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Heart of Europe By Rail: Paris to Rome

Heart of Europe By Rail: Paris to Rome, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

From a hub of French culture to the Swiss Alps and the center of the ancient world, uncover Europe's world-class cities and their vast offerings.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Paris

    A scenic welcome to Paris

    Arrive independently and check into the hotel; meet the Tour Manager, then a dinner cruise along the Seine starting at the Eiffel Tower.

    Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2overnight: Paris

    Touring Paris' iconic sights

    Guided coach tour taking in Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, the Opera Garnier and the Champs-Élysées.

    Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 3railovernight: Lucerne

    Into the heart of the Swiss Alps

    Rail journey from Paris via Basel to Lucerne, checking into a 500-year-old Old Town hotel; group dinner.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  4. Day 4railovernight: Lucerne

    Stunning views from Mount Pilatus

    Morning cruise on Lake Lucerne, disembarking at Alpnachstad for the world's steepest cogwheel railway to the summit of Mount Pilatus, then return to Lucerne by rail.

    Meals: Breakfast

  5. Day 5railovernight: Venice (Lido; Murano for May 17 and September 6 departures)

    To the 'Floating City' of Venice by rail

    Train through the 35.5-mile Gotthard Base Tunnel to Venice; transfer by boat to the hotel on Venice Lido.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  6. Day 6overnight: Venice

    Exploring atmospheric Venice

    Guided walking tour of Venice including Saint Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica.

    Meals: Breakfast

  7. Day 7railovernight: Florence

    Uncovering the Renaissance gems of Florence

    Train into Tuscany; walking tour of Florence including the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and the Ponte Vecchio.

    Meals: Breakfast

  8. Day 8overnight: Florence

    An authentic Tuscan dining experience

    Free day in Florence, then a visit to the Tenuta Torciano estate near San Gimignano for a vineyard tour and dinner paired with estate wines.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  9. Day 9railovernight: Rome

    Arrival in the 'Eternal City' of Rome

    Scenic train to Rome; walking tour outside the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona.

    Meals: Breakfast

  10. Day 10overnight: Rome

    The art and history of Vatican City

    Four-hour guided tour of Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums; farewell group dinner.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  11. Day 11

    Tour conclusion

    Tour concludes after breakfast; travel independently to Rome's international airport.

    Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 10 nights' 4 & 5-Star hotel accommodation
  • Standard Class rail travel
  • All rail, cruise and coach travel throughout your tour
  • Breakfast each day, 5 dinners
  • Group luggage transfers between all hotels
  • All guided tours and excursions

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
  • Flights and Airport transfers not included

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