Great Rail Journeys
Glacier Express & the Majestic Rhine
12 daysfrom $5,074
Euroventure · Classic Tour
Europe Grand Tour
Explore the best of Europe on this luxury 18-day group tour, staying in hotels and traveling by first class coach with likeminded travellers.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: London
London (2 nights)
Check in at the Novotel London West and explore the English capital, with a range of optional activities available. On day 3, board the Eurostar to Brussels before swapping to your luxury motorcoach to continue to the Amsterdam area.
- Day 3overnight: Amsterdam
Amsterdam (1 night)
A canal cruise is the best way to explore Amsterdam, with a stop at a diamond centre to watch precious stones cut and polished. Luxury coach to Wiesbaden that afternoon.
- Day 4overnight: Wiesbaden
Wiesbaden (1 night)
Drive through the Rhineland, following the Rhine river down through Heidelberg, Germany's oldest university town, before continuing to Switzerland.
- Day 5overnight: Lucerne
Lucerne (2 nights)
Nestled within the Alps with clear mountain waters of the Reuss River and surrounding lakes. Browse authentic Swiss watches, or take a cable-car to the summit of Mount Stanserhorn. Luxury coach to Verona and on to Venice.
- Day 7overnight: Venice
Venice (2 nights)
Drive through Verona, exploring its medieval Romeo and Juliet setting, before resting at the Poppi hotel in Venice. Orientation starting at St Mark's Square, then free time to explore the quieter, more authentic sides of the city.
- Day 9overnight: Rome
Rome (2 nights)
A pitstop in medieval Assisi to visit the St Francis Basilicas en route to Rome. Introduction to Rome in St Peter's Square and the city's famous landmarks, with an optional Vatican City and museums visit. Final day: Pompeii, to see the remains of the city after the Vesuvius eruption in 79AD.
- Day 11overnight: Sorrento
Sorrento (2 nights)
Hotel overlooking the bay of Naples with views of Capri and Ischia. The next day is spent on Capri, with its mazy streets, boutiques and restaurants.
- Day 13overnight: Florence
Florence (1 night)
A walking tour from an expert local guide introduces Florence's magnificent buildings and art culture, before heading to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower and onward to the Cote d'Azur.
- Day 14overnight: Nice
Nice (1 night)
Drive up to France through Genoa, with a stop at a typical perfume workshop, reaching the French Riviera. Stay at the Ibis Styles Nice Vieux Port with free time to spend as you please.
- Day 15overnight: Grenoble
Grenoble (1 night)
A change of scenery for wintersports enthusiasts, with a group dinner before visiting some of the world's finest vineyards the following morning in Beaune.
- Day 16overnight: Paris
Paris (2 nights)
The main attraction for many travellers, with an included walking tour of the city's most famous landmarks and an optional farewell dinner to close out the trip.
Included
- Eurostar tickets and private luxury coach travel
- Accommodation in top-rated, specially selected hotels
- 17 breakfasts, 3 dinners
- Peace of mind with alternative travel included if there is a strike or similar disruption
- An experienced and local Tour Director to travel with you throughout
