First Class Rail to Venice, Italy
There is nowhere quite like Venice, and a holiday here is always a unique and unforgettable experience. Become immersed in Venetian culture while revelling in the beauty and serenity of the ultimate romantic European city.
From £1075 per person
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Enjoy a full week of luxury during this 7-day rail journey to the beautiful city of Venice. Not only will you get to enjoy some stunning alpine scenery from the comfort of your first class rail seat, you'll also get to visit Lake Geneva as well as exploring Venice itself, with all the gondola rides and relaxed exploration you could ask for.
Daily departures throughout the year and tailor-made just for you.
Day 1
By rail to Switzerland
The holiday begins as soon as you step foot in London St Pancras station, travelling in style on the Standard Premier Class (formerly 1st class) on the Eurostar towards Paris. Arriving at Gare du Nord, you'll change to Gare de l’Est and then continue by TGV onto Switzerland until you arrive in Zurich, ready to bed down in the Hotel Continental
Day 2
Through Switzerland to Milan and onwards to Venice
You'll have time for a stroll around Zurich before taking the Euro City service through the mountains to Milan, joining onto Eurostar for the trip to Venice. On arrival, a water taxi will take you to your hotel, the Hotel Ai Mori d’Oriente, where you'll stay for the next four nights.
Days 3, 4 and 5
Venice
Experience Europe's most romantic destination for the next three days, exploring St. Mark’s Square, the Rialto Bridge and taking a gondola to the fantastic Doges Palace. You can also take a boat out to a collection of islands on the lagoon, including Murano.
Day 6
Venice to Lake Geneva
Board the Eurostar once more and make your way (first class) through the Simplon Pass towards Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva. Your hotel here is the Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic. Spend the rest of the day exploring.
Day 7
Free-time in Montreux – Montreux to London – Homeward bound
You'll have time this morning to do whatever you wish, whther that be spending more time around the Lake or heading over to the medieval Château de Chillon. A quick lunch in Montreux before boarding the TGV back to Paris and then the luxurious Eurostar back to London.
What price includes
- First Class rail travel from London to Venice and return
- via Zurich and Montreux
- 6 nights hotel accommodation in 4 star hotels with breakfast
Location
Plan your journey by train
Meeting point:
London St Pancras International Station
London St Pancras International Station
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 International Station
Transfer to finish point:
Guests make their own way to station
By train from London St Pancras to destinations across the UK, or via the London underground to other rail terminals and destinations across the city.
