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Amsterdam, Paris, Zurich, and Venice

9-day independent rail trip: Amsterdam, Paris, Zurich, Venice

Illustration of Amsterdam, Paris, Zurich, and Venice

Railbookers operates this 9-day independent rail vacation from Amsterdam to Venice, spending two nights in Amsterdam, two nights in Paris, one night in Zurich, and three nights in Venice. Amsterdam opens with the Rijksmuseum and a canal cruise with drinks and Dutch cheese, before a high-speed train reaches Paris, where a hop-on hop-off pass and priority access to the summit of the Eiffel Tower fill two nights. A further high-speed train continues to Zurich for a single-night stop and a stroll through the Old Town, then the train arrives into Venice Santa Lucia station. The three Venice nights include a small group tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, a guided walk through the city's quieter lanes, and a day trip to the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Because it is independent rather than escorted, this suits travelers who want the trains, hotels, and headline sights across four cities arranged in advance while still setting their own pace between the included tours.

What to know before you look closer

  • Zurich is a one-night stopover between Paris and Venice, so time in the city is limited to a stroll through the Old Town before an early departure.
  • Railbookers pairs two hotel choices in Venice, the Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli and Gran Canal or the Hotel Metropole Venice, so the specific hotel depends on which one you select.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Amsterdam

    Your Journey Begins in Amsterdam

    Check in for a two-night stay; visit the iAmsterdam Sign and Dam Square.

  2. Day 2overnight: Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Wander Jordaan and De Pijp; visit the Rijksmuseum; canal cruise with drinks and Dutch cheese.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Paris

    Amsterdam to Paris

    High-speed train to Paris; use the Hop-On, Hop-Off pass.

  4. Day 4overnight: Paris

    Paris

    Priority access summit ticket to the Eiffel Tower; explore designer boutiques.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Zurich

    Paris to Zurich

    High-speed train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zurich; stroll the Old Town.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Venice

    Zurich to Venice

    Train to Venice Santa Lucia station; check in for a three-night stay; use the included Vaporetto Pass.

  7. Day 7overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Small group tour of the Doges Palace and Golden Basilica, plus a guided walking tour of quieter lanes.

  8. Day 8overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Tour of the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello.

  9. Day 9

    Your Journey Ends in Venice

    Check out after breakfast and continue with your travels.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A canal cruise in Amsterdam with drinks and Dutch cheese, plus a visit to the Rijksmuseum.
  • Day 4Priority access to the summit of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
  • Day 6The train arrives into Venice Santa Lucia station for a three-night stay.
  • Day 7A small group tour of the Doge's Palace and Golden Basilica, plus a guided walk through Venice's quieter lanes.
  • Day 8A day trip to the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello.

Included

  • Rail travel as per itinerary
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Amsterdam
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Paris
  • 1 night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Zurich
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Venice
  • Amsterdam Canal Cruise with drinks and Dutch cheese
  • Tickets for the Rijksmuseum
  • Multi-day Hop-on, Hop-off sightseeing tour in Paris
  • Tickets for the Eiffel Tower with Priority Entrance and Summit
  • Small-group sightseeing tour of Venice with the Doges' Palace and St Mark's Basilica
  • Day trip to the Murano, Burano, and Torcello Islands

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. Rail travel is included as per the itinerary, including high-speed trains from Amsterdam to Paris and Paris to Zurich, arriving into Venice Santa Lucia station.
Is this trip guided or independent?
It is an independent rail vacation. Days like exploring Paris's designer boutiques are at your own pace, alongside included small group tours of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica.
Which cities does the trip visit?
Amsterdam, Paris, Zurich, and Venice, with two nights in Amsterdam, two in Paris, one in Zurich, and three in Venice.
What is included besides the train and hotels?
An Amsterdam canal cruise with drinks and Dutch cheese, Rijksmuseum tickets, a multi-day hop-on hop-off pass and priority Eiffel Tower tickets in Paris, a small group tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, and a day trip to Murano, Burano, and Torcello.
How long is the trip?
The package runs 9 days and 8 nights.
What does it cost?
Prices start from $1,749 per person, about $194 a day.

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