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Munich, Lucerne, and Venice

Ten-day rail trip through Munich, Lucerne, and Venice with two mountain excursions

Illustration of Munich, Lucerne, and Venice

Railbookers operates this 10-day, 9-night independent rail vacation across Munich, Lucerne, and Venice, spending three nights in each city. After a small-group day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle from Munich, a train carries travelers into Switzerland for a three-night stay in Lucerne built around two mountain excursions: the world's steepest cogwheel railway up Mount Pilatus, and a cable car over the Titlis Glacier, including the Cliff Walk suspension bridge. From Lucerne, the route continues by rail through the Italian countryside to Venice, where a small-group tour visits the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica, and a boat trip reaches the lagoon islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello. With three-night stays throughout and two mountain day trips built in, this suits travelers who want both Alpine scenery and city sightseeing without changing hotels often. A 3-Day Swiss Pass and rail travel throughout are included.

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Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Munich

    Your Journey Begins in Munich

    Welcome to Munich! Check in at your hotel for a three-night stay. Perhaps enjoy the atmosphere of one of Munich's famous beer halls and sample Weisswürste.

  2. Day 2overnight: Munich

    Munich

    Take a walking tour and visit main landmarks including the Glockenspiel, Frauenkirche Cathedral, and the Opera House. Soak up local life at the Viktualien market, relax in the English Garden, and try beer sampling at the Hofbräuhaus am Platz.

  3. Day 3overnight: Munich

    Day Trip to Neuschwanstein Castle

    Venture outside of Munich to visit the famous Neuschwanstein castle. Spend a few hours exploring with your guide before heading back to Munich.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Lucerne

    Munich to Lucerne

    Embark on your rail journey from Germany to Switzerland. Enjoy the countryside views as you travel through Germany into the Alpine views of Switzerland. Arrive in Lucerne for a three-night stay.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Lucerne

    Day Trip to Mount Pilatus

    Enjoy a trip to the top of the steepest cogwheel railway in the world via a steam cruise on Lake Lucerne to Alpnachstad, then a 30-minute ride with an average gradient of 35%.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Lucerne

    Day Trip to Mount Titlis

    Take a 45-minute train ride to Engelberg then a gondola up to Stand, followed by the Rotair revolving cable car over the Titlis Glacier up to Mount Titlis, including the Cliff Walk suspension bridge.

  7. Day 7overnight: Venice

    Lucerne to Venice

    Journey through the Italian countryside before arriving at Venice Santa Lucia station. Check-in at your hotel for a three-night stay. Use your included Vaporetto Pass to navigate the city.

  8. Day 8overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Make your way to St Mark's Square for a small group tour to the Doges Palace and Golden Basilica, followed by a guided walking tour through the quieter lanes and alleys.

  9. Day 9overnight: Venice

    Day Trip to Murano, Burano, and Torcello Islands

    Embark on a tour of the three islands of the lagoon: Murano for glass-blowing, Burano for its colored houses, and Torcello for the ancient Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta.

  10. Day 10

    Your Journey Ends in Venice

    Check out of your hotel after breakfast and continue with your travels to Venice Airport with your private driver.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 5A steam cruise across Lake Lucerne to Alpnachstad connects to the world's steepest cogwheel railway, climbing Mount Pilatus at an average gradient of 35 percent.
  • Day 6A gondola and revolving cable car cross the Titlis Glacier to the summit of Mount Titlis, including the Cliff Walk suspension bridge.
  • Day 8A small-group tour in Venice visits the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica, followed by a walking tour through quieter lanes and alleys.
  • Day 9A day trip visits the lagoon islands of Murano for glass-blowing, Burano for its colored houses, and Torcello for the ancient Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta.

Included

  • Rail travel as per itinerary
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Munich
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Lucerne
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Venice
  • 3 Day Swiss Pass
  • Small-group city tour of Munich
  • Small-group day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle
  • Day Trip to Mount Pilatus from Lucerne
  • Day Trip to Mount Titlis from Lucerne
  • Small-group city tour of Venice with the Doges Palace and St Marks' Basilica
  • Day trip to Murano, Burano, and Torcello Islands from Venice
  • Private Transfer from Venice Hotel to Venice Airport

Questions travellers ask

Is rail travel included?
Yes, throughout Munich, Lucerne, and Venice, plus three nights of breakfast-included hotel accommodation in each city and a 3-Day Swiss Pass.
Is this trip guided or independent?
It is an independent rail vacation with small-group tours (Munich, Neuschwanstein Castle, Venice) and free time otherwise.
What day trips are included from Lucerne?
Mount Pilatus, via the world's steepest cogwheel railway, and Mount Titlis, via cable car over the glacier with the Cliff Walk suspension bridge.
What is included in Venice?
A small-group tour of the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica, a Vaporetto Pass, and a day trip to Murano, Burano, and Torcello.
How much walking or altitude activity is involved?
Two mountain day trips (Pilatus and Titlis) via cogwheel railway and cable car, beyond typical city walking.

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