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London, Paris, and Rome

Independent 8-day rail trip from London to Rome via Paris and Zurich

Illustration of London, Paris, and Rome

Railbookers operates this 8-day, 7-night independent rail vacation that begins in London and ends in Rome, with stops in Paris and Zurich along the way. The trip is not escorted: after arriving in a city, travelers largely explore on their own, aided by tools such as the 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus tickets in Paris and Rome. Two small group tours punctuate the independent stretches, a food tour through London's markets and neighborhoods on day 2, and a tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum on day 7. The middle of the trip covers ground quickly, moving from Paris to Zurich by high-speed train on day 5, then from Zurich through Milan to Rome on day 6. Hotel breakfast is included every day, but lunch and dinner are not. This suits travelers who want their rail connections and city-to-city logistics arranged for them but prefer to set their own pace once they have checked into a hotel.

What to know before you look closer

  • The hotels are described only as 'hotel accommodation with breakfast' in London, Paris, Zurich, and Rome; Railbookers does not name the properties or state a star rating in this pack, so confirm the exact hotel with them before booking.
  • Only breakfast is included each day; lunch and dinner are on your own throughout the 8 days.
  • This evidence pack lists no current departure dates for the package.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: London

    Your Journey Begins in London

    Welcome to London! Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel for a two-night stay. Once checked in, head out and begin exploring all this great city has to offer!

  2. Day 2overnight: London

    London

    Savor the flavors of the capital today on a guided small group food tour. Stroll through some of London’s most vibrant neighborhoods, stopping at local markets, traditional eateries, and hidden gems to sample a variety of classic British dishes and international favorites. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating stories about London’s culinary history and culture, making this a delicious and engaging way to experience the city. After the tour, the rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace.

    Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 3railovernight: Paris

    London to Paris

    After breakfast, this morning, board your train from London to Paris and check into your hotel for a two-night stay. Use your 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket to explore the City of Lights at your own pace. Discover Notre Dame, the Champs-Élysées, and the Louvre Museum, to name just a few of Paris's famous attractions.

    Meals: Breakfast

  4. Day 4overnight: Paris

    Paris

    Today, you'll have priority entrance to the Eiffel Tower with summit access and an audio guide. Marvel at the stunning views of Paris from the top of the tower and learn about its history from your audio guide. Afterwards, continue to explore Paris with your hop-on, hop-off tour, crossing any remaining sights off your Parisian bucket list.

    Meals: Breakfast

  5. Day 5railovernight: Zurich

    Paris to Zurich

    Check out of your hotel this morning and board a high-speed train from Paris to Zurich and check into your hotel for a one-night stay. Spend the evening exploring the city, taking in the beauty of Lake Zurich, or visiting the Swiss National Museum.

    Meals: Breakfast

  6. Day 6railovernight: Rome

    Zurich to Rome Via Milan

    This morning, check out of your hotel and head to Zurich's main station. Travel by high-speed train from Zurich to Milan, then from Milan to Rome, arriving in the afternoon. Check into your hotel for a two-night stay and use your 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket to explore the city. Take in the famous Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, and the Vatican City at your own pace.

    Meals: Breakfast

  7. Day 7overnight: Rome

    Rome

    Today, you'll enjoy a small group tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum. Learn about the history of this iconic landmark and discover what life was like for the gladiators who fought here. After the tour, spend the rest of the day exploring the city on your own with your hop-on, hop-off tour.

    Meals: Breakfast

  8. Day 8rail

    Your Journey Ends in Rome

    Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and continue with your travels. If you'd like to extend your journey to another city, just ask your Rail Expert and we can help you make all the arrangements.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A guided small group food tour stops at local markets and traditional eateries across London's neighborhoods.
  • Day 4Priority entrance to the Eiffel Tower with summit access and an audio guide.
  • Day 6High-speed train travel from Zurich to Rome via Milan, arriving in the afternoon.
  • Day 7A small group tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum.

Included

  • Rail travel in standard class throughout
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in London
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Paris
  • 1 night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Zurich
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Rome
  • Small group food tour in London
  • Skip-the-Line tickets for the Eiffel Tower including Summit Access
  • Hop-on, Hop-off sightseeing tours in Paris and Rome
  • Small group tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Railbookers includes rail travel in standard class throughout, using Eurostar, SNCF, and Trenitalia trains to connect London, Paris, Zurich, and Rome.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail vacation. Travelers explore Paris and Rome on their own using hop-on, hop-off bus tickets, alongside two included small group tours, a London food tour and a Roman Forum and Colosseum tour.
Which trains are used?
Eurostar, SNCF, and Trenitalia.
What is included?
Standard-class rail throughout, hotel accommodation with breakfast in each city, a small group food tour in London, skip-the-line Eiffel Tower summit access, hop-on, hop-off sightseeing in Paris and Rome, and a small group tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum.
How long is the trip?
8 days and 7 nights.
What does it cost?
Prices start from 1,459 US dollars per person, about 182 US dollars per day.

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