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Venice via the Alps
Enjoy a holiday to Venice including a spectacular journey through the breathtaking scenery of the Gotthard Pass in the Swiss Alps. Start out from London and travel down to Lucerne for an overnight stop. Then plunge through the Swiss Alps along the Gotthard Pass route and emerge in the Swiss canton of Ticino before continuing across the border into Italy and on to Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic. After a 3 night stay, choose either to return by train with a night in Turin or fly home with British Airways.
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Book this holiday for travel in July and August 2012 and receive a free night in Venice and a complimentary Venice walking tour!
Itinerary - 4 Night Holiday by Air + Rail
Day 1
London to Lucerne
Take the Eurostar to Paris and then connect onto the high speed TGV Lyria to Basel on the border between France and Switzerland, before catching a local service to Lucerne.
On arrival, check in at the Waldstaetterhof Hotel, situated right next to the station, for an overnight stay.
Lucerne occupies a stunning position overlooking the lake of the same name with some of the highest peaks of the Alps in the distance. Enjoy an evening exploring the lovely Old Town area with its half-timbered houses or lingering over dinner at one of the restaurants along the banks of the River Reuss.
Day 2
Lucerne to Venice
Leave Lucerne early this morning and catch the direct train through the Gotthard Pass high in the Swiss Alps to Venice. Watch the spectacular mountain scenery pass by your window as you travel along one of the most scenic rail routes in Europe. At the end of your journey, cross the lagoon bridge connecting the mainline and Venice Santa Lucia station. Here, disembark and check in to the Ai Mori d' Oriente Hotel for a 3 night stay.
Stretched across 117 islands within the Venetian Lagoon, Venice is unique. Famed for its canals, its history and its ethereal beauty, the city continues to enchant visitors from all over the world, as it has done for centuries.
Days 3 and 4
Venice
Spend two full days exploring the sights of Venice. Famous attractions not to be missed include St Mark's Square with its sumptuous Basilica and imposing Campanile which you can climb for great city views. Also worth visiting is the nearby Doge's Palace, where it's a good idea to take a tour so that you can fully appreciate the history of this stunning building.
Make sure you also spend some time out on the water. Venice Lido has some great sandy beaches and the islands of Murano and Burano are beautifully maintained fishing villages where you can watch the famous Venetian glassblowers in action. These and other sights are accessible by vaporetto or private water taxi.
Day 5
Return to London
Leave Venice today and head to Marco Polo Airport for your British Airways flight back to London in Euro Traveller class.
Lucerne
Waldstaetterhof Hotel
Gotthard Pass
Ai Mori d' Oriente Hotel
Venice
Railbookers recommends
- Upgrade to first class on your journey through the Gotthard Pass for reclining seats, more leg room and extra space for luggage.
- Spend an extra night in Turin to explore this historic city and you'll receive a free Torino & Piedmonte Card for use on all public transport and many of the city's museums!
- Please call our Travel Consultants for details
Lucerne
Lucerne is a picturesque city in the centre of Switzerland, set on Lake Lucerne and offering lovely views of the distant Alps. There is plenty of classic Swiss architecture to see from the half-timbered houses of the Old Town, to the elegant spires of the city’s churches and the medieval wooden bridges, the most famous of which is the Chapel Bridge, originally built in 1333. There is also a great market on Tuesdays and Saturday mornings, set in arcades along the River Reuss.
Venice
With its unique atmosphere, Venice has entranced visitors for centuries. Get lost in the winding narrow streets and pretty little campos. You will always end up back at the Grand Canal, with its grand palazzos and distinctive stripped mooring poles. Don’t miss the spectacular St Mark’s Square with its ornate Basilica or the little boutiques on and around the Rialto Bridge.
Turin
The capital of Piedmont in northern Italy, Turin is a cultural city on the River Po with a stunning backdrop of Alpine peaks. Visit one of the city’s world class museums such as the National Cinema Museum and the Museo Egizio, housing the second largest collection of Egyptian artefacts in the world after Cairo. After a busy day exploring make sure you find out what the ‘slow food movement’ is all about with a meal in one of Turin’s huge selection of restaurants.
Waldstaetterhof Hotel 
The Waldstaetterhof Hotel has 78 comfortable ensuite bedrooms. The hotel is situated opposite the railway station in the centre of Lucerne, offering easy access to all of the city's main sights, attractions, bars and restaurants.
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Hairdryer
- Room Service
Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.
Ai Mori d' Oriente Hotel 
The Ai Mori d'Oriente Hotel is a historic hotel set in a palace which was once home to Turkish merchants, known as the 'Mori'. The hotel and bedrooms are decorated in an exotic Byzantine style throughout; the Ai Mori d'Oriente also has a bar and a relaxing reading room. The hotel is located in one of the quietest parts of the city called Cannaregio, within walking distance of all the main sights.
Hotel Facilities
- 24 hour reception
- Lift
- Bar
- Wake up calls
Room Facilities
- Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Hairdryer
- Minibar
Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.
4 Night Holiday by Air + Rail
This package includes Eurostar travel, onward train travel, train transfers between Paris, Lucerne, and Venice, 4 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast, and British Airways flight from Venice to London. Prices are subject to availability and based on 2 people travelling and sharing a twin or double bedroom.
More dates and
prices available
Add extra nights to your holiday, stop off en route, or book train travel from a European train station.
Call us on (646) 770 2894, and let us help you plan your perfect holiday.
Prices are shown in United States Dollars $
Price per person for 4 night holiday:
2012
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AprilOn Request
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Mayfrom $1,217
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Junefrom $1,217
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Julyfrom $1,059
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Augustfrom $1,059
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Septemberfrom $1,217
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Octoberfrom $1,217
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NovemberOn Request
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DecemberOn Request
2013
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JanuaryOn Request
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MarchOn Request
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AprilOn Request
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MayOn Request
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JuneOn Request
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JulyOn Request
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AugustOn Request
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SeptemberOn Request
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OctoberOn Request
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NovemberOn Request
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DecemberOn Request
2014
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JanuaryOn Request
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FebruaryOn Request
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MarchOn Request
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AprilOn Request
Terms
Holidays can be tailor-made for you (including stopovers or additional nights) call us on (646) 770 2894.
Prices are subject to availability, based on 2 people sharing a twin / double room and based on best priced seats on trains.
Supplements may apply if best price travel not available. Supplements will apply for single occupancy.
Hotel and room facilities may be subject to an extra charge or are on request.
We accept all major credit and debit cards. If you pay by debit card there is no extra charge; if you choose to pay by credit card a 2% surcharge applies.
Holidays including flights are operated by our sister company Railbookers Signature Holidays, a trading name of Travel Definitions Limited which is ATOL protected, number 9040.
Itinerary - 5 Night Holiday by Rail
Day 1
London to Lucerne
Take the Eurostar to Paris and then connect onto the high speed TGV Lyria to Basel on the border between France and Switzerland, before catching a local service to Lucerne.
On arrival, check in at the Waldstaetterhof Hotel, situated right next to the station, for an overnight stay.
Lucerne occupies a stunning position overlooking the lake of the same name with some of the highest peaks of the Alps in the distance. Enjoy an evening exploring the lovely Old Town area with its half-timbered houses or lingering over dinner at one of the restaurants along the banks of the River Reuss.
Day 2
Lucerne to Venice
Leave Lucerne early this morning and catch the direct train through the Gotthard Pass high in the Swiss Alps to Venice. Watch the spectacular mountain scenery pass by your window as you travel along one of the most scenic rail routes in Europe. At the end of your journey, cross the lagoon bridge connecting the mainline and Venice Santa Lucia station. Here, disembark and check in to the Ai Mori d' Oriente Hotel for a 3 night stay.
Stretched across 117 islands within the Venetian Lagoon, Venice is unique. Famed for its canals, its history and its ethereal beauty, the city continues to enchant visitors from all over the world, as it has done for centuries.
Days 3 and 4
Venice
Spend two full days exploring the sights of Venice. Famous attractions not to be missed include St Mark's Square with its sumptuous Basilica and imposing Campanile which you can climb for great city views. Also worth visiting is the nearby Doge's Palace, where it's a good idea to take a tour so that you can fully appreciate the history of this stunning building.
Make sure you also spend some time out on the water. Venice Lido has some great sandy beaches and the islands of Murano and Burano are beautifully maintained fishing villages where you can watch the famous Venetian glassblowers in action. These and other sights are accessible by vaporetto or private water taxi.
Day 5
Venice to Turin
Spend another morning in Venice and then catch a train to Turin via Milan. On arrival in Turin, check in at the Starhotels Majestic Turin for your overnight stay.
Enjoy strolling the streets of Turin for an afternoon. Visit one of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Royal Houses of Savoy or wander around one of Turin's many world class museums.
Not only famous for its culture, Turin is renowned for its "slow food" concept and fantastic chocolate. The gianduiotto is the city's most celebrated chocolate sweet is made from a recipe dating back to the 19th century. It is celebrated in Turin's own chocolate festival "Cioccolatò", held every March in Piazza Vittorio Veneto.
Day 6
Turin to London
Leave early this morning and take the high speed TGV train to Paris, heading through the Aosta Valley (look out for glimpses of Mont Blanc). On arrival in Paris, transfer onto the Eurostar service to London.
Lucerne
Waldstaetterhof Hotel
Gotthard Pass
Ai Mori d' Oriente Hotel
Venetian Gondolas
Piazza San Carlo Turin
Starhotels Majestic Turin
Railbookers recommends
- Upgrade to first class on your journey through the Gotthard Pass for reclining seats, more leg room and extra space for luggage.
- Spend an extra night in Turin to explore this historic city and you'll receive a free Torino & Piedmonte Card for use on all public transport and many of the city's museums!
- Please call our Travel Consultants for details
Lucerne
Lucerne is a picturesque city in the centre of Switzerland, set on Lake Lucerne and offering lovely views of the distant Alps. There is plenty of classic Swiss architecture to see from the half-timbered houses of the Old Town, to the elegant spires of the city’s churches and the medieval wooden bridges, the most famous of which is the Chapel Bridge, originally built in 1333. There is also a great market on Tuesdays and Saturday mornings, set in arcades along the River Reuss.
Venice
With its unique atmosphere, Venice has entranced visitors for centuries. Get lost in the winding narrow streets and pretty little campos. You will always end up back at the Grand Canal, with its grand palazzos and distinctive stripped mooring poles. Don’t miss the spectacular St Mark’s Square with its ornate Basilica or the little boutiques on and around the Rialto Bridge.
Turin
The capital of Piedmont in northern Italy, Turin is a cultural city on the River Po with a stunning backdrop of Alpine peaks. Visit one of the city’s world class museums such as the National Cinema Museum and the Museo Egizio, housing the second largest collection of Egyptian artefacts in the world after Cairo. After a busy day exploring make sure you find out what the ‘slow food movement’ is all about with a meal in one of Turin’s huge selection of restaurants.
Waldstaetterhof Hotel
The Waldstaetterhof Hotel has 78 comfortable ensuite bedrooms. The hotel is situated opposite the railway station in the centre of Lucerne, offering easy access to all of the city's main sights, attractions, bars and restaurants.
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Hairdryer
- Room Service
Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.
Ai Mori d' Oriente Hotel
The Ai Mori d'Oriente Hotel is a historic hotel set in a palace which was once home to Turkish merchants, known as the 'Mori'. The hotel and bedrooms are decorated in an exotic Byzantine style throughout; the Ai Mori d'Oriente also has a bar and a relaxing reading room. The hotel is located in one of the quietest parts of the city called Cannaregio, within walking distance of all the main sights.
Hotel Facilities
- 24 hour reception
- Lift
- Bar
- Wake up calls
Room Facilities
- Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Hairdryer
- Minibar
Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.
Starhotels Majestic Turin
The Starhotel Majestic Turin is an elegant 19th Century building located opposite Porta Nuova station. This traditional 4* property features 161 comfortable guest rooms, Liberty style décor, a fitness room and Il Circolo Bar. The impressive Regine restaurant offers fresh, flavoursome cuisine underneath a beautiful skylight. The Starhotel is conveniently located close to Turin's main attractions such as the Civic Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art, the Egyptian Museum and the famous shopping streets of the city.
Hotel Facilities
- Bar
- Fitness Centre
- Restaurant
- Concierge
- Wake up calls
- Laundry
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Hairdryer
- Minibar
- Pay TV
- Room Service
- TV
- Superior Toiletries
- Wi-Fi
Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.
Waldstaetterhof Hotel
“ Comfortable contemporary hotel located close by the railway station in Lucerne - perfect for a stopover. ”
Matthew - Mar 2008
“ Superb little hotel which could not be better located for the train station and exploring picturesque Lucerne. ”
Christian - Mar 2011
5 Night Holiday by Rail
This package includes return Eurostar travel, train transfers between Paris, Lucerne, Venice and Turin, and 5 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast. Prices are subject to availability and based on 2 people travelling and sharing a twin or double bedroom.
More dates and
prices available
Add extra nights to your holiday, stop off en route, or book train travel from a European train station.
Call us on (646) 770 2894, and let us help you plan your perfect holiday.
Prices are shown in United States Dollars $
Price per person for 5 night holiday:
2012
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AprilOn Request
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Mayfrom $1,533
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Junefrom $1,533
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Julyfrom $1,343
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Augustfrom $1,343
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Septemberfrom $1,533
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Octoberfrom $1,533
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NovemberOn Request
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DecemberOn Request
2013
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JanuaryOn Request
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MarchOn Request
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AprilOn Request
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MayOn Request
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JuneOn Request
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JulyOn Request
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AugustOn Request
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SeptemberOn Request
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OctoberOn Request
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NovemberOn Request
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DecemberOn Request
2014
-
JanuaryOn Request
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FebruaryOn Request
-
MarchOn Request
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AprilOn Request
Terms
Holidays can be tailor-made for you (including stopovers or additional nights) call us on (646) 770 2894.
Prices are subject to availability, based on 2 people sharing a twin / double room and based on best priced seats on trains.
Supplements may apply if best price travel not available. Supplements will apply for single occupancy.
Hotel and room facilities may be subject to an extra charge or are on request.
We accept all major credit and debit cards. If you pay by debit card there is no extra charge; if you choose to pay by credit card a 2% surcharge applies.
Holidays including flights are operated by our sister company Railbookers Signature Holidays, a trading name of Travel Definitions Limited which is ATOL protected, number 9040.
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Waldstaetterhof Hotel
“ Comfortable contemporary hotel located close by the railway station in Lucerne - perfect for a stopover. ”
Matthew - Mar 2008
“ Superb little hotel which could not be better located for the train station and exploring picturesque Lucerne. ”
Christian - Mar 2011