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Luxury Venice and Florence by Rail

Seven-day first-class rail loop London to Munich via Venice and Florence

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Tailor Made Rail's Luxury Venice and Florence by Rail is a seven-night first-class holiday from London to Munich via Switzerland and Italy. The journey begins with Eurostar to Paris, where a private transfer takes you to catch the TGV to Zurich for an overnight stay at the Schweizerhof Hotel. From Zurich, a direct train descends through the Gotthard base tunnel into Italy, arriving at Venice Santa Lucia, where a private water taxi delivers you to the Ca' Sagredo Hotel on the Grand Canal for two nights. You then speed south on the Frecciarossa to Florence, spending two nights exploring the city's Renaissance landmarks, before traveling through the Brenner Pass to Munich for a final night. The return to London is by Eurostar via Brussels. All first-class rail travel, breakfasts, and private transfers are included. The operator welcomes special-occasion travelers and couples seeking luxury rail experiences, and accommodations can be customized to suit your preferences.

What to know before you look closer

  • Hotels listed as "or similar"; the final accommodation depends on availability at your chosen tier and date
  • The itinerary offers optional route variants (a more scenic mountain route instead of the Gotthard tunnel, for example); confirm your preferred routing when booking
  • Single supplements apply for sole occupancy; pricing is based on two people sharing a double or twin room

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Hotel Schweizerhof (or similar), Zurich

    London to Zurich

    Eurostar to Paris with a private transfer to the Gare de Lyon and a TGV service to Zurich (or a later, more leisurely departure).

  2. Day 2railovernight: Ca' Sagredo Hotel (or similar), Venice

    Zurich to Venice

    Direct train via the shores of Lakes Zurich and Lucerne, through the Gotthard base tunnel (or a longer, more scenic mountain route) into Italy and onto the Lagoon, arriving into Venice Santa Lucia; a private water taxi transfer to the hotel.

  3. Day 3overnight: Ca' Sagredo Hotel (or similar), Venice

    Venice

    Explore St Mark's Square, the Accademia gallery, the Rialto Bridge, Murano, Burano and the Peggy Guggenheim Museum.

  4. Day 4overnight: Bernini Palace Hotel (or similar), Florence

    Venice to Florence

    High-speed service (around 2 hours) to Florence Santa Maria Novella, met by a driver for the transfer to the hotel.

  5. Day 5overnight: Bernini Palace Hotel (or similar), Florence

    Florence

    Explore the Duomo, the Arno River, the Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Sofitel Bayerpost (or similar), Munich

    Florence to Munich

    Train to Bologna, then a journey through the Brenner Pass via Austria to Munich.

  7. Day 7rail

    Munich to London

    Train via Frankfurt to Brussels, changing onto the Eurostar (Standard Premier class) back to the UK.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2The direct train from Zurich passes the shores of Lakes Zurich and Lucerne, then travels through the Gotthard base tunnel into Italy, arriving at Venice Santa Lucia with a private water taxi transfer to the hotel
  • Day 3Full day in Venice to explore St Mark's Square, the Accademia gallery, the Rialto Bridge, and the Peggy Guggenheim Museum
  • Day 4High-speed Frecciarossa service covers Venice to Florence in around two hours
  • Day 6Journey through the Brenner Pass via Austria to Munich, with an overnight stay before returning to London

Included

  • First Class rail travel with seat reservations
  • Private transfer between stations in Paris
  • 6 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Private transfer from station to hotel in Venice
  • Private transfer from station to hotel in Florence
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email, post or collection from our London office

Questions travellers ask

Is all rail travel included?
Yes. First Class rail travel with seat reservations is included on Eurostar, TGV, and Frecciarossa trains throughout the journey.
Which hotels are included?
The package includes six nights in five-star hotels: Schweizerhof Hotel in Zurich (one night), Ca' Sagredo Hotel in Venice (two nights), Bernini Palace in Florence (two nights), and Sofitel Bayerpost in Munich (one night), each with breakfast. Similar-standard hotels may be substituted depending on availability.
What transfers are included?
Private transfers from stations to hotels are provided in Paris, Venice, and Florence. In Venice, a private water taxi transfers you to your hotel on the Grand Canal.
Can I change the route or hotels?
Yes. Tailor Made Rail allows you to adapt the route, change hotels, and add extra nights, destinations, or tours as optional extras.
What is the price?
From GBP 2,099 (USD 2,803) in low season (November to February) and from GBP 2,399 in high season (March to October). Pricing is based on two people sharing. Single supplements, peak-period supplements, and short-notice premiums may apply.
Is this trip guided or independent?
This is an independent itinerary with pre-arranged rail bookings, hotels, and transfers; there is no tour guide. You receive easy-to-follow documentation for the journey.

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