How much does it cost?

From £899 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,214 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Yes, all rail journeys are included in first class, covering Eurostar from London to Paris, a direct train to Munich, the Austrian RailJet to Venice via the Brenner Pass, a train to Milan, the Frecciarossa to Lyon, and the TGV and Eurostar back to London.

Is it escorted or independent?

It is a self-guided, independent tailor-made rail holiday with no tour manager or guide; travel documentation, ticket despatch by email, and proactive rerouting support are included.

Which hotels are included?

One night in Munich (Eurostars Book, or similar), 3 nights in Venice's Cannaregio district (Carnival Palace, or similar), and 1 night in Lyon (Mercure Lyon Centre, or similar), all with breakfast.

When does this trip run?

Departures run from October through June, with prices from GBP 899 per person in November up to GBP 1,399 per person for May and June departures.

Tailor Made Rail · Tailor-made rail holiday

Travelzoo: Venice via the Alps

London to Venice by rail via Munich and the Alps

Tailor Made Rail's Travelzoo: Venice via the Alps is a 6-day, 5-night self-guided independent rail holiday running from London to Venice and back, entirely by train. Day 1 leaves London St Pancras on Eurostar to Paris, then continues in first class to Munich for an overnight stay. Day 2 opens with a morning in Munich before the Austrian RailJet crosses the Alps via the Brenner Pass and the Austrian Tyrol into Venice, where three nights at leisure allow time for St Mark's Square, its basilica and campanile, galleries such as the Accademia or Peggy Guggenheim Museum, and boat trips to Lagoon islands like Murano and Lido. The return route runs via Milan and a Frecciarossa crossing of the Alps to Lyon for an overnight stay on the River Rhone, before a TGV to Lille and an evening Eurostar back to London. With all rail in first class and hand-picked hotels with breakfast throughout, the trip suits independent travellers and first-time rail travellers who want the connections planned for them.

Price history

Across 2 checks, this price has held at £899 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 2 points are a live read of the operator's page.

What to know before you look closer

All three hotels, in Munich, Venice, and Lyon, are marked 'or similar' in the itinerary, so the final properties depend on availability at the time of booking.
The from-price varies by season, from GBP 899 per person in November to GBP 1,399 per person for May and June departures.
This is a self-guided, independent rail holiday; no tour manager or guide accompanies the trip, though travel documentation and rerouting support are provided.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Munich
London to Munich
Depart London St Pancras late morning on Eurostar, travelling in Eurostar Plus (first) class to Paris Gare du Nord. After a short walk to Gare de l'Est, continue in first class on the direct train to Munich, where you will be staying overnight.
Day 2overnight: Venice
Munich to Venice
After a morning exploring Munich, board the Austrian RailJet departure just before lunch, and marvel at the scenery of the Brenner Pass as you head across the Alps, passing through the Austrian Tyrol and into Italy. On arrival in Venice, check in for a 3-night stay in Cannaregio, within walking distance of Santa Lucia station.
Day 3overnight: Venice
Venice
A full day at leisure in Venice, with time to discover the city's many attractions, including St Mark's Square and its basilica and campanile.
Day 4overnight: Venice
Venice
A second full day at leisure in Venice. Visit galleries like the Accademia or Peggy Guggenheim Museum, or travel by boat to other islands in the Venetian Lagoon such as Murano and Lido.
Day 5railovernight: Lyon
Venice to Lyon
Check out after breakfast and return to the station. Take a comfortable high-speed train to Milan, changing here for a Frecciarossa train across the Alps to Lyon. Overnight stay in this pretty city on the River Rhône.
Day 6rail
Lyon to London
Board a modern TGV train up to Lille, bypassing Paris, in good time for an evening Eurostar back to London, with a free light meal and drinks on the way.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2The Austrian RailJet crosses the Alps via the Brenner Pass, passing through the Austrian Tyrol, on the way from Munich to Venice.
Day 3A full day at leisure in Venice includes St Mark's Square, its basilica, and campanile.
Day 4A second full day at leisure in Venice allows time for galleries such as the Accademia or Peggy Guggenheim Museum, or a boat trip to the islands of Murano and Lido in the Venetian Lagoon.
Day 5A high-speed train to Milan connects to a Frecciarossa train back across the Alps to Lyon, a city on the River Rhone.

Included

All rail journeys, in first class
Seat reservations where required
5 nights' hand-picked hotel accommodation with breakfast
Easy-to-follow travel documentation
Despatch of tickets by email
Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £899 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,214 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Yes, all rail journeys are included in first class, covering Eurostar from London to Paris, a direct train to Munich, the Austrian RailJet to Venice via the Brenner Pass, a train to Milan, the Frecciarossa to Lyon, and the TGV and Eurostar back to London.
Is it escorted or independent?: It is a self-guided, independent tailor-made rail holiday with no tour manager or guide; travel documentation, ticket despatch by email, and proactive rerouting support are included.
Which hotels are included?: One night in Munich (Eurostars Book, or similar), 3 nights in Venice's Cannaregio district (Carnival Palace, or similar), and 1 night in Lyon (Mercure Lyon Centre, or similar), all with breakfast.
When does this trip run?: Departures run from October through June, with prices from GBP 899 per person in November up to GBP 1,399 per person for May and June departures.