Paris to Rome by Train with Contiki

9 days

06 Dec 25 to 14 Dec 25

Book by 20 Feb 25

Brace yourself for 9 epic days of pure enchantment in Europe’s most romantic spots. Travel in style on comfy trains and dive deep into every charming city. Think panoramic river cruises in Paris, serene gondola rides in Venice, fondue feasts in Switzerland, and foodie tours in Rome. This trip will have you falling in love with everything that makes Europe unforgettable!

Includes

7 Days Contiki Guided Holiday
8 Nights accommodation: 8 nights in Hotels
8 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Transport by Train
Expert Trip Manager, Driver and Local Guides
Optional free time add on experiences (additional costs apply)
Included experiences
Cruise down the River Seine
Ride the world-famous Simplon rail route
Tour Rome on Foot and much more!

Excludes

Flights
Arrival/ departure transfers
Visas
Travel Insurance
Spending money and items of a personal nature

Extras

You have to be between the age of 18 and 35 years old to travel with Contiki
Additional costs apply for optional free time add on experiences
Secure your spot today with a deposit from as low as R1000* and pay the rest 60 days before departure

Highlights

8 Nights accommodation
10 Meals
Included experiences and sightseeing

Itinerary

Day 1: 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! Stay: Ibis Nation Davout (or similar) Included Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Paris

Cuisine and cabaret day. We'll start this morning with an optional patisserie walking tour, winding our way around the cutest bakeries in Paris, sampling dreamy pastries as we go. You've got some free time in afternoon. Then, it's off to a Paris cabaret show, with dinner and champagne to really switch on the sophistication. Stay: Ibis Nation Davout (or similar) Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Paris to Lausanne

Paris Setting off on our first train ride of this trip, we’ll say goodbye to Paris this morning. Lausanne 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. Afterwards, you can join us for a seriously good Swiss Fondue dinner. Stay: Ibis Lausanne Center (or similar) Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Lausanne to Milan

Lausanne 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. Milan Hello Milan! The only thing on the agenda this afternoon is chilling. And possibly sipping aperitivo in Navigli (just like the locals). That’s how we roll. Stay: A conveniently located hotel Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Milan to Venice

Milan It’s been short and sweet. With no time to waste, we’ll hop back on a train to see the world-famous floating city. Venice Your bags? Drop ‘em at our hotel. Today, we’re riding a Motoscafo to the island. Later tonight, you'll have the chance to try traditional Venetian food right in its home. Stay: A conveniently located hotel Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Venice

Venice You’ve got a free day today, folks. Choose to learn how to ride a gondola (taught by literal experts). Or just take your time exploring the island. Bored doesn’t exist here. Stay: A conveniently located hotel Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Venice to Rome

Venice Venice, you’ve been very nice. But we’ve got one last Italian spot to tick off. Hop on! Rome One look is all it takes for you to know why this place is loved by so many. This afternoon, we’ll tour Rome’s cobblestoned streets on foot. And if you’re still interested in more - a local guide will show you around the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Dinner’s on us tonight. So come join us at a local restaurant for some soul-satisfying Italian food. Stay: Hotel Genova (or similar) Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8: Rome

Rome Historic spots, foodie shops, photo ops - you’re free to do whatever you want today. May we recommend a food tour to explore Rome's best restaurants with the group this evening? It’s your final full day of this trip after all… Stay: Hotel Genova (or similar) Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Rome

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!). Included Meals: Breakfast

Terms & conditions

Prices are per person twin share/multi share as per itinerary, and are subject to availability and rate of exchange changes. Offers above are a guide only and will vary depending on departure date, our guide price is based on the cheapest departure within the stipulated season and availability is correct at time of loading. Visas may be necessary and insurance is essential. Pentravel and Tour Operator terms and conditions apply, and may be found on our website. Offer can be removed at any time. Pricing varies pending departure date. Contiki reserves the right to validate bookings and will remove any additional offers added online that are not combinable. Trips valid for travellers aged 18-35 years. Discounts are not valid on all itineraries and/or departure dates, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Savings and discounts in the Contiki Big Travel Sale 2025, are only valid on select trips departing between 1st January 2025 and 31st December 2025. Savings and discounts will automatically be applied at checkout using the code PPBIGTRAVELSALE25. The discount applies to new bookings only made between 23rd December 2024 and 20 February 2025. The discount applies to the land portions of the trip price only (this excludes any applicable taxes, included flight costs, National Park fees, festival tickets, port taxes, extra accommodation, and optional experiences.) The deal is combinable with Past Guest, Future Travel Credit & Book with Friends discounts, also combinable with the other January sales listed below. This offer is not combinable with any other promotion. Offer not valid on special departure and interest groups, pre and post accommodation or the Detour range of trips. Offer is not transferable to other dates. R1000* pp deposit secures your booking with full payment due 60 days prior to departure. At time of loading this may not be a definite departure. These packages are based on CASH price. E&OE;.

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