How much does it cost?

From £3,199 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $4,321 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Yes. Standard Class rail travel with seat reservations is included for all inter-city journeys, including scenic routes such as the Semmering Pass and the Gotthard Classic Route.

Is it escorted or independent?

The core itinerary is self-guided; the operator notes that 'additional guided tours are available on request' as an optional extra, rather than including a guide throughout.

Which cities are visited?

Amsterdam, Berlin, Krakow, Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Venice, Florence, Locarno, Basel and Paris, with Eurostar connections to and from London at the start and end.

What hotels are used?

Named handpicked hotels in each city, such as the JL No76 Hotel in Amsterdam, Hotel Bisanzio in Venice, and the Marceau Bastille Hotel in Paris, each marked 'or similar,' with breakfast included for 28 nights.

What is not included?

Optional extras listed separately include day trips to Auschwitz and the Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow, UK travel connections from a local station on day 1, and additional guided tours, implying these are not part of the base package.

When does this tour run?

The operator publishes no departure dates in the available materials. Confirm available dates directly with Tailor Made Rail before booking.

Tailor Made Rail · Grand Tour

Grand Tour of Europe by Rail

Amsterdam to Paris by rail across 11 European cities in 29 days

Tailor Made Rail's Grand Tour of Europe by Rail is a 29-day independent rail journey linking 11 destinations across ten countries, starting in Amsterdam and ending in Paris, with Eurostar connections to and from London on the first and last days. The pace is unhurried: each stop runs 2 to 3 nights, from Berlin and Krakow through Prague, Budapest and Vienna, then south to Venice and Florence, north into Locarno and Basel, and on to Paris. Named hotels are booked with breakfast throughout, and named trains carry travelers between cities, including a Railjet into Vienna, a Frecciarossa to Florence, and mountain crossings on the Semmering Pass and the Gotthard Classic Route. Days in each city are left for independent sightseeing, from Krakow's Old Town to Budapest's thermal baths and Florence's Uffizi Gallery, with additional guided tours available only on request. The tour suits travelers experienced with multi-city rail logistics who want an extended, self-guided journey through Europe's capitals and Alpine rail routes.

Price history

Across 2 checks, this price has held at £3,199 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 2 points are a live read of the operator's page.

What to know before you look closer

Hotels across the itinerary, such as the JL No76 Hotel in Amsterdam and the Marceau Bastille Hotel in Paris, are listed as 'or similar,' so the final property in each city may change.
Guided touring is not included as standard; the operator notes that 'additional guided tours are available on request' as an optional extra.
The operator publishes no current departure dates in the available materials; confirm availability directly with Tailor Made Rail before booking.

Day by day

The operator's published day-by-day is incomplete (days 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 19, 21, 22, 24, 28 are not published). Day counts and hotel changes are not calculated from it.

Day 1railovernight: Amsterdam
London to Amsterdam
Kick off your pan-European rail adventure today with a journey aboard the Eurostar to Amsterdam. On arrival, check in for a 2-night stay at the JL No76 Hotel (or similar). UK travel from your local station can be included, as long as you're travelling on to Amsterdam the same day.
Day 2overnight: Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Enjoy a free day in Amsterdam. There is a huge choice of museums here including the Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank's House. You might also like to take a cruise through Amsterdam's canals or hire a bike to get around.
Day 3overnight: Berlin
Berlin
A direct Intercity service from Amsterdam brings you to Berlin in just under 6 hours. Your home for the next 3 nights is the InterCity Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof (or similar). Discover the city's sights including the Brandenburg Gate, the TV Tower, the Reichstag, the Tiergarten park and the Berlin Wall Memorial, plus museums including the German History Museum and the DDR Museum.
Day 6railovernight: Krakow
Krakow
Take a direct train through Germany and across the Polish border to Krakow for 3 nights at the Golden Tulip Krakow Kazimierz (or similar). Krakow has a UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town and medieval castle. Shop for amber in the Cloth Hall or explore the historic Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz. Optional day trips are available to Auschwitz or the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Day 9railovernight: Prague
Prague
Another direct train takes you from Krakow to Prague, where you check in at the Boutique Hotel Constans (or similar) for a 3-night stay. The capital of the Czech Republic sits on both banks of the Vltava River, with the UNESCO World Heritage listed Old Town and Astronomical Clock tower to the east and the world's largest castle complex to the west.
Day 12railovernight: Budapest
Budapest
Travel by high-speed train across the border into Hungary and check in for 3 nights at the Three Corners Lifestyle Hotel (or similar). Marvel at the Hungarian Parliament overlooking the Danube, stroll across the Chain Bridge, admire Heroes' Square and climb to Fisherman's Bastion, before unwinding in one of Budapest's thermal baths.
Day 15overnight: Vienna
Vienna
A 4-hour journey by Railjet whisks you into Austria. Arrive into Vienna's modern central station and check in for a 2-night stay at the Hotel Zeitgeist (or similar). Enjoy time at leisure in Vienna, the City of Music and former home to composers including Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven and Brahms, with museums, palaces and elegant cafés.
Day 17railovernight: Venice
Vienna to Venice via the Semmering Pass
Check out of your hotel this morning and return to the station for a rail journey through the Semmering Pass in the Alps into Italy. Your first station across the border is the village of Tarvisio, close to the border with Slovenia. Descend into Italy and continue south to Venice. Coming out of the station here, you'll be directly on the Grand Canal. Make your way to the Hotel Bisanzio (or similar) and check in for a 3-night stay.
Day 18overnight: Venice
Venice
You have two full days in Venice. Head down to St Mark's Square, visit the Doge's Palace and see the Bridge of Sighs, wander to the Arsenale district, take a boat trip to Murano, or visit the Peggy Guggenheim Museum.
Day 20railovernight: Florence
Florence
Return to Santa Lucia station and catch a high-speed Frecciarossa train to Florence, for a 3-night stay at the Hotel Kraft (or similar). Discover Florence's Renaissance treasures at the Uffizi Gallery, climb the Duomo, wander the Boboli Gardens, visit the Basilica of Santa Croce, browse the Oltrarno district or cross the Ponte Vecchio.
Day 23railovernight: Locarno
Locarno
Your next rail journey takes you north through Italy and just across the border into Italian-speaking Switzerland. You'll have two days to discover the lakeside town of Locarno from your base at the Hotel & Lounge Lago Maggiore (or similar).
Day 25overnight: Basel
Locarno to Basel
Check out of your hotel after breakfast and make your way back to the station for a scenic journey via the Gotthard Pass high in the Alps, famous for its 180-degree loops, spiral tunnels and the Church of Wassen. On arrival in Basel, check in for a 2-night stay at the GAIA Hotel (or similar).
Day 26overnight: Basel
Basel
Make the most of your full day in Basel. Wander the streets of the Old Town, visit the red sandstone Minster and admire views across the Rhine from the Pfalz terrace. Browse the boutiques around Market Square, explore one of the city's museums or take a ferry ride across the river.
Day 27railovernight: Paris
Paris
A direct high-speed TGV service brings you back across the French border and up to Paris, where you have 2 nights at the Marceau Bastille Hotel (or similar). Visit the Musée d'Orsay, Louvre, Musée du Quai Branly or Musée Carnavalet, take a bateau mouche or head up to the Basilique du Sacre Coeur for city views.
Day 29rail
Paris to London
Leave Paris today and head to the Gare du Nord for a return Eurostar journey to London at the end of your grand tour of Europe.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 17The train crosses the Semmering Pass in the Alps and enters Italy near Tarvisio before descending to Venice, where the station sits directly on the Grand Canal.
Day 25The rail journey from Locarno to Basel crosses the Gotthard Pass, known for its 180-degree loops, spiral tunnels and the Church of Wassen.

Included

Standard Class rail travel with seat reservations
28 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
Easy-to-follow travel documentation
Despatch of tickets by email
Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £3,199 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $4,321 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Yes. Standard Class rail travel with seat reservations is included for all inter-city journeys, including scenic routes such as the Semmering Pass and the Gotthard Classic Route.
Is it escorted or independent?: The core itinerary is self-guided; the operator notes that 'additional guided tours are available on request' as an optional extra, rather than including a guide throughout.
Which cities are visited?: Amsterdam, Berlin, Krakow, Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Venice, Florence, Locarno, Basel and Paris, with Eurostar connections to and from London at the start and end.
What hotels are used?: Named handpicked hotels in each city, such as the JL No76 Hotel in Amsterdam, Hotel Bisanzio in Venice, and the Marceau Bastille Hotel in Paris, each marked 'or similar,' with breakfast included for 28 nights.
What is not included?: Optional extras listed separately include day trips to Auschwitz and the Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow, UK travel connections from a local station on day 1, and additional guided tours, implying these are not part of the base package.
When does this tour run?: The operator publishes no departure dates in the available materials. Confirm available dates directly with Tailor Made Rail before booking.