Great Rail Journeys
First-Class Swiss Mountains & Italian Lakes
First-Class escorted rail tour of Swiss lakes, mountains and Italy's Lake Como
10 daysfrom $5,608
80% rail
Planet Rail · Tailor-made rail holiday
Rome & Sorrento by First Class Rail on daytime trains
Journey from London to Rome and Sorrento by first-class daytime trains, exploring Italy's iconic landmarks and coastal beauty in style.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Zurich
By rail to Switzerland
Begin your Grand Tour at St Pancras International. Board the Eurostar in Standard Premier Class through to Paris. A private taxi meets you at Gare du Nord and transfers you to Gare de Lyon, where you board the TGV through French and Swiss countryside to Zurich. Overnight at Hotel Helmhaus (4 star).
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 2overnight: Rome
Free-time in Zurich – Through the Swiss Alps to Rome
Explore Zurich's Bahnhofstrasse, Old Town, Rathaus, historic churches and Lindenhof Hill. Return to Zurich HB for the scenic Gotthard route through the Swiss Alps and Gotthard Base Tunnel, across the Italian Lakes to Milan. Change at Milano Centrale for the Frecciarossa to Roma Termini. Check in to Liberty Boutique Hotel (4 star).
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 3overnight: Rome
The Eternal City of Rome
Full free day to explore Rome's world-renowned attractions including the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Colosseum, Vatican City, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Cathedral. Enjoy gelato in Piazza Navona or shopping on Via del Corso.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 4overnight: Rome
The Eternal City of Rome
Second full free day in Rome to continue exploring the city's architectural wonders, fine art and indulgent dining.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 5railovernight: Sorrento
Rome to Sorrento on the Bay of Naples
Journey by first class rail south-east from Rome to Naples (just over one hour). A private taxi transfers you from Naples station to Sorrento and Hotel Bristol (4 star), with stunning views over the Bay of Naples.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 6overnight: Sorrento
Sorrento, the Bay of Naples, Capri and the Amalfi Coast
Free day based in Sorrento. Options include a boat trip to Capri and its Blue Grotto, a cruise along the Amalfi Coast to Positano, or visits to Pompeii or Herculaneum.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 7overnight: Sorrento
Sorrento, the Bay of Naples, Capri and the Amalfi Coast
Another free day to explore the Bay of Naples region at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 8overnight: Sorrento
Sorrento, the Bay of Naples, Capri and the Amalfi Coast
Final full day in Sorrento to enjoy the coast, local attractions and scenery.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 9overnight: Montreux
Sorrento to Lake Geneva
Private taxi from Sorrento to Naples station. Board the Frecciarossa to Milan, then connect with the EuroCity service through the Swiss Alps to Montreux on Lake Geneva. Check in to Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic (4 star superior). Evening stroll along the lakeside promenade.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 10rail
Montreux to London – Homeward bound
Morning views over Lake Geneva. Optional walk or trolley bus to Château de Chillon. Train along Lake Geneva's northern shore to Lausanne, then TGV first class north through France to Paris Gare de Lyon. Private taxi across Paris to Gare du Nord. Board Eurostar back to London St Pancras International.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- First class rail travel throughout
- Eurostar Standard Premier Class London to Paris
- TGV Paris to Zurich
- Scenic rail journey through Swiss Alps via Gotthard route
- Frecciarossa (Red Arrow) Milan to Rome
- First class rail Rome to Naples
- EuroCity Milan to Montreux
- TGV Montreux/Lausanne to Paris
- Eurostar Paris to London
- Private taxi transfer Paris Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon (Day 1)
- Private taxi transfer Paris Gare de Lyon to Gare du Nord (Day 10)
- Private taxi transfer Naples station to Sorrento (Day 5)
- Private taxi transfer Sorrento to Naples station (Day 9)
- 1 night B&B at Hotel Helmhaus (4 star), Zurich
- 3 nights B&B at Liberty Boutique Hotel (4 star), Rome
- 4 nights B&B in sea view room at Hotel Bristol (4 star), Sorrento
- 1 night B&B at Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic (4 star superior), Montreux
Not included
- Optional excursions (Capri, Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vesuvius)
- Lunches and dinners (unless specified)
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities
