Great Rail Journeys
First-Class Carcassonne, Châteaux & Vineyards
First Class rail escorted tour based in Carcassonne, France
7 daysfrom $2,269
29% rail
Rail Escape
Western Capitals: London, Paris, Brussels
Discover Europe's iconic capitals on our Western Capitals tour. Enjoy seamless rail travel and curated experiences in London, Paris, and Brussels.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: London
Arrive in London
Welcome to England's iconic capital! After checking into your hotel for three nights, get oriented by taking a walk through one of London's beautiful royal parks like Hyde Park or St. James's Park. In the evening, you could explore the bustling Covent Garden area with its street performers, restaurants, and pubs.
- Day 2overnight: London
Sights of Central London
Use a hop-on, hop-off bus tour to see London's top attractions at your own pace. Be sure to hop off at Buckingham Palace to watch the changing of the guard ceremony. Other highlights could include the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, and Trafalgar Square.
- Day 3overnight: London
London Museums
With another day in London, devote some time to its world-class museums. Possibilities include the British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, Victoria and Albert Museum, or any others that pique your interest based on the incredible collections.
- Day 4railovernight: Paris
Travel to Paris
After breakfast, depart London and take the high-speed Eurostar train through the Channel Tunnel to Paris. Upon arrival, check into your Paris hotel for three nights. Spend your afternoon strolling along the iconic Champs-Élysées and seeing the Arc de Triomphe up close.
- Day 5overnight: Paris
The Louvre and Eiffel Tower
No visit to Paris is complete without seeing the Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower. Start your day at the Louvre to admire legendary works like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. Then head to the Trocadéro for fantastic views of the Iron Lady herself.
- Day 6overnight: Paris
Montmartre and the Left Bank
Spend the morning in the charming Montmartre neighborhood, strolling through Place du Tertre and seeing the iconic Sacré-Cœur Basilica. In the afternoon, cross to the Left Bank's Latin Quarter to visit Notre-Dame Cathedral and browse the bouquiniste bookseller stalls.
- Day 7railovernight: Brussels
Travel to Brussels
Leave Paris after breakfast and take a train to Brussels, the capital of Belgium. After checking into your hotel for two nights, spend the afternoon strolling through the Grand-Place, one of the most beautiful medieval town squares in Europe.
- Day 8overnight: Brussels
Exploring Brussels
Today, experience the top attractions in Brussels like the iconic Manneken Pis statue, the Royal Museums of Fine Arts, and the towering Atomium, a remnant of the 1958 World's Fair. You could also visit the excellent Comic Strip Museum or tour the EU institutions.
- Day 9
Depart Brussels
On your final morning in Belgium's capital, visit any attractions you may have missed or take a side trip to nearby Ghent or Bruges, two of the country's other picturesque medieval cities, before departing.
Included
- Welcome Package with travel essentials and detailed itinerary information
- First-Class Rail Travel throughout (some regional trains second-class only)
- 4-Star Plus Hotel Accommodation in all cities, near train stations
- Daily Breakfast at all hotel accommodations
- Airport Transfers on arrival and departure
Not included
- International Airfare
- Excursions, Activities and Entrance Fees
- Meals Beyond Breakfast
- Local taxes or fees (e.g. hotel tourism taxes)
- Personal Expenses
- Tips and Gratuities
- Local Transportation
