Travel to Zurich for a 1 night stay before heading by train through the Alps to Florence. With 3 nights in Florence you have plenty of time to visit the Uffizi Gallery, admire the architecture of the Duomo and wandering over the famous Ponte Vecchio.
| Choose your holiday below: | Price per person | |
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| 4 Night Deluxe Holiday By Air + Rail | from £945 | |
| 4 Night Luxury Holiday By Air + Rail | from £1039 |
Travel from London to Paris on Eurostar, where you transfer onto the train to Zurich. Check-in at the Schweizerhof Hotel.
The Schweizerhof Hotel in Zurich is a traditional family-run hotel, with 115 comfortable and elegant bedrooms. Guests are provided with a butler service on arrival. The hotel has a French restaurant, and a bustling café. The hotel is opposite the main railway station, on the famous "Bahnhofstrasse".
Day 2 travel throught the Alps to Milan, where you transfer onto the train to Florence. Check-in at the Santa Maria Novella Hotel.
The Santa Maria Novella Hotel is a historic hotel and each bedroom is individually decorated with Italian antique furniture. All bedrooms have views over Santa Maria Novella Piazza. The hotel has a bar and a lounge. The hotel is on Santa Maria Novella Piazza opposite the Cathedral and close to Florence’s central train station.
Day 5, take the train from Florence to Pisa, and travel with British Airways from Pisa Airport to London in Euro Traveller Class.
Zurich has plenty to offer travellers looking for a laid back break from everyday life. Take a stroll along the winding streets in the old town or relax by the lake.
Florence is a gorgeous renaissance city world famous for its many artistic and architectural treasures. Explore Florence by foot and discover a new beautiful sight around every corner.
The Schweizerhof Hotel in Zurich is a traditional family-run hotel, with 115 comfortable and elegant bedrooms. Guests are provided with a butler service on arrival (Monday to Friday), a welcome cocktail at the bar and fresh fruit in their bedroom. The hotel has a French restaurant, a bustling café, and guests enjoy a champagne American style buffet breakfast. The hotel is opposite the main railway station, on the famous "Bahnhofstrasse".
Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.
The Santa Maria Novella Hotel is a historic hotel; bedrooms are individually decorated with Italian antique furniture. All bedrooms have views over Santa Maria Novella Piazza. The hotel has a bar and a lounge. The hotel is on Santa Maria Novella Piazza opposite the Cathedral and close to Florence’s central train station.
Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.
“ Traditional Tuscan architecture and decor contributing to a cosy and homely atmosphere. ”
Simon - Nov 2007
This package includes Eurostar travel between London and Paris, onward train travel from Paris to Zurich. 1 night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Zurich. Train travel from Zurich to Florence via Milan. 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Florence, and British Airways flight in Euro Traveller from Pisa to London.
Price per person for 4 night holiday:
More dates and prices available – please call for details.
Holidays can be tailor-made for you (including stopovers or additional nights) call us on 020 3327 0878.
Prices are subject to availability, based on 2 people sharing a twin / double room, and based on best price British Airways flights in Euro Traveller Class.
Supplements may apply if best price travel not available.
Supplements will apply for single occupancy.
Hotel and room facilities may be subject to an extra charge or are on request.
We accept all major credit and debit cards. If you pay by debit card there is no extra charge; if you choose to pay by credit card a 2% surcharge applies.
Travel from London to Paris on Eurostar in Leisure Select (First Class), where you transfer onto the train to Zurich. Check-in at the Schweizerhof Hotel.
The Schweizerhof Hotel in Zurich is a traditional family-run hotel, with 115 comfortable and elegant bedrooms. Guests are provided with a butler service on arrival. The hotel has a French restaurant, and a bustling café. The hotel is opposite the main railway station, on the famous "Bahnhofstrasse".
Day 2 travel throught the Alps to Milan, where you transfer onto the train (in First Class) to Florence. Check-in at the Savoy Florence Hotel.
The luxury Savoy Florence Hotel is elegantly decorated in contemporary Italian style with comfortable bedrooms. The hotel is situated on Piazza Repubblica, close to the Duomo, and a short walk from the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio.
Day 5, take the train from Florence to Pisa, and travel with British Airways from Pisa Airport to London in Euro Traveller Class.
Zurich has plenty to offer travellers looking for a laid back break from everyday life. Take a stroll along the winding streets in the old town or relax by the lake.
Florence is a gorgeous renaissance city world famous for its many artistic and architectural treasures. Explore Florence by foot and discover a new beautiful sight around every corner.
The Schweizerhof Hotel in Zurich is a traditional family-run hotel, with 115 comfortable and elegant bedrooms. Guests are provided with a butler service on arrival (Monday to Friday), a welcome cocktail at the bar and fresh fruit in their bedroom. The hotel has a French restaurant, a bustling café, and guests enjoy a champagne American style buffet breakfast. The hotel is opposite the main railway station, on the famous "Bahnhofstrasse".
Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.
The luxury Savoy Florence Hotel is elegantly decorated in contemporary Italian style with comfortable bedrooms. The hotel is situated on Piazza Repubblica, close to the Duomo, and a short walk from the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio.
Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.
“ Just opposite the main station this hotel offers a high level of service and comfortable well maintained rooms - watch out for the electronic bed! ”
The Railbooker - Jan 2008
“ A high quality hotel with an excellent restaurant and comfortable, spacious rooms, this hotel's location opposite the main train station makes it perfect for either a stopover on route to Italy or a short break in Switzerland. ”
Matthew - Mar 2008
“ A Railbookers favourite - everyone who stays here says it is the highlight of their trip! ”
Richard - Feb 2010
“ For location, service and pure style this hotel is hard to beat. ”
Emily - Oct 2007
“ My personal Railbookers favourite. Superb service, classy style and plum in the middle of Florence. ”
Richard - Apr 2008
“ THE place to stay in Florence - a perfect location, welcoming atmosphere and wonderful rooms and decor. ”
Matthew - Jul 2008
This package includes Leisure Select Eurostar travel between London and Paris, onward First Class train travel from Paris to Zurich. 1 night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Zurich. First Class train travel from Zurich to Florence via Milan. 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Florence, and British Airways flight in Euro Traveller from Pisa to London.
Price per person for 4 night holiday:
More dates and prices available – please call for details.
Holidays can be tailor-made for you (including stopovers or additional nights) call us on 020 3327 0878.
Prices are subject to availability, based on 2 people sharing a twin / double room, and based on best price British Airways flights in Euro Traveller Class.
Supplements may apply if best price travel not available.
Supplements will apply for single occupancy.
Hotel and room facilities may be subject to an extra charge or are on request.
We accept all major credit and debit cards. If you pay by debit card there is no extra charge; if you choose to pay by credit card a 2% surcharge applies.
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Schweizerhof Hotel
“ Just opposite the main station this hotel offers a high level of service and comfortable well maintained rooms - watch out for the electronic bed! ”
The Railbooker - Jan 2008
“ A high quality hotel with an excellent restaurant and comfortable, spacious rooms, this hotel's location opposite the main train station makes it perfect for either a stopover on route to Italy or a short break in Switzerland. ”
Matthew - Mar 2008
“ A Railbookers favourite - everyone who stays here says it is the highlight of their trip! ”
Richard - Feb 2010