8-Day Rail Tour of London, Paris, and Zurich

8 days • Free CancellationMeet on locationInstant confirmationPrivate tour • Operated by European Voyages

Why we love it?

The London, Paris & Zurich Rail Tours offers an immersive 8-day journey through three iconic European cities. Travelers will explore the vibrant culture and historical landmarks of London before taking a scenic train ride to Paris, where they can indulge in the city's renowned art and cuisine. The tour is designed for those seeking a comfortable travel experience, accommodating guests in 3-star hotels with options for twin, double, or triple rooms. What sets this tour apart is the seamless integration of rail travel, allowing participants to enjoy picturesque landscapes while moving effortlessly between major urban centers.
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Inclusions

  • Cost Per Person in Twin /  Double / Triple rooms based on 3 Star Hotel

Exclusions

  • 1) 3 Euro tip per person per day.
  • 2) No Porterage included.
  • 3) Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure. The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate changes substantially prior to the departure of your tour.
  • 4) Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us pay TV, mini-bar, telephone calls, etc.
  • 5) All Meals.
  • 6) Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides other than that mentioned in “Tour Cost Includes”.
  • 7) Airfare & airport tax.
  • 8) Visa Fees.
  • 9) Travel insurance.

Itinerary

Day 1
  • Airport to hotel transfer

    Airport to hotel transfer. Rest of the day at leisure. 

    Overnight in London. 

Day 2
  • Breakfast at the hotel

    Breakfast at the hotel.  The best way to see London’s sights and splendor is from the deck of a boat. With this hop-on hop-off pass you can cruise up and down the Thames, alighting at your leisure, for a whole day. The Thames weaves its way through London, with history around every bend. Aboard the hop-on hop-off River Red Rover you’ll cruise in comfort and style past London’s world-famous landmarks. 

    The boats have open upper decks for great sightseeing and comfortable lower saloons. Relax and enjoy the views, onboard commentary, light refreshments and full bar service as London’s famous sights glide by. 

    The river cruise departs every 40 minutes from Westminster Pier, Waterloo Pier (near the London Eye), Tower Pier and Greenwich Pier (near the Cutty Sark). With just one ticket you may hop-on or off at any of the piers as often as you like throughout the day. The shortest trip between piers lasts approximately 20-30 minutes, while the full round trip takes approximately 2.5 hours. 

    Overnight in London 

Day 3
  • London to Paris Transfer by Eurail

    London to Paris Transfer by Eurail. Rest of the day at leisure. 

    Overnight in Paris. 

Day 4
  • Breakfast at the hotel

    Breakfast at the hotel.  See Paris’ main attractions in a five-hour Paris city tour with a difference. Your sightseeing tour of Paris includes a tour across the city by coach, views of Paris from the water as you cruise along the Seine River, and lofty panoramas from the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. 

    You have a choice of four tour times – 9:00am, Noon, 2:45pm or 6:15pm – so you can plan your day to suit yourself. This comprehensive tour is a great way to get to know Paris if this is your first visit. Your coach tour across Paris takes in Place de la Concorde Square, the Champs-Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe, the western districts of Paris, the Palais de Chaillot and the Palais Bourbon (National Assembly). 

    You’ll then see Paris from a different viewpoint by taking a one-hour cruise on the Seine River, highlighting Paris’ rich 2,000 years of history. And what better way to conclude your overview of Paris than by taking a trip up the Eiffel Tower where you will have enough time to explore the Eiffel Tower on your own. You’ll ride the elevator up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower for spectacular views of Paris laid out before you. Have your camera ready! 

    Overnight in Paris 

Day 5
  • Breakfast at the hotel

    Breakfast at the hotel.  Don’t waste time waiting in queues – take a Louvre Museum prioritized guided tour. Make a booking and jump the queue to make the most of your limited time inside the world’s largest museum. 

    After your guided tour, you can stay on if you want to and continue exploring the Louvre Museum at your leisure. Your prioritized guided tour of Paris’ Louvre Museum focuses on three world-famous works: the Venus de Milo, the Victory of Samothrace and Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, painted at the beginning of the 16th century.

    Overnight in Paris 

Day 6
  • Paris to Zurich Transfer by Eurail

    Paris to Zurich Transfer by Eurail. Rest of the day at leisure. 

    Overnight in Zurich. 

Day 7
  • Breakfast at hotel

    Breakfast at hotel. See the fun side of Zurich on this unique, half-day tour to Zurich West and the Lindt Chocolate Factory outlet. Delve into the district’s rich history, and learn about its transformation from industrial district to epicenter of cool and quirky culture! See the Prime Tower (Switzerland’s tallest building), before shopping for indulgent Swiss chocolates at the world-famous Lindt Chocolate Factory outlet.

    Starting out in Zurich West, you’ll take a walking tour through the streets and see old industrial warehouses which have turned into funky nightclubs and smart boutiques. Your expert guide will be on hand to entertain you with stories about Zurich West’s historical links to the engineering industry, and describe how it’s industrial past has shaped its modern day culture. 

    On arrival in Kilchberg, prepare to be greeted by the unmistakable aroma of chocolate, as the village is home to the famous Lindt Chocolate Factory. Producing some of Switzerland’s finest chocolates for over 260 years, you will have time to spend at leisure here, so take your time to browse the array of chocolates at the outlet shop. You will finally enjoy a relaxing boat ride (summer only), departing from Brkliplatz around Lake Zurich. In the winter season, as the boat is not running, you’ll enjoy a hot beverage at one of the trendy Zurich West restaurants. 

    Overnight in Zurich. 

Day 8
  • Breakfast at hotel

    Breakfast at hotel. check out from Hotel to Airport 

Please Note

  • Contract: The Terms and Conditions will form the contract between European Voyages and the person making/paying for the booking. No contract exists until European Voyages has received payment and issued its confirmation invoice. Rates are subject to currency fluctuation and Government taxes and may be changed without notice. Rates are guaranteed upon acceptance of full payment.
  • Travel Insurance: We highly recommend the purchase of a Travel Insurance protection plan.
  • Cancellations/Refunds/Change: Notice of cancellation must be made by e-mail directly to the Company.
  • Changes by the Company: On occasion it may be necessary to amend certain arrangements of your holiday, which we reserve the right to do at any time. If a major change occurs we will inform you as soon as possible. Major change is one that involves a change in location or offering a lower category hotel. In these instances we will offer an alternative subject to your acceptance and if the hotel originally booked is of a superior category and is substituted with a standard category, we will issue a refund to you Upon acceptance of the change no further claims for compensation or additional expenses will be accepted. In no case we will pay compensation or accept liability if change is due to force majeure; risk/threat of war; industrial disputes; riot; civil strife; terrorist activity; natural/nuclear disasters; fire or adverse weather conditions; technical problems to transport; closure or congestion of airports or ports; cancellations or changes of scheduled airlines and similar events beyond our control.m
  • Travel Documents/Proof of Citizenship: It is your responsibility to be in possession of a valid machine readable passport and/or visa if required.
  • Descriptions: European Voyages strives to ensure accuracy of descriptions and information, however we are not able to control all holiday components and advertised facilities may be withdrawn or changed. We cannot accept liability for loss of an advertised facility or withdrawal of free or discounted offers. Such offers are add value and are non-refundable if not provided or used. Prices specified herein do not reflect Value Added offers unless noted otherwise.
  • Responsibility and Limitations of Liability: European Voyages as the operator, is solely responsible for selecting the suppliers that provide the component parts (e.g. hotel accommodations, transfers, and car rental firms) for the vacations described on this website. These suppliers are independent contractors. European Voyages does not own, control, operate, nor is it an agent for any suppliers furnishing tour component parts, and therefore in the absence of its negligence, European Voyages cannot be held liable for loss or damage to property or injury to person, caused by reason of any act or omission, intentional negligence or otherwise by such third party supplier. European Voyages makes no implied or expressed warranties in the offering of any tour described on this website. European Voyages reserves the right to cancel or alter any itinerary at its sole discretion. The information and rates are accurate at the time of posting and are subject to change without notice.
  • By making final payment for any of the vacations, customer acknowledges and agrees to all of the terms and conditions, in particular, to the limitations of liability set forth above.
  • Misadventure: Should you or any member of your party suffer illness, personal injury or death through any misadventure arising out of an activity which does not form part of your holiday arrangements, we shall offer assistance such as we are able. Such assistance shall take the form of guidance and advice only without accepting any liability whatsoever.
  • Hotel Accommodation: European Voyages reserves the right to substitute alternative hotels to those featured, provided they are of comparable category or better. All properties are contracted on a 'Run of House' basis, which means you have a standard room from any part of the property unless otherwise advertised. Special accommodation requests, such as adjoining rooms, or twin beds are subject to the hotel availability and cannot be guaranteed. We cannot accept any booking that is conditional upon special requests being met

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 4 days before start

Non-refundable after 4 days before start

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