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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2022 Tour code: SRL22
About the tour
Known as the 'Pearl of the Lake', stunning Sirmione is perched on the southern shores of iconic Lake Garda. On this exceptional tour we sample Italian wine in the rural wine region of Valpolicella, discover unique culture in Verona and Malcesine, and float along the waterways of Venice on an unforgettable gondola ride.
Our Something Special collection features accommodation in 4 and 5-star hotels known for their scenic locations and excellent facilities.
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From London St Pancras, we board the Eurostar to Paris. From the French capital, we continue by rail to the handsome French city of Lyon. Arriving in the evening, we check into our hotel for the night before sitting down for our first dinner together.
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4.5 / 5 · 49 reviews
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Submitted 18/May
An excellent holiday marred by minor problems with the inter-station coach transfers and luggage collection service.
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Alison
Submitted 26/Apr
Well what an amazing holiday in Sirmione on Lake Garda, perfect from start to finish !! A professionally ran company giving 5* customer service, a well planned and executed holiday, the tour manager 'Tim' who accompanied us on our holiday was well organised, friendly but never intrusive, his fluency in several languages definetly helped from time to time !! An amazing hotel in Sirmione gaurenteed us a fantastic time away with a lovely group of people, I cannot wait to book again with Great Railway Journeys !!
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Elaine Brokenshaw
Submitted 26/Apr
Sirmione is beautiful. The people are welcoming. Plenty of lovely restaurants shops and ice cream parlours. The town is steeped in history with the castle and amazing Roman Ruins. The lake is stunning.
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S Hunt
Submitted 12 Oct 2021
Excellent hotel. Access for those with mobility issues very difficult to go on visits or walk the 700m from the town centre.
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Peter Else
Submitted 12 Oct 2021
wonderful location great hotel very friendly staff tour leader was brilliant Another well organised tour by GRJ
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Jackie Cheetham
Submitted 12 Oct 2021
Excellent hotel and lovely staff - without exception. Really did not want to leave.
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Europe by Rail 2022
The definitive guide to our 2022 summer rail holidays to a wide range of destinations in Europe.
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