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Scenic Europe By Rail: London to Rome

Scenic Europe By Rail: London to Rome, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Six world-class cities and innumerable allures beckon on this 13-day European rail journey featuring stays in England, France, Switzerland, and Italy.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: London

    Welcome to London

    Arrive independently and check into the hotel; meet the Tour Manager and group for a first dinner together.

    Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2overnight: London

    London sightseeing tour

    Guided tour taking in Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey.

    Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 3railovernight: Paris

    By train to Paris for a Seine dinner cruise

    Eurostar from London St Pancras through the Channel Tunnel to Paris; evening dinner cruise on the Seine starting at the Eiffel Tower.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  4. Day 4overnight: Paris

    Touring Paris, the 'City of Love'

    Guided coach tour including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, Opera Garnier and the Champs-Élysées.

    Meals: Breakfast

  5. Day 5railovernight: Lucerne

    Into the heart of the Swiss Alps

    Rail journey from Paris via Basel to Lucerne, checking into a historic Old Town hotel; group dinner.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  6. Day 6railovernight: Lucerne

    Stunning views from Mount Pilatus

    Morning cruise on Lake Lucerne, disembarking at Alpnachstad for the world's steepest cogwheel railway to the summit of Mount Pilatus, then return to Lucerne by rail.

    Meals: Breakfast

  7. Day 7railovernight: Venice

    To the 'Floating City' of Venice by rail

    Train through the 35.5-mile Gotthard Base Tunnel to Venice; transfer by boat to the hotel on Venice Lido.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  8. Day 8overnight: Venice

    Exploring atmospheric Venice

    Guided walking tour of Venice including Saint Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica.

    Meals: Breakfast

  9. Day 9railovernight: Florence

    Uncovering the Renaissance gems of Florence

    Train into Tuscany; walking tour of Florence including the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and the Ponte Vecchio.

    Meals: Breakfast

  10. Day 10overnight: Florence

    Tuscan dining experience

    Free day in Florence, then a visit to the Tenuta Torciano estate near San Gimignano for a vineyard tour and dinner paired with estate wines.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  11. Day 11railovernight: Rome

    Arrival in the 'Eternal City' of Rome

    Scenic train to Rome; walking tour outside the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona.

    Meals: Breakfast

  12. Day 12overnight: Rome

    Touring the Vatican City

    Four-hour guided tour of Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums; farewell group dinner.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  13. Day 13

    Homeward bound

    Tour concludes after breakfast; travel independently to Rome's international airport.

    Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 12 nights' 4 & 5-Star hotel accommodation
  • Coach Seat Class rail travel
  • All rail, cruise and coach travel throughout your tour
  • Breakfast each day, 6 dinners
  • Group luggage transfers between all hotels
  • All guided tours and excursions

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
  • Flights and Airport transfers not included

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