Italy - France - Eurostar

Rome - Florence - Venice - Milan - Paris - London

We recommend that you allow 2 weeks for this itinerary.

Rome

Spend the day in the city seeing the sites Rome has to offer. Visit the Colosseum, ride the local buses and visit Vatican City, the Spanish Steps, St Peters Basilica, the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. But remember to line up early if you want to get into the Vatican otherwise you would be best to join a Tour Group so you can avoid the massive queues.

Rome- Florence

• Duration: 2hr
• Price: Tickets including seat reservation from $88pp 2nd class or approx $21pp with a pass.
• Reservations are compulsory.

Take the Italian High Speed Eurostar train north to Florence.

Florence

Florence is a city of art. Cathedrals, museums, galleries are just some of the amazing places on offer in this charming city. Visit the Cathedral, Santa Croce, San Marco, Piazzale Michaelangelo and so much more! You can also pre-purchase a hop on hop off bus pass, tickets are open dated and allow you to see the best of what Florence has to offer without having to navigate the maps by yourself!

Florence- Venice

• Duration: 2 1/2 hours
• Price: Tickets from $77pp 2nd class (includes Seat reservation) or Seat reservation only (if travelling on a Rail Pass) approx $21pp.
• Reservations are compulsory

Venice

The Station is situated within an easy walking distance to the local canal boats or cross the bridge to the main tourist area of Venice. Stroll the small streets and alleyways admiring the cobblestone streets and gondoliers that sing as the row past you down the canals. See St Marks Basilica and the Doges Palace whilst wandering through the miriad of passageways winding around this unique city.

Venice- Milan

• Duration: 2 1/2 hours
• Price: Tickets including seat reservation from $61pp 2nd class without a pass and approx $21pp with a pass.
• Reservations are compulsory

Take a high speed Eurostar Italia train from Venice to Milan.

Milan

This journey takes you through the famous Verona where you could make a stop to visit Romeo and Juliets Balcony or continue on across the north of Italy to Milan, the Fashion capital. Here you can visit many of the worlds most famous shops and designers. But if fashion isn't your thing don't despair because there are plenty of other things to see and do in this city. Visit all the major museums and monuments, including Duomo, Castello Sforzesco, Royal Palace and La Scala Theatre.

Milan- Paris

• Duration: Ranges from 7 hours for day train to 8hrs for overnight service
• Price: Tickets on the Artesia Day Train from $125pp 2nd class (includes seat reservation). Seat reservation only approx $21pp (rail pass).
  Artesia Night - sleeper pricing from $127pp (based on sharing 6 berth couchette). If travelling with a Rail Pass the sleeper supplement cost starts from $52pp (based on sharing 6 berth couchette.)
• Reservations are compulsory on this train.

You will depart on the Artesia Day train from Milan and arrive into Paris in the evening. Alternatively if you prefer to travel overnight and use your day to see the sites of Milan you can book a sleeper cabin on the Artesia Night Train. However beware that this train often books out well in advance so you may want to reserve your sleeper before you leave Australia.

Paris

In the city, you can spend one day or two touring sites like the Eiffel Tower and the Notre Dame Cathedral.  You can also spend time at the famous Moulin Rouge in Paris, where you can enjoy food and entertainment. A trip to the Seine River, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Louvre Museum.  You will also have time for a bit of shopping in a city that sets the standard for fashion for much of the world.

Paris- London

• Duration: 2hrs 15 mins
• Tickets from $80pp 2nd class (youth fares). Discounted pricing available if you have a valid Rail Pass, however youth pricing is cheaper when available.
• Reservation cost is included in ticket price

Board the Eurostar and you will be arriving into central London in 2 hours 15mins!

London

Visit Buckingham Palace to see the Changing of the guard, take a boat trip down the Thames and a tour of the Tower Bridge, see famous celebrities made of wax at Madame Tussauds or why not catch a show at the London Theatre district. There is always plenty to see and do everywhere in London. Not to mention the many Australian themed "walkabout pubs" in case you are feeling homesick!