Tailor Made Rail · Self-guided rail holiday

Essential Cities of Northern Italy

Essential Cities of Northern Italy, a rail journey with Tailor Made Rail

Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, Italy's northern cities are lively centres of history, art and gastronomy. Enjoy four of Italy's most iconic cities with easy centre to centre connections by rail.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Milan

    Milan

    Begin exploring Milan's galleries, restaurants, plazas and shops, including the Duomo di Milano, the world's largest gothic cathedral.

  2. Day 2overnight: Milan

    Milan

    Further time in Milan.

  3. Day 3overnight: Bologna

    Milan to Bologna

    Late-morning Frecciarossa service directly to Bologna in a little over an hour, for a 2-night stay.

  4. Day 4overnight: Bologna

    Bologna

    Explore Bologna's medieval walkways, historic architecture and one of the world's oldest universities.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Venice

    Bologna to Venice

    Late-morning train to Venice (around an hour), followed by a boat transfer, for a 3-night stay.

  6. Day 6overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Explore the Grand Canal, St Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace, the gondolas and the Bridge of Sighs.

  7. Day 7overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Further time in Venice, including art galleries showcasing Canaletto, da Vinci and Titian, and artisan glassblowers.

  8. Day 8overnight: Verona

    Venice to Verona

    Late-morning Frecciarossa to Verona's Porta Nuova station, arriving in time for lunch, for a 2-night stay.

  9. Day 9overnight: Verona

    Verona

    Explore Verona's cobbled lanes and squares, take a day trip to Lake Garda, or visit the nearly 2,000-year-old Roman arena.

  10. Day 10rail

    Verona to Milan

    Train back to Milan Central Station, with onward options to continue through the Alps to Zurich, Lake Como, or the airport.

Included

  • All rail journeys, in Standard Class
  • Seat reservations where required
  • 9 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruption

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