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Journey to the Amalfi Coast & Sicily

Journey to the Amalfi Coast & Sicily, a rail journey with Marvellous Escapes

Discover Sicily train holidays with a seamless journey from London to Sicily by train, exploring stunning coastlines, historic cities and rich culture.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Geneva

    Geneva

    Embark on your journey from London's St Pancras station, with a Eurostar voyage to Paris, then a high-speed train to Geneva.

  2. Day 2overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Journey from Geneva over the Simplon Pass to Venice, along Lake Leman and through Swiss vineyards, checking in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

  3. Day 3overnight: Venice

    Venice

    After breakfast explore Venice at your own pace, before an afternoon guided walking tour and a gondola ride along the iconic Grand Canal.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Florence

    Florence

    Check out and head to the train station for your journey to Florence, checking in for a two-night stay, with time to explore the Ponte Vecchio and the River Arno.

  5. Day 5overnight: Florence

    Florence

    Embark on an immersive day trip to Tuscany, visiting the leaning Tower of Pisa, a Chianti winery for lunch and wine tasting, San Gimignano and Siena.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Rome

    Rome

    Embark on a train journey from Florence to Rome for a two-night stay, admiring the Colosseum, the Capitoline Museums, and the Spanish Steps.

  7. Day 7overnight: Rome

    Rome

    Spend a full day exploring Rome and its wonders, discovering the Colosseum and Palatine Hill plus a guided 'skip the line' tour of the Roman Forum.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Sorrento

    Sorrento

    Board a direct train to Naples, where your private meet-and-greet transfer takes you to Pompeii for a 2-hour visit, then on to Sorrento for a two-night stay.

  9. Day 9overnight: Sorrento

    Sorrento

    Embark on a picturesque voyage to Capri, exploring its dramatic cliffs, followed by an encounter with the Blue Grotto sea cave (subject to weather conditions).

  10. Day 10overnight: Sorrento

    Sorrento

    Enjoy a final night relaxing in stunning Sorrento, savouring Italian flavours in a local restaurant, or relaxing at a pavement café.

  11. Day 11railovernight: Taormina

    Taormina

    Your driver collects you from your Sorrento hotel and drives you to Naples Centrale station to catch your train to Sicily; the train boards a ferry across the Straits of Messina before continuing to Taormina for a three-night stay.

  12. Day 12overnight: Taormina

    Taormina

    Enjoy a leisurely day exploring the sights, from the ancient Teatro Antico di Taormina to the beach, a stroll to Isola Bella, or a boat trip to the Grotta Azzurra.

  13. Day 13railovernight: Catania

    Catania

    After breakfast, board the regional train south to Catania for a two-night stay, exploring the Piazza del Duomo and La Pescheria fish market.

  14. Day 14overnight: Catania

    Catania

    Situated on the island of Sicily, Mount Etna stands as Europe's highest active volcano; today's guided tour includes hiking to its inner craters and exploring a lava cave.

  15. Day 15overnight: Catania

    Catania

    Enjoy a leisurely final day in Sicily, wandering Baroque architecture and local markets, or visiting the Roman Amphitheatre and Castello Ursino.

  16. Day 16rail

    Return home

    Today you will head to the airport for your flight back to the UK. Alternatively, extend your stay to explore more of Italy by rail.

Included

  • Overnight hotel accommodation in Geneva with breakfast included
  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Venice with breakfast included
  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Florence with breakfast included
  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Rome with breakfast included
  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Sorrento with breakfast included
  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Taormina with breakfast included
  • 3-nights hotel accommodation in Catania with breakfast included
  • Rail journey from London to Geneva (via Paris) and a return flight to the UK from Catania (or a roundtrip train journey from London St. Pancras)
  • Secure reservations for the Eurostar, TGV Lyria and Trenitalia trains
  • Private transfers between Naples and Sorrento
  • Private Transfer to Catania Airport
  • Return flight from Catania to the UK
  • Venice Walking Tour & Gondola Ride
  • Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery
  • Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum Guided Tour Skip the Line
  • Private Meet & Greet Transfer, including a 2 hour visit to Pompeii
  • Mount Etna excursion

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