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VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS FROM VENICE TO PARIS
DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN VENICE
Your luxurious adventure begins in the lagoonside paradise of Venice, collected from the airport and taken directly to your handpicked hotel in your own private boat. Spend your first day here acquainting yourself with your surroundings.
DAY 2 - VENICE
Start today with a short walking tour with a local guide for some stories of the city’s labyrinthine streets and campos (squares), then enjoy a gondola ride down the Grand Canal. A visit to Venice is not complete without a ride on a Gondola, a mode of transport that has been in existence in Venice for over 1000 years! Soak up the vibrant atmosphere in St. Mark’s Square, while marvelling at the beautiful mosaics that adorn the Basilica and maybe visit the Doge’s Palace, with its origins dating back to the 14th century. It is advisable to take a tour of this important Venetian landmark to fully understand its extensive history.
7 Days
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HOLIDAY INCLUDES:
• 5 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast
• Overnight accommodation on the Venice SimplonOrient Express
• Walking Tour and Gondola Tour in Venice
• Dinner and show at the Moulin Rouge in Paris
• Private boat transfer from airport to hotel in Venice
• Private car transfer from hotel to airport in Paris
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Venice - Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli & Gran Canal
Paris - Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
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VENICE
Arrive in Venice for a 3 night stay before boarding the Venice SimplonOrient-Express to Paris
DAY 3 - VENICE
After breakfast this morning, continue your adventures in Venice. Don’t miss a trip on a romantic gondola ride, where a stripe-shirted gondolier will paddle you down the winding waterways of the city. It’s a great way to see the city’s architecture from a different perspective! For a relaxing afternoon, stroll the sandy shores of Venice’s Lido or take a boat out to the island of Murano, famous for its exquisite glass-making. This evening, why not head to the world-famous Harry’s Bar - home of the Bellini.
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Embark on one of the world’s most luxurious journeys today as you board the gleaming carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. You’ll receive the five-star treatment immediately as your steward shows you to your deluxe sleeping compartment, ornately decorated with the finest linens and polished wooden panels. A fine three-course lunch will be served in one of the opulent restaurant cars, all restored from the 1920s and 1930s, as the train meanders through the stunning scenery of the Italian Dolomites, and the Austrian and Swiss Alps. While away the hours meeting new people, relaxing in the bar car and tucking into a sumptuous afternoon tea served in your compartment. Come dinner time, you’ll be treated to a marvellous four-course dinner. Spend the evening sipping Champagne in the piano bar!
DAY 5 - ARRIVAL INTO PARIS
After a blissful night’s sleep, you’ll wake up to a tasty breakfast served to your compartment by your steward. Continue relaxing on board before the train pulls into Paris in the late morning. Make your way to your hotel for a two-night stay and begin exploring the incredible ‘City of Light’. Why not shop the boutiques along the Champs-Élysées, dine on extraordinary French cuisine or head to the bohemian Montmartre district for views over the city’s rooftops out to the Eiffel Tower.
DAY 6 - PARIS
Spend a full day exploring the fashion and romance capital of the world! Be sure to take in the views from the top of the Eiffel Tower and perhaps enjoy a scenic boat tour along the River Seine for views of the city’s famous landmarks from a different perspective. Culture lovers will enjoy a trip to the Louvre, home of the Mona Lisa. In the evening, enjoy the world-famous Moulin Rouge show and dinner.
DAY 7 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN PARIS
Check out of your hotel after breakfast and be whisked to the airport by your private transfer.
Grand Italian Lakes And Swiss Mountains
Como ➡ Lake Garda ➡ Milan ➡ St Moritz ➡ Zermatt ➡ Interlaken ➡ Zurich
16 DAYS
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HOLIDAY INCLUDES:
• First Class rail travel
• 15 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
• Small Group tour of Imperial Rome
• Walking tour of Como and Sunset cruise on Lake Garda
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Rome - Starhotels Michelangelo Rome
Stresa - La Palma
Como - Metropole and Suisse Hotel Como
Sirmione - Olivi Thermae and Natural Spa
Milan - Starhotels Anderson
St. Moritz - Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel St Moritz
Zermatt - Schweizerhof Hotel Zermatt
Interlaken - Krebs Interlaken
Zurich - Zurich Swiss Chocolate by Fassbind Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
DAY 10 - MILAN TO ST. MORITZ
After breakfast, embark on one of the world’s most scenic train lines, The Bernina Express! Enjoy awe-inspiring scenery from the comfort of the panoramic carriages of the train.
DAY 11 - ST. MORITZ TO ZERMATT
Enjoy the exhilarating experience of crossing Switzerland today, traveling the full length of the Glacier Express line, passing glistening blue lakes and quaint Swiss hamlets and crosses numerous high passes and mountain peaks.
DAY 12 - DAY TRIP TO GORNERGRAT
DAY 1 AND 2 - ROME
On arrival in Rome, check into your hotel for a two-night stay and set off to start exploring. Admire the breath-taking collection of ancient art, sculptures and statues at museums or why not take a trip to the enchanting Vatican?
DAY 3 - ROME TO STRESA
Travel from Rome to Stresa, for beautiful Lake Maggiore. Like other northern Italian lakes, Lake Maggiore is an idyllic spot that has attracted visitors since the beginning of the 18th century.
DAY 4 - STRESA
On the shores of the Borromean Gulf, Stresa is ideally situated as a base to explore the lake’s villages, islands and natural beauty.
DAY 5 - STRESA TO COMO
Catch a Trenitalia train from Stresa to Como via Gallarate. Once in town, take a leisurely boat tour of Lake Como and enjoy the sights of grand villas, rolling hillside vineyards, historic towns, alpine peaks, and wooded islands that line the shore.
DAY 6 - COMO
After breakfast, the rest of the day is yours to explore the beautiful scenery of Lake Como and the charming town as you wish. The Centro Storico, or old town, is a maze of picturesque little streets, squares and cafés.
DAY 7 - COMO TO DESENZANO
Board a Trenitalia train from Como to Milan to Desenzano and Lake Garda. Treat yourself to an indulgent day exploring the boutique shops and restaurants of Desenzano del Garda or enjoying city views from the Torre di San Martino.
Take in the views of Lake Garda and the Alps while relaxing on one of the town’s beaches or take a boat trip out on the lake.
DAY 9 - DESENZANO TO MILAN
Take another Trenitalia train from Desenzano to Milan..Visit the Santa Maria delle Grazie convent or stroll through the Brera district.
Take a ride on the Gornergrat Cog Railway, which climbs from 5,262 feet above sea level. From the top, enjoy one of the most spectacular panoramas in all of Switzerland.
DAY 13 - ZERMATT TO INTERLAKEN
Use your Swiss Pass to travel from Zermatt to Visp, Visp to Interlaken. On arrival in the classic Swiss mountain village, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and begin exploring!
DAY 14 - DAY TRIP TO JUNGFRAUJOCH
Climb to Europe’s highest altitude railway station on Jungfrau Mountain, at a colossal 11,332 feet high.
DAY 15 - INTERLAKEN TO ZURICH
Arrive in Zurich and check into your hotel for an overnight stay. Be sure to visit the Altstadt or Old Town.
DAY 16 - YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN ZURICH
Check out of your hotel this morning and continue with your onward travels.
Gems Of Italy And Switzerland
DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN ROME
Welcome to Rome! Get your bearings by enjoying an ice-cold gelato.
DAY 2 & 3 - ROME
TOUR the Roman Forum, the Colloseum and the Vatican Museums.
DAY 4 - ROME TO SORRENTO
Travel from Rome to Naples onboard Trenitalia, then Naples to Sorrento.
DAY 5 - SORRENTO
Use your free day exploring on your own.
DAY 6 - SORRENTO TO FLORENCE
Board your train from Sorrento to Naplesthen Naples to Florence onboard Trenitalia.
DAY 7 - FLORENCE
Take your included tours of the Academy and Uffizi Galleries.
20 Days
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HOLIDAY INCLUDES:
• Rail travel as per itinerary
• 19 nights hotel stay with breakfast
• Sightseeing Tours in Rome and Florence
• Academy and Uffizi Gallery Tours in Florence
• 4-day Swiss Pass Standard Class
• Reservations on Bernina & Glacier Express
• Day trip to Gornergrat
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Rome - Hotel Atlantico
Sorrento - Antiche Mura
Florence - Grand Hotel Adriatico
Siena - Athena Siena
Sestri Lavante - Grand Albergo
Como - Metropole And Suisse
St Moritz - Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel St. Moritz
Zermatt - Best Western Butterfly
Zurich - Du Theatre
Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
DAY 15 - BERNINA EXPRESS
Travel from Como to Milan, Milan to Tirano, and then board the iconic red carriages of the Bernina Express to St. Moritz.
DAY 16 - ST. MORITZ
More than simply a holiday resort town, St. Moritz boasts a modern Alpine flair.
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Board Trenitalia to Siena and discover its main attractions.
DAY 9 - SIENA
Spend your free time discovering the city’s crowdpleasing attractions.
DAY 10 & 11 - SIENA TO SESTRI LEVANTE
Travel onboard Trenitalia from Siena to Empoli, Empoli to Pisa, and Pisa to Sestri Levante.
DAY 12 - SESTRI LEVANTE TO COMO
Visit Como via a train change in Milan.
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Use your free time to explore the maze of picturesque little streets, squares and pavement cafes.
DAY 17 - GLACIER EXPRESS
Board the unforgettable Glacier Express to Zermatt.
DAY 18 - DAY TRIP TO GORNERGRAT
Travel to Zermatt to the summit of Gornergrat.
DAY 19 - ZERMATT TO ZURICH
Travel from Zermatt to Zurich via a change in Visp.
DAY 20 - YOUR HOLIDAY ENDS IN ZURICH
4 Days
Florence And Tuscany From Civitavecchia
HOLIDAY INCLUDES:
• Rail Travel as per the itinerary
• 3 nights hotel accommodations with breakfast in Florence
• Florence City Tour
• Uffizi Gallery entrance and tour
• Full day tour of Tuscany, visiting Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano, including lunch and wine-tasting
Florence - Grand Hotel Adriatico Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
DAY 3 -FLORENCE
In the morning, join your small group tour and spend a full day exploring the highlights of Tuscany. First, visit Pisa, where you will tour the highlights of the city, including the Campo di Miracoli with the famous Leaning Tower. Enjoy a traditional lunch and wine-tasting in the beautiful surroundings of the slopes of San Gimignano before visiting this beautiful medieval village. Finally, explore the historic city of Siena, before returning to Florence.
DAY 4-END OF TOUR
DAY 1 -FLORENCE
After disembarking from your cruise, take the train to Florence.On arrival in this great city, make your way to your hotel for a 3-night stay and then head out to get to know the Tuscan Capital, marvelling at the iconic architecture.
DAY 2 -FLORENCE
Get the best out of the city today thanks to your morning tour. Discover the history of Florence as you visit some of the most iconic locations in Italy including the Accademia Gallery and the imposing Duomo. Spend the day exploring the city and then in the afternoon, make your way to the worldfamous Uffizi Gallery for your guided tour of this treasure-trove of renaissance art (Tues-Sun only).
Following breakfast, it is time to check out of your hotel. Contact one of our Rail Specialists if you might like to extend your Holiday with additional days in a different city and we can help you with all the details.
VENICE, FLORENCE AND ROME TO CIVITAVECCHIA
DAY 1 -VENICE
Welcome to Venice, the floating city!On arrival, make your way to your hotel for a 2-night stay and then why not head to Harry’s Bar by St Mark’s Square and enjoy one of their famous Bellini’s.
DAY 2 -VENICE
Spend a full day exploring the canals and byways of Venice today. Begin with a walking tour which includes both the iconic sights and hidden gems of the city, taking in Rialto Bridge, St Mark’s Square and more.
DAY 3 - FLORENCE
After a hearty breakfast, it’s time to travel by highspeed train direct to Florence. After checking into your hotel, you will have the perfect introduction to the city with a small group tour. This is the perfect way to learn all about Florence’s fascinating history and better appreciate the amazing architecture, from the imposing Duomo to the living museum that is the Ponte Vecchio.
6 Days
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HOLIDAY INCLUDES:
• Rail Travel as per the itinerary
• 5 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
• Venice walking tour and gondola tour
• Florence City Tour
• Skip the Line: Ancient Rome & Colosseum halfday walking tour in Rome
• Skip the Line: Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel tour in Rome
FEATURED ACCOMMODATION
Venice - Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli & Gran Canal
Florence - Grand Hotel Adriatico
Rome - Hotel Atlantico
Hotels are subject to availability. Alternatives may be used.
DAY 4 - ROME
In the morning, check out of your hotel after breakfast and catch the train direct to Rome. Make your way to your hotel before you immerse yourself in the ancient world with a guided skip-the-line tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.
DAY 5 - ROME
Spend a full day fully exploring the history of the “Eternal City”. First, it’s time to take advantage of the skip-the-line entrance to tour the Vatican City, taking in the amazing artifacts in the Museum and admiring the breath-taking beauty of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. In the afternoon why not take a stroll through the many impressive streets and piazzas that make up central Rome. Don’t forget to include the iconic Trevi Fountain, where legend dictates all visitors must throw a coin over their shoulders in order to return in the future!
DAY 6 - ROME TO CIVITAVECCHIA
Following breakfast, it’s time to check out of your hotel. It’s just a short train ride from Rome to Civitavecchia and then it’s time to board your cruise.
