Venice via the Gotthard Pass From £699 per person // 5 days Take the train from London to Switzerland and stay overnight in Zurich before travelling through the Gotthard Pass to Venice. Return with a stop in the historic city of Turin and then an onward journey via Paris to the UK. The Essentials What's included London to Zurich by Eurostar and high-speed TGV Standard Class rail travel with seat reservations Stunning journey through the Alps via the Gotthard Pass 4 nights’ handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast Time to discover the magical city of Venice City maps and comprehensive directions to your hotels A night in historic Turin en route back to the UK Clearly-presented wallets for your rail tickets, hotel vouchers and other documentation All credit card surcharges and complimentary delivery of Tailor make your holiday your travel documents Decide when you would like to travel Adapt the route to suit your plans Upgrade your hotels Add extra nights, destinations and/or tours - Suggested Itinerary - Day 1 - London To Zurich Catch a Eurostar service to Paris, crossing to the Gare de Lyon and continuing your journey through eastern France to Switzerland. Arrive in Zurich and check into the conveniently located Hotel Adler (or similar) for your overnight stay. Zurich is a lovely city spanning the River Limmat where it flows into Lake Zurich. You will have time this evening to wander around the Old Town and have dinner at one of the city’s many restaurants. Day 2 - Zurich To Venice Today is the the highlight of your rail journey as you cross the Alps via the Gotthard Pass. Travel through the Italian speaking Swiss canton of Ticino, via Lake Lugano and down into Italy. On arrival into Venice Santa Lucia station, make your way to the Giorgione Hotel (or similar) for a 2-night stay. TMR RECOMMENDS: If you are happy to take the slow route, you can enjoy more mountain scenery by climbing over the Gotthard Pass rather than taking the fast base tunnel. This will require a change in Bellinzona and Milan. Day 3 - Venice Discover Venice over two full days. Take in the views from the top of the Campanile in St Mark’s Square, cross the Bridge of Sighs on a guided tour of the Doge’s Palace, visit the stunning art collections at the Accademia and Peggy Guggenheim galleries or simply find a campo to relax in, with a chilled Aperol Spritz. TMR RECOMMENDS: Extend your visit to Venice so that you have more time to explore other islands such as Murano and Burano, or the sandy beaches of the Lido. Day 4 - Venice To Munich Leave your hotel this morning and make your way back to the station for a spectacularly scenic rail journey which will take you across the Austrian border and through the Alps via the Brenner Pass to Munich. On arrival in Munich, check in for an overnight stay at the Courtyard Munich City Centre (or similar). Day 5 - Munich To London After breakfast this morning, leave your hotel and make your way back to Munich’s main station for a journey via Frankfurt to Brussels. On arrival, board a Eurostar for your return journey to London. Pricing From £699 per person Low season (November-March) from £699pp High season (April-October) from £799pp These prices are based on two people sharing a twin or double room. Single supplements will apply for sole occupancy. It is based on Standard Class rail travel and includes seat reservations as necessary. It is based on the best fares on the trains. If you travel during a peak period, particularly at short notice, then supplements may apply..