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Munich and Venice from Zurich

Round-trip rail journey from Zurich through Munich to Venice

Illustration of Munich and Venice from Zurich

Railbookers operates this 8-day round-trip rail journey from Zurich through Munich to Venice and back, combining small-group guided tours with independent city time. The trip opens with 2 nights in Zurich, including a city tour through the Old Town's Grossmünster and Bahnhofstrasse, a cruise on Lake Zurich, and a visit to the Zurich Chocolate Museum. A direct train then carries you to Munich for 2 nights, with a 2-hour walking tour taking in the Glockenspiel, Frauenkirche Cathedral, and the Opera House, and an evening of beer sampling at the Hofbräuhaus. From Munich, a direct train reaches Venice for 2 nights, where a guided tour covers the Golden Basilica and the Doge's Palace, and an included Vaporetto Pass lets you explore the canals by water taxi. A high-speed train returns to Zurich for a final overnight stay. The trip suits travelers who want three distinct European cities linked by rail, with major landmarks handled through the included small-group tours.

What to know before you look closer

  • Only breakfast is included with the hotel stays; evening options such as the Hofbräuhaus beer sampling and the Venice trattoria or Harry's Bar are on your own.
  • With only 2 nights each in Munich and Venice, sightseeing there covers the included small-group tours and major landmarks rather than a deep exploration of either city.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Zurich

    Your Journey Begins in Zurich

    Welcome to Zurich! Zurich is Switzerland's most cosmopolitan and elegant city, situated on the banks of the river Limmat. Spend the evening by the lake in the old town district of Niederdorf.

  2. Day 2overnight: Zurich

    Zurich

    Embark on a captivating Zurich city tour through the Old Town, revealing landmarks such as the Grossmünster and the Bahnhofstrasse. Cruise along Lake Zurich, then visit the Zurich Chocolate Museum.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Munich

    Zurich to Munich

    Take a direct train service from Zurich to Munich. On arrival, check in to your hotel for a two-night stay.

  4. Day 4overnight: Munich

    Munich

    Take a 2-hour walking tour and visit the Glockenspiel, Frauenkirche Cathedral, and the Opera House with a local expert. Soak up local life at the Viktualien market, relax in the English Garden, and try beer sampling at the Hofbräuhaus am Platz.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Venice

    Munich to Venice

    Take a direct train to Venice! Check-in for a two-night stay. Make use of your Vaporetto Pass in the evening to explore the city using water taxis.

  6. Day 6overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Spend a full day exploring Venice with a guided tour through the Golden Basilica and the Doge's Palace. In the evening, relax at an outdoor trattoria by the lagoon or visit Harry's Bar.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Zurich

    Venice to Zurich

    Enjoy a final breakfast in Venice before embarking on a direct high-speed train back to Zurich for a final overnight stay.

  8. Day 8

    Your Journey Ends in Zurich

    Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and continue with your travels.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A guided Zurich city tour explores the Old Town's Grossmünster and Bahnhofstrasse, followed by a cruise on Lake Zurich and a visit to the Zurich Chocolate Museum.
  • Day 4A 2-hour walking tour with a local expert takes in the Glockenspiel, Frauenkirche Cathedral, and the Opera House, followed by the Viktualienmarkt and beer sampling at the Hofbräuhaus am Platz.
  • Day 5A direct train reaches Venice from Munich, where an included Vaporetto Pass lets you explore the city by water taxi that evening.
  • Day 6A full-day guided tour covers the Golden Basilica and the Doge's Palace, with an evening option at an outdoor trattoria by the lagoon or Harry's Bar.
  • Day 7A direct high-speed train returns from Venice to Zurich for a final overnight stay.

Included

  • Rail travel as per itinerary
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Zurich
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Munich
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Venice
  • Small-group Zurich City Tour with Lake Cruise
  • Small-group Walking Tour of Munich
  • Small-group Walking Tour of Venice with the Doges Palace and Golden Basilica

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Railbookers includes rail travel as per the itinerary, with Deutsche Bahn / Trenitalia service linking Zurich, Munich, and Venice and back.
Is this trip guided or independent?
It combines small-group guided tours, including a Zurich city tour with lake cruise, a Munich walking tour, and a Venice walking tour with the Doges Palace and Golden Basilica, with independent time in each city.
What is included in the price?
Rail travel, 3 nights' hotel with breakfast in Zurich, 2 nights' hotel with breakfast in Munich, 2 nights' hotel with breakfast in Venice, and the three small-group tours listed in the itinerary.
What is not included?
Meals other than breakfast are not included.
How does the trip start and end?
It starts and ends in Zurich, with 2-night stays in both Munich and Venice in between.

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