We are planning on flying into London next September and working on a train trip in the route below. We are both retired, and USA Residents. First time traveling train in Europe. This may change slightly, may fly home from Barcelona, may travel back to London, and leave/fly home from there depending on cost in September ‘26. A bit early to get flight prices.
Itinerary plans are to stay in London 7-8 Days, then 2-4 days (3 Days rounded) at each stop.
Probably 4 Days in Paris, 4 Days in Amsterdam, then 3 days on the rest of the train destinations.
Being 65 both of us we are still working out how our baggage is going to work out (2 large bags, 2 carry on. May be doing Air BNB at most places or just bite it and do hotels through Expedia. We want to have a memorable and enjoyable time traveling and will more than likely do 1st class all the way as much as we can. And already have our hotel booked for London next year starting the trip the 1st of September 2026. We are both relatively physically able, and still walking pretty good about getting around, just slower...LOL
As much info as you can advise us on would be awesome! In addition, on decent clean safe havens to stay, if this forum goes that far with advice.
1. London (7Days)
2.Paris (4 Days)
3. Brussels (3Days)
4.Amsterdam (3Days)
5.Vienna (3Days)
6.Salzburg (3Days)
7.Venice (3Days)
8.Nice (3Days)
9.Barcelona (3, Maybe 4 depending on if we fly back to San Diego from here, or continue back to London, and possibly stay there overnight on the 4th day, and fly out from London in the 5th morning day) So there is a possibility this could be a total of 35 days, 2 people first class on fast trains, ending up in London as our return point, if not Barcelona as our end point on Day 30)
Feel free to forward to the community for further advice, Thanks so much!
Which pass will be best for us?
Looking forward to getting feedback….
Wes Meekins
Richard Swain
