Take the train from London to the shores of Lake Lugano on this relaxing holiday. Lugano is the perfect base to explore destinations around the lake and the wider region of Ticino. You'll break your outbound journey in Basel on the Franco-Swiss border and stop for a night in Dijon en route home.

Combine two of Italy's most popular and picturesque holiday regions. Travel via Dijon to Lake Maggiore and then continue by train down the spine of Italy en route to the magnificent Amalfi Coast. Return via the Italian Dolomites with stops in the Tyrollean city of Bolzano and lovely Zurich. Part of our Race Across the World collection.

Take a scenic journey through the Alps to Venice, with a night in the pretty Old Town of Zurich en route. Enjoy time at leisure in the City of Canals before joining the gleaming carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for an unforgettable journey back to London.

Take a whistle-stop tour of Switzerland and experience two of its most famous rail journeys - the Glacier Express and the Bernina Express. Recommended by Seat61 for its incredible scenic journeys.