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Venice via the Alps

Geneva to Venice by rail over the Simplon Pass

Illustration of Venice via the Alps

Railbookers runs this 6-day independent rail vacation from Geneva to Venice, crossing the Alps by train partway through. The trip opens with two nights in lakeside Geneva, including a meal or boat trip on the lake on day 1 and sightseeing at the Jet d'Eau and the Museum of the International Committee of the Red Cross on day 2. Day 3 is a scenic rail journey via the Simplon Pass, following the shores of Lake Leman and Swiss vineyards with views of the Alps, before crossing into Italy for three nights in Venice. Venice days include a gondola ride, St. Mark's Square, and the Doge's Palace, followed by museums, art galleries, and the glassblowers of Murano and lace-makers of Burano. A walking tour and gondola tour are included, though Geneva sightseeing is left self-directed. It suits travelers who want a shorter rail trip built around one dramatic Alpine crossing rather than a multi-stop itinerary.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence lists 12 accommodation options across tiers and cities, including hotels such as the Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix in Geneva, so the specific hotel depends on the tier you choose.
  • The included list names a walking tour and gondola tour for Venice, but no guided activity for the two days in Geneva; sightseeing there, such as the Jet d'Eau and the Red Cross museum, is self-directed.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Geneva

    Your Journey Begins in Geneva

    Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Enjoy a meal at a lakeside restaurant or a boat trip on the lake.

  2. Day 2overnight: Geneva

    Geneva

    Discover the Jet d'Eau, the world's highest fountain, and the Museum of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

    Meals: B

  3. Day 3overnight: Venice

    Geneva to Venice

    Travel to Venice via the Simplon Pass, following the shores of Lake Leman and Swiss vineyards with views of the Alps, crossing into Italy. Check in for a three-night stay.

    Meals: B

  4. Day 4overnight: Venice

    Venice

    A gondola ride, St. Mark's Square, and the Doge's Palace.

    Meals: B

  5. Day 5overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Museums, art galleries, and churches. Lunch by the waterside, the Rialto Markets, and the glassblowers of Murano and lace-making of Burano.

    Meals: B

  6. Day 6rail

    Depart Venice

    Check out and continue with your travels, or extend your journey with the help of a Rail Consultant.

    Meals: B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Discovering the Jet d'Eau, the world's highest fountain, and the Museum of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva.
  • Day 3Traveling to Venice via the Simplon Pass, following the shores of Lake Leman and Swiss vineyards with views of the Alps.
  • Day 4A gondola ride, St. Mark's Square, and the Doge's Palace in Venice.
  • Day 5Museums, art galleries, and the glassblowers of Murano and lace-makers of Burano.

Included

  • Onward rail travel as specified in the itinerary
  • 2 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Geneva
  • 3 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Venice
  • Walking Tour and Gondola Tour in Venice

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes. Railbookers includes onward rail travel as specified in the itinerary from Geneva to Venice.
What is the scenic route from Geneva to Venice?
The train travels via the Simplon Pass, following the shores of Lake Leman and Swiss vineyards, with views of the Alps, before crossing into Italy.
Is this trip guided or independent?
It is an independent rail vacation. A walking tour and gondola tour are included in Venice; Geneva sightseeing, such as the Jet d'Eau and the Red Cross museum, is self-directed.
What hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 12 accommodation options across tiers and cities, including the Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix and InterContinental Geneva, and Hotel Metropole Venice, with the exact hotel depending on the tier chosen.
How many nights does the trip include?
6 days and 5 nights: 2 in Geneva and 3 in Venice.
Can I extend the trip?
Yes. Day 6 notes you can extend your journey with the help of a Rail Consultant.

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