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Florence and Lake Como via the Alps

Independent rail trip from Geneva over the Alps to Como and Florence

Railbookers sells Florence and Lake Como via the Alps as an independent rail vacation, meaning travelers follow the route on their own without an escorted guide. The 6-day, 5-night trip starts in Geneva, with a lakeside stroll and Swiss cuisine, before crossing into Italy on the Simplon Pass rail route to Lake Como for two nights of relaxation. The trip then continues to Florence, where the days involve wandering the cobbled streets and taking in the city's architecture. It suits travelers who want a mix of an Alpine train ride, a quiet lake stop, and a classic Italian art city, arranged independently rather than as a group tour.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; the description outlines a rough sequence, Geneva then Como then Florence, but exact schedule and hotel details are not confirmed here.

Questions travellers ask

Which trains are used on this trip?
The description names the Simplon Pass route from Geneva to Como; the mode of travel from Como to Florence is not stated.
Is this an escorted tour or independent?
It's an independent rail package from Railbookers, without an escorted group.
Where does the trip go?
It runs Geneva, Switzerland, then Lake Como, then Florence, Italy, over 6 days and 5 nights.
How many nights are spent in each place?
The description mentions one night in Geneva and two nights in Como; the remaining nights are in Florence.
What is the starting price?
From $899 per person, about $150 a day.

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