Enjoy a European holiday by rail! Travel from Milan to Amsterdam in 10 days. Explore the Swiss Alps, Paris, Brussels, Germany’s Black Forest and Strasbourg.
This 10-day Milan to Amsterdam Rail Express features some of Europe’s top destinations. Admire jaw-dropping views on train trips through the Swiss Alps and the Black Forest region. Discover the highlights of Paris, Milan and Brussels. Visit the charming French city of Strasbourg and cruise along Amsterdam’s iconic canals!
Hotel in Milan
Hotel in Amsterdam
9 Nights, (3 & 4 star hotels)
9 Nights
(3 & 4 star hotels)
9 Breakfasts | 2 Lunches | 3 Dinners
9 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
3 Dinners
Train
Train
Fully-guided tour
Fully-guided tour
Hotel in Milan | 10:00 AM
Hotel in Amsterdam | 10:00 AM
Welcome to Milan! Meet up with the tour leader and group at the hotel this morning before setting off on a locally-guided city tour. Afterwards, enjoy a welcome lunch at a local Milanese eatery. The rest of the day is free to explore this fashionable city, which is full of amazing attractions and a buzzing atmosphere, at your own pace!
Join a local guide and visit the mesmerising Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery, stand in awe at the impressive structure of the Duomo Cathedral and more!
Join a local guide and visit the mesmerising Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery, stand in awe at the impressive structure of the Duomo Cathedral and more!
Get to know your new travel buddies with a welcome lunch at a local restaurant in Milan.
Get to know your new travel buddies with a welcome lunch at a local restaurant in Milan.
Today, travel to Switzerland! Marvel at the spectacular scenery from the comfort of the train as it travels from Italy through the Swiss Alps. First stop is Lucerne - a picturesque city known for its beautiful bridges and cobalt lake. Next stop, Interlaken. Enjoy picturesque pastoral scenery as you travel. Enjoy an included dinner at your Alpine hotel tonight.
Stroll through Lucerne’s centre to see highlights like Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument and St. Leodegar. Savour the stunning views this city is known for.
Stroll through Lucerne’s centre to see highlights like Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument and St. Leodegar. Savour the stunning views this city is known for.
You could not ask for a more beautiful train journey than this. Take in panoramic views of spectacular lakes, mountains and lush forests.
You could not ask for a more beautiful train journey than this. Take in panoramic views of spectacular lakes, mountains and lush forests.
Enjoy a free day in the Swiss Alps! Choose to visit Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe, which offers incredible scenery. Admire the views and take in the impressive glacier. Back at lower altitudes, why not stroll the streets of local villages and absorb the atmosphere? Tonight, join an optional group dinner and sample an authentic Swiss fondue!
Travel to the “Top of Europe” - Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe! Enjoy exceptional views, year-round snow and a magical ice palace.
Travel to the “Top of Europe” - Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe! Enjoy exceptional views, year-round snow and a magical ice palace.
Get an authentic taste of Switzerland and warm up with an authentic Swiss fondue dinner! Is there anything better than a pot of melted cheese?
Get an authentic taste of Switzerland and warm up with an authentic Swiss fondue dinner! Is there anything better than a pot of melted cheese?
Travel onwards to Germany. After a picturesque journey, arrive in Freiburg im Breisgau. As the capital of the Black Forest region, you can expect some truly majestic surroundings! Embark on an orientation tour before enjoying free time. Marvel at the city’s medieval architecture and the Dreisam River which flows through the city. Look forward to a group dinner tonight.
Freiburg lies at the foot of Schlossberg (Castle Mountain) and is decorated with cobblestone streets, stunning medieval architecture and natural scenery all around.
Freiburg lies at the foot of Schlossberg (Castle Mountain) and is decorated with cobblestone streets, stunning medieval architecture and natural scenery all around.
Depart Germany and travel to France arriving in the enchanting city of Strasbourg. Look forward to an orientation tour with your tour leader followed by free time to explore this city’s fairytale architecture. Be sure to check out the astronomical clock at the Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame! Enjoy a free evening to spend as you wish.
Strasbourg features a unique blend of French and German cultural and architectural influences. Admire sweeping views of the Rhine River!
Strasbourg features a unique blend of French and German cultural and architectural influences. Admire sweeping views of the Rhine River!
The “City of Lights” is on the itinerary today! Catch a high-speed train to Paris, arrive at Gare de l’Est station and enjoy a delicious French lunch. Next, set off on a walking tour! Stroll the picturesque streets, see famous landmarks and enter the stunning Sainte Chapelle. For a night of beautiful sights, join the Evening in Montmartre optional excursion.
Explore Paris on foot! See the city’s most celebrated landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame and enter the spectacular Sainte Chapelle.
Explore Paris on foot! See the city’s most celebrated landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame and enter the spectacular Sainte Chapelle.
Explore the vibrant Montmartre neighbourhood by night! See the Moulin Rouge and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and indulge in a three-course French dinner.
Explore the vibrant Montmartre neighbourhood by night! See the Moulin Rouge and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and indulge in a three-course French dinner.
Explore Paris on this free day! Join your tour leader for the Paris Shopping & Art optional tour which includes visits to some of the city’s top spots including the Louvre, Fragonard Perfume Museum, Galeries Lafayette and a lunch cruise along the River Seine. Alternatively, explore Parisian sights at your own pace. Tonight, join the fabulous Parisian Cabaret optional excursion.
Enjoy a full day experiencing Paris’s art and shopping! Visit the Louvre, the Tuileries Garden, Galeries Lafayette and much more.
Enjoy a full day experiencing Paris’s art and shopping! Visit the Louvre, the Tuileries Garden, Galeries Lafayette and much more.
Be amazed by colours, costumes and cancan at one of Paris’ top cabaret venues!
Be amazed by colours, costumes and cancan at one of Paris’ top cabaret venues!
Say au revoir to Paris! The tour continues to Brussels, Belgium’s capital city. Embark on an orientation tour of the city centre. See highlights including the Grand Palace and Manneken Pis. Afterwards, enjoy free time. You could do some shopping, visit one of the many museums or take a trip to the quirky Atomium for panoramic views of the city!
Explore the de facto capital of the European Union. Discover the spellbinding architecture of the Grand Place and see the iconic Manneken Pis.
Explore the de facto capital of the European Union. Discover the spellbinding architecture of the Grand Place and see the iconic Manneken Pis.
Later this morning, leave Belgium behind as the tour travels towards the Netherlands. Arrive in Amsterdam, check into the hotel and freshen up before heading into the city centre for a canal cruise. Cruise past famous landmarks while learning about Amsterdam’s fascinating and eclectic history. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic canals. Enjoy a unique way of sightseeing while you admire the city’s top landmarks from its beloved waterways.
Cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic canals. Enjoy a unique way of sightseeing while you admire the city’s top landmarks from its beloved waterways.
Bid farewell to your fellow travellers with one last delicious dinner at a local restaurant in Amsterdam.
Bid farewell to your fellow travellers with one last delicious dinner at a local restaurant in Amsterdam.
After 10 days, this Milan to Amsterdam Rail Express tour wraps up this morning. Enjoy one last breakfast with your fellow train buddies this morning before the tour officially concludes. Share your favourite memories and be sure to swap contact details with your newly-made travel friends! We hope you have enjoyed this rail tour of Europe!
You could not ask for a more beautiful train journey than this. Take in panoramic views of spectacular lakes, mountains and lush forests.
Freiburg lies at the foot of Schlossberg (Castle Mountain) and is decorated with cobblestone streets, stunning medieval architecture and natural scenery all around.
Strasbourg features a unique blend of French and German cultural and architectural influences. Admire sweeping views of the Rhine River!
Enjoy a full day experiencing Paris’s art and shopping! Visit the Louvre, the Tuileries Garden, Galeries Lafayette and much more.
Cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic canals. Enjoy a unique way of sightseeing while you admire the city’s top landmarks from its beloved waterways.
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Enhance your tour with these carefully selected optional experiences. Each one is designed to add depth and excitement to your journey, allowing you to customize your adventure according to your interests.
Travel to the “Top of Europe” - Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe! Enjoy exceptional views, year-round snow and a magical ice palace.
Get an authentic taste of Switzerland and warm up with an authentic Swiss fondue dinner! Is there anything better than a pot of melted cheese?
Explore the vibrant Montmartre neighbourhood by night! See the Moulin Rouge and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and indulge in a three-course French dinner.
Enjoy a full day experiencing Paris’s art and shopping! Visit the Louvre, the Tuileries Garden, Galeries Lafayette and much more.
Be amazed by colours, costumes and cancan at one of Paris’ top cabaret venues!
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Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard.
A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Milan and Amsterdam book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.
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No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting destination for the first day of your tour. Make sure you keep departure times and possible delays in mind when booking flights. Please click here to visit Skyscanner - a useful tool for comparing prices from the vast majority of airlines.
When you book for more than one person, we will by default group you together in the same room(s), unless you request single supplements or specifically request us not to.
If there are unequal numbers (3, 5, 7 etc.) then the remaining traveller will be roomed with another passenger of the same gender. Please note that minors under the age of 18 cannot share with another traveller outside of your group's booking.
If you are making separate bookings and would like to share the same room(s), please send us an email with the booking references for each of the travellers and the details of your preferred rooming allocation.
Yes, and you are responsible for arranging your own insurance. Passengers and their personal property travel with Expat Explore solely at their own risk. A suitable insurance policy should provide adequate cover for medical expenses arising through illness or accident prior to or during the holiday, and loss of holiday monies through cancellation or curtailment of the holiday or other insurable reasons. Clients should ensure that there are no exclusion clauses limiting protection for the type of activities in their tour.
For a relatively small price, travel insurance provides you with the peace of mind so that you can enjoy your tour without any worries. To receive a quote from our preferred travel insurance partner please visit World Nomads*.
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While Expat Explore cannot assist with booking pre or post-tour accommodation, we have partnered with Booking.com for affordable accommodation options prior to and after the tour.
If you would like to receive the hotel list in advance so that you can book accommodation at or nearby the start hotel, please request this by sending an email to info@expatexplore.com with your booking reference.
Expat Explore can provide travellers requiring visas with visa support documents on a request basis. Please note that you are required to pay for your tour in full in order to receive the documents. This is an embassy/consulate requirement by law. Once you have received confirmation that your booking has been paid in full, you can request your visa support documents by emailing info@expatexplore.com - please allow up to 10 working days to receive these documents.
All travellers are required to carry their own bags. Our walking tours can last up to 3 hours and certain places involve walking up and down stairs. We want you to enjoy your tour, so read through the itinerary thoroughly and make your own conclusions as to whether you feel that you are fit and healthy enough.
Our tours are not suitable for young children, so we set a minimum age limit of 10 years old. However, at the discretion of Expat Explore we may consider younger children on certain tours if they meet certain criteria and a request is received in writing via email for consideration. Expat Explore reserves the absolute right to accept or decline a booking at our discretion.
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Before the tour starts, you will receive an email from us requesting your dietary requirements. There is always a vegetarian option available. We try as much as we can to offer you the traditional local cuisine.
This is up to you and will vary depending on how much you wish to spend on snacks, drinks, souvenirs etc. We do not include entrance fees to attractions and museums. We do, however, provide you with free time to see everything you want, and our tour leaders will have all the information on pricing and locations so you can manage your own budget. Please refer to your tours specific pre-departure information and optional excursions guide for further details.
No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting point for the first day of your tour. We have partnered with Welcome Pickups to secure a hassle-free service. You will be met at the arrivals gate by your driver. Your driver will track your flight, so they'll wait for you even if it's delayed. Please click here to book an airport transfer.