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The Explorer

The Explorer, a rail journey with Interrailing Packages (Eurailing Packages Ltd)

Experience Europe's most breathtaking journey from London through the Swiss Alps to Italy's Renaissance heart on our ultimate Alpine & Renaissance adventure.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Paris

    London St Pancras to Paris

    Depart London St Pancras International between 7:00-11:00am; arrive in Paris.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Interlaken

    Paris to Interlaken

    Rail journey into the Swiss Alps; arrive in Interlaken between Lakes Thun and Brienz.

  3. Day 3overnight: Interlaken

    Interlaken

    Second day in Interlaken beneath the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau; day trips to Jungfraujoch or Lauterbrunnen Valley.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Locarno

    Interlaken to Locarno

    Rail journey south to Locarno on Lake Maggiore, Switzerland's sunniest town.

  5. Day 5overnight: Locarno

    Locarno

    Second day in Locarno; day trips to Verzasca Valley or the Borromean Islands.

  6. Day 6railovernight: La Spezia

    Locarno to La Spezia

    Rail journey into Italy; arrive in La Spezia, gateway to the Cinque Terre.

  7. Day 7overnight: La Spezia

    La Spezia

    Second day based in La Spezia for the Cinque Terre villages.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Florence

    La Spezia to Florence

    Rail journey to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance.

  9. Day 9overnight: Florence

    Florence

    Second day in Florence for the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo.

  10. Day 10railovernight: Rome

    Florence to Rome

    Rail journey to Rome, the Eternal City.

  11. Day 11overnight: Rome

    Rome

    Second day in Rome for the Vatican and Trastevere.

  12. Day 12railovernight: Bologna

    Rome to Bologna

    Rail journey north to Bologna, Italy's culinary capital.

  13. Day 13railovernight: Annecy

    Bologna to Annecy

    Rail journey into the French Alps; arrive in Annecy on its turquoise lake.

  14. Day 14railovernight: Paris

    Annecy to Paris

    Return rail journey to Paris for a final night.

  15. Day 15rail

    Paris to London

    Return rail journey to London St Pancras; tour ends.

Included

  • All rail travel, including Eurostar, between London, Paris, Interlaken, Locarno, La Spezia, Florence, Rome, Bologna, Annecy and return to London
  • Choice of handpicked accommodation, from hostels to hotels
  • Personalised Interrailing Packages travel app with itinerary, directions and city guides
  • 24/7 emergency support throughout the journey
  • ABTOT financial protection

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