Switzerland by Rail - Escorted Holidays

The lesser known facts and locations of the Italian Lake District and where else to go to escape the fast-growing crowds around the more famous lakes.

Travelling along one of the most scenic railway routes in the world, the Bernina Express winds its way through the striking mountain scenery of the Alps between Switzerland and Italy.

Italy's landscapes are truly spectacular; endless glittering coastline, ancient cities, rural regions filled with vineyards and olive groves, and of course, the lakes.

If you're looking for the perfect destination for a scenic rail escape, few places tick the box quite as well as Switzerland.