2-Week European Rail Grand Tour
London → Paris → Geneva → Milan → Venice → Vienna → Prague → Berlin. The classic European circuit, rail-optimised for maximum scenery and minimum stress.
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Your 14-Day Rail Journey
London, England
Arrive in London. Spend 2 days exploring the city — the British Museum, Tower Bridge, Shoreditch and the South Bank. Don't miss the London Underground's historic District and Circle lines.
- British Museum and National Gallery
- Thames walk from Tower Bridge to Tate Modern
- Evening in Soho or Covent Garden
London → Paris
Board the Eurostar at St Pancras International. Under the Channel and into the heart of Paris Gare du Nord. Evening on the Left Bank, Eiffel Tower at dusk.
- Depart London 09:01 · Arrive Paris 12:17
- Check in near Montmartre or Marais
- Evening stroll along the Seine
Paris, France
Two days in Paris — the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Sainte-Chapelle. Take a day trip to Versailles by RER (not Eurail-covered).
- The Louvre (book timed entry in advance)
- Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur
- Day trip to Versailles by RER C
Paris → Geneva
High-speed TGV to Geneva — crossing the French countryside and arriving at the shores of Lac Léman. UNESCO World Heritage Old Town and Jet d'Eau fountain.
- Depart Paris Gare de Lyon 10:32
- Arrive Geneva 13:38
- Geneva Old Town and CERN (book ahead)
Geneva → Milan via Alps
A spectacular mountain crossing through the Swiss Alps, passing Lac Léman, Lausanne, the Simplon Tunnel under the Alps, and arriving in Italy's fashion capital.
- Optional stop at Domodossola (1 hr)
- Arrive Milan Centrale
- Navigli canals for evening aperitivo
Milan → Venice → Milan (day trip)
Day trip to Venice from Milan — or better, stay a night to experience the city after day-trippers leave. Rialto, Doge's Palace, and a vaporetto gondola alternative.
- Milan Centrale → Venice Santa Lucia (2 hrs 26 min)
- Rialto Bridge and St Mark's Square
- Vaporetto on the Grand Canal
Milan → Vienna (Night Train)
Board the Nightjet sleeper from Milan. Sleep through the Austrian Alps and wake up in Vienna — arguably the most elegant capital in Europe.
- Depart Milan Centrale 21:10
- Arrive Vienna Westbahnhof 09:18
- Arrive refreshed, hotel check-in from 14:00
Vienna, Austria
Vienna's coffeehouse culture, imperial palaces, and world-class museums make it worth at least two full days. Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere, Naschmarkt.
- Schönbrunn Palace and gardens
- Vienna Philharmonic at the Musikverein
- Naschmarkt Saturday morning
Vienna → Prague
Railjet to Prague — one of the most beautiful cities in Europe with its preserved medieval centre. Evening Charles Bridge walk.
- Depart Vienna Hauptbahnhof 10:08
- Arrive Prague Hlavní nádraží 14:25
- Prague Castle at golden hour
Prague → Berlin (Journey Home)
Final rail leg to Berlin, or fly home from Prague if preferred. Berlin offers a remarkable final chapter — the Brandenburg Gate, East Side Gallery, and extraordinary museum island.
- Optional: Stay in Berlin 1–2 nights
- Fly home from Berlin Brandenburg Airport
