Paris to Rome by Train | Summer 2025

  • Overview
  • Itinerary
  • What's Included
  • FAQ
  • Dates

Get ready for 9 mind-blowing days of utter enchantment in Europe’s most romantic spots. Travelling on comfy trains, you’ll have plenty of time to dive deep into every charming city. Panoramic river cruises in Paris. Serene gondola rides in Venice. Fondue dinners in Switzerland. Walking food tours in Rome. This trip will have you swooning over everything that makes Europe special.

Highlights
  • Paris: Sail down the Seine, taking in all the chic Paris landmarks.
  • Lausanne: Experience an epic train ride with views of the mighty Alps, gorgeous lakes, and historic castles.
  • Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice.
  • Rome: Explore the Italian capital, including a guided tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.
  • Paris: Enjoy a patisserie walking tour, sampling dreamy pastries.
  • Milan: Travel along the scenic Simplon rail route, passing by stunning vistas of lakes, castles, and tunnels.
  • Venice: Learn how to ride a gondola from literal experts.
Optional Activities
Optional activities such as the patisserie walking tour in Paris and learning to ride a gondola in Venice are not included.
Free Time Activities
Activities during free time in Paris, Lausanne, Milan, Venice, and Rome are not included.
Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
Dining Summary
  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • 8 Breakfast (B)
Included Experience
  • Paris: What could be better than sailing down the Seine with the Contiki crew, taking in all the chic Paris landmarks? Sign us up!
  • Paris: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).
  • Lausanne: Cameras at the ready! You'll see the mighty Alps, gorgeous lakes and historic castles all en route this epic train ride.
  • Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking off some sights on your bucket list!
Destinations
  • Europe
  • France
  • Italy
  • Switzerland
Tour Types
  • Sightseeing
  • Cultural
  • Boat/Cruise Excursion
  • Foodie and Wine Tours
  • Walking
  • Rail Tours

Location: Paris

Welcome to Paris! Starting off with a bangin’ welcome dinner, you’ll get to know your crew at a local restaurant this evening. Then we’ll set sail on a Seine River cruise to see the City of Love sparkle in all its glory at night. This is what love at first sight feels like!

Accommodation Name: Ibis Nation Davout (or similar)

Meals: Dinner

Location: Paris

Cuisine and cabaret day. We'll start this morning with a visit to a French perfumery followed by an optional patisserie walking tour, winding our way around the cutest bakeries in Paris, sampling dreamy pastries as we go. You've then got some free time in afternoon. To finish the day, it's off to a Paris cabaret show, with dinner and champagne to really switch on the sophistication.

Accommodation Name: Ibis Nation Davout (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Lausanne

Setting off on our first train ride of this trip, we’ll say goodbye to Paris this morning.  It doesn’t take long for Lausanne to captivate you with its beauty. Luckily, you’ve got some free time to take it all in. What next? How about some Swiss fondue? Your Trip Manager will point you in the right direction.

Accommodation Name: Ibis Lausanne Center (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Milan

Rise and shine! First up, we'll have a free morning to explore before we hop on the train. Yes, we know. The train ride is super comfy. But trust us, you don’t wanna sleep through this one. Today we’ll ride along the scenic Simplon rail route to Italy - passing by jaw-dropping vistas of lakes, castles and tunnels on the way. Hello Milan! The only thing on the agenda this evening is chilling. And possibly sipping aperitivo in Navigli (just like the locals). That’s how we roll.

Accommodation Name: A conveniently located hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Venice

Wanna check out the Duomo? Or the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II? Or just wanna hit the Milan streets and frolic around? You've got this morning to do just that. Then with no time to waste, we’ll hop back on a train to see the world-famous floating city. Your bags? Drop ‘em at our hotel right on the islands. This evening, you'll have the chance to try traditional Venetian food right in its home.

Accommodation Name: Hotel Nazionale (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Venice

You’ve got a free day today, folks. You can choose to hit the canals on a traditional gondola and even opt for a Venetian dinner. Or just take your time exploring the island. Bored doesn’t exist here.

Accommodation Name: Hotel Nazionale (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Rome

Venice, you’ve been very nice. But we’ve got one last Italian spot to tick off. Hop on! One look is all it takes for you to know why this place is loved by so many. You've got a free afternoon to spend away however you like. In the evening, you're welcome to join us at a local restaurant for some soul-satisfying Italian food. Then we'll hit the cobblestoned streets to see even some iconic Roman monuments.

Accommodation Name: Hotel Luce (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Rome

Historic spots, foodie shops, photo ops - you’re free to do whatever you want today. Tour the Colosseum & the Roman Forum with expert Local Guides. Then check out Rome's best restaurants on another tour. It’s your final full day of this trip, so make the most of it!

Accommodation Name: Hotel Luce (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Rome

All good things come to an end. And so does this trip. Bid your final farewells to your crew. But not before you munch on your final included breakfast (and reminisce of the best 9 days of your life!).<br/>

Meals: Breakfast

Included
  • Meals
    -The tour includes 2 dinners and 8 breakfasts.
  • Seine River Cruise
    -Enjoy a Seine river cruise in Paris to see the City of Love sparkle at night.
  • Accommodation
    -Accommodation is provided at Ibis Nation Davout (or similar) in Paris, Ibis Lausanne Centre (or similar) in Lausanne, a conveniently located hotel in Milan and Venice, and Hotel Genova (or similar) in Rome.
  • Train Rides
    -Travel by train from Paris to Lausanne, Lausanne to Milan, Milan to Venice, and Venice to Rome.
  • Motoscafo Ride
    -Ride a Motoscafo to the island of Venice.
  • Local Tours
    -Guided tours in Rome, including a tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.

Not Included
  • Optional Activities
    -Optional activities such as the patisserie walking tour in Paris and learning to ride a gondola in Venice are not included.
  • Free Time Activities
    -Activities during free time in Paris, Lausanne, Milan, Venice, and Rome are not included.
  • Personal Expenses
    -Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
Yes, the tour includes 2 dinners and 8 breakfasts.
Yes, the tour includes guided tours in Rome, including a tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
No, learning to ride a gondola in Venice is an optional activity and is not included in the tour package.
Yes, the tour includes a Seine River cruise in Paris to see the city sparkle at night.
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The tour uses scenic train rides to connect Paris, Lausanne, Milan, Venice, and Rome, offering breathtaking views along the way.
The tour provides accommodation in comfortable and conveniently located hotels such as Ibis Nation Davout in Paris, Ibis Lausanne Centre in Lausanne, and Hotel Genova in Rome.
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.

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06-Sep-2025
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06-Sep-2025
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06-Sep-2025
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09-May-2026
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Single £2366.00
09-May-2026
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09-May-2026
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06-Jun-2026
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06-Jun-2026
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06-Jun-2026
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18-Jul-2026
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18-Jul-2026
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05-Sep-2026
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05-Sep-2026
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05-Sep-2026
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This tour is operated by Contiki

9 days from £1751 pp exc.flights; Enquire
Start:Paris, France
Finish:Rome, Italy
Suitable for: 18-35
Physical rating:Low
Diets:Vegetarians
Tour operated in: English
Tour Reference: BPRTA20
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