Marvellous Escapes
Scenic Italy
15 daysfrom $3,872
Marvellous Escapes · Tailor-made rail holiday
A Flavour of Italy
Experience an Italy culinary tour package by rail with authentic food tastings, local market visits and regional flavours across iconic destinations.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Rome
Rome
Upon arrive into the Eternal City, you will settle into your hotel and then begin your exploration of this historic metropolis. Wander through the city streets and discover its iconic attractions and landmarks. In the evening, venture just outside the city centre to dine like a local, treating yourself to the classic Pasta alla Carbonara and other Roman delicacies such as Carciofi alla Romana, Suppli, or Coda alla Vaccinara.
- Day 2overnight: Rome
Rome
Explore Rome at your leisure today, walk in the footsteps of gladiators at the famous Colosseum and stroll through the ruins of the Roman Forum. Save some room for your experience this evening at your Twilight Trastevere Food Tour.
- Day 3railovernight: La Spezia
La Spezia
Head to the train station after breakfast and embark on a picturesque train ride along the stunning Mediterranean coast to La Spezia. Use your included Cinque Terre Rail Card to hop on short, scenic train rides between Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza, Corniglia, and Monterosso. Later, choose one of the villages to savour a delectable seafood dinner.
- Day 4railovernight: La Spezia
La Spezia
Spend another day making use of your included Cinque Terre Rail Card, there is so much scenery to enjoy and many charming scenic villages to visit.
- Day 5overnight: Florence
Florence
Today you'll head to Florence! Explore the famous Uffizi Gallery with your skip-the-line ticket, then head to the Mercato Centrale. Come dinner, why not try the famous Bistecca alla Fiorentina with some local wine?
- Day 6overnight: Florence
Florence
Embark on a guided day trip to discover Tuscany's most iconic destinations: the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the medieval allure of Siena, the hilltop town of San Gimignano, and Chianti, including a winery tour with a Tuscan lunch and wine tastings.
- Day 7railovernight: Bologna
Bologna
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast, then make your own way to the train station for your 40-minute journey to Bologna. After checking into your hotel stroll along the ancient arcades, visit the Axinellid and Griselda towers, and see Bologna's own canals near Via Paella.
- Day 8overnight: Bologna
Bologna
Join your local food walking tour where you will taste your way through this incredible city, learning all the history along the way with your expert guide, trying Italy's best meats, cheeses, and the Bolognese that the city is famous for.
- Day 9railovernight: Verona
Verona
After breakfast, it's time for a short train ride over to Verona, arriving in just under an hour. Check out Casa di Giulietta, Piazza delle Erbe, one of Italy's most picturesque squares, and the Torre dei Lamberti for incredible views.
- Day 10overnight: Verona
Verona
Fully immerse yourself in an exploration of Verona today, with a small group walking tour. This Roman amphitheatre built in 30 AD is astonishingly still in use today, for large scale productions.
- Day 11railovernight: Milan
Milan
Your last destination in Italy is Milan, only a quick train ride from Verona. Enjoy a day leisurely exploring the Duomo, the Galleria, or any of the other popular sights in Italy's fashion capital.
- Day 12overnight: Milan
Milan
On your second day in Milan you'll enjoy your final culinary immersion, with a pizza making class! Finally enjoy the evening sights of this great city before heading home tomorrow.
- Day 13
Return home
Following breakfast, check-out of your hotel, and begin your onward travel plans from Milan. If you would like to extend your time in Italy, spend some additional days in another city, or region, the Marvellous Escapes team are on hand to assist you.
Included
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Rome with breakfast included
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in La Spezia with breakfast included
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Florence with breakfast included
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Bologna with breakfast included
- 2-night's hotel accommodation in Verona with breakfast included
- 2-night's hotel accommodation in Milan with breakfast included
- Flights to and from the UK (or a roundtrip train journey from London St. Pancras)
- Secure reservations for the Eurostar, TGV Lyria and Trenitalia trains
- Rome Trastevere Guided Food & Wine Tour
- Cinque Terre Rail Card
- A Special Day In Tuscany: Full Day Tour
- Taste Bologna Food Walking Tour
- Guided Walking Tour Of Verona In A Small Group
- Gelato and Pizza Making Class In Milan
