Railbookers
Paris, Lausanne, St Moritz, and Milan
Nine-day rail journey through Paris, Switzerland, and Milan via the Bernina Express
9 daysfrom $1,449
33% rail
Railbookers · Independent rail vacation
Zurich and Paris from Milan
Independent rail loop linking Milan, Zurich, and Paris
Railbookers operates this 8-day, 7-night independent rail vacation that begins and ends in Milan, with stops in Zurich and Paris along the way. Because it's independent rather than escorted, most sightseeing happens at your own pace: a hop-on, hop-off pass and walking tour cover Milan's Duomo and Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, then direct trains carry you to Zurich for a two-night stay. From there, a full-day excursion by luxury coach and the Eiger Express gondola climbs to Jungfraujoch, one of Europe's highest peaks, before a high-speed train continues to Paris. The two nights in Paris include a gourmet dinner cruise on the Seine and priority-access tickets to the Eiffel Tower summit. Breakfast is included daily. The pace suits travellers who want three distinct cities linked entirely by rail, with room to explore independently between the included highlights.
What to know before you look closer
- Hotels are chosen from a list of 18 accommodation options across different price tiers and cities, so which specific hotel you get depends on the option selected at booking.
- No departure dates are listed in the evidence for this package; confirm current availability with Railbookers.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Milan
Your Journey Begins in Milan
Welcome to Milan! Check into your centrally located hotel and get ready for an afternoon of exploring using the Hop-on, Hop-off sightseeing pass. After settling in, take a stroll to the historic Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) and the nearby Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. In the evening, enjoy Milanese cuisine at a local trattoria.
- Day 2overnight: Milan
Milan
Following breakfast, get ready to explore more of the city on your walking tour! Make the most of the city by learning about its greatest artistic achievements. See the Duomo's stunning exterior, visit the world-famous Leonardo's Last Supper, and explore the Sforza Castle gardens.
Meals: B
- Day 3railovernight: Zurich
Milan to Zurich
This morning, board a direct train service from Milan to Zurich and pass through the Italian countryside into the Swiss Alps. On arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay.
Meals: B
- Day 4railovernight: Zurich
Day Trip to Jungfraujoch
Following breakfast, ascend to one of Europe's highest peaks on a full-day trip to the magnificent mountain region of Jungfrau from Zurich. Travel by luxury coach through the Bernese Oberland region to Grindelwald. Board the Eiger Express gondola and ascend the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Jungfraujoch mountain pass.
Meals: B
- Day 5railovernight: Paris
Zurich to Paris
After breakfast, make your way to Zurich Station and board a direct high-speed train to Paris. On arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay. In the evening, enjoy a gourmet dinner cruise along the river Seine.
Meals: B
- Day 6overnight: Paris
Paris
Spend another day sightseeing in Paris using your skip-the-line Eiffel Tower tickets. You might also like to visit the history museum located within the Arc de Triomphe or marvel at the Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral.
Meals: B
- Day 7railovernight: Milan
Paris to Milan
Enjoy a final breakfast in Paris this morning before embarking on a train back to Milan. Enjoy one last night in Milan.
Meals: B
- Day 8rail
Your Journey Ends in Milan
Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and continue with your travels. If you'd like to extend your journey to another city, just ask your Rail Expert.
Meals: B
The moments this trip is built around
- Day 2A walking tour in Milan visits Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper and the Sforza Castle gardens.
- Day 4A day trip climbs by luxury coach and the Eiger Express gondola to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Jungfraujoch mountain pass, one of Europe's highest peaks.
- Day 5A direct high-speed train carries you from Zurich to Paris, followed by a gourmet dinner and sightseeing cruise on the Seine.
- Day 6Skip-the-line tickets take you to the Eiffel Tower summit.
Included
- Rail travel as per itinerary
- 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Milan
- 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Zurich
- 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Paris
- Multi-day Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing tour in Milan
- Small-group Walking Tour in Milan
- Small-group Day Trip to Jungfraujoch from Zurich
- Gourmet Dinner and Sightseeing Cruise on the Seine
- Tickets for the Eiffel Tower with Priority Boarding and Summit
Questions travellers ask
- Is the train travel included?
- Yes. Railbookers includes rail travel for the city-to-city legs of the trip: Milan to Zurich, Zurich to Paris, and Paris to Milan.
- Is this trip escorted or independent?
- It is an independent rail vacation. You travel between cities on your own, with two small-group excursions included: a Milan walking tour and the Jungfraujoch day trip.
- What hotels are included?
- The package offers 18 accommodation options across tiers and cities, from Starhotels Anderson Milan and the Hilton Milan up to the Armani Hotel Milano, Four Seasons Hotel Milano, and Baur Au Lac in Zurich.
- How many nights are spent in each city?
- 3 nights in Milan split across the start and end of the trip, 2 nights in Zurich, and 2 nights in Paris.
- What is included besides rail and hotels?
- A hop-on, hop-off sightseeing pass and small-group walking tour in Milan, a small-group day trip to Jungfraujoch from Zurich, a gourmet dinner and sightseeing cruise on the Seine, and Eiffel Tower tickets with priority boarding and summit access.
- What meals are included?
- Breakfast is included every day, and the gourmet dinner cruise in Paris on day 5 is also included.
