Swiss Alps and Italian Lakes
Embrace the beauty and culture of Switzerland and Italy on an epic eight-night journey!

AHI Travel
800-323-7373
Debbie Vargo
vargo.42@osu.edu
Trip overview
Enjoy stays in St. Moritz, Switzerland, a chic resort town, and Stresa, Italy, tucked on the shores of shimmering Lake Como. 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 — from snowcapped mountains to palm trees — on the Bernina Express. Cruise by private boat to the enchanting Borromean Islands and explore the lakeside communes of Bellagio and Como, villages that exude romance and la dolce vita. In Milan, stand before Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper,” and admire a centuries-old baroque palace on Isola Bella. Plus, learn to prepare regional dishes at a family-owned restaurant in the Piedmontese region. This engaging program includes first-class accommodations and an extensive meal plan including wine with dinner.

Tour highlights
- Small group: Sized just right at 28 guests.
- 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.
- AHI Connects: Local immersion.
- AHI Sustainability Promise: We strive to make a positive, purposeful impact in the communities we visit.
- Complimentary travel mementos.
- Eight breakfasts, three lunches and three dinners.
- Welcome and Farewell Receptions and a Farewell Dinner to mingle with fellow travelers.
- Tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner.
- Deluxe motor coach transfers during the Land Program with baggage handling.
- Engaging excursions showcase the local culture, heritage and history.
- Enrichment by expert speakers enhances your insight into the region.
- Free time to pursue your individual interests.
- Tipping of guides and drivers.
- A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly.
*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Dates, itineraries and prices are subject to change.













Itinerary
Day 1: Depart gateway city
Day 2: Zürich, Switzerland | St. Moritz
Day 3: St. Moritz
Day 4: St. Moritz
Day 5: Bernina Express | Tirano, Italy | Zuoz, Switzerland | St. Moritz
Day 6: Lake Como | Bellagio | Stresa
Day 7: Borromean Islands
Day 8: Milan
Day 9: Stresa
Day 10: Depart for gateway city

Preferred Travel Insurance
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Cancellations
CANCELLATION
All cancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI Travel.
-Cancellation received up to 121 days prior to trip departure will incur a $500 per person administrative fee.
-Cancellation received 120 to 91 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 25% of the entire cost of the trip per person.
-Cancellation received 90-61 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 50% of the entire cost of the trip per person.
-Cancellation received 60-31 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 75% of the entire cost of the trip per person.
-Cancellation received 30 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 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. AN INSURANCE APPLICATION WILL BE SENT TO YOU AFTER YOU RESERVE (U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY).
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.