Great Rail Journeys
Iconic Italy: Venice, Florence & Rome
10 daysfrom $4,139
Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour
Glorious Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast & Eternal Rome
Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast make up one of the most visually stunning regions in the whole of Europe on this escorted rail tour.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Chambéry
To Chambéry for an overnight stay
Your holiday starts at London St Pancras, where you meet the Tour Manager and group before boarding the Eurostar for a morning journey to Paris, travelling in spacious Plus class with a light meal served at your seats. On arrival in Paris, change trains and continue by First Class rail to the attractive medieval town of Chambéry, nestled at the foothills of the Alps. Arriving this evening, walk across the street from the station to the hotel and enjoy the first group dinner together.
Meals: Eurostar Light Meal, Dinner
- Day 2railovernight: Rome
Arriving in the timeless city of Rome
Leaving Chambéry after breakfast, travel to Rome by rail, passing through Turin, Florence and the Montepulciano wine region. Arriving in Italy's capital this evening, check in to the central hotel. Enjoy dinner at the hotel, then explore Rome's vibrant city streets.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 3overnight: Rome
Iconic landmarks and La Dolce Vita in Rome
A guided tour of Rome's most iconic sights: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia and the Pantheon. The tour concludes at lunchtime in Piazza Navona. The afternoon is free to explore at leisure – optional visits to the Vatican, the Spanish Steps and Villa Borghese. Dine at one of Rome's many alfresco restaurants this evening.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 4railovernight: Sorrento
From historic Rome to the Amalfi Coast
After breakfast, travel by First Class rail to Naples, then transfer by coach to Sorrento, arriving around lunchtime. Check in to the Hilton Sorrento Palace. After free time for an independent lunch, enjoy an hour-long guided walking tour of Sorrento. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Dinner at the hotel this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 5overnight: Sorrento
At leisure in romantic Sorrento
A free day to explore Sorrento at your own pace. Wander cobbled streets, discover boutiques, enjoy people-watching in Piazza Tasso, or relax at the hotel's citrus garden or rooftop infinity pool. In the evening, explore Sorrento's Old Town or the Marina Grande.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 6railovernight: Sorrento
An excursion to Pompeii, a city captured in time
Coach transfer to Sorrento's railway station, then a short train journey to Pompeii for a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk among villas, baths, temples, shops and restaurants, and see the oldest amphitheatre in the world and ancient frescoes. Return by train and coach to Sorrento; afternoon and evening are free.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 7overnight: Sorrento
Sailing to Amalfi and Positano, gems of the Amalfi Coast
Short transfer to Sorrento harbour, then a boat trip around the Sorrentine Peninsula. First stop is Amalfi – free time to explore the Duomo di Sant'Andrea or relax at a café. Continue to Positano for leisure time. This evening, visit a local agriturismo run by the same family for four generations for a dinner of fresh estate produce including homemade limoncello and mozzarella.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 8overnight: Sorrento
Free day to relax in Sorrento or explore further
Another free day to explore Sorrento or venture further afield. Optional visit to the island of Capri by boat. Enjoy local cuisine at one of Sorrento's many cafés or restaurants, including specialities such as Gnocchi alla Sorrentina and Scialatielli ai frutti di mare.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 9overnight: Sorrento
Ancient Herculaneum & pizza-making experience
Coach to Herculaneum for a guided tour of the remarkably preserved Roman city, wealthier than Pompeii and known for its magnificent palaces and mansions with beautiful frescoes. Return to Sorrento for an interactive pizza-making class with a local master pizzaiolo, followed by a relaxed lunch with wine and dessert.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 10railovernight: Naples Airport departure / Turin (return by rail option)
Homeward bound
After breakfast, say farewell to Sorrento and transfer to Naples Airport for the flight back to London Heathrow. If upgraded to the return by rail option, join the Tour Manager for a coach transfer to Naples, then First Class rail to Turin for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner (return by rail option only)
- Day 11rail
Homeward bound (return by rail option only)
Board a train in Turin after breakfast and travel into France and onwards to Paris. Change trains and join the Eurostar service to London St Pancras, travelling in Plus class with a light meal served at your seats.
Meals: Breakfast, Eurostar Light Meal
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 class travel
- First and Standard Class rail travel throughout
- All rail, cruise and coach travel throughout the 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 and travel insurance
