Florence and Rome via Bernina Express
Railbookers
£1,679 per person
📅 5th March 2027 for 8 Days
🚆Eurostar from St Pancras connecting to Zurich via high-speed TGV Service
🏨 7 nights in hotel accommodation for 2 Adults
🚂Standard-class seat reservations on Bernina Express
🍽️ Bed & Breakfast
📌3 Included Experiences
✈️Flight from Rome to the UK
🧳Checked Luggage
💸 From £1,679 per person
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Experience an unforgettable eight-day train holiday from London to Italy, travelling by rail through Switzerland on the iconic Bernina Express. This incredible train journey combines high-speed rail travel from London to Zurich with one of the most scenic rail routes in the world, crossing the Swiss Alps to Italy. Continue by train to Florence and Rome, where Renaissance masterpieces and ancient Roman wonders await. Perfect for lovers of rail travel in Europe, this seamless train holiday blends spectacular mountain scenery, legendary rail journeys, and Italy’s most celebrated cities, all connected by unforgettable train journeys.
Itinerary
Day 1 – London to Zurich
Day 2 – Zurich to Milan aboard the Bernina Express
Day 3 – Milan to Florence
Day 4 – Florence
Day 5 – Florence to Rome
Day 6 – Rome
Day 7 – Rome
Day 8 – Depart Rome
Highlights
🚆Travel from London to Zurich by Eurostar and high-speed TGV.
🚂Journey aboard the panoramic Bernina Express through the Swiss Alps.
🏞️Marvel at glaciers, soaring peaks, and dramatic viaducts along the UNESCO-listed route.
🎨Discover Renaissance art and architecture in Florence.
🏛️Explore Ancient Rome, including the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
⛪Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.
What’s Included
✅ Rail travel per the itinerary
✅ One night's hotel accommodation with breakfast in Zurich
✅ One night's hotel accommodation with breakfast in Milan
✅ Two nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Florence
✅ Three nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Rome
✅ Standard-class seat reservations on the Bernina Express
✅ Walking tour of Florence, including the Accademia Gallery
✅ Walking tour of Imperial Rome, including the Colosseum and Roman Forum
✅ Small-group tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica
✅ Flight from Rome to the UK
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Price correct at time of publication on 24/10/2026
Subject to change, availability and booking T&Cs. See more details below.
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Pricing and additional charges:
Price based on two adults sharing a standard room including all mandatory fees and taxes payable locally. Optional or additional charges, such as single supplements, upgrades, discretionary excursions, or amendments, are not included in this price and may apply. Please ask for further details.
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Agent identity & role:
Railbookers UK Trading Limited trading as Railbookers, registered company number 10044441 and whose registered office is at 107-111 Fleet Street, London, United Kingdom, EC4A 2AB, is acting as an agent on behalf of the tour operator Railbookers for this holiday package. We are not the organiser for the purposes of Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018.
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Cancellation/change of terms:
Booking terms and conditions, including cancellation and amendment policies, apply to this holiday package. Full details are available on request or at the time of booking. You may be entitled to a refund or to make changes subject to applicable fees and timelines.
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Financial protection (ATOL/ABTA/our pledge):
Your holiday is protected by Railbookers Air Travel Organiser’s Licence (ATOL number: 7579). In the unlikely event of the operator’s financial failure, you will receive a full refund of all money paid for your package holiday. For full details of your financial protection and the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018, please visit here [link] or contact us. As a member of ABTA (P5888), you also have additional protection regarding non-flight elements and access to ABTA’s complaints and dispute resolution process.
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Complaints handling:
We are a member of ABTA (membership number P5888) and adhere to its Code of Conduct. If you have any queries or complaints, please contact your local travel branch initially. If we are unable to resolve your complaint, you may use ABTA’s arbitration or alternative dispute resolution services. For further information, see www.abta.com.
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Cancellation and booking terms:
All offers are subject to availability and our full booking terms and conditions, which detail your rights regarding cancellation, changes, and refunds. These are available upon request or can be found here.
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