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Habsburg Cities by train from the UK

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Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: NH Torino Centro or similar

    London to Turin

    Travel from London St Pancras by Eurostar to Paris Gare du Nord, transfer to Gare de Lyon by RER, then board your onward train to Turin (around seven hours). Upon arrival, check in to NH Torino Centro or similar for a two-night stay. Spend the evening exploring Piazza San Carlo.

  2. Day 2overnight: NH Torino Centro or similar

    Turin

    Spend the day uncovering Turin's rich Habsburg heritage: the Royal Palace of Turin (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Piazza Castello, the Galleria Sabauda, and the Mole Antonelliana with its National Cinema Museum and panoramic views.

  3. Day 3railovernight: DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste

    Turin to Trieste

    Depart Turin this morning by train to Trieste, with a connection in Milan (around six and a half hours), passing the Lombardy plains and the Karst landscape. On arrival, check in to the DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste for a two-night stay. Stroll along Piazza Unità d'Italia, Europe's largest sea-facing square.

  4. Day 4overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste

    Trieste

    Today is free to discover the unique blend of Austrian and Italian influences that define Trieste: the opulent Miramare Castle and its gardens, the Borgo Teresiano district, and Caffè San Marco, once frequented by James Joyce.

  5. Day 5railovernight: City Hotel Ljubljana or similar

    Trieste to Ljubljana

    This afternoon, board the train to Ljubljana, Slovenia (currently involves a change in Villach, taking 6 hours 14 minutes), by Railjet through alpine scenery into Austria then Slovenia. Upon arrival, check in to the City Hotel Ljubljana or similar for a two-night stay. Explore the picturesque old town and the iconic Triple Bridge.

  6. Day 6overnight: City Hotel Ljubljana or similar

    Ljubljana

    Today is left free to explore Ljubljana: Ljubljana Castle, the Central Market, Prešeren Square, the Triple and Cobblers' Bridges, and a boat cruise along the Ljubljanica River or a bike ride through Tivoli Park.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Best Western Premier Hotel Astoria or similar

    Ljubljana to Zagreb

    Today, travel by train from Ljubljana to Zagreb, Croatia's capital (around two and a half hours), following the Sava River Valley. On arrival, check in to the Best Western Premier Hotel Astoria or similar for a two-night stay. Spend the afternoon exploring Zagreb's Upper Town, St. Mark's Church, the Lotrščak Tower, and Tkalčićeva Street.

  8. Day 8overnight: Best Western Premier Hotel Astoria or similar

    Zagreb

    Spend the day uncovering Zagreb's Habsburg charm: Zrinjevac Park, the Croatian National Theatre, Dolac Market, and the quirky Museum of Broken Relationships.

  9. Day 9rail

    Depart Zagreb

    Your journey concludes today in Zagreb. You can choose to return to the UK by flight or extend your travels, perhaps heading to Split, Rijeka, or one of Croatia's islands, or take the train back to the UK.

Included

  • Accommodation in four-star hotels with breakfast
  • Train tickets: London to Paris, Eurostar Standard
  • Train tickets: TGV Paris to Turin, 2nd class
  • Train tickets: Turin to Trieste, 2nd class
  • Train tickets: Trieste to Ljubljana, 2nd class
  • Train tickets: Ljubljana to Zagreb, 2nd class

Not included

  • International flights - please contact us for best available prices
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional excursions

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