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Italy's Southern Jewels

Posted: March 26, 2026
 
Category: Special Offers

Start the adventure with a night in Chur, tucked into the calm of the beautiful Swiss Alps, then settle into First Class on the Bernina Express as mountain light gives way to sunlight Italy.

Stay for four relaxing nights on Lake Garda, where the water slows everything down. Then it's on to Rome for two-nights and dose of grandeur, before the Star Clipper transports you across south, past volcanic horizons, island mornings, and the deep blue of the Mediterranean

 

Switzerland, Bernina Express, Lake Garda and Italy's Southern Jewels 

Departs 8th May 2027 | 15-night package 

1-night in Chur | 4-nights on Lake Garda | 2-nights in Rome 

8-nights aboard Star Clipper 

Star Clipper visits: Civitavecchia (Port for Rome, Italy) | At Sea | Lipari (Aeolian Islands, Italy) | Stromboli (Italy - sailing in area) | Taormina (Sicily, Italy) | Agropoli (Italy) | Amalfi (Italy) | Sorrento (Italy) | Ponza (Pontine Islands, Italy) | Civitavecchia (Port for Rome, Italy) 

 

Price starts from £5,849.00 per person!*

Price includes: 

  • Return flights from London
  • 1-night stay at Romantic Hotel Stern 
  • Bernina Express rail from Chur to Tirano in First Class 
  • First Class rail from Tirano to Lake Garda (via Milan) 
  • 4-night stay at Park Hotel, Desenzano del Garda 
  • Shared tour of Sirmione from Desenzano and the Veronese side of Lake Garda
  • First Class rail from Lake Garda to Rome (via Milan) 
  • 2-night stay at Hotel Independent 
  • 8-night full-board sailing 
  • Select overseas transfers 
  • Port charges 

 

Lead in fare is based on two adults sharing a category 6 cabin and includes air fares, hotel stays and rail journey as outlined above. All prices are correct at the time of print and are subject to availability and/or change. If element becomes unavailable Star Clippers will strive to find an alternative. 

Star Clippers T&C's apply. 

 

*Price includes a charge of £26 pounds to be paid locally. This is set by local governments and will be payable at your accommodation. Amount payable is subject to exchange rates and may change. 

 


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