Discover the world by rail with Railbookers
Swiss Mountains Adventure by Rail
Hold on to your hats for a spectacular ten-day rail tour taking in some of Switzerland’s most exhilarating mountain tops. From Zurich head deep into the Valais for three nights in unmissable Zermatt. Get the best views of The Matterhorn from atop of the Gornergrat, then take it one step closer with a trip to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise – almost 4000m above sea level. From here take the train to Interlaken where you can watch the sun go down whilst enjoying dinner at the top of Harder Kulm and ride the Eiger Express on the way to the top of the magnificent Jungfraujoch. Take the train through some wonderful scenery on your way to Lucerne then take to the lake for a scenic cruise, climb the steepest rack railway to the top of Mount Pilatus for a night in the iconic Pilatus Kulm Hotel. Come back down the mountain for two nights in Lucerne and an and enjoy a ride on the steepest funicular in the world – the amazing barrel shaped Stoosbahn. Often not for the faint hearted, but if jaw dropping mountain views are your thing, this holiday by rail with Railbookers is the one for you.
Zurich > Zermatt > Interlaken > Lucerne > Zurich
9 nights
From £2,999pp*
Venice and Lake Como
Combine the unique charm of Venice with the captivating beauty of Lake Como. Travel on the high-speed TGV service to Geneva for an overnight stop before continuing on through the Swiss Alps to Venice. Visit St. Mark’s Square, take a romantic gondola ride across the Grand Canal or shop for traditional Murano glass before continuing to Lake Como. Home to the rich and famous, Como is a peaceful haven perfect for soaking up the Italian sun and enjoying the picture-perfect scenery.
Geneva > Venice > Lake Como
7 nights
From £1,289pp*
Berlin, Prague, Vienna & Budapest
Ride the rails from west to east, taking in four historic European capitals in one holiday. Travel aboard comfortable, high-speed trains as you take in the colourful history of Berlin, the spire-woven skyline of Prague, the grandiose musical heritage of Vienna and the tranquil thermal baths of Budapest. Travel in First class throughout and you’ll enjoy a whole range of included sightseeing and activities including a secret food tour in Prague, a Danube dinner river cruise in Budapest and a walking tour to discover Berlin.
Berlin > Prague > Vienna > Budapest
8 nights
From £2,599pp*
Aix-en-Provence, Avignon and Nice
Experience the beauty and wonders of the south of France on this exciting train journey to Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, and Nice from London onboard Eurostar. Each city is unique in its own way and offers an abundant of intriguing things to see and do. Stroll through the Quartier Mazarin and its narrow streets or follow in the great artist Cezanne’s footsteps in Aix-en-Provence, enjoy discovering the fascinating and atmospheric city of Avignon with its historical Palais des Papes palace, and indulge in beautiful beaches and luxurious seaside dining in Nice.
London > Aix-en-Provence > Avignon > Nice
6 nights
From £1,099pp*
*Subject to availability at the time of booking