Railbookers · Independent rail package

European Grand Tour

12-day independent rail tour: Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, Geneva, then Alps to Italy

Railbookers operates this 12-day, 11-night independent rail package pitched as a chance to relive the golden age of European train travel. The route starts in Berlin, continues through Amsterdam, Paris, and Geneva, then crosses the Alps by high-speed train into Italy, ending in Venice and Rome. The description highlights mountain ranges and river gorges along the way, with the crossing into the Alps marking the shift from the northern European cities to the Italian stops. As an independent rather than an escorted package, travelers arrange their own sightseeing in each of the six cities while Railbookers handles the rail connections between them. Because no day-by-day itinerary is published, the exact nights spent in each city and the specific route through the Alps are not detailed. This suits independent-minded travelers who enjoy train travel itself and want to see a mix of northern European capitals and Italian cities connected by a high-speed rail crossing of the Alps.

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 12-day trip; confirm the schedule with the operator before booking.

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?
Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, and Geneva, then over the Alps to Venice and Rome in Italy.
Is the whole trip by train?
The description says the route is traveled 'from the comfort of a high-speed train,' including the crossing over the Alps into Italy.
How long is the trip?
12 days and 11 nights.
What is the starting price?
From 3,949 US dollars per person, about 329 US dollars per day.

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