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A Relaxing Rail Holiday to Venice

A Relaxing Rail Holiday to Venice, a rail journey with Tailor Made Rail

Take it easy on a rail holiday to Venice, stopping overnight in some stunning places en route, with shorter journeys and as few changes as possible.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Paris

    London to Paris

    Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris, travelling morning or afternoon depending on onward plans. Metro or taxi to Gare de Lyon, with an evening at leisure in Paris.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Lausanne

    Paris to Lausanne

    Free morning in Paris, perhaps the Latin Quarter or Jardins de Luxembourg, before a high-speed TGV to Switzerland. Arrive Lausanne mid-afternoon and explore the historic centre and Lake Geneva waterfront.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Brig

    Lausanne to Brig

    A rail journey of under 90 minutes, no seat reservation needed, allowing more time in Lausanne along the Swiss Riviera or in Alpine Brig, overlooked by 17th-century Stockalper Castle.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Venice

    Brig to Venice

    Rail journey along the Simplon Route high in the Alps, crossing into Italy via Milan, Lake Garda and Verona to Venice. Check in for a 3-night stay near Santa Lucia station.

  5. Day 5overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Free day to explore Venice at your own pace, including St Mark's Square, the Accademia, or a boat ride to Murano or Burano.

  6. Day 6overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Second free day to explore Venice's hidden streets and campos away from the main square.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Innsbruck

    Venice to Innsbruck

    Direct train to Innsbruck via the Italian and Austrian Tyrol, arriving mid-evening with time for dinner in the medieval centre.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Munich

    Innsbruck to Munich

    Free morning in Innsbruck's Old Town or a cable car to the Nordkette, then a choice of high-speed train (under 2 hours) or a scenic route via Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Munich.

  9. Day 9overnight: Cologne

    Munich to Cologne

    Direct ICE high-speed service into the centre of Cologne on the River Rhine.

  10. Day 10rail

    Cologne to London

    Train to Brussels, connecting in the same station onto the Eurostar bound for London. Option to stop an extra night in Brussels.

Included

  • All rail journeys, in standard class
  • Seat reservations where required
  • 9 nights' hand-picked hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email
  • Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

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