Grand European Tour

Arrive in Berlin today and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Set out to explore the German capital city, where streets are embroidered with important history and the culture is vibrant yet laid back. (Overnight in Berlin)

See all the major sights of Berlin today with your included Berlin walking tour and skip the line entrance into the fascinating DDR Museum. Later in the day, perhaps visit the vibrant public square of Potsdamer Platz, filled with fine examples of the city's modern architecture as well as shopping centers, cinemas, bars, a theatre and a casino. (Overnight in Berlin) B

Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and travel by high-speed train to Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands. Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay before heading out to explore the city. (Overnight in Amsterdam) B

Spend a full day exploring Amsterdam today! Explore your choice of a plethora of museums across the city and be sure to take a scenic canal cruise to gain a wonderful insight into the city's architecture from an alternative perspective. Finish off your time in Amsterdam with a trip to the Rijksmuseum, including skip the line entrance. (Overnight in Amsterdam) B

Catch the train from Amsterdam to Paris today, checking in at your hotel for a two-night stay. The 'City of Light' is every bit as romantic, elegant and sophisticated as you might think, and you'll be able to explore plenty of the city's famous wonders and hidden gems in your time here. (Overnight in Paris) B

Today enjoy the very best Paris has to offer with a skip-the-line tour to the very top of the Eiffel Tower, and a scenic seine cruise. Explore the boulevards and arrondissements with your included hop-on hop-off pass and do speak to any of our Rail Experts should you like to get a taste of the famous French cuisine with a fabulous food tour.(Overnight Paris) B

Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and take a direct train to Geneva in Switzerland. Check in at your hotel for an overnight stay and head out to enjoy this beautiful lake side city. Make the most of your time in Geneva - spend the evening enjoying a tasty meal at a local restaurant or take a relaxing boat trip out on the lake and admire the city's cosmopolitan feel against the stunning backdrop of the Alps and the Jura mountains. (Overnight in Geneva) B

After breakfast, depart Geneva in the morning and travel to Venice on one of the most scenic routes in Europe, the Simplon Pass. Relax while the train follows the shores of Lake Leman and across Swiss vineyards, with stunning views of the Alps in the background. Travel further south after crossing the border into Italy before arriving in Venice. On arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy a two-night stay. (Overnight in Venice) B

Venice is a dazzling canal-side sanctuary, and a unique place to explore. Make the most of the city and get your bearings on a walking tour through the splendor of St. Mark's Square and the winding, architecturally magnificent backstreets. Finish the tour with an iconic gondola ride - a true bucket list experience. Your journey also includes skip the line entrance to St. Mark's Basilica, plus a tour of the imposing Doge's Palace. (Overnight in Venice) B

From one Italian must-see to another, catch the train from Venice to Rome today. Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and acquaint yourself with 'the Eternal City.' (Overnight in Rome) B

Discover the delights of the Italian capital with two great tours showing you the best of ancient and catholic Rome. Skip the lines at the Colosseum with priority entrance tickets and visit the Roman Forum to see the ancient ruins of Julius Caesar's temple. You'll also be able to skip the line at the Vatican Museums, marveling at the wonders of the Michelangelo's ceiling in the Sistine Chapel! (Overnight in Rome) B

Check out of your hotel today and continue your onward journey. Speak to one of our Rail Vacation Specialists if you'd like to continue your journey by rail - perhaps heading to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance - by train. B