Ultimate Europe by Rail

Day 1  London, UK to Paris, France  
Board the Eurostar at London’s St Pancras station and travel to Paris.

Day 2  Paris  
Discover icons including the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe, as well as exploring the Montmartre district.

Days 3-4  Paris to Nice  
Board the train to Nice, your base for exploring the French Riviera.

Days 5-6  Nice to Genoa, Italy  
Take the train across the border into Italy, changing at Ventimiglia before arriving into the captivating city of Genoa. Stroll around the old town to admire its unique architecture and thriving food scene.

Days 7-9  Genoa to Rome  
Take one of Italy’s high-speed trains to its dynamic capital, and visit the iconic Colosseum with your included ticket.

Days 10-12  Rome to Florence  
Board your train to Florence and stroll along the famous Ponte Vecchio, perhaps even climbing to the top of the iconic Duomo.

Days 13-14  Florence to Venice  
Settle in for your train journey to Venice. Stroll the city’s winding alleyways or opt to glide down the iconic Grand Canal on a gondola.

Days 15-16  Venice to Milan  
Today, travel by train to Italy’s fashion capital, Milan, and explore its impressive architecture and host of museums and galleries.

Day 17  Milan to Lugano, Switzerland  
Journey by rail to Lugano, a charming lakeside town. Opt to take a gentle cruise along the lake or hike the many beautiful trails.

Day 18  Bernina Express  
Travel on the scenic Bernina Express coach and train via Tirano to St Moritz, a town surrounded by snow-capped peaks and brimming with upscale eateries.

Day 19  St Moritz  
Explore the picturesque hiking trails surrounding this lovely town or indulge in a treatment at one of the revitalising spas.

Day 20  Glacier Express  
Take the Glacier Express to Zermatt, crossing the iconic Landwasser Viaduct with views of the Matterhorn.

Day 21  Zermatt  
This quaint town enjoys dramatic mountain scenery and a host of outdoor adventures.

Day 22  Zermatt to Zurich  
Hop on the train to Zurich, boasting historic buildings alongside exciting bars and restaurants in a wonderful lakeside setting.

Days 23-24  Zurich to Munich, Germany  
Board your train to Munich and explore Marienplatz in the heart of the city, surrounded by the sprawling streets, historic buildings and cafés of the old town.

Days 25-26  Munich to Prague, Czech Republic  
Board the train to Prague, an enthralling capital city home to impressive Gothic architecture, picturesque scenery and awe-inspiring castles.

Days 27-28  Prague to Vienna, Austria  
Take the train to Vienna, boasting elegant buildings and pristine gardens. Perhaps watch a classical performance at Vienna State Opera.

Days 29-30  Vienna to Budapest, Hungary  
Journey by rail to Budapest. This exciting capital city is brimming with castles, thermal springs and rich folk tradition.

Day 31  Fly home