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European Cities Spectacular: London to Zurich

17-day independent rail journey from London to Zurich across eight cities

Railbookers operates this 17-day, 16-night independent rail package that travels from London through Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, and Salzburg before ending in Zurich. The operator describes the cities as connected by scenic train rides, with travelers arranging their own sightseeing at each stop rather than following an escorted guide. The trip is framed around Europe's history, culture, art, and architecture across the eight cities, though no day-by-day itinerary specifies what happens in each place or how the 16 nights are divided among them. At the end of the route, travelers fly back to London from Zurich rather than returning by rail. This suits independent-minded travelers who want an extended, multi-country rail trip through some of Europe's best known cities and are comfortable managing their own schedule and luggage across eight stops, rather than following a guided group itinerary.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package, and nights per city are not specified beyond the totals for the whole 17-day trip; confirm the schedule with the operator before booking.
  • The description notes the trip flies back to London from Zurich at the end, so the return leg is not by rail even though the outbound cities are described as connected by scenic train rides.

Questions travellers ask

Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail package from Railbookers, so travelers make their own way between cities rather than following a guide.
Which cities does the trip visit?
London, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Salzburg, and Zurich, crossing seven countries.
Is the whole trip by train?
The description says the cities are connected by scenic train rides, but the trip ends with a flight back to London from Zurich rather than a rail return.
How long is the trip?
17 days and 16 nights.
What is the starting price?
From 3,849 US dollars per person, about 226 US dollars per day.

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