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Venice and Munich via the Alps

Independent rail trip through Geneva, Venice, and Munich via the Alps

Illustration of Venice and Munich via the Alps

Railbookers operates this independent rail vacation across 8 days and 7 nights, starting in Geneva and ending in Munich by way of Venice. The trip opens with two nights in Geneva, where travelers can take a lakeside boat trip or visit the Jet d'Eau fountain before boarding a train across the Simplon Pass, following the shores of Lake Leman and Swiss vineyards on the way to three nights in Venice. From Venice, a direct train crosses the Brenner Alpine pass through Verona, Trento, and Innsbruck, passing snowy peaks and glacial rivers, before arriving in Munich for a two-night stay. Rail travel in standard class and breakfast are included throughout, but sightseeing in each city, from the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice to the Frauenkirche in Munich, is left to travelers to arrange at their own pace. The trip suits independent-minded travelers who want scenic Alpine train journeys linking three distinct cities without a fixed group schedule.

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Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Geneva

    Your Journey Begins in Geneva

    Upon arrival in Geneva, make your way to your hotel for a two-night stay. Spend the evening enjoying a tasty meal at a local lakeside restaurant, or take a relaxing boat trip out on the lake and admire the city's cosmopolitan feel and the stunning backdrop of the Alps and the Jura mountains.

  2. Day 2overnight: Geneva

    Geneva

    After breakfast this morning, enjoy an additional day discovering Geneva. Not to be missed are the world's highest fountain, the Jet d'Eau, which fires water into the sky on the beautiful lakefront, and the Museum of the International Committee of the Red Cross, one of the best museums of its kind in Europe.

    Meals: B

  3. Day 3railovernight: Venice

    Geneva to Venice

    After breakfast, depart Geneva in the morning and travel to Venice on one of the most scenic routes in Europe, the Simplon Pass. Relax while the train follows the shores of Lake Leman and across Swiss vineyards, with stunning views of the Alps in the background. Travel further south after crossing the border into Italy before arriving in Venice. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy a three-night stay.

    Meals: B

  4. Day 4overnight: Venice

    Venice

    After breakfast in the hotel, why not head to the Gallerie dell'Accademia to see the works of Bellini, Veronese and Tintoretto or explore the city's most famous square, St. Mark's Square, home to the iconic St Mark's Basilica. In the evening, treat yourself to a romantic dinner by the waterside.

    Meals: B

  5. Day 5overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Enjoy breakfast in the hotel and then maybe hop aboard a Vaporetto (water bus) and travel like a true Venetian beneath the city's ornate bridges and endless winding canals or perhaps visit the impressive collection of modern art at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

    Meals: B

  6. Day 6overnight: Munich

    Venice to Munich

    Spend the morning in Venice and after lunch, catch the direct service from Santa Lucia Station to Munich. Travel through Verona, Trento and Innsbruck on the stunning Brenner Alpine pass, watching snowy peaks, green valleys and glacial rivers pass by your window. Arrive in the evening in Munich and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

    Meals: B

  7. Day 7overnight: Munich

    Munich

    Enjoy a full day's sightseeing at leisure. Marvel at the Gothic towers of the Frauenkirche, built in the 15th century and rebuilt in 1945 after almost being destroyed during World War II. Animal lovers should head to the Hellabrunn Zoo, home to over 5000 animals or perhaps learn about Natural Science and Technology at the Deutsches Museum, located on an island in the Isar River.

    Meals: B

  8. Day 8rail

    Depart Munich

    After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and continue with your travels. If you wish to extend your journey, perhaps with an additional day in a different city, one of our Rail Consultants will be happy to assist you with the details.

    Meals: B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3The train from Geneva to Venice crosses the Simplon Pass, following the shores of Lake Leman and Swiss vineyards with views of the Alps.
  • Day 4Travelers can visit the Gallerie dell'Accademia to see works by Bellini, Veronese, and Tintoretto, or St Mark's Square and its Basilica.
  • Day 6The direct train from Venice to Munich crosses the Brenner Alpine pass through Verona, Trento, and Innsbruck, passing snowy peaks and glacial rivers.
  • Day 7Sightseeing in Munich includes the Gothic towers of the Frauenkirche and the Deutsches Museum, set on an island in the Isar River.

Included

  • Rail travel in standard class as specified in the itinerary 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Geneva 3 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Venice 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Munich

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. Rail travel in standard class is included as specified in the itinerary, covering the Simplon Pass route from Geneva to Venice and the Brenner Pass route from Venice to Munich.
Is this trip guided or independent?
It is marketed as an independent rail vacation; sightseeing in Geneva, Venice, and Munich is at travelers' own pace with no guided tours included.
Which scenic rail routes does the trip use?
The itinerary highlights the Simplon Pass between Geneva and Venice and the Brenner Alpine pass between Venice and Munich, passing through Verona, Trento, and Innsbruck.
What is included with the hotel stays?
Two nights with breakfast in Geneva, three nights with breakfast in Venice, and two nights with breakfast in Munich.
How long is the trip?
The trip runs 8 days and 7 nights, starting in Geneva and ending in Munich, with a stop in Venice.

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