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Paris, France
Start your European journey at the iconic Eiffel Tower and stroll through the Marais neighbourhood. Grab a croissant at a local boulangerie and explore the Louvre at a relaxed pace. Take the Thalys or Eurostar train onward to Amsterdam from Gare du Nord.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cruise the famous canal belt and visit the Anne Frank House in the Jordaan district. October brings fewer crowds and beautiful autumn foliage along the canals. Take a direct Intercity train from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin Hauptbahnhof.
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Berlin, Germany
Walk along the remnants of the Berlin Wall and visit the Brandenburg Gate in the crisp October air. The Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg neighbourhoods offer excellent cafes and street art. Catch an IC or EC train from Berlin to Prague, a scenic 4-hour ride.
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Prague, Czech Republic
Prague's Old Town Square and Charles Bridge are magical in autumn with golden foliage. Try svíčková (braised beef) and a Czech pilsner in a traditional pub in Malá Strana. Take an EC train from Prague to Innsbruck via Salzburg, a stunning Alpine crossing.
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Innsbruck, Austria
Nestled in the Alps, Innsbruck's Golden Roof and Old Town are compact and walkable. October may bring early snow to the surrounding peaks — the Nordkette cable car offers breathtaking views. Take a train to Interlaken via Zurich, a scenic Swiss rail journey.
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Interlaken, Switzerland
Framed by the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks, Interlaken is a base for Alpine splendour in autumn. Take the cogwheel train up to Jungfraujoch or enjoy a boat ride on Lake Brienz. It's a short scenic train or taxi ride over to Gstaad from here.
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Gstaad, Switzerland
Gstaad is an elegant alpine village known for luxury chalets, crisp mountain air and boutique shopping on the Promenade. October is a quiet shoulder season — perfect for hiking the surrounding trails before ski season begins. Travel to Lake Como via the scenic Golden Pass rail route through Montreux and then south by train.
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Lake Como, Italy
The lakeside town of Varenna or Bellagio offers stunning autumn reflections on the water with far fewer tourists than summer. Ferries connect the pretty villages and villas around the lake effortlessly. Enjoy fresh lake fish and pasta at a lakeside trattoria before heading south to Milan.
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Milan, Italy
Wrap up your grand tour in fashion-forward Milan — visit the Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and Leonardo's Last Supper. October is ideal for shopping in the Brera and Quadrilatero della Moda districts. Fly home from Milan Malpensa Airport back to Mumbai to conclude your 28-night adventure.