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Paris, Venice, and Vienna

Rail journey linking Paris, Venice, and Vienna across three countries

Illustration of Paris, Venice, and Vienna

Railbookers operates this 7-day, 6-night independent rail vacation linking Paris, Venice, and Vienna, with two nights in each city. Rail travel connects the three stops directly: a high-speed train south from Paris crosses into Italy at Turin before continuing to Venice on Day 3, and a direct train later carries travelers from Venice Santa Lucia station to Vienna on Day 5. Days in Paris include a skip-the-line Eiffel Tower visit, a Seine river cruise, and Louvre Museum tickets. In Venice, a small-group walking tour with a local guide covers the Doge's Palace, the Golden Basilica, and the Rialto Bridge. The Vienna stay adds a sightseeing pass with a guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace, a Danube River cruise, a classical concert, and the Prater Park Ferris wheel. The trip suits travelers who want independent city-to-city rail travel paired with a full slate of pre-booked sightseeing, choosing their own hotel tier from Railbookers' 18 accommodation options.

What to know before you look closer

  • Accommodation is chosen from 18 options across price tiers, so your final hotel in each city depends on the tier you select at booking.
  • Only breakfast is included with hotel stays; the mentioned Figlmueller restaurant in Vienna is a dinner recommendation, not a booked meal.
  • The evidence does not list specific departure dates; confirm scheduling directly with Railbookers before booking.

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

    Included for you is a skip-the-line tour to the very top of the Eiffel Tower, a one-hour scenic seine cruise, and tickets to the world-famous Louvre Museum, plus another day of exploring with your hop-on hop-off pass.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Venice

    Paris to Venice

    Speed south through France and across the border to Turin and change here for a highspeed Italian train to Venice. On arrival head to your hotel for a two-night stay.

  4. Day 4overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Discover the magic of Venice today, with tours of the incredible Golden Basilica and Doges Palace. Take a short walking tour with a local Venetian, stroll over the majestic Rialto Bridge, and enjoy a Bellini on St Marks Square.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Vienna

    Venice to Vienna

    Bid farewell to the Grand Canal as you depart Venice Santa Lucia station on a direct train to Vienna for a two-night stay. The Austrian capital has a wonderful selection of restaurants for dinner, with the historic Figlmueller being one of the most traditional and city's best.

  6. Day 6overnight: Vienna

    Vienna

    Enjoy your second day in Vienna, with a wonderful selection of restaurants for dinner, including the historic Figlmueller.

  7. Day 7rail

    Your Journey Ends in Vienna

    Enjoy breakfast at your hotel then make your way to the airport for your flight home, or alternatively why not speak to any of our knowledgeable Rail Experts about continuing your travels by rail elsewhere.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A skip-the-line tour to the top of the Eiffel Tower, a one-hour Seine river cruise, and tickets to the Louvre Museum are included on the second day in Paris.
  • Day 3The train speeds south through France, crosses the border at Turin, and changes to a high-speed Italian train bound for Venice.
  • Day 4A small-group walking tour with a local Venetian covers the Golden Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Rialto Bridge, finishing with a Bellini on St Mark's Square.
  • Day 5A direct train carries travelers from Venice Santa Lucia station to Vienna for a two-night stay.
  • Day 6The Vienna stay includes a sightseeing pass with a guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace, a Danube River cruise, a classical concert at Haus der Musik, and the Prater Park Ferris wheel.

Included

  • Rail Travel as per the itinerary
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Paris
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Venice
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Vienna
  • Skip-the-Line Eiffel Tower tickets
  • 2-Day Paris hop-on hop-off pass
  • Scenic Paris River Cruise
  • Louvre Museum tickets (closed on Tuesdays)
  • Small group walking tour in Venice with the Doges Palace and Golden Basilica (closed on Sunday's)
  • Sightseeing Pass in Vienna including Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace
  • Hop-on Hop-off tour
  • Scenic Danube River cruise
  • Classical Concert at Haus der Musik
  • The famous Giant Ferris Wheel of Prater Park

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes, rail travel is included as per the itinerary, covering the Paris to Venice leg via Turin and the direct train from Venice to Vienna.
Is the trip escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail vacation. Guided elements are limited to a small-group walking tour in Venice, hop-on hop-off tours in Paris and Vienna, and a guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace.
Which trains are used?
The trip's listed rail partners include SNCF in France (including TGV high-speed service), Trenitalia in Italy (including Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca, and Frecciargento services), and Deutsche Bahn's InterCity Express (ICE).
What hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 18 accommodation options across price tiers in Paris, Venice, and Vienna; sample properties include the Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra and Hotel Metropole Venice.
How much walking is involved?
The trip includes a small-group walking tour in Venice covering the Doge's Palace, Golden Basilica, and Rialto Bridge, a skip-the-line ascent of the Eiffel Tower, and city exploration via hop-on hop-off passes in Paris and Vienna.
What is included?
Rail travel, six nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast, Eiffel Tower and Louvre tickets, a Seine river cruise, a Venice walking tour, a Vienna sightseeing pass with a Schönbrunn Palace tour, a Danube River cruise, a classical concert, and the Prater Park Ferris wheel.

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