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France & Switzerland

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France and Switzerland together offer one of Europe's most iconic travel combinations, spanning world-renowned cities like Paris and Geneva, the sun-soaked vineyards of Bordeaux and Burgundy, and the dramatic Alpine landscapes shared across both countries. France draws visitors with its art, cuisine, fashion, and history, from the châteaux of the Loire Valley to the beaches of the Côte d'Azur. Switzerland is celebrated for its precision-crafted culture, stunning mountain scenery, and outdoor pursuits including skiing, hiking, and cycling across the Alps. Together, they attract independent and group travellers seeking a rich mix of culture, gastronomy, adventure, and breathtaking scenery.

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France & Switzerland · 9 days

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France & Switzerland by Rail: Paris to Zurich and Back (Self-Launched)

A self-launched version of Europamundo's 9-day coach circuit from Paris through Burgundy, Lyon, Geneva, Zurich, Grindelwald and Strasbourg — rebuilt on trains, buses and boats. Same headline sights (Eiffel Tower, Versailles, Montmartre, Seine cruise, Fourvière, Lake Geneva, Lake Zurich, Grindelwald's glacier views, Lucerne, Strasbourg), but you book everything yourself: hostels and budget hotels instead of 4-star chains, public transport instead of a coach, and GetYourGuide or direct tickets instead of a tour guide. Costs are backpacker/budget-traveller estimates in GBP, assuming shared dorm or budget twin rooms and self-catering where sensible — Switzerland is the budget-killer, so we've kept Swiss nights lean. Note: this is a fast-paced route; if you have the flexibility, dropping one Swiss night for a second Lyon or Strasbourg night is the best value tweak.

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