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Swiss Alps by Train: A Voyage on the Bernina Railway with Laura Benitti

Swiss Alps by Train: A Voyage on the Bernina Railway with Laura Benitti


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The Bernina Railway is one of the oldest train lines in the world. Built between 1908 and 1910, it’s the highest railway in the Alps, as well as one of the steepest in the world. First conceived as a freight and passenger transport line, it has become an extraordinary tourist destination and can be enjoyed in any season. Together we will virtually enjoy breathtaking views among forests, alpine lakes, small picturesque villages, and majestic glaciers. We will travel up to the delightful Swiss region of the Engadine and the fashionable ski destination of Saint Moritz, famous for its elegant hotels and fairy-tale lake, frozen in winter for hockey and skating.

Led by an expert on art and history, Laura Benitti, this interactive seminar will celebrate the unbelievable beauty of the Swiss Alps by train. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will discover a hidden gem in Alpine Europe.

Laura was born in Turin, where she studied history of art, but moved to Milan in 2002. Since her graduation, she has accumulated a long experience as an art consultant and registrar in a few museums in Turin, as well as expertise as a local Milan guide. She loves to be both an experienced and friendly local ambassador of Milan and Como area for her travelers.

This conversation is suitable for all ages.

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.

Customer Reviews

Based on 16 reviews
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S.M. (Brooklyn, US)
Swiss Alps by Train

As usual, Laura Benitti takes us on a tour of a lovely region. She shows some great videos which highlight what she is talking about and gives us an idea of what a trip might be like. I love taking her seminars and this was as usual, very enjoyable.

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B.K. (San Antonio, US)
very enlightening

Wonderful views of a place I will probably never see in person

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C.F. (Santa Monica, US)
The video of being on the train made this tour so much fun.

This tour was particularly interesting because of the actual video clips of riding on the train. It gives a real sense of actually being there and seeing the scenery as it goes by. The guide’s knowledge and instinct about what to highlight also made this fun to see and experience.

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Customer Reviews

Based on 16 reviews
56%
(9)
6%
(1)
25%
(4)
0%
(0)
13%
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S.M. (Brooklyn, US)
Swiss Alps by Train

As usual, Laura Benitti takes us on a tour of a lovely region. She shows some great videos which highlight what she is talking about and gives us an idea of what a trip might be like. I love taking her seminars and this was as usual, very enjoyable.

B
B.K. (San Antonio, US)
very enlightening

Wonderful views of a place I will probably never see in person

C
C.F. (Santa Monica, US)
The video of being on the train made this tour so much fun.

This tour was particularly interesting because of the actual video clips of riding on the train. It gives a real sense of actually being there and seeing the scenery as it goes by. The guide’s knowledge and instinct about what to highlight also made this fun to see and experience.

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Anonymous (Houston, US)

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