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Amalfi Coast in First Class

First-class rail journey to the Amalfi Coast via Cannes and Sestri Levante.

Illustration of Amalfi Coast in First Class

Tailor Made Rail's Amalfi Coast in First Class is a 10-day independent rail journey from London to Munich, built around four unhurried days on the Amalfi Coast. The itinerary departs London by Eurostar Plus, connects to the TGV at Paris, and descends to Cannes along the French Riviera. From there, a train heads east along the Ligurian Coast, calling at Sestri Levante before turning south toward Salerno, where a car transfer takes you to your hotel on the Amalfi Coast. With stays of one night each in Cannes, Sestri Levante, Bologna, and Munich, the pace is relaxed outside the main destination. The Amalfi stay spans days 3 through 7, giving you time to explore the coastline by boat or trail, visit the islands of Ischia and Capri, and wander Amalfi's historic centre. The return ascends through Italy and crosses the Brenner Pass into the Austrian and Italian Tyrol before reaching Munich and heading home via Paris. All rail travel is in First Class; breakfast and hotel accommodation are included, as are car transfers to and from the coast.

What to know before you look closer

  • High season pricing (May-September) applies; September carries a particularly high supplement due to Amalfi hotel rates.
  • The from-price covers the package; rail fares are booked as best available fares and may vary, particularly at short notice.
  • Car transfers are provided only between Salerno station and your Amalfi hotel and back; other local transport is not included.
  • Optional overnight in Paris and extra nights in Sestri Levante (to visit Cinque Terre) are available but cost extra.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Cannes

    London to Cannes

    Eurostar to Paris in Eurostar Plus class, connect to Gare de Lyon, then a TGV south through France to the Cote d'Azur. Option to break the journey overnight in Paris.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Sestri Levante

    Cannes to Sestri Levante

    Free morning along La Croisette or in Le Suquet old town, then a train across the Italian border to Ventimiglia and along the Ligurian Coast via Genoa to Sestri Levante.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Amalfi

    Sestri Levante to Amalfi

    Free morning in Sestri Levante, then a direct train to Rome and on to Salerno, where a transfer takes you to the Amalfi Coast for a 5-night stay. Optional extra nights in Sestri Levante for the Cinque Terre.

  4. Day 4overnight: Amalfi

    Amalfi Coast

    Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Amalfi Coast by boat or on hiking trails, from Salerno to Positano.

  5. Day 5overnight: Amalfi

    Amalfi Coast

    Free day on the Amalfi Coast, with time to explore Amalfi's historic centre and local shops.

  6. Day 6overnight: Amalfi

    Amalfi Coast

    Further free time to explore the coastline, including the islands of Ischia and Capri.

  7. Day 7overnight: Amalfi

    Amalfi Coast

    Final free day based in Amalfi before departure.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Bologna

    Amalfi to Bologna

    Private transfer to Naples Centrale station, then a train up through Italy to Bologna, a medieval city with distinctive Renaissance towers.

  9. Day 9railovernight: Munich

    Bologna to Munich

    Train bound for Munich via the Brenner Pass in the Italian and Austrian Tyrol, crossing into Bavaria.

  10. Day 10

    Munich to London

    Homeward journey via Mannheim and Paris, arriving back into London in the evening.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Train journey along the Ligurian Coast from Ventimiglia via Genoa to Sestri Levante, with a free morning in Cannes beforehand.
  • Day 3Direct train to Rome and Salerno, then a car transfer to the Amalfi Coast for a five-night stay exploring the UNESCO World Heritage coastline.
  • Day 9Train through the Brenner Pass in the Italian and Austrian Tyrol, entering Bavaria on the way to Munich.

Included

  • All rail travel, in First Class
  • Seat reservations where required
  • 9 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Meet-and-greet car transfers from Salerno station to your Amalfi hotel and Amalfi to Naples Centrale
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email
  • Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruption

Questions travellers ask

What trains are included?
Eurostar Plus from London St Pancras to Paris, TGV from Paris to Cannes, trains along the Ligurian Coast to Sestri Levante, and connections through Italy to Bologna and Munich. All travel is in First Class.
Is this an escorted tour or independent?
It is a tailor-made independent rail holiday. You travel on your own schedule with a detailed travel documentation provided by Tailor Made Rail.
What is included in the price?
All First Class rail travel with seat reservations, nine nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast, meet-and-greet car transfers from Salerno to your Amalfi hotel and back to Naples, travel documentation, and email ticket despatch.
How much free time is there?
You have four free days based in Amalfi (days 4-7) to explore the coast, islands, and local shops on your own. Mornings in Cannes and Sestri Levante are also free.
When does the trip run and what is the price?
From-price GBP 3,299 (November-April low season). High season (May-September) starts at GBP 3,999; September attracts a higher supplement. Check current departures with Tailor Made Rail.
Can I upgrade hotels?
Yes. Optional upgrades include the Intercontinental Carlton in Cannes, Luna Convento Hotel in Amalfi, and Sofitel Bayerpost in Munich.

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