Venice via the Alps by Train
Enjoy a holiday in romantic Venice through the stunning scenery of the Swiss Alps. Travel via Zurich and the dramatic Alpine scenery of Switzerland and Italy, alongside Lake Lugano and through Milan en route.
From £599 including rail and hotel accomodation (based on two people sharing)
Greentraveller's Top Tips: All three cities in this itinerary have a few green options for visitors. The picturesque Swiss city is home to a wide range of parks, green spaces and gardens. Some of the loveliest places to relax or have a picnic are on the lower side of Lake Zurich. In Venice, a gondola trip is not only the most popular, but also a green way, to explore the city's canals. While in Turin, do sample some of the locally produced cheeses as after all located nearby in Bra is the headquarters of the Slow Food movement.
Details of Venice via the Alps by train
Enjoy a relaxing 3-night break by train to Venice, experiencing the grandeur of the Swiss Alps en route, with a stop in charming Zurich, and glimpses of Mont Blanc as you travel back through the breathtaking Val d'Aosta.
Day 1 - London to Zurich Travel from London to Paris by Eurostar, before transferring onto the train to Zurich, where you'll stay at the Hotel du Théâtre in Zurich - a historic former theatre with 50 contemporary and individually designed bedrooms, a cinema, an audio book library and a relaxing lounge, located in the city centre, close to the station.
Day 2 - Zurich to Venice Day 2 take the train from Zurich through the Swiss Alps along the Gotthard Pass, look out for glimpses of Lake Lugano on the Swiss border with Italy. The train travels down to Milan before travelling to Venice (keep an eye out for views over Lake Como and Garda along the way).
Days 2-5 - Venice In Venice, you'll be staying for 3 nights at the Giorgione Venice, an 18th century confectionary warehouse, which was converted into an elegant, family-run hotel in the Cannaregio area of central Venice, close to many sights such as the Rialto Bridge and St Mark's Square.
Days 5-6 - Turin Check in at the Mercure Torino Crystal Palace, a modern hotel in the heart of Turin (close to the Porta Nuova station), where you'll be staying for the night.
Days 6 - Turin to London Day 6, take the train to Paris which travels through the beautiful D'Aosta Valley (where you might be able to spot Mont Blanc). On arrival in Paris transfer onto the Eurostar to London.
Holidays can be tailor-made for you to include different hotels, lengths of stay, departure dates and additional cities.
What price includes
- Eurostar travel from and to London
- All other train travel
- Accommodation in the unique Hotel du Théâtre, Zurich
- Accommodation in the elegant Giorgione Hotel, Venice
- Centrally located accommodation in Turin
Location
Plan your journey by train
Meeting point:
London St Pancras International Station
London St Pancras
Transfer to meeting point:
Guests make their own way to meeting point
St Pancras station is connected both to the national and international train network and London underground (Kings Cross St Pancras station)
Plan your journey by train
Finish point:
London St Pancras International Station
London St Pancras
Transfer to finish point:
You will arrive back on the Eurostar to London St Pancras.
