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Florence via the Alps Holiday

Florence via the Alps

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  
4 Night Deluxe Holiday By Air + Rail from £945
4 Night Luxury Holiday By Air + Rail from £1039

Itinerary - 4 Night Deluxe Holiday By Air + Rail

Zurich - Day 1-2

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".

Florence - Days 2-5

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 - Florence to London

Day 5, take the train from Florence to Pisa, and travel with British Airways from Pisa Airport to London in Euro Traveller Class.

Zurich

Zurich

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

Florence

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.

Schweizerhof Hotel

Schweizerhof Hotel 4 Star

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".

Hotel Facilities

  • 24 hour reception
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Room Facilities

  • Safe
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
  • Trouser Press
  • Non-smoking Rooms

Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.

Santa Maria Novella Hotel

Santa Maria Novella Hotel 4 Star

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.

Hotel Facilities

  • Lift
  • Bar

Room Facilities

  • Safe
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Minibar

Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.

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

Santa Maria Novella Hotel

Traditional Tuscan architecture and decor contributing to a cosy and homely atmosphere.

Simon - Nov 2007

4 Night Deluxe Holiday By Air + Rail

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:

  • September
    from
    £945
  • October
    from
    £945
  • November
    from
    £945
  • December
    On
    Request
  • January
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  • February
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  • March
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  • April
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  • May
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  • June
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  • July
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  • August
    On
    Request

More dates and prices available – please call for details.

Terms

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.

Itinerary - 4 Night Luxury Holiday By Air + Rail

Zurich - Day 1-2

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".

Florence - Days 2-5

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 - Florence to London

Day 5, take the train from Florence to Pisa, and travel with British Airways from Pisa Airport to London in Euro Traveller Class.

Zurich

Zurich

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

Florence

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.

Schweizerhof Hotel

Schweizerhof Hotel 4 Star

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".

Hotel Facilities

  • 24 hour reception
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Room Facilities

  • Safe
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
  • Trouser Press
  • Non-smoking Rooms

Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.

Savoy Florence Hotel

Savoy Florence Hotel 5 Star

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.

Hotel Facilities

  • 24 hour reception
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre
  • Restaurant
  • Concierge
  • Laundry

Room Facilities

  • Safe
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Minibar
  • Room Service
  • Non-smoking Rooms

Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.

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

Savoy Florence Hotel

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

4 Night Luxury Holiday By Air + Rail

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:

  • September
    from
    £1039
  • October
    from
    £1312
  • November
    On
    Request
  • December
    On
    Request
  • January
    On
    Request
  • February
    On
    Request
  • March
    On
    Request
  • April
    On
    Request
  • May
    On
    Request
  • June
    On
    Request
  • July
    On
    Request
  • August
    On
    Request

More dates and prices available – please call for details.

Terms

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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