Hidden Europe: unique experiences in Europe's cities
08/09/2020 · By Katie Shaw
Europe’s cities are treasure troves of culture, teeming with iconic, must-see sights to enthral even the most seasoned of tourists.
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2024 Tour code: SRL24
About the tour
The beautiful fortress town of Sirmione is our base, in an elegant Spa hotel, set on a picturesque peninsula overlooking Lake Garda. On this captivating tour, we glide through Venice's turquoise canals on an unforgettable gondola ride - passing Venetian palazzos, intriguing architecture and by zantine churches - we taste renowned wines and enjoy a delicious homemade dinner at a rural winery in Valpolicella, and explore history and culture in Roman Verona and medieval Malcesine.
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Our holiday begins when we meet our fellow travellers and Tour Manager at London St Pancras. We board the Eurostar service to Paris in Standard Premier Class, enjoying a light meal in our seats. From the French capital, we continue by First Class rail to Karlsruhe in Germany, passing through the Champagne and Alsace regions enroute.
In Karlsruhe, we change to the First Class train to Freiburg im Breisgau. Nestled at the edge of the magical Black Forest, Freiburg has a charming Old Town with cobblestone squares lined by gabled buildings and a magnificent Gothic cathedral. Our overnight hotel is near the train station and, after checking in, we head out to a local restaurant to enjoy our first dinner together as a group.
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4.4 / 5 · 238 reviews
G Whittaker
Submitted 14/May
A terrific holiday, with a really good mixture of days out and relaxation and very good value for a First Class experience.
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Susan
Submitted 13/May
Very well organised rail tour with well balanced itinerary giving free time and organised tours. The Hotel,Continental in Sirmione was excellent with spacious rooms, excellent food and friendly service. The location was excellent. Would definitely recommend this holiday.
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Hazel firthcustomer
Submitted 13/May
Fabulous hotel and setting. Staff amazingly helpful
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D Chiappa
Submitted 12/May
Great hotel good food and service in Sirmione
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Mr Tom Whiteford
Submitted 12/May
Very enjoyable nicely paced holiday. Mark our tour manager worked hard to make sure all the connections worked out. The hotels were extremely comfortable, the food very good. We just had great fun.
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Isobel Jennings
Submitted 12/May
More train transfers than we expected. Buses used were cramped and seatbelts broken. Verona and venice trips very good. Food in hotel very nice, gluten free taken care off. Food with wine tasting not great and certainly not enough. Wine was lovely. Whilst travelling not enough time given for proper lunch breaks. Tour guide very good. A fuller itinerary is needed before people book and pay as assumptions that there would be free time in the stop overs is wrong.
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