How much does it cost?

From £1,549 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,092 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is all train travel included?

Yes. Euroventure includes all overland transport tickets from London to Geneva, plus any Interrail or Eurail passes, compulsory seat reservations, and a complimentary onward Interrail connection to your nearest UK station on the final day.

Is this tour guided or self-guided?

It is self-guided. You travel independently between cities, with walking directions provided between stations and your accommodation. Optional walking tours and pub crawls are available at partner hostels.

What accommodation is included?

Accommodation is in top-rated, centrally located hostels or hotels (depending on the tier you choose), tested by Euroventure.

Which trains are used?

The itinerary specifies direct trains between each city: Paris (2.5 hours), Zurich (4.5 hours), Lucerne (1 hour), Interlaken (2.5 hours), Bern (1 hour), Lausanne (1.5 hours), Geneva (1 hour), and return to Paris (3.5 hours) and London (2.5 hours).

What is not included?

Meals (except walking directions to and from restaurants), optional activities like paragliding or skiing, attraction entrance fees, and any travel beyond your booked accommodation to attractions.

When does this tour run?

Euroventure publishes no departure calendar in the available information; contact them directly to confirm available dates.

Euroventure · Self-guided rail holiday

Swiss Explorer: 2 Weeks

London to Geneva by rail through Swiss cities and Alps over 15 days

Euroventure's Swiss Explorer is a 15-day self-guided rail holiday linking London, Paris, and seven Swiss cities by train. 5 hours), then onward to Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Bern, Lausanne, and Geneva, before returning to Paris and London by rail. All train tickets, an Interrail or Eurail pass, seat reservations, and centrally located accommodation are included. Each city is yours to explore at your own pace: medieval old towns in Zurich and Bern, the Chapel Bridge and mountain views in Lucerne, the Alpine gateway of Interlaken, and Geneva's lakeside setting beneath Mont Blanc. Euroventure provides walking directions, a personalised travel booklet with maps and language guides, optional local activities at partner hostels, 24-hour emergency support, and 1GB of free data via eSIM. This trip suits first-time rail travellers, independent explorers, budget-conscious couples, and anyone seeking a mix of Swiss culture and mountain scenery without a guide.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at £1,549 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Accommodation is either hostels or hotels depending on the tier; confirm your specific venue before booking.
The itinerary spans 15 calendar days but includes 14 nights; two nights are split across London and Paris at trip start and end.
Optional activities such as paragliding, skiing, and boat cruises are not included in the base price.

Day by day

The operator's published day-by-day is incomplete (days 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15 are not published; day 1 appears twice). Day counts and hotel changes are not calculated from it.

Day 1overnight: London
London
Start in London, walkable from the pop-up stalls of the South Bank to the West End and Hyde Park.
Day 1railovernight: Paris
Paris
Train to Paris (2.5 hours). Highlights: see the Mona Lisa at the Louvre; watch a cabaret act at the Moulin Rouge; experience the nightlife of the Marais.
Day 3railovernight: Zurich
Zurich
Train to Zurich (4.5 hours). Untouched medieval centre. Highlights: see the stained-glass windows of Fraumunster; visit the Lindt chocolate factory outlet; window-shop on Bahnhofstrasse.
Day 5railovernight: Lucerne
Lucerne
Train to Lucerne (1 hour). Highlights: cross the Chapel Bridge and see the Water Tower; take in vistas from Mount Pilatus; enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Lucerne.
Day 7railovernight: Interlaken
Interlaken
Train to Interlaken (2.5 hours), gateway to the Bernese Oberland. Highlights: paraglide over town; ski at renowned local stations; skate on the ice circuit.
Day 11railovernight: Bern
Bern
Train to Bern (1 hour), Switzerland's capital with a UNESCO Old Town. Highlights: see the animated Zytglogge Clock Tower; take in views from the Rose Garden; stroll the Aare River promenade.
Day 13railovernight: Lausanne
Lausanne
Train to Lausanne (1.5 hours) on Lake Geneva, home to the International Olympic Committee. Highlights: relax on the Ouchy Promenade; admire Lausanne Cathedral; explore the Collection de l'Art Brut.
Day 14railovernight: Geneva
Geneva
Train to Geneva (1 hour), surrounded by the Alps with views of Mont Blanc. Highlights: climb the Cathedral towers; see the Jet d'Eau; relax by the lake.
Day 16railovernight: Paris
Paris
Train to Paris (3.5 hours) for a final one-night stay. Highlights: revisit the Eiffel Tower and Louvre; explore Montmartre or Le Marais; dine at a traditional French bistro.
Day 17rail
London
Train back to London (2.5 hours) to conclude the trip; Interrail pass covers a complimentary onward journey to your nearest UK station the same day.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3Arrive in Zurich and discover the medieval old town, Fraumunster stained-glass windows, and Bahnhofstrasse shopping.
Day 5Train to Lucerne and cross the Chapel Bridge; take in Mount Pilatus views or a boat cruise on Lake Lucerne.
Day 7Reach Interlaken, gateway to the Bernese Oberland, with the option to paraglide or ski at local stations.

Included

All overland transport tickets from the first to the last city
Any Interrail or Eurail passes if required, based on the best value for you
Compulsory seat reservations on high-speed rail, night trains or ferries
Accommodation in top-rated, centrally located hostels or hotels, tested by us
Walking directions between the stations and your booked accommodation
Optional walking tours, pub crawls and other activities at our partner hostels
A personalised travel booklet with maps, language guides, top tips, and more
Access to our 24hr emergency phone number while you're away
1GB of free data, with the option to add more anytime with eSIM
Peace of mind with alternative travel included if there is a strike or similar disruption
Exclusive discounts on attractions across Europe

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £1,549 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,092 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is all train travel included?: Yes. Euroventure includes all overland transport tickets from London to Geneva, plus any Interrail or Eurail passes, compulsory seat reservations, and a complimentary onward Interrail connection to your nearest UK station on the final day.
Is this tour guided or self-guided?: It is self-guided. You travel independently between cities, with walking directions provided between stations and your accommodation. Optional walking tours and pub crawls are available at partner hostels.
What accommodation is included?: Accommodation is in top-rated, centrally located hostels or hotels (depending on the tier you choose), tested by Euroventure.
Which trains are used?: The itinerary specifies direct trains between each city: Paris (2.5 hours), Zurich (4.5 hours), Lucerne (1 hour), Interlaken (2.5 hours), Bern (1 hour), Lausanne (1.5 hours), Geneva (1 hour), and return to Paris (3.5 hours) and London (2.5 hours).
What is not included?: Meals (except walking directions to and from restaurants), optional activities like paragliding or skiing, attraction entrance fees, and any travel beyond your booked accommodation to attractions.
When does this tour run?: Euroventure publishes no departure calendar in the available information; contact them directly to confirm available dates.