalls; known for cheese fondue and rösti.
Radius by Stefan Beer
Address: Höheweg 41, CH-3800 Interlaken (in the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel)
Phone: +41 33 828 28 28
Email: info@victoria-jungfrau.ch
Getting there: 7-minute walk down Höheweg, left out of Hotel Krebs.
Reservation: Deposit paid via Amex 7.7.26 for Tuesday and Friday dinners.
Day 6 · Sat, Aug 29 · Italy Transfer Day
Lunch near Lugano or Morcote
Getting there: Scheduled stop on the Edelswiss scenic transfer from Interlaken to Lake Como, after the Gotthard Pass summit stop.
Reservation: None — driver’s choice on the day.
Day 7 · Sun, Aug 30 · Bellagio Day
Ristorante Bilacus
Address: Salita Serbelloni 32, 22021 Bellagio, IT
Phone: +39 031 950480
Getting there: 12–15 minute walk from Villa Melzi (about 0.6 miles), leaving 12:10 PM — right onto Via Melzi d’Eril, lake on your left to Piazza Mazzini, then up Salita Serbelloni 2–3 minutes. Entrance is on the left, behind an ivy-covered courtyard and easy to miss.
Reservation: Confirmed via PAL concierge for 5. Ask for the garden courtyard — best atmosphere.
Gelateria del Borgo
Address: Bellagio old town, 22021 Bellagio
Getting there: Stop #6 on the self-guided Bellagio old town walking tour, 2:00–4:15 PM.
Reservation: None needed — relax for 20–30 minutes and enjoy the atmosphere.
Caffè Bar Sport
Address: Bellagio old town, 22021 Bellagio
Getting there: Stop #6 on the self-guided Bellagio old town walking tour, 2:00–4:15 PM. An alternative to Gelateria del Borgo.
Reservation: None needed — relax for 20–30 minutes and enjoy the atmosphere.
Bellavista
Address: Piazza Bonacossa, 2, 22034 Brunate (CO)
Phone: +39 031 221031
Getting there: Leave the Palace Hotel 6:30 PM and walk east 10–15 minutes along the lakefront to the Como–Brunate funicular (Piazza Alcide De Gasperi 4, 22100 Como). Buy round-trip tickets at the station. The funicular ride is 7 minutes; the restaurant is 35 feet from the upper exit.
Day 8 · Mon, Aug 31 · Varenna Day
Al Prato
Address: Piazza del Prato 6, 23829 Varenna
Getting there: On foot from the Lover’s Walk and Varenna old town, after exploring Piazza San Giorgio.
Reservation: None booked — one of three Varenna lunch options, chosen on the day. Charming garden dining.
Ristorante La Vista
Address: Via XX Settembre 35, 23829 Varenna (in Albergo Milano)
Getting there: On foot from the Lover’s Walk and Varenna old town, after exploring Piazza San Giorgio.
Reservation: None booked — one of three Varenna lunch options, chosen on the day. Beautiful terrace views.
Il Cavatappi
Address: Via XX Settembre 10, 23829 Varenna
Getting there: On foot from the Lover’s Walk and Varenna old town, after exploring Piazza San Giorgio.
Reservation: None booked — one of three Varenna lunch options, chosen on the day. Upscale Italian with an excellent wine list.
Ristorante La Punta
Address: Via Eugenio Vitali 19, 22021 Bellagio
Phone: +39 031 95 18 88
Getting there: 10-minute walk from the Bellagio ferry dock, leaving 6:50 PM. Afterwards, walk back to the ferry dock for the hydrofoil to Como.
Reservation: Confirmed at 7.00pm for 5 people via PAL concierge. PAL to reconfirm the reservation 2 or 3 days before.
Day 9 · Tue, Sep 1 · Private Boat Tour Day
Touring Cafe'
Address: Piazza Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour, Como
Phone: +39031306986
Getting there: To the left outside the Palace Hotel — very short walk.
Reservation: None needed. Eat well: lunch is being skipped, with only light snacks on the boat until the 2:45 PM café stop in Menaggio.
Caffè Del Pess
Address: Menaggio
Getting there: Private boat drop-off at the Menaggio dock around 2:30 PM, then a short walk into the village near Piazza Garibaldi.
Reservation: None needed. Beautiful terrace.
Ristorante La Darsena — Final Celebration Dinner
Address: Via Regina 3, 22019 Tremezzo (CO), Italy
Phone: +39 0344 43166
Getting there: Ferry Menaggio → Tremezzo at 5:00 PM, then explore Tremezzo from 5:30 PM. Return ferry Tremezzo → Como at 9:30 PM — confirm an evening ferry operates, or arrange a private driver through the Palace Hotel concierge.
Days without a booked restaurant
Day 1 · Mon, Aug 24: Travel day — no restaurant in the itinerary.
Day 10 · Wed, Sep 2: Breakfast at the hotel (included), then depart for Malpensa at 7:30 AM.
Breakfast is included at Hotel Krebs (Days 2–6) and the Palace Hotel (Days 7–10).
Excursions
Every excursion and sightseeing activity in the master itinerary, in travel-day order. Every card carries the same Maps, Call and Website buttons. Only confirmed details are shown.
Day 1 · Monday, August 24 · Travel Day
No excursions scheduled today.
Day 2 · Tuesday, August 25 · Transfer Day
Zurich Airport → Interlaken Scenic Transfer
Duration: About 6¼ hours — airport departure to 3:30 PM hotel check-in
Meeting location: Inside Zurich Airport — the driver will meet us inside the airport
Address: Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Transportation: Edelswiss Limo private transfer. Scenic route: Zurich → Rapperswil → Walensee → Sargans → Bernese Oberland → Lake Thun → Interlaken. Avoid the direct motorway-only route via Bern.
Reservation: Confirmed.
Confirmation #: 62630
Tickets: None — private car transfer.
Phone: +41 43 508 07 99
Notes — scheduled stops:
- 9:15 — Depart Zurich Airport, drive toward Rapperswil
- 10:00–10:20 — Rapperswil: short lakeside walk and coffee
- 11:05–11:15 — Walensee viewpoint photo stop: view toward the village of Quinten, cliffs dropping into turquoise lake
- 11:20–12:50 — Lunch stop at Sagibeiz am Walensee
- 2:00–2:40 — Oberhofen Castle photo stop: fairytale castle on the lake, Alps rising behind, one of the most photographed spots on Lake Thun
- 2:45–3:00 — Beatenberg Viewpoint, Jungfrau Region: views of Lake Thun, the Interlaken valley, Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger
Day 3 · Wednesday, August 26 · Paragliding Day
Paragliding Interlaken GmbH — Tandem Flight
Duration: Landing in Höhematte Park between 10:15 and 11:00 AM
Meeting location: Paragliding office at 125 Höheweg — leave Hotel Krebs at 9:10 AM
Address: Höheweg 125, CH-3800 Interlaken
Transportation: 10-minute walk — left out of the hotel, along Höheweg to #125.
Reservation: Booked for Dan, Donna, Dale & Tom on 6/18/26.
Confirmation #: Booking #30843541
Tickets: Covered by the booking — four flyers.
Contact: mail@paragliding-interlaken.ch
Phone: +41 33 823 82 33
Website: paragliding-interlaken.ch (from the booking email address)
Notes: Flying: Dan, Donna, Dale & Tom. Jungfrau mountain views on the way down, landing in Höhematte Park.
Höhematte Park — Non-Flyers’ Viewing
Duration: Until the landing, 10:15–11:00 AM
Meeting location: Höheweg Park — Jessica, Elaine & Sue depart Hotel Krebs at 9:45 AM
Address: Höhematte Park, Höheweg, 3800 Interlaken
Transportation: About a 5-minute walk to the park.
Reservation: None needed.
Tickets: None.
Notes: Find a latte and a bench in the park so you can marvel at our descent from the mountains. Watch Tom, Dan, Donna & Dale land in Höhematte Park. Swiss watches, chocolate shops, souvenirs and numerous café stops nearby.
Old Town Unterseen Walk
Duration: Approximately 15–20 minutes walking; arrive Stadthausplatz 11:20–11:25 AM
Meeting location: Höhematte Park, departing 11:00 AM
Address: Untere Gasse / Stadthausplatz, 3800 Unterseen
Transportation: On foot — west on Höheweg (8–10 min), across the Spielmatte Bridge, straight onto Spielmatte, right onto Marktgasse through historic Unterseen, left onto Untere Gasse into Stadthausplatz.
Reservation: None — self-guided.
Tickets: None.
Notes: Photo stops: Jungfrau views along Höheweg; the turquoise Aare River from the center of the Spielmatte Bridge; traditional Swiss buildings, fountains and streetscape on Marktgasse. Old Town Unterseen is Interlaken’s historic heart, dating to the 13th century — cobblestone streets, traditional Swiss chalets, colorful fountains and a relaxed local atmosphere.
Harderbahn Funicular — Harder Kulm
Duration: 10-minute ride each way; recommended summit time 60–90 minutes; funicular down at 3:30 PM
Meeting location: Harderbahn Valley Station — arrive about 1:30 PM for the 1:45 PM departure
Address: Harderstrasse, 3800 Interlaken
Transportation: Walk from Restaurant Stadthaus at 1:15 PM — east on Marktgasse, across the Spielmatte Bridge, along Höheweg, left onto Harderstrasse, then follow the Harderbahn signs.
Tickets: Purchase round-trip tickets through the official Jungfrau Railways Harder Kulm website 3 days prior.
Website: jungfrau.ch (Jungfrau Railways, as named in the itinerary)
Notes: Scenic ride climbing nearly 2,500 feet (755 meters) from Interlaken to Harder Kulm. At the summit: easy 5-minute walk to the Panorama Restaurant, the famous Two-Lakes Bridge, and views of Lake Thun, Lake Brienz and the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau. Best photo location of the afternoon — walk all the way to the end of the glass viewing platform; the best photographs look back toward the restaurant with the mountains behind.
Day 4 · Thursday, August 27 · Grindelwald Day
Grindelwald Village Walk
Duration: About 30 minutes — arrive at the gondola station around 11:15 AM
Meeting location: Grindelwald railway station (arrive 10:40 AM)
Address: Dorfstrasse, 3818 Grindelwald
Transportation: Walk from Hotel Krebs to Interlaken Ost at 9:30 AM (20 minutes), train Interlaken Ost → Grindelwald at 10:00 AM. Buy 7 round-trip tickets online 2–7 days before the trip through SBB, 2nd class, for Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Reservation: Train tickets to be purchased via SBB.
Tickets: 7 adult round-trip rail tickets, Interlaken Ost ⇄ Grindelwald.
Notes: Walk through the village toward the Firstbahn station and browse the shops along Dorfstrasse.
Grindelwald First — Firstbahn Cable Car
Duration: Approximately 25 minutes each way; board at 11:25 AM, descent begins 1:30 PM, back in Grindelwald 2:00 PM
Meeting location: Firstbahn gondola station, Grindelwald
Address: Grindelwald-First gondola station, 3818 Grindelwald
Transportation: On foot from the village, arriving at the gondola station around 11:15 AM.
Reservation: Purchase round-trip tickets from the official Jungfrau website. Route: Grindelwald → First → Grindelwald.
Tickets: Round-trip gondola tickets, purchased in advance.
Website: jungfrau.ch
Notes: Enjoy the views on the way up.
First Summit — Cliff Walk & Optional Activities
Duration: Cliff Walk about 15–20 minutes; summit time until the 1:30 PM descent
Meeting location: Top of First, at the upper gondola station
Address: Grindelwald First summit, 3818 Grindelwald
Transportation: Firstbahn cable car from Grindelwald.
Reservation: Cliff Walk included with the gondola ticket. Optional activities require an extra ticket each, purchased at the summit.
Tickets:
- First Cliff Walk — included with your gondola ticket. A metal walkway and viewing platform attached to the cliff. Easy, about 15–20 minutes. Worth it? Absolutely — one of the highlights of First.
- First Flyer — extra ticket. A zip line where you’re suspended in a harness, flying down the mountain at up to about 50 mph (80 km/h). Ride time about 1 minute. For thrill-seekers.
- First Glider — extra ticket. Four people are pulled backward up the mountain, then released to glide back down like a giant bird. About 3–5 minutes. Gentler than the Flyer, but still an adventure.
- Mountain Cart — extra ticket. A three-wheeled gravity cart you steer downhill on a mountain road, about 20–30 minutes. Fun, but requires braking and steering on a mountain descent.
Website: jungfrau.ch
Notes: First View Platform, First Cliff Walk, and panoramic mountain viewpoints and photos. Lunch follows at Bergrestaurant First, 12:35–1:25 PM.
Explore Grindelwald Village
Duration: 1½ hours
Meeting location: Grindelwald village, after the gondola descent
Address: Dorfstrasse, 3818 Grindelwald
Transportation: On foot. Return train Grindelwald → Interlaken Ost at 3:45 PM, arriving 4:20 PM, back at the hotel 4:40 PM.
Reservation: None — free time.
Tickets: None.
Notes: Browse the Dorfstrasse shops, coffee at one of the village cafés near the railway station, Swiss chocolates and souvenirs.
Day 5 · Friday, August 28 · Lauterbrunnen Day
Lauterbrunnen Village Walk
Duration: About 1¼ hours
Meeting location: Lauterbrunnen railway station (arrive 10:25 AM)
Address: 3822 Lauterbrunnen
Transportation: Walk to Interlaken Ost at 9:40 AM, train Interlaken Ost → Lauterbrunnen at 10:00 AM. Return train at 1:20 PM, arriving Interlaken Ost 1:45 PM.
Reservation: Purchase round-trip train tickets 2–7 days in advance.
Tickets: Round-trip rail, Interlaken Ost ⇄ Lauterbrunnen.
Notes: Highlights — Staubbach Falls, flat riverside walking paths, traditional Swiss chalets, spectacular cliff scenery, and charming village streets, shops and cafés.
Lake Brienz Panoramic Cruise
Duration: Returns to Interlaken Ost 3:40 PM
Meeting location: Dock beside Interlaken Ost station — walk directly there on arrival at 1:45 PM
Address: Interlaken Ost boat dock, 3800 Interlaken
Transportation: On foot from Interlaken Ost station.
Reservation: Purchase tickets in advance. Exact cruise departure and return times must be confirmed through the official BLS timetable.
Tickets: Round-trip panoramic cruise toward Ringgenberg and Iseltwald, depending on the day’s timetable.
Notes: Verify the 2026 BLS Lake Brienz timetable a few weeks before departure — lake cruise schedules can change by season. Highlights: turquoise glacial water, the Giessbach waterfalls (viewed from the lake, if on your route), dramatic cliffs and classic Swiss lakeside villages.
Day 6 · Saturday, August 29 · Italy Transfer Day
Interlaken → Lake Como Scenic Transfer
Duration: About 6 hours — arrival estimated 2:50–3:00 PM, and no later than approximately 4:00 PM allowing for traffic and longer stops
Meeting location: Hotel Krebs, Interlaken — car at 8:45 AM
Address: Bahnhofstrasse 4, Interlaken 3800 → Palace Hotel, Lungo Lario Trieste 16, Como
Transportation: Edelswiss Limo private transfer. Route: Interlaken → Brienz → Meiringen → Susten Pass → Andermatt → Gotthard Pass (Tremola road) → Airolo → Bellinzona → Lugano → Brunate viewpoint → Como. Do NOT take the Gotthard Tunnel.
Reservation: Confirmed.
Confirmation #: 62631
Tickets: None — private car transfer.
Phone: +41 43 508 07 99
Notes — scheduled stops:
- 9:35–9:45 — Brienz photo stop
- 10:45–11:00 — Susten Pass / Stein Glacier viewpoint
- 12:10–12:20 — Short stop at the Gotthard Pass summit
- 12:45–1:45 — Lunch near Lugano or Morcote
- 2:30–2:45 — Lake Como overlook at Faro Voltiano
- 2:50–3:00 — Estimated arrival at the Palace Hotel, Lake Como
Important: Confirm the complete route and expected arrival time with Edelswiss. The 7:00 PM dinner pickup makes arrival timing important.
Lake Como Waterfront Walk & Aperitivo
Duration: About 1½ hours, until the 7:00 PM van pickup
Meeting location: Palace Hotel, Como
Address: Lungo Lario Trieste 16, Como
Transportation: On foot from the hotel.
Reservation: None.
Tickets: None.
Notes: Walk the Lake Como waterfront at 5:30, then an aperitivo drink near the harbor at 6:30.
Day 7 · Sunday, August 30 · Bellagio Day
Ferry: Como → Bellagio
Duration: About 60 minutes by hydrofoil — arrive Bellagio 10:10 AM
Meeting location: Navigazione Laghi Ferry Terminal, Como — walk to the dock at 9:00 AM
Address: Como ferry terminal — 3 minutes from the hotel
Transportation: 3-minute walk from the Palace Hotel.
Reservation: Purchase ferry tickets a day ahead of time.
Tickets: Hydrofoil, Como → Bellagio.
Notes: Comfortable seating and beautiful views approaching Bellagio.
Villa Melzi Gardens — Guided Visit
Duration: 1½ hours
Meeting location: The main entrance — a short walk from the village along the lake front, just after the Lido bar
Address: Villa Melzi Gardens, Bellagio
Transportation: 8–10 minute walk from the Bellagio ferry dock (500–600 meters / 0.3–0.4 miles), leaving 10:10 AM — exit the terminal onto the waterfront, turn left (south) facing the lake, stay on the lakeside promenade (Lungo Lario Manzoni), continue straight rather than uphill into the shopping streets; the entrance and ticket office are on your left.
Reservation: Guided visit arranged.
Tickets: Buy tickets at the entrance to enter the garden for 10 euros each.
Contact: Guide Eileen Jean French Richardson · eileenjeanfrench@gmail.com
Phone: 0039 3491468328
Notes: Elegant lakeside gardens, Japanese pond, sculptures and botanical terraces.
Bellagio Old Town Walking Tour — Self-Guided
Duration: About 2¼ hours
Meeting location: Salita Serbelloni, above Piazza Mazzini
Address: Bellagio old town, 22021 Bellagio
Transportation: On foot from lunch at Ristorante Bilacus.
Reservation: None — self-guided.
Tickets: None.
Notes — recommended route (see attached Bellagio Walking Map):
- Salita Serbelloni — Bellagio’s most iconic stone stair street; colorful buildings, flower-filled balconies, boutiques and cafés. One of the best photo locations in Lake Como.
- Piazza della Chiesa — charming central square surrounded by cafés and historic buildings; a great place to pause.
- Basilica of San Giacomo — beautiful 12th-century Romanesque church, historic stone interior, peaceful setting. Visit: 10–15 minutes.
- Upper village streets — wander Via Garibaldi and neighboring lanes; silk, leather, olive wood, gourmet foods and local artisan shops. No fixed route.
- Scenic overlooks — panoramic viewpoints over both branches of Lake Como; excellent group photographs.
- Coffee / gelato break — Gelateria del Borgo or Caffè Bar Sport; relax 20–30 minutes.
- Waterfront promenade — leisurely walk back toward the ferry terminal past elegant villas, lakeside gardens and mountain views.
Take time to simply wander. Bellagio’s greatest charm is often found in its quiet lanes, hidden courtyards, and unexpected lake views.
Punta Spartivento — optional
Duration: 10-minute walk beyond the village center, plus time at the viewpoint
Meeting location: North end of Bellagio village
Address: Punta Spartivento, 22021 Bellagio
Transportation: On foot from the old town.
Reservation: None.
Tickets: None.
Notes: Spectacular viewpoint where Lake Como’s three branches meet — widely regarded as Bellagio’s finest panoramic vista.
Ferry: Bellagio → Como
Duration: About 1 hour — arrive Como 5:30 PM
Meeting location: Bellagio ferry terminal
Address: Bellagio ferry dock, 22021 Bellagio
Transportation: On foot along the waterfront promenade; 5:35 PM walk back to the Palace Hotel on arrival.
Reservation: Purchase ferry tickets online 2 days in advance.
Tickets: Bellagio → Como.
Como–Brunate Funicular
Duration: 7-minute ride, after a 10–15 minute walk to the station
Meeting location: Como–Brunate funicular station
Address: Piazza Alcide De Gasperi 4, 22100 Como
Transportation: Exit the Palace Hotel and walk east approximately 10–15 minutes along the lakefront to the funicular.
Reservation: Purchase round-trip funicular tickets at the station, or confirm whether advance purchase is available.
Tickets: Round-trip, Como ⇄ Brunate.
Notes: Panoramic views of Lake Como and the Alps. Dinner at Bellavista is just 35 feet from the upper exit of the funicular station.
Day 8 · Monday, August 31 · Varenna Day
Hydrofoil Ferry: Como → Varenna
Duration: About 60 minutes — arrive Varenna 11:15 AM
Meeting location: Navigazione Laghi Ferry Dock, Como — walk to the terminal at 9:45 AM
Address: Como ferry terminal — 3 minute walk from the hotel
Transportation: 3-minute walk from the Palace Hotel.
Reservation: Purchase ferry tickets in advance.
Tickets: Hydrofoil, Como → Varenna.
Notes: Comfortable indoor seating.
Passeggiata degli Innamorati — Lover’s Walk
Duration: About 30 minutes, until the old town at 11:45 AM
Meeting location: Varenna ferry dock
Address: Passeggiata degli Innamorati, 23829 Varenna
Transportation: On foot from the ferry dock.
Reservation: None.
Tickets: None.
Notes: Famous lakeside boardwalk built into the cliffside. Completely flat path, with excellent photography views of Bellagio across the lake.
Varenna Old Town
Duration: Until the 12:30 PM lunch
Meeting location: Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna
Address: Piazza San Giorgio, 23829 Varenna
Transportation: On foot from the Lover’s Walk.
Reservation: None.
Tickets: None.
Notes: Piazza San Giorgio, the Church of San Giorgio, small artisan shops and gelato.
Villa Monastero Botanical Gardens
Duration: Until about 3:45 PM — take your time
Meeting location: Villa Monastero entrance, Varenna
Address: Villa Monastero, 23829 Varenna
Transportation: On foot from the old town after lunch.
Reservation: Purchase tickets in advance.
Tickets: Purchase in advance.
Notes: “prenditi il tuo tempo” — sit on a few benches overlooking the lake and enjoy the gardens instead of walking through them quickly. This is one of the most relaxing places on Lake Como.
Explore Varenna
Duration: Until the 4:30 PM ferry
Meeting location: Varenna village
Address: 23829 Varenna
Transportation: On foot.
Reservation: None.
Tickets: None.
Notes: Browse the small shops you may have skipped before lunch, enjoy a gelato or espresso at a lakeside café, walk back along the waterfront, and take photographs as the afternoon light becomes softer.
Ferry: Varenna → Bellagio
Duration: 15-minute crossing
Meeting location: Varenna ferry dock
Address: Varenna ferry dock, 23829 Varenna
Transportation: On foot from the village.
Reservation: Purchase ferry tickets in advance.
Tickets: Varenna → Bellagio.
Explore Bellagio
Duration: Until the 6:50 PM walk to dinner
Meeting location: Bellagio waterfront
Address: 22021 Bellagio
Transportation: On foot from the ferry dock.
Reservation: None.
Tickets: None.
Notes: Stroll the waterfront, wander Salita Serbelloni and nearby lanes, perhaps stop for an aperitivo with a lake view. No need to rush — you’ll already be where you’re having dinner.
Ferry: Bellagio → Como
Meeting location: Bellagio ferry dock — walk back after dinner at La Punta
Address: Bellagio ferry dock, 22021 Bellagio
Transportation: Hydrofoil to Como.
Reservation: Purchase ferry tickets 2 days in advance.
Tickets: Bellagio → Como, evening service.
CRITICAL: Confirm the exact Bellagio-to-Como departure and purchase tickets before the trip. Arrange private transportation if no suitable evening ferry operates.
Day 9 · Tuesday, September 1 · Private Boat Tour Day
Prestige Boat Tours — Private Lake Como Cruise
Duration: Through to the Menaggio drop-off at approximately 2:30 PM, including a 45–60 minute scenic cruise after the villa visit
Meeting location: Palace Hotel dock, Como — walk to the dock at 9:30 AM
Address: Palace Hotel, Lungo Lario Trieste 16, Como
Transportation: Private boat pickup at the hotel dock.
Reservation: Confirmed.
Tickets: Included in the charter — private cruise, reserved admission to Villa del Balbianello, and a private English-speaking guide for our group.
Contact: Roberto Pistolese · booking@privateboattourlakecomo.com
Phone: Office +390245074597
Website: www.privateboattourlakecomo.com
Notes: Commentary from our captain about the history of Lake Como, arrival directly at the villa’s private dock, and the boat and captain remain available. After the visit, an additional 45–60 minute scenic cruise on the central lake passing some of Lake Como’s scenic sites, ending with drop-off at the Menaggio dock.
Villa del Balbianello — Guided Tour
Duration: The guided villa tour, followed by the 45–60 minute return cruise
Meeting location: The villa’s private dock — arrival directly by boat
Address: Villa del Balbianello, Lenno
Transportation: Private boat from Como.
Reservation: Reserved admission included in the Prestige Boat Tours charter, with a private English-speaking guide for our group providing a complete guided tour.
Tickets: Admission included in the charter.
Contact: Roberto Pistolese, Prestige Boat Tours · Phone: +390245074597
Notes: Terraced gardens overlooking the lake; famous filming location for Casino Royale and Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones; dramatic stone staircases and loggia views.
Explore Menaggio Village
Duration: Until the 5:00 PM ferry
Meeting location: Menaggio dock — private boat drop-off at approximately 2:30 PM
Address: Piazza Garibaldi, 22017 Menaggio
Transportation: On foot from the dock.
Reservation: None.
Tickets: None.
Notes: Piazza Garibaldi cafés, the lakeside promenade, boutique shops, and a coffee stop at Caffè Del Pess with its beautiful terrace.
Ferry: Menaggio → Tremezzo
Meeting location: Menaggio ferry dock
Address: Menaggio ferry dock, 22017 Menaggio
Transportation: On foot from the village.
Reservation: Purchase ferry tickets 2 days in advance.
Tickets: Menaggio → Tremezzo.
Explore Tremezzo Village
Duration: Until the 7:30 PM celebration dinner
Meeting location: Tremezzo waterfront
Address: 22019 Tremezzo (CO)
Transportation: On foot from the ferry dock.
Reservation: None.
Tickets: None.
Ferry: Tremezzo → Como
Meeting location: Tremezzo ferry dock, after dinner at La Darsena
Address: Tremezzo ferry dock, 22019 Tremezzo
Transportation: Ferry back to the hotel in Como.
Reservation: Purchase ferry tickets in advance.
Tickets: Tremezzo → Como, evening service.
CRITICAL: Confirm whether an evening ferry operates from Tremezzo to Como. If not, arrange a private driver through the Palace Hotel concierge.
Day 10 · Wednesday, September 2 · Travel Home Day
No excursions scheduled today.
Transportation
Every transfer, flight, train, gondola, funicular, ferry and boat in the master itinerary, organized by travel day. Departure time and the from → to leg sit at the top of each card, with the confirmation number right below. Every card carries the same Maps, Call and Website buttons. Only confirmed details are shown.
Day 1 · Monday, August 24 · Travel Day
Carey Limousine — Home to Atlanta Airport
Type: Private car service
Passengers: Dan & Elaine only
Phone: 404-223-2000
Notes: Donna, Dale & Sue travel separately and connect from Boston onto the same Zurich flight.
Delta Air Lines — Flight DL 90
Type: Overnight transatlantic flight
Arrives Zurich: Tuesday, August 25 at 8:05 AM
Notes: Donna, Dale & Sue connect from Boston (BOS) onto this flight, so the group is together for the Zurich leg.
Day 2 · Tuesday, August 25 · Zurich to Interlaken
Edelswiss Limo — Private Scenic Transfer
Type: Private car transfer — no tickets needed
Phone: +41 43 508 07 99
Route: Zurich → Rapperswil → Walensee → Sargans → Bernese Oberland → Lake Thun → Interlaken. Avoid the direct motorway-only route via Bern.
Notes — planned stops:
- 9:15 — Depart Zurich Airport toward Rapperswil
- 10:00–10:20 — Rapperswil: short lakeside walk and coffee
- 11:05–11:15 — Walensee viewpoint photo stop
- 11:20–12:50 — Lunch at Sagibeiz am Walensee
- 2:00–2:40 — Oberhofen Castle photo stop
- 2:45–3:00 — Beatenberg viewpoint, Jungfrau Region
- 3:30 — Arrive Hotel Krebs, Interlaken
Day 3 · Wednesday, August 26 · Paragliding Day
Walking — Interlaken
Type: Walking / local transportation within Interlaken
Paragliding meeting location: Höheweg 125, CH-3800 Interlaken
Notes: About a 10-minute walk — left out of the hotel and along Höheweg to #125. Non-flyers walk about 5 minutes to Höhematte Park at 9:45 AM to watch the landing. No private car is booked for this day.
Harderbahn Funicular — Interlaken to Harder Kulm
Type: Funicular railway, round trip
Tickets: Purchase round-trip tickets through the official Jungfrau Railways Harder Kulm website 3 days prior.
Notes: Arrive at the valley station about 1:30 PM. Walk from Restaurant Stadthaus at 1:15 PM — east on Marktgasse, across the Spielmatte Bridge, along Höheweg, left onto Harderstrasse, then follow the Harderbahn signs.
Day 4 · Thursday, August 27 · Grindelwald Day
SBB Train — Interlaken Ost to Grindelwald
Type: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), very frequent service
Tickets: 7 round-trip tickets, 2nd class, purchased online through SBB 2–7 days before the trip.
Passengers: 7 adults
Notes: Walk from Hotel Krebs to Interlaken Ost at about 9:30 AM — roughly 20 minutes.
Firstbahn Gondola — Grindelwald to First
Type: Cable car / gondola, round trip
Tickets: Purchase round-trip tickets from the official Jungfrau website — route Grindelwald → First → Grindelwald.
Notes: Walk through the village from the train station and arrive at the gondola around 11:15 AM. Gondola descent begins at 1:30 PM, back in Grindelwald at 2:00 PM.
Return Train — Grindelwald to Interlaken Ost
Type: SBB train — covered by the morning round-trip tickets
Notes: Back at Hotel Krebs around 4:40 PM, ahead of the 7:00 PM dinner at Hüsi Bierhaus.
Day 5 · Friday, August 28 · Lauterbrunnen & Lake Brienz Day
SBB Train — Interlaken Ost to Lauterbrunnen
Type: Swiss rail, round trip
Tickets: Purchase round-trip train tickets 2–7 days in advance.
Return Train — Lauterbrunnen to Interlaken Ost
Type: Swiss rail — covered by the morning round-trip tickets
Notes: Walk directly from the station to the boat dock beside it for the 2:25 PM cruise.
Lake Brienz Panoramic Cruise
Type: Round-trip panoramic boat cruise toward Ringgenberg and Iseltwald, depending on the day's timetable
Tickets: Purchase in advance through the official BLS timetable.
Notes: Exact cruise departure and return times must be confirmed through the official BLS timetable — verify the 2026 BLS Lake Brienz schedule a few weeks before departure, as lake cruise schedules change by season.
Day 6 · Saturday, August 29 · Interlaken to Lake Como
Edelswiss Limo — Scenic Transfer to Lake Como
Type: Private car transfer, full-day scenic route
Phone: +41 43 508 07 99
Route — important: Interlaken → Brienz → Meiringen → Susten Pass → Andermatt → Gotthard Pass summit → Tremola Road → Airolo → Bellinzona → Lugano → Brunate viewpoint → Como
Driver note: Use the scenic Alpine route over the Susten and Gotthard passes via the Tremola road. Do NOT take the Gotthard Tunnel.
Notes — planned stops:
- 9:35–9:45 — Brienz photo stop
- 10:45–11:00 — Susten Pass / Stein Glacier viewpoint
- 12:10–12:20 — Gotthard Pass summit
- 12:45–1:45 — Lunch near Lugano or Morcote
- 2:30–2:45 — Lake Como overlook at Faro Voltiano
- 2:50–3:00 — Expected arrival at the Palace Hotel; allowing for traffic and longer stops, no later than about 4:00 PM
Important: Confirm the complete route and expected arrival time with Edelswiss — the 7:00 PM dinner pickup makes arrival timing important.
Private Van — Dinner at Il Gatto Nero
Type: Private van arranged through the Palace Hotel concierge
Dinner reservation: 7:45 PM
Address: Via Monte Santo 69, 22012 Cernobbio
Phone: +39 031 512042
Notes: Van pickup at 19.00 and return at 22.00, confirmed by Alessia, Palace Hotel concierge, via email on July 18.
Day 7 · Sunday, August 30 · Bellagio Day
Ferry — Como to Bellagio
Type: Hydrofoil, about 60 minutes, comfortable seating
Tickets: Purchase ferry tickets a day ahead of time.
Travel note: Sit on the right side leaving Como.
Notes: The terminal is a 3-minute walk from the Palace Hotel. Beautiful views approaching Bellagio.
Ferry — Bellagio to Como
Type: Lake Como ferry
Tickets: Purchase ferry tickets online 2 days in advance.
Travel note: Sit on the left side returning to Como.
Notes: Walk back to the Palace Hotel at about 5:35 PM.
Como–Brunate Funicular — Dinner at Bellavista
Type: Funicular railway, round trip
Tickets: Purchase round-trip funicular tickets at the station, or confirm whether advance purchase is available.
Notes: Exit the Palace Hotel and walk east about 10–15 minutes along the lakefront to the funicular. Panoramic views of Lake Como and the Alps. Bellavista is just 35 feet from the upper exit of the funicular station, with the 7:30 PM dinner reservation.
Day 8 · Monday, August 31 · Varenna Day
Hydrofoil Ferry — Como to Varenna
Type: Hydrofoil, about 60 minutes, comfortable indoor seating
Tickets: Purchase ferry tickets in advance.
Notes: The ferry dock is a 3-minute walk from the Palace Hotel.
Ferry — Varenna to Bellagio
Type: Lake Como ferry, short cross-lake crossing
Tickets: Purchase ferry tickets in advance.
Notes: Dinner at Ristorante La Punta is a 10-minute walk from the Bellagio ferry dock — leave at about 6:50 PM.
Ferry — Bellagio to Como
Type: Evening Lake Como ferry
Tickets: Purchase ferry tickets 2 days in advance.
CRITICAL: Confirm the exact Bellagio-to-Como departure and purchase tickets before the trip. Arrange private transportation if no suitable evening ferry operates.
Day 9 · Tuesday, September 1 · Private Boat Tour Day
Prestige Boat Tours — Private Lake Como Boat
Type: Private chartered boat with captain, reserved for our group all day
Contact: Roberto Pistolese · booking@privateboattourlakecomo.com
Phone: Office +39 02 4507 4597
Website: www.privateboattourlakecomo.com
Notes — scheduled lake stops:
- Private cruise from Como to Villa del Balbianello, with captain's commentary on the history of Lake Como
- Arrival directly at the villa's private dock, with reserved admission and a private English-speaking guide for our group
- An additional 45–60 minute scenic cruise on the central lake after the villa visit
- Drop-off at the Menaggio dock at approximately 2:30 PM — the boat and captain remain available throughout
Ferry — Menaggio to Tremezzo
Type: Lake Como ferry
Tickets: Purchase ferry tickets 2 days in advance.
Notes: Explore Tremezzo village ahead of the 7:30 PM celebration dinner at Ristorante La Darsena.
Ferry — Tremezzo to Como
Type: Evening Lake Como ferry
Tickets: Purchase ferry tickets in advance.
CRITICAL: Confirm whether an evening ferry operates from Tremezzo to Como. If not, arrange a private driver through the Palace Hotel concierge.
Day 10 · Wednesday, September 2 · Departure Day
Edelswiss Limo — Como to Malpensa Airport
Type: Private car transfer
Phone: +41 43 508 07 99
Notes: Breakfast at the hotel is included before departure.
Delta Air Lines — Flight DL 175
Type: Return transatlantic flight
Tickets
Every ticket to buy for this trip, in the order you'll use them. Each card lists the venue, what it is, when you go, where to buy and when to buy it.
Harderbahn Funicular — Harder Kulm
Round-trip funicular climbing nearly 2,500 feet (755 meters) from Interlaken to the Harder Kulm summit, with the Two-Lakes Bridge, the Panorama Restaurant and views of Lake Thun, Lake Brienz and the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau.
SBB Railway — Interlaken Ost ⇄ Grindelwald
Seven adult round-trip rail tickets, 2nd class, on Swiss Federal Railways between Interlaken Ost and Grindelwald. Trains run very frequently on this route.
Firstbahn Gondola — Grindelwald First
Seven round-trip gondola tickets on the route Grindelwald → First → Grindelwald, about 25 minutes each way up to the First summit and the Cliff Walk.
Lake Brienz Panoramic Cruise
Round-trip panoramic cruise from the dock beside Interlaken Ost station toward Ringgenberg and Iseltwald — turquoise glacial water, the Giessbach waterfalls and classic Swiss lakeside villages.
Villa Melzi Gardens, Bellagio
Guided visit of the elegant lakeside gardens — Japanese pond, sculptures and botanical terraces. Entry is €10 per person and the guide is €87.
Como–Brunate Funicular
Seven-minute round-trip funicular from Como up to Brunate for panoramic views of Lake Como and the Alps, arriving 35 feet from the door of Ristorante Bellavista.
Weather Backup Plans
Interlaken Area
St. Beatus Caves · Trümmelbach Falls · Lake Thun or Lake Brienz cruise · Giessbach Grand Hotel · Brienz · Oberhofen Castle · Ballenberg.
Como Area
Como old town, cafés, shopping, hotel time, and ferry plans adjusted around weather conditions.
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Upcoming Trips
Where we're headed after Switzerland & Lake Como, in the order they arrive.
Las Vegas
Bright lights, big shows, and warm desert evenings. An easy long-weekend trip built around great dinners and headline entertainment.
Naples, Florida
Gulf Coast sunsets, soft sand, and the landmark Naples Pier. A relaxed beach fortnight with unhurried mornings and easy strolls along Fifth Avenue South.
Turks & Caicos Spring Break
Grace Bay's turquoise water and powder-white sand over spring break. A full week on the beach with boat days and fresh seafood.
Maine
Pine woods, cold clear water and long northern evenings. A summer week built around the coast, the lakes and unhurried days outdoors.
Hawaii
Two full weeks in the islands — volcanic landscapes, warm water, and sunsets worth planning the day around.
Turks & Caicos
A return to Grace Bay. A quiet island escape built around the beach, boat days, and fresh seafood.
Paris to Prague
A journey across the heart of Europe, from Parisian boulevards to the spires of Prague, with classic cities and countryside in between.
Western Caribbean Cruise
Warm water, easy sea days and a new port each morning. All the unpacking done once.
Maine Coastal Road Trip
Autumn color along the Down East coast, from Portland's waterfront north through harbor towns to Bar Harbor and Acadia.
Photos: Las Vegas by Frank Schulenburg (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Naples Pier by Marc Ryckaert (CC BY 4.0) · Grace Bay by Csouthard (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
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