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Paris, Milan, and Rome

Seven-day rail trip through Paris, Milan, and Rome

Illustration of Paris, Milan, and Rome

Railbookers operates this seven-day, six-night rail vacation that starts in Paris and ends in Rome, with a stop in Milan along the way and two nights in each city. The days mix independent time with a pair of guided outings: hop-on, hop-off passes in Paris and Rome let travelers set their own pace, while a sightseeing tour in Milan covers the Duomo Cathedral, Sforza Castle, and La Scala Theatre, and a small-group tour in Rome takes in the Roman Forum and Colosseum. The train ride from Paris to Milan on day 3 runs through the scenery of the Swiss Alps, and a high-speed train covers the final leg from Milan to Rome on day 5. Rail travel is in standard class throughout, and each hotel stay includes breakfast. This suits travelers who want an easy, mostly self-paced way to see three major European cities without renting a car or booking each train separately.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence does not state hotel star ratings for any of the three cities, only that breakfast is included each night.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Paris

    Your Journey Begins in Paris

    Welcome to Paris! Upon arrival, check into your hotel for a two-night stay. Use your 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket to explore Notre Dame, the Champs-Élysées, and the Louvre.

  2. Day 2overnight: Paris

    Paris

    Priority entrance to the Eiffel Tower with summit access and an audio guide, then continue exploring with your hop-on, hop-off tour.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Milan

    Paris to Milan

    Check out of your hotel and head to the train station for your journey to Milan. Settle in for a two-night stay.

  4. Day 4overnight: Milan

    Milan

    A sightseeing tour of the city, marveling at the medieval Sforza Castle, the Duomo Cathedral, and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, finishing at La Scala Theatre.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Rome

    Milan to Rome

    Travel by high-speed train 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.

  6. Day 6overnight: Rome

    Rome

    A small group tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum, then spend the rest of the day exploring the city with your hop-on, hop-off tour.

  7. Day 7

    Your Journey Ends in Rome

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

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Priority entrance to the Eiffel Tower with summit access and an audio guide rounds out the Paris stay.
  • Day 3The train journey from Paris to Milan runs through the scenery of the Swiss Alps.
  • Day 4A sightseeing tour of Milan takes in the medieval Sforza Castle, the Duomo Cathedral, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and La Scala Theatre.
  • Day 5A high-speed train carries travelers from Milan to Rome, arriving in the afternoon.
  • Day 6A small-group tour explores the Roman Forum and Colosseum before the rest of the day is free for hop-on, hop-off sightseeing.

Included

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

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, in standard class throughout, on SNCF from Paris to Milan on day 3 and a Trenitalia high-speed train from Milan to Rome on day 5.
Is this trip guided or independent?
Mostly independent, with hop-on, hop-off passes in Paris and Rome, plus a Milan sightseeing tour and a small-group tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum.
How many nights are spent in each city?
Two nights each in Paris, Milan, and Rome, for a seven-day, six-night trip.
What is included besides rail travel and hotels?
Skip-the-line Eiffel Tower tickets with summit access, hop-on hop-off tours in Paris and Rome, a Milan sightseeing tour, and a small-group tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum.
How much does this trip cost?
Prices start from $1,889 per person, about $270 per day.
What scenery does the train journey pass through?
The highlights note that the Paris to Milan leg runs through the scenery of the Swiss Alps.

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