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Grand Italian Rail Adventure

Grand Italian Rail Adventure, a rail journey with Marvellous Escapes

Experience Italy in 16 days by rail, from Geneva to Venice, Florence, Cinque Terre, Rome, and Sorrento, combining culture, history, and breathtaking scenery.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Geneva

    Geneva

    Board the Eurostar from London to Paris; lunch on arrival before a direct train to Geneva. Overnight hotel stay.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Venice

    Venice

    Train through the Swiss and Italian countryside to Venice. Evening at leisure, perhaps a stroll through St. Mark's Square or along the Grand Canal.

  3. Day 3overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Guided walking tour taking in St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Rialto Bridge, followed by a traditional gondola ride along the canals.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Florence

    Florence

    High-speed train from Venice to Florence. Explore at your own pace, perhaps the Florence Cathedral (Duomo) or the Ponte Vecchio.

  5. Day 5overnight: Florence

    Florence

    Guided day tour to Siena (including its Cathedral and Piazza del Campo), a Tuscan farm lunch with wine tasting near San Gimignano, the medieval town of San Gimignano itself, and Pisa's Leaning Tower.

  6. Day 6overnight: Florence

    Florence

    After breakfast, a small-group guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery with a skip-the-line ticket, exploring Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Manarola

    Manarola

    Train from Florence to La Spezia, then a regional train along the Ligurian coast to Manarola in the Cinque Terre. Check into your apartment, receive a Cinque Terre card, and visit an ancient wine cellar for a tasting.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Manarola

    Manarola

    Day at leisure in the Cinque Terre with your Treno MS Card: explore Manarola's marina, or take the train to Riomaggiore and walk the Via dell'Amore coastal path.

  9. Day 9overnight: Manarola

    Manarola

    Second day at leisure in the Cinque Terre: options include Vernazza and the Doria Castle, or the beaches of Monterosso al Mare.

  10. Day 10railovernight: Rome

    Rome

    Scenic rail journey from Manarola to La Spezia, then a fast train to Rome. Evening free to explore, perhaps the Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, or the Trevi Fountain.

  11. Day 11overnight: Rome

    Rome

    Exclusive guided tour of the Colosseum Arena, followed by Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum.

  12. Day 12overnight: Rome

    Rome

    Semi-private tour (maximum 15 people) of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica.

  13. Day 13overnight: Sorrento

    Sorrento

    Private transfer from Naples to Sorrento by climate-controlled car, with an optional 2-hour stop at the ruins of Pompeii en route.

  14. Day 14overnight: Sorrento

    Sorrento

    Small-group Amalfi Coast tour visiting Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, including the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, the Amalfi Cathedral, and Ravello's Villa Rufolo.

  15. Day 15overnight: Sorrento

    Sorrento

    Free day to explore Sorrento at your own pace: local boutiques, cafés overlooking the Bay of Naples, or the Marina Grande.

  16. Day 16

    Return home

    Private driver transfer to Naples Airport for your return journey.

Included

  • Overnight hotel accommodation in Geneva with breakfast included
  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Venice with breakfast included
  • 3-nights hotel accommodation in Florence with breakfast included
  • 3-nights hotel accommodation in Manarola with breakfast included
  • 3-nights hotel accommodation in Rome with breakfast included
  • 3-nights hotel accommodation in Sorrento with breakfast included
  • Flights to and from the UK (or a roundtrip train journey from London St. Pancras with extra night in Milan/Turin)
  • Venice Walking Tour & Gondola Ride
  • Full Day Tour To Siena, San Gimignano And Pisa With Lunch And Wine Tasting
  • Small Group Uffizi Gallery Guided Tour With Skip The Line Ticket
  • Guided Tour To Roman Forum, Palatine Hill And Colosseum With Gladiators' Arena
  • Semi-private Tour Of Vatican Museums And St. Peter's Basilica
  • Two-hour Visit to Pompeii
  • Small Group Amalfi Coast Discovery Tour To Positano, Amalfi And Ravello

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