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A rail tour through the heart of Europe is a compelling journey through destinations rich in history. Starting in the atmospheric canals of Amsterdam and ending in the Eternal City, you pass through cities bursting with cultural wonders and dazzling sights.
High-speed trains streak through three countries, stopping in five seductive cities, to offer an illuminating perspective on European heritage. Along the way, you will see worlds old and new, with ample opportunity to explore cities of singular character.
Revealing contrasting faces of Europe, this is a rail odyssey that will live long in the memory.
You rail adventure includes:
Welcome-Package
Rail travel in First-Class
4**** hotel accomodation in all cities
Full breakfast for all guests in all hotels
Airport Transfer At Arrival and Departure
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Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival in Amsterdam
Your magical journey begins with three nights in the evocative surroundings of Amsterdam. Old worlds and modern sensibilities collide in the bike-filled streets to offer an idyllic introduction to Europe.
The most-visited city in the Netherlands brims with world-class museums, canalside cafés, and an easygoing ambience that invites leisurely exploration.
• Start getting to know Amsterdam with an unhurried stroll around the compact city centre, drinking in the picturesque setting and the boundless energy.
• Wander the photogenic De Negen Straatjes (nine streets) of the Jordaan district, then soak up the youthful ambience in the Leidseplein.
• End the day with a glass of Amstel or alcohol-free pilsner in a welcoming brown café.
Day 2
Full day in Amsterdam
Your first full day in Amsterdam is a chance to discover the magnetic appeal of the Netherlands' tourist favourite.
• Join the locals and jump on a bike (tour or hire) to reach all corners of the city, from buzzing Dam Square to the genteel Vondelpark.
• Float around the serene canals on a glass-topped canalboat cruise.
• Replenish appetites with a cone of freshly cut fries doused in thick mayonnaise before heading to absorbing museums.
• Start at the sprawling Rijksmuseum for a window into Dutch history.
• Move on to the poignant Anne Frank House before drawing inspiration from the famous art in the van Gogh museum.
• End the day with a dinner of Indonesian-inspired rijsttafel around the convivial Rembrandtplein.
Day 3
Full day in Amsterdam
A last day in the ‘Venice of the North’ is a chance to enjoy its laidback charms.
• Start the day bargain hunting in the colourful Albert Cuyp Market.
• See emblematic windmills in Zaanse Schans, a short bus ride outside Amsterdam.
• Return to the city and stop in a brown café for refreshments or fill up on Dutch favourites like the beloved bitterballen.
• Fit in a tour of the intriguing Heineken factory, one of the world’s most famous breweries.
• End the day with an amble through the unusual red-light district on your way to dining at innovative restaurants near Dam Square.
Day 4
ICE-high-speed train ride to Frankfurt
It’s time to say tot ziens to the Netherlands with a breakfast of dainty poffertjes pancakes before boarding a high-speed train to Frankfurt. Reaching Frankfurt before evening, your train flashes past Dutch cities and through notable towns of western Germany.
Drop your bags at the hotel and head out to explore the thriving city that showcases different eras of German history.
• Start with a taste of old Frankfurt in the charming DomRömer Quarter, the recently reconstructed old town.
• Stop for a glass of Frankfurt’s favourite tipple, apfelwein (cider), in the Römerberg public square.
• Cross the Main River via the distinctive Eiserner Steg iron footbridge.
• End the evening with a plate of frankfurter sausages and potato salad in bohemian Bornheim.
Day 5
Full day in Frankfurt
See different faces of Frankfurt and make the most it’s unconventional personality.
• See the city’s highlights on a Jump on hop-on-hop-off bus, a bike tour, or on old trams on the Ebbelwei-Express.
• Sample gourmet delights with lunch in the colourful Kleinmarkthalle covered food market.
• Enjoy spectacular skyline views from the top of the vertiginous Main Tower.
• Dive into the background of an iconic German writer at the Goethe House museum, the poet’s childhood home.
• Cap the day with a taste of modern German cuisine in the upscale Fressgass street (Grosse Bockenheimer Strasse).
Day 6
ICE train ride to Munich
Your tour moves on from Frankfurt to the evocative Bavarian capital, Munich. Fast trains drop you off with three nights to soak up the rich cultural landscape of one of Germany’s most influential cities.
• Start with a roam around the fetching Marienplatz, the city’s historic square.
• Head up the striking clock tower of the 11th-century St. Peter's Church.
• Take in even more skyline views on the Hi-Sky München Ferris wheel.
• Stop for a lingering stein and a plate of schweinshaxe (pork knuckle) at Germany’s oldest beer hall, the Hofbräuhaus Brewery.
Day 7
Full day in Munich
Start the day sampling Bavarian foodie delights at the timeless farmers market, Viktualienmarkt.
• Hop on the U-Bahn to the exciting Olympiapark, the site of the 1972 Olympics and home to the intriguing BMW Museum.
• Return to central Munich via the delightful 19th-century square, Odeonsplatz.
• Take time out and enjoy a picnic of sandwiches from a bäckerei in the lush spaces of the English Garden.
• Revisit the Altstadt (old town) to see the imposing Frauenkirche and marvel at the ornate interior of the Asamkirche (church).
• End the evening with a food and drink-fueled tour of Munich's famous breweries.
Day 8
Full day in Munich
Start the day with some typical weisswurst sausages in a typical bavarian bakery – maybe with great views on the Marienplatz.
• Watch the city stir into life in the Altstadt (old town) and be there when the famous glockenspiel clock strikes the hour.
• Make time to see the imposing Frauenkirche and marvel at the ornate interior of the Asamkirche (church).
• Journey back to the 18th century at the sumptuous Nymphenburg Palace on the outskirts.
• Continue your Bavarian immersion at the Nationaltheater München, the opera house where Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde was first performed.
• End an action-packed day with a plate of Kässpätzle (german way of pasta with cheese) in one of the many inviting biergarten.
Day 9
(Overnight) train ride to Venice
Pack your bags and bid Auf Wiedersehen to Germany as you board a train that passes through alpine foothills to the serene canals of La Serenissima, Venice.
The tour delivers two nights in this fabled destination on the Adriatic coast.
• Join the crowds and head over Grand Canal via the illustrious Rialto Bridge.
• Stop for refreshments and drink in the beauty of St. Mark's Square.
• Finish the day with Venetian seafood specialities in cosy osterias around the charming Castello district.
Day 10
Full day in Venice
• Beat the crowds for a morning gondola ride, an essential for all visitors.
• Explore narrow canals and check off unmissable sights like the Bridge of Sighs and 17th-century Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute.
• Stop for finger food and wine in a bacari, a timeworn Venetian tavern.
• Jolt back to contemporary times with modern art at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
• End the day by appreciating the joy of opera at Teatro La Fenice, the feted opera house reopened in 2004.
Day 11
Italian highspeed train ride to Rome
Your rail adventure takes you to the Eternal City for the final three nights. The Italian capital is reached on a short journey on slick high-speed trains. What awaits is an ancient city filled with fabled landmarks and inspiring things to do.
• Start with the most photographed landmark, the incredible Colosseum.
• Continue your journey through ancient Rome with a visit to the historically consequential Roman Forum.
• See Palatine Hill, once home to emperors and the mythical birthplace of Rome.
• Step inside the millennia-old Pantheon, the remarkably well-preserved Roman temple and catholic church.
• End the day with a dish of authentic pasta carbonara in a welcoming trattoria.
Day 12
Full day in Rome
Spend the day exploring slightly more contemporary attractions.
• Marvel at the jaw-dropping interior of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
• Have your breath further taken away in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel.
• Cool down with a mouthwatering gelato in one of the city’s many enticing gelaterias.
• Fill your camera’s memory card with more must-see sights, like the stunning Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps.
• End the day with an aperitivo overlooking the ornate fountains in Piazza Navona or with skyline views from rooftop bars.
Day 13
Departure from Rome
After 12 spellbinding nights touring Europe, it's time to say goodbye and head home.
• If you have time, visit the scenic Villa Borghese gardens.
• Grab some last-minute souvenirs on the bustling Via del Corso.
• Or take one last journey back to ancient Rome at the captivating Capitoline Museum.
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