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Paris, Florence, and Rome via the Alps

Eight-day rail journey from Paris to Rome via the Alps

Illustration of Paris, Florence, and Rome via the Alps

Railbookers operates this 8-day, 7-night rail vacation from Paris to Rome, crossing three countries by train. The trip opens with two nights in Paris, where included tickets cover the Eiffel Tower, a Seine river cruise, and the Louvre Museum. Day 3 moves by train to Geneva for a single overnight stay, then Day 4 continues on a scenic route via Milan along the Simplon Pass, following the shores of Lake Leman and crossing Swiss vineyards before arriving in Florence for two nights. Day 5 is left open to explore Florence at your own pace, with the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery, the Pitti Palace, and the Boboli Gardens all options. Day 6 continues by train to Rome for the final two nights, where Day 7 offers a full day to choose between the Colosseum and the Vatican's Sistine Chapel. The mix of scenic Alpine rail travel, included Paris sightseeing, and self-paced days in Florence and Rome suits couples, history lovers, and independent travelers.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no specific departure dates in the available materials; confirm current availability with Railbookers before booking.
  • The Geneva stop is a single overnight, shorter than the two-night stays in Paris, Florence, and Rome.
  • Rome's one full sightseeing day (Day 7) is presented as a choice between the Colosseum or the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, not both, per the itinerary.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Paris

    Your Journey Begins in Paris

    Welcome to Paris! On arrival head to your hotel for a two-night stay, then get out to explore the city with your included Hop-on Hop-off pass.

  2. Day 2overnight: Paris

    Paris

    It's a day to remember today, as you explore the very best the city has to offer with a skip-the-line tour to the Eiffel Tower, a scenic seine cruise, and tickets to the Louvre Museum.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Geneva

    Paris to Geneva

    After breakfast at your hotel this morning, take the train to Geneva and check in to your hotel for an overnight stay.

  4. Day 4overnight: Florence

    Geneva to Florence

    Board a service to Florence via Milan along the scenic Simplon Pass, following the shores of Lake Leman and across Swiss vineyards before crossing into Italy. Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

  5. Day 5overnight: Florence

    Florence

    Explore Florence at your own pace today. Visit the Duomo Basilica, the Uffizi Gallery, the Pitti Palace, or the Boboli Gardens.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Rome

    Florence to Rome

    Take a train from Santa Maria Novella station and journey south to Rome, arriving in the early afternoon. Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

  7. Day 7overnight: Rome

    Rome

    Spend a full day exploring Rome. Walk in the steps of the gladiators at the Colosseum, or head to the Vatican to explore the Sistine Chapel.

  8. Day 8

    Depart Rome

    After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and continue with your travels.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Skip-the-line tour to the Eiffel Tower, a scenic Seine cruise, and Louvre Museum tickets in Paris.
  • Day 4Train from Geneva to Florence via Milan along the scenic Simplon Pass, following the shores of Lake Leman and crossing Swiss vineyards into Italy.
  • Day 5A day to explore Florence at your own pace, with options including the Duomo Basilica, the Uffizi Gallery, the Pitti Palace, and the Boboli Gardens.
  • Day 7A full day in Rome, with the choice of walking in the Colosseum or visiting the Vatican's Sistine Chapel.

Included

  • 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Paris
  • 1 night hotel stay with breakfast in Geneva
  • 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Florence
  • 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Rome
  • Standard class train travel as specified in the itinerary
  • Skip the Line Eiffel Tower tickets
  • 2 Day Paris hop-on hop-off pass
  • Scenic Paris River Cruise
  • Louvre Museum tickets (closed on Tuesdays)

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes. Standard-class train travel is included as specified in the itinerary, using TGV Lyria, SNCF, and Trenitalia services.
Which trains are used?
TGV Lyria on the France to Switzerland route, plus SNCF and Trenitalia services for the remaining legs to Florence and Rome.
What hotel accommodation is included?
2 nights with breakfast in Paris, 1 night in Geneva, 2 nights in Florence, and 2 nights in Rome, for a total of 7 nights over the 8-day trip.
Is this trip guided or independent?
The included Paris sightseeing (Eiffel Tower, Seine cruise, Louvre) is ticketed but self-directed, and Florence and Rome are both described as days to explore at your own pace; no tour guide is mentioned in the itinerary.
When does this trip run?
The operator publishes no specific departure dates in the available materials; confirm current departures with Railbookers before booking.

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