Marvellous Escapes
Sleeper Journey through Austria
10 daysfrom $3,471
Marvellous Escapes · Tailor-made rail holiday
Grand Cities of Europe by Sleeper Train
Discover Europe's most iconic cities on this carefully curated rail journey, combining the romance of sleeper trains with the ease of seamless travel. From Brussels to Vienna, Venice, Turin and Paris, this itinerary offers a rich blend of culture, history and unforgettable experiences.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Brussels
Brussels
Rail from London to Brussels. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps an evening stroll through the city's squares.
- Day 2railovernight: Onboard sleeper train
Brussels
Day at leisure exploring Brussels: the Grand Place, cafés and chocolate shops. In the evening, board the ÖBB NightJet sleeper train for the overnight journey to Vienna.
- Day 3overnight: Vienna
Vienna
Arrive in Vienna and transfer to your hotel. Begin exploring with your 48-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing pass.
- Day 4overnight: Vienna
Vienna
Continue discovering Vienna with your hop-on hop-off pass: museums, the historic centre, or traditional cafés.
- Day 5overnight: Vienna
Vienna
Visit the Schönbrunn Palace, former summer residence of the Habsburg dynasty. In the evening, dinner followed by a classical concert of Mozart and Strauss.
- Day 6railovernight: Onboard sleeper train
Vienna
Free day to explore Vienna at your own pace. Later, board the ÖBB NightJet sleeper train for the overnight journey to Venice.
- Day 7overnight: Venice
Venice
Arrive in Venice with a private water taxi transfer from Santa Lucia station to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure exploring the canals, bridges and streets.
- Day 8overnight: Venice
Venice
Guided walking tour of Venice, discovering its history and landmarks through charming squares and narrow streets.
- Day 9overnight: Venice
Venice
Private gondola ride through Venice's canals, gliding past historic buildings and beneath its bridges.
- Day 10railovernight: Turin
Turin
Travel by rail from Venice to Turin. Transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the city's boulevards and cafés.
- Day 11rail
Return home
Continue your journey by rail from Turin to Paris, before connecting onwards to London.
Included
- Overnight hotel accommodation in Brussels and Turin with breakfast included
- 3-nights hotel accommodation in Vienna & Venice with breakfast included
- 2-nights sleeper train accommodation
- Rail from London to Brussels and return from Paris
- Hop-on, hop-off bus tour in Vienna
- Schönbrunn Palace Tour, Dinner & Concert
- Venice Walking tour
- Private 30-min gondola ride in Venice
