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Florence via the Alps

Six-day rail trip from lakeside Geneva to Florence via the Alps

Railbookers runs this six-day, five-night independent rail package linking Geneva and Florence. There is no tour guide; Railbookers arranges the train travel, and the trip opens with two nights in lakeside Geneva before the train crosses the Swiss Alps through the Simplon Pass on the way south. That crossing is presented as one of the trip's highlights, described as magnificent scenery, rather than simply a transfer between cities. The remaining three days are spent in Florence, discovering the city's landmarks and attractions at your own pace. Priced from $899, about $150 a day, this is one of the shorter and less expensive packages in the collection. It suits travelers who want a short, independent rail trip built around a scenic Alpine crossing as much as around Florence itself.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the exact train times through the Simplon Pass and the hotels used with Railbookers before booking.

Questions travellers ask

How long is the trip and what does it cost?
It is a six-day, five-night rail package priced from $899 USD, about $150 a day.
Which cities does it visit?
Geneva and Florence, connected by a train ride through the Swiss Alps and the Simplon Pass.
How many nights are in each place?
Two nights in Geneva and three days in Florence, according to the description.
Is it guided or independent?
It is an independent rail package, so you explore Geneva and Florence at your own pace rather than with a tour guide.
What is the scenery like on the train?
The description calls the ride through the Swiss Alps and the Simplon Pass magnificent scenery.

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