How much does it cost?

From £3,499 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $4,726 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is this an escorted or independent tour?

Fully escorted. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager from the start in London through the final return. Hotel stays, guided tours, excursions, and coach transfers are pre-arranged.

Which hotels are included?

Two nights at the Bettoja Hotel Massimo D'Azeglio in Rome (4-star) and six nights at the Hilton Sorrento Palace in Sorrento (4-star). The Hilton features a citrus garden and rooftop infinity pool.

What meals are included?

Breakfast each day, one lunch (pizza-making class on Day 9), and four dinners (Days 1, 2, 4, and 7). Meals on Days 3, 5, 6, and 8 are independent. Eurostar includes a light meal at your seat.

When does the tour run?

Great Rail Journeys operates eight departures: in April, May, June, August, September, and October 2026 and 2027.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Best of the Amalfi Coast & Rome

Great Rail Journeys operates this 11-day escorted tour from London to Rome and the Amalfi Coast, combining five days of significant rail travel with six nights based in the clifftop town of Sorrento. The journey begins with overnight rail travel from London St Pancras via Paris and the French Alps to Rome, where two days include a guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Pantheon. The tour then continues by First Class rail and coach to Sorrento, perched above the Bay of Naples. From this base, participants visit the archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, take a boat excursion along the Amalfi Coast to Positano and Amalfi, enjoy a pizza-making class with a local pizzaiolo, and dine at a family-run agriturismo with homemade limoncello and mozzarella. The itinerary balances structured excursions with free days for independent exploration. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout, and four-star hotel accommodation, most meals, and all transport by rail, coach, and boat are included. This tour suits repeat rail travellers, history enthusiasts, couples, and food-focused travellers who value guided comfort and pre-arranged logistics.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen £600 since 4 Jul, to £3,499.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Return from Naples to London is by flight on the standard itinerary; upgrading to return by rail extends the tour to 11 days and adds a night in Turin.
Group size is capped at 30 passengers, which is relatively large for an escorted tour.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Chambéry
To Chambéry for an overnight stay
Meet the Tour Manager at London St Pancras and board the Eurostar to Paris in Plus class with a light meal, then continue by First Class rail to Chambéry. Check in for the night; first group dinner.
Meals: Eurostar Light Meal, Dinner
Day 2railovernight: Rome
Arriving in the timeless city of Rome
Rail journey through the French and Italian Alps, via Turin and past Florence and the Montepulciano wine region, to Rome. Check in to a central hotel; dinner at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3overnight: Rome
Iconic landmarks and La Dolce Vita in Rome
Guided tour taking in the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia and the Pantheon, concluding at Piazza Navona. Free afternoon, optional Vatican visit, Spanish Steps, Villa Borghese. Dine at an alfresco restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4railovernight: Sorrento
From historic Rome to the Amalfi Coast
First Class rail to Naples, then coach to Sorrento. Check in to the Hilton Sorrento Palace for a six-night stay; guided walking tour of Sorrento. Dinner at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5overnight: Sorrento
At leisure in romantic Sorrento
Free day to explore Sorrento, Piazza Tasso, the Centro Storico, the citrus garden and rooftop infinity pool, Marina Grande and Villa Comunale Park.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6railovernight: Sorrento
An excursion to Pompeii, a city captured in time
Coach and short train to Pompeii for a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site, including the amphitheatre and frescoes. Return to Sorrento; free afternoon and evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7overnight: Sorrento
Sailing to Amalfi and Positano, gems of the Amalfi Coast
Boat trip from Sorrento harbour around the peninsula to Amalfi and Positano, with free time in each. Evening dinner at a family-run agriturismo with homemade limoncello and mozzarella.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8overnight: Sorrento
Free day to relax in Sorrento or explore further
Free day, options include a boat trip to the island of Capri, or enjoying Sorrento's cafés and local specialities such as Gnocchi alla Sorrentina.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9overnight: Sorrento
Ancient Herculaneum & pizza-making experience
Coach to Herculaneum for a guided tour of the Roman ruins preserved by Mount Vesuvius, followed by a pizza-making class and lunch back in Sorrento.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10rail
Homeward bound
Transfer to Naples Airport for the flight back to London. (Return-by-rail upgrade: coach to Naples, First Class rail to Turin for an overnight stay, adding an 11th day via Paris and the Eurostar to London St Pancras.)
Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2Day 2: First Class rail journey from Chambéry to Rome passes through Turin, Florence, and the Montepulciano wine region.
Day 3Day 3: Guided tour of Rome covers the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, and the Pantheon, concluding at Piazza Navona.
Day 6Day 6: Train journey to Pompeii for a guided UNESCO World Heritage tour of villas, baths, temples, and the oldest amphitheatre in the world.
Day 7Day 7: Boat trip around the Sorrentine Peninsula visits Amalfi and Positano, followed by dinner at a family-run agriturismo with estate wine and homemade mozzarella.
Day 9Day 9: Guided tour of Herculaneum explores the remarkably preserved Roman city with magnificent palaces and frescoes, followed by an interactive pizza-making class and lunch with wine.

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
9 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation (10 nights if returning by rail)
Eurostar Plus First & Standard Class rail travel
All rail, cruise and coach travel throughout your tour
Flight from Naples to London Heathrow
Eurostar Light Meals
Breakfast each day, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Group luggage transfers between hotels from Rome to Sorrento
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £3,499 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $4,726 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?: Fully escorted. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager from the start in London through the final return. Hotel stays, guided tours, excursions, and coach transfers are pre-arranged.
Which hotels are included?: Two nights at the Bettoja Hotel Massimo D'Azeglio in Rome (4-star) and six nights at the Hilton Sorrento Palace in Sorrento (4-star). The Hilton features a citrus garden and rooftop infinity pool.
What meals are included?: Breakfast each day, one lunch (pizza-making class on Day 9), and four dinners (Days 1, 2, 4, and 7). Meals on Days 3, 5, 6, and 8 are independent. Eurostar includes a light meal at your seat.
When does the tour run?: Great Rail Journeys operates eight departures: in April, May, June, August, September, and October 2026 and 2027.