Venice to Paris by Rail | Self Guided Tour | 12 Days

DAY 1:                                   VENICE 

Upon arrival into Venice, shared transfer from Venice Airport or rail station by boat to your centrally located hotel. Rest of the day at disposal to discover Venice and its beautiful Lagoon. Overnight in Venice. 

 
DAY 2:                                   VENICE 
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then spend the morning at leisure exploring Venice. In the afternoon, enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride with app-based commentary (included). Overnight in Venice. (B) 

DAY 3:                                   VENICE – MILAN 
After breakfast at your hotel, make your way to Santa Lucia Station to board the high-speed train to Milan. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to explore the city at your own pace. Overnight in Milan. (B)

 
DAY 4:                                   MILAN – COMO – COMO LAKE – MILAN 
After breakfast at the hotel, take a regional train to Como (approx. 40 minutes). Discover the city of Como and its famous lake at your own pace. A hop-on/hop-off public boat day pass is included, allowing you to choose your preferred stops along the lake. Spend some free time in Como before returning to Milan in the evening. Overnight in Milan. (B) 

 
DAY 5:                                   MILAN – TIRANO – ST. MORITZ 
Begin your journey in the charming town of Tirano and board the iconic Bernina Express to St. Moritz, Switzerland. This UNESCO World Heritage railway offers a spectacular ride through the Swiss Alps, with panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, valleys, and alpine villages as you cross the Bernina Pass at 2,253 meters. Upon arrival in St. Moritz, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore this elegant alpine resort. Overnight in St. Moritz. (B) 

 
DAY 6:                                   ST. MORITZ – ZERMATT 
After breakfast at the hotel, depart St. Moritz aboard the Glacier Express, one of the world’s most scenic train journeys. Travel across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and over the Oberalp Pass at 2,033 meters, enjoying breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps along the way. Upon arrival in Zermatt, nestled at the foot of the Matterhorn, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Explore the charming, car-free village or simply relax and take in the alpine scenery. Overnight in Zermatt. (B) 

DAY 7:                                   ZERMATT (MATTERHORN GLACIER PARADISE) 
After breakfast, spend the day at the stunning Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. Take a cable car to Europe’s highest station at 3,883 meters for breathtaking views of the Matterhorn and surrounding peaks. Visit the Glacier Palace inside the glacier or enjoy the panoramic viewing platform. Return to Zermatt for leisure time to relax or sample local cuisine. Overnight in Zermatt. (B) 

 
DAY 8:                                   ZERMATT – GENEVA 
After breakfast at the hotel, depart from the alpine village of Zermatt by train to Geneva. Enjoy scenic views of valleys, lakes, and traditional Swiss villages framed by the Alps. Upon arrival in Geneva, spend the afternoon and evening exploring the city at your leisure. Overnight in Geneva. (B) 

 
DAY 9:                                   GENEVA – PARIS 
After breakfast at the hotel, take a train from Geneva to the romantic city of Paris. Journey through scenic countryside as you cross into France and arrive in the heart of the city. Spend the day at your leisure exploring Paris’s iconic sights, charming neighbourhoods, or relaxing in a café. Overnight in Paris. (B) 

 
DAY 10:                                 PARIS 
After breakfast at the hotel, explore Paris starting with a panoramic hop-on hop-off bus tour. Visit famous neighbourhoods and landmarks, from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame, while enjoying special child-friendly commentary featuring Lulu and Maurice, two dogs discovering the city. Next, experience Paris from the Seine aboard a glass-enclosed boat. Finally, take in stunning panoramic views from the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower. Overnight in Paris. (B)  

 
DAY 11:                                 PARIS – VERSAILLES – PARIS 
After breakfast at the hotel, visit the stunning Palace of Versailles (closed Mondays). Meet your guide and small group in central Paris, then take a short train ride to Versailles. Skip the line and explore the palace’s gilded chapel, royal apartments, and the famous Hall of Mirrors with your expert guide, who will share stories of royal intrigue and daily life. Afterwards, enjoy a guided introduction to the magnificent gardens, then wander them at your leisure. In the afternoon, explore more of the estate, such as the Gallery of Coaches or the Trianon Estate. Your roundtrip train ticket to Paris offers flexibility to return at your convenience. Overnight in Paris. (B) 

 
DAY 12:                                 PARIS 
Breakfast at the hotel. End of services. (B) 

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR): 

STANDARD CLASS:  

VENICE: Hotel Carlton Capri 

MILAN: Hotel Flora 

ST. MORITZ: Hotel Languard 

ZERMATT: Hotel Continental 

GENEVA: Hotel Bernina Geneva 

PARIS: Hotel Terminus Lyon 

SUPERIOR CLASS:  

VENICE: Hotel Amadeus 

MILAN: Hotel Nyx 

ST. MORTIZ: Art Boutique Hotel Metropol 

ZERMATT: Hotel Simi 

GENEVA: Hotel Royal Geneva 

PARIS: Hotel CitizenM Paris Gare de Lyon 

INCLUDES:  

• 11 night’s accommodation with daily breakfast in 3* (standard) or 4* (superior) hotels
• Arrival transfer by shared shuttle boat in Venice (from Venice Marco Polo Airport or Venice Santa Lucia Station to set stops in Venice city centre)
• 30 minutes Gondola ride with commentary on app to be downloaded on your smart phone (English/Spanish/Russian/French) – gondola shared with other passengers
• 2nd class high speed train ticket from Venezia St. Lucia Station to Milano Centrale Rail Station
  Round-trip regional train tickets from Milano Centrale to Como Centrale – 2nd class without seat reservation
• One day free circulation ticket on the public boat on Lake Como – departure/arrival in Como
• One-way regional train tickets from Milano Centrale to Tirano – 2nd class without seat reservation
• Swiss Travel Pass 4 consecutive days (one per guest)** – valid on day 5-6-7-8 only
• Red Bernina Train from Tirano to St. Moritz / one way ticket / 2nd class / seat reservation included (panoramic seats not guaranteed)***
• Glacier Express Train from St. Moritz to Zermatt / one way ticket / 2nd class / seat reservation included (panoramic seats not guaranteed)
• Return cable-car ticket Zermatt – Matterhorn Glacier Paradise – Zermatt
• One way train from Zermatt to Geneva (one change along the route) / 2nd class
• One way train from Geneva to Paris / 2nd class
• Combo half day group tour of Paris: including visit of the city by coach + visit of the Tour Eiffel (2nd floor) + Seine Cruise (1 hour)
• Tour to Versailles from Paris by coach, including Audio guide available in 11 languages, Priority access to the Palace of Versailles, Return transport from Paris in air-conditioned bus

SWISS TRAVEL PASS 
Discover Switzerland with just a single ticket: The Swiss Travel Pass takes international guests to the most beautiful places in the country on flexible and affordable public transport. The Swiss Travel Pass gives you unlimited travel by train, bus and boat, as well as many other advantages:  

• Unlimited travel by train, bus and boat (thematic tours not included)
• Unlimited travel on premium panorama trains (seat reservation fees and/or surcharges apply)
• Unlimited use of public transport in more than 90 towns & cities
• Free admission to more than 500 museums.
• Mountain excursions included: Rigi, Stanserhorn and Stoos
• Discount of up to 50% on other mountain excursions
• The Swiss Travel Pass has been developed for guests from abroad. It is available to persons permanently resident outside Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein.

PLEASE NOTE: Please check the inclusions of this package carefully. The Swiss Travel Pass includes transportation and discounts on activities and excursions. If these excursions are not included in the package but only suggested in the itinerary, it will still be possible to book them (with a supplement) through Destination Italia. Alternatively, customers can book them independently using their Swiss Travel Pass code to get the discount. 
 
EXCLUDES: 

• Transfers from/to the rail stations are not included except where specifically reported
• Tourist city tax not included, to be paid on the spot
• Extras, tips, porterage and everything not expressly listed as inclusion is not included and to be paid on the spot
• Lunches and dinners
• Optional tours and experiences

THINGS TO NOTE:  

• Accommodation is subject to change without notice.
• Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m.
• City taxes are not included and are to be paid directly to the hotel.
• Class of rail ticket is based on 2^nd class unless the optional upgrade to 1^st class has been selected at the time of booking.
• The itinerary of the tour and the days of excursions may be modified for technical reasons. In any case, all visits and excursions mentioned on the itinerary will be guaranteed or replaced by similar ones.
• One piece of luggage per person allowed.
• Name changes are not permitted for these itineraries. A name change may result in the loss of ticket availability and/or other services and/or an increase in fares.