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France, Switzerland, and Italy by Rail

23 days
From Paris to Venice
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
Ages 15+
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Highlights

  • Explore Paris by night on a guided walk
  • Sample local pastries in Lausanne
  • Ride the steepest cogwheel railway to Mount Pilatus
  • Discover medieval Lucerne and its Musegg Wall
  • Enjoy a scenic train ride on the Gotthard Express

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Paris
  2. Day 2 Lausanne
  3. Day 3 Lausanne
  4. Day 4 Lucerne
  5. Day 5 Lucerne Mount Pilatus
  6. Day 6 Ticino Region Gotthard Panorama Express
  7. Day 7 Ticino Region
  8. Day 8 Rome
  9. Day 9 Rome
  10. Day 10 Rome
  11. Day 11 Rome / Florence
  12. Day 12 Florence
  13. Day 13 Florence / Lucca
  14. Day 14 Pisa / Lucca
  15. Day 15 La Spezia
  16. Day 16 Cinque Terre / La Spezia
  17. Day 17 Portofino Peninsula / Asti
  18. Day 18 Asti
  19. Day 19 Milan / Lake Como
  20. Day 20 Lake Como
  21. Day 21 Venice
  22. Day 22 Venice
  23. Day 23 Venice
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What's Included

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  • Guide
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  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Intrepid Travel

Number of tours

1,548

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

8 hours

Response rate

68%

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Customer Reviews

  • Chip
    · July 3rd, 2022
    Good, but there was definitely a lack of information given to folk on the tour. As in what to wear, how strenuous it's going to be ... etc.
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  • Amy
    · August 12th, 2025
    Incredible trip! Absolutely recommend for those who want to get the jist of these countries.
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  • Suzanne
    · August 10th, 2025
    I loved my Highlights of Italy’ tour and my association with Tour radar was excellent. Thankyou for arranging things as timely as possible. The whole experience has been a really positive one. I will be back 😊😊
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Dates & Availability

23 days
France, Switzerland, and Italy by Rail
From Paris to Venice

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    Nina

    Asked on June 12th, 2025

    Just wondering if there was a single supplement for this tour? Are any airfare included in this package please?

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      Nina

      TravelerWritten June 2025

      I would like to the swiss alps and Italy including the bernina express. Do you have any of these tours as a single supplement?

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten June 2025

      This specific option will not have a solo room available. The Gotthard Panorama Express and Bernina Express are two of Switzerland's most famous scenic train routes, each offering unique experiences and landscapes.

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      Nina

      TravelerWritten June 2025

      I am looking to do the Swiss Alps including Bernina Express (maybe 7 days in Switzerland. Then I would like to do 2 weeks Italy.

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Tour ID: 301887

  • Currencies
    Euro
    France and Italy
    Fr.
    Swiss Franc
    Switzerland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types L, J.

    Type L
    Italy
    Type J
    Switzerland
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before October 19th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 19th, 2025, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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