Swiss Alps and Italian Lakes
From glamorous St. Moritz to the lauded Italian Lakes, Switzerland and Italy come together on this epic eight-night journey like no other.
AHI Travel
800-323-7373
Debbie Vargo
vargo.42@osu.edu
This departure is currently waitlisted. For more information or to join the waitlist, please call AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 ext. 1.
Trip overview
Enjoy stays in St. Moritz, Switzerland, a chic resort town, and Stresa, Italy, tucked on the shores of shimmering Lake Maggiore. As you travel through two culturally distinct countries, discover coveted destinations, untouched natural landscapes and celebrated heritage. Journey by train to Zuoz, a charming Engadine village, and wind through ever-changing scenery on the Bernina Express. Cruise by private boat to the enchanting Borromean Islands, experience la dolce vita in the lakeside towns of Bellagio and Como, and stand before Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” in Milan. All this and much more await! Plus, learn to prepare regional dishes at a family restaurant in the Piedmontese region. Enjoy first-class accommodations and an extensive meal plan including wine with dinner.
- Four nights in St. Moritz, Switzerland, at the first-class Schweizerhof St. Moritz Hotel.
- Four nights in Stresa, Italy, at the first-class Hotel La Palma.
- Deluxe motor coach transfers during the Land Program.
- Eight breakfasts, three lunches and three dinners, including a Farewell Dinner; tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner.
- Enrichment by expert speakers enhances your insight into the region.
- Engaging excursions showcase the local culture, heritage and history.
- AHI Connects: Local immersion.
- Free time to pursue your individual interests.
- Welcome and Farewell Receptions to mingle with fellow travelers.
- AHI Sustainability Promise: We strive to make a positive impact wherever we travel.
- A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly.
- Tipping of guides and drivers.
- Complimentary travel mementos.
*All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and early booking deadlines. Dates, itineraries, and prices are subject to change.
Day 1 - Depart US
Day 2 - Zürich, Switzerland | St. Moritz
Day 3 - St. Moritz | Zuoz
Day 4 - Bernina Express | Tirano, Italy | St. Moritz, Switzerland
Day 5 - St. Moritz
Day 6 - Maloja Pass | Bellagio | Como | Stresa
Day 7 - Borromean Islands
Day 8 - Milan
Day 9 - Stresa
Day 10 - Return to US
Preferred Travel Insurance
USI Travel Insurance Services is the preferred provider of travel insurance for The Ohio State University. We highly recommend that you review this information and consider insurance to protect yourself and your investment. USI is a comprehensive plan that offers three options, allowing you to select the coverage that best suits your needs. You can find additional details, request a quote and purchase a plan online at https://my.travelinsure.com/ohiostate/ or by calling 1-800-937-1387.
The insurance that AHI Travel includes is very helpful, but limited in scope. Please visit https://ohst.ahitravel.com/faqs to see an explanation of their Travel Assurance package and what it does and does not include.
Cancellations
All cancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI Travel.
- Cancellation received up to 90 days prior to trip departure will incur a $300 per person administrative fee.
- Cancellation received 89 to 60 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 25% of the entire cost of the trip per person.
- Cancellation received 59-45 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 50% of the entire cost of the trip per person.
- Cancellation received 44 days prior to departure to the time of departure (or no show) will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip.
TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE AND RECOMMENDED. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE.
If a tour is canceled by AHI Travel before the date of departure for reasons other than Force Majeure and the cancellation is not caused by your fault or negligence, you will have the choice of accepting one of these options from AHI Travel:
i) transfer to another date of the same tour, if available; ii) book another tour of equal or greater value, if available (you will be responsible for paying any difference in price); or iii) book another tour of lesser value, if available (with a refund payable to you for the difference in price); or iv) receive a full refund for the land-only portion of the applicable tour.
CANCELLATION GRACE PERIOD
Reservations made prior to 120 days before a tour´s scheduled departure date may be canceled within 7 days following the reservation date for a full refund. Reservations made within 120 days prior to a tour´s scheduled departure will not qualify for the grace period.
CANCELLATION OF TRIP OPTIONS
Purchases of optional excursions, pre- and/or post-tour extensions, additional hotel nights, private transfers or other trip options become fully non-refundable 44 days prior to departure. Air transportation purchases are subject only to penalties assessed by the airlines.