Yes, you can do Italy and Switzerland in one trip: the two countries share a border, and one Maya Global eSIM covers both for one flat price based on the trip length you pick. The border is easy, but data on the far side of it is where a home plan gets expensive.
Italy and Switzerland fit in one trip of 10 to 14 days
A first trip of 10 to 14 days covers both countries, travelling mostly by train and crossing into Switzerland at Lugano after the Italian lakes. The scenic Bernina Express railway is one way to make the crossing part of the trip.
Start in Italy, finish in Switzerland, and let the train do the driving.
How do you split 14 days between Italy and Switzerland?
Start in Italy and finish in Switzerland: three days in Venice, two in Florence and two at Lake Como. Then one day in Lugano, three across Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen, and three in Lucerne.
On the calendar, that’s Venice on days 1 to 3, Florence on days 4 to 5 and Lake Como on days 6 to 7. Lugano is day 8, Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen in Switzerland fill days 9 to 11, and Lucerne takes days 12 to 14.
What happens to your phone data when you cross into Switzerland?
Crossing from Italy into Switzerland changes nothing on your plan, because Maya charges one flat rate for all 165+ countries. You pick a trip length. Then you spend the Lugano crossing looking out the train window.
How do you set up an eSIM before you fly to Italy?
Install the eSIM once, before you fly, while you’re on Wi-Fi. It takes 3 minutes and stays on your phone permanently. Your plan’s days start counting when you enable the Maya eSIM in your phone settings, so switch it on when you land and select it for Cellular Data.
On iOS, start by choosing the QR code method in the Maya Mobile app. It’s marked Recommended. Then scan the QR code with the device you’re installing on, tap Add eSIM or Add Cellular Plan when you’re notified, and follow the on-screen prompts.
Prefer a manual code? Log in to your Maya Mobile account and click My eSIMs. Click Install eSIM under the plan, click Manual Activation Code on the pop-up, then copy the code and enter it on your device when prompted.
Done. Your eSIM is waiting for you to land.
Which travel eSIM works for a trip through Italy and Switzerland?
Travel eSIM companies sell data for a two-country trip in different ways: per-country, regional or global plans, each priced its own way. Maya sells one Global plan priced by trip length, with no per-country pricing.
| Travel eSIM | How plans are sold | Unlimited plan allowance, as published |
|---|---|---|
| Maya Mobile | One Global eSIM for 165+ countries, unlimited data at a flat price by trip length: USD 9.99 for 3 days, USD 19.99 for 7 days, USD 27.99 for 14 days, USD 49.99 for 30 days | A daily high-speed data allowance (the Daily Quota) at up to 4G LTE or 5G where local networks offer it, reset every 24 hours; unlimited data at standard speed once the Daily Quota is used |
| Airalo | Per country, per region, or one global plan; priced in USD | Our unlimited data packages don’t have a fixed total data cap. However, to keep the network running fairly for everyone, when you use more than 3GB in a day, we’ll slow down (or “throttle”) your internet speed to 1 Mbps for the rest of that day. |
| Holafly | Per country, per region (Europe, Latin America, Cruise plans), and monthly global plans: Light, 25GB of data, $ 49.90USD/month; Unlimited, $ 64.90USD/month; Ultra, $ 90.95USD/month | Unlimited data means there is no fixed limit on the amount of data you can use. However, some network operators may temporarily reduce your speed after a certain amount of high-speed data usage. |
| Saily | Per country and per region, plus one global plan; by the gigabyte, unlimited, or both | The Unlimited plan gives you 5 GB per day at full 4G/5G speed, then keeps you online at 1 Mbps for the rest of the day — fast enough for navigation, messaging, and standard browsing. |
| Ubigi | Europe and World unlimited plans; monthly, annual, one-off, lifetime; unlimited, 60GB then 2 Mbps | Your unlimited data plan includes 60GB of full speed data, then optimized to 2 Mbps — this Fair Use Policy ensures a stable and fair connection for all users on the network. |
In the table, the rival rows give each provider’s own wording or a short summary of it, and the Maya Mobile row gives Maya’s own wording.
Setup trouble is the other thing that goes wrong elsewhere. A one-star Trustpilot review of aloSIM from August 13, 2026, by Osman D., reads: “No Russian manuals available. I purchased aloSIM for my family while they were traveling, but none of them could set up the eSIM. As an experienced Windows and Android user, I could have probably figured it out by trial and error, but my family couldn’t. It’s way too complicated with English-only instructions. Plus, after my payment successfully processed, the app still asked me to buy the plan again. # update since you are planning to add Russian instructions, I’ll give aloSIM another try. My family is heading to Turkey at the end of August, and if everything goes well, I’ll update my review to 5 stars.”
How Maya covers Italy and Switzerland with one eSIM
Two countries, one border, one switch. Maya plans include unlimited data across 165+ countries, and you pick the length: 3-day, 7-day, 14-day or 30-day.
The Unlimited 3 Days plan suits weekend trips and short getaways. It costs $9.99 ($3.33/day). The Unlimited 7 Days plan suits week-long trips and city breaks, at $19.99 ($2.86/day). Install the eSIM once and it stays on your phone, with no reinstalling.
Diogo, a Maya customer, wrote in a five-star Trustpilot review from January 2026: “Just great. I’ve been to three countries during my trip and had internet in all of the moments. Sometimes even when i was on the metro.”
FAQ
What is our refund policy if your travel plans change?
A full refund is available if no data has been used and you ask within 30 days of purchase. You also get a full refund if an activated plan is completely unusable because of a Maya error that isn’t fixed within 10 days of your request. Email [email protected] or use the in-app chat, within 30 days of the issue arising. Refunds go to your original payment method, or as Maya Rewards Points if you prefer.
Which plan length fits 10 to 14 days in Italy and Switzerland?
The 14-day plan at $27.99 ($2.00/day) fits the full 14-day route. Pick the length that matches your days.
What happens when your plan’s days end?
Your plan ends. Each one is a one-time purchase, and nothing more is charged unless you’ve turned on Auto Top-Up, which is opt-in and off by default. You can turn it off any time from My eSIM.
How do you keep your regular number while using a travel eSIM?
The Maya eSIM is data only, which saves expensive roaming fees. You don’t need to remove your existing SIM: Maya runs alongside it, and your home number and carrier plan stay unchanged. On an iPhone, keep your home line as Primary for Voice/SMS and iMessage, and set the Maya eSIM as the line for mobile data only.
Google’s published steps for setting which SIM carries data:
- Open your Settings app.
- Tap Network & internet SIMs.
- To access data with your mobile network, turn on Mobile data.
- Under “Your primary SIMs,” choose which SIM you want to use for: Calls (tap Calls; to have your phone ask for each call, tap Ask every time), Texts (tap Texts), or Data (tap Mobile data). Only one SIM can be the default for data. If you already have one set up, you’ll get a notification.
Source: Google Pixel Phone Help, Change dual SIM preferences on your Google Pixel phone
Apple’s published steps:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap Cellular, then make sure you have at least two lines (below SIMs). To add a line, see Set up cellular service.
- Turn on two lines, tap a line, then tap Turn On this Line.
- Choose the default line for cellular data, tap Cellular Data, then tap a line. To use either line depending on coverage and availability, turn on Allow Cellular Data Switching. You may incur roaming charges if Data Roaming is on and you’re outside the country or region covered by the carrier’s network.
- Choose the default line for voice calls, tap Default Voice Line, then tap a line.
Source: Apple Support, Use Dual SIM on iPhone
How does the daily high-speed allowance work on an unlimited plan?
Every plan includes a daily high-speed data allowance (the Daily Quota) at up to 4G LTE or 5G where local networks offer it, and it resets automatically every 24 hours. After you use it, data continues at standard speed for the rest of the day, with no speed guaranteed. We may apply network management measures, such as deprioritisation during congestion, to usage patterns inconsistent with normal individual mobile use.
Do you need a cruise plan if you add a Mediterranean cruise to Italy?
Yes. Cruise coverage is the Global + Cruise plan, a separate purchase from the Global eSIM. It covers 20+ cruise lines and 165+ countries, including Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line, with unlimited data at sea.
What do you do with the eSIM on your next trip after Italy and Switzerland?
Leave it on your phone. The eSIM stays installed with no need to delete or reinstall it between trips, and each trip needs a plan.
How do you share your data with travel companions on a trip?
Turn on Mobile Hotspot / Internet Sharing on your phone, where supported in the country, then connect your other devices to the Wi-Fi network it broadcasts. Hotspot is included with all plans at no extra cost, on both iOS and Android. Regular roaming use is acceptable: streaming a few hours a day, social media, browsing, email, messaging, hotspot for Zoom calls and corporate VPN.
Maya One eSIM, installed once, gives you unlimited data with a daily high-speed allowance across 165+ countries, so Italy and Switzerland run on a single plan.
