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La Dolce Vita: Italy Group Tour

15-day Italy rail journey from Milan to Sorrento with day trips

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Euroventure's La Dolce Vita is a 15-day guided group tour designed for travelers aged 18-30, moving through Italy by train from Milan to Sorrento. You will base yourself in four cities, Milan, Venice, Florence, and Rome, spending three to four nights in each, with a Tour Leader coordinating all logistics. The itinerary combines city exploration with day trips: from Milan you visit Lake Como; from Venice you journey to the Dolomites; from Florence you explore Chianti vineyards, medieval towns, and Cinque Terre; from Rome you reach Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. Train travel connects each base, and major cultural sites such as the Duomo, Vatican Museums, and Colosseum carry included entry. Accommodation is in tested hostels, and you travel with a group capped at 20. This trip suits first-time rail travelers, budget-conscious explorers, and those who prefer guided structure without luxury frills.

What to know before you look closer

  • Accommodation is in tested hostels, not hotels; most rooms are shared
  • Meals and drinks are not included except breakfast at some hostels depending on availability
  • Public transport within each city and airport transfers are not included
  • Only one departure listed: April 2027; confirm availability before booking

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Milan

    Milan (3 nights)

    Duomo Di Milano entry and rooftop views; day trip to Lake Como. Suggested: Santa Maria delle Grazie (Last Supper), Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Brera district.

  2. Day 4railovernight: Venice

    Milan to Venice (3 nights)

    Train to Venice (about 2.5 hours). Included gondola ride and a day trip to the Dolomites. Suggested: Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica, Ponte di Rialto.

  3. Day 7railovernight: Florence

    Venice to Florence (4 nights)

    Train to Florence (about 2 hours). Included day trip to Pisa, Chianti wine tasting, San Gimignano and Siena, plus a Cinque Terre day trip. Suggested: Piazzale Michelangelo at sunset, the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio.

  4. Day 11railovernight: Rome

    Florence to Rome (4 nights)

    Train to Rome (about 1.5 hours). Included Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel and Colosseum entry, plus a day trip to Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento. Suggested: Trastevere, Trevi Fountain, Villa Borghese.

  5. Day 15

    Trip ends

    Tour concludes in Rome.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Day 1: Entry to the Duomo di Milano and rooftop views over the city
  • Day 4Day 4: Included gondola ride through Venice's canals after a 2.5-hour train from Milan

Included

  • Travel Disruption Protection - alternative travel if there is a strike or similar disruption
  • All train tickets between cities, including Eurostar from London
  • Appropriate Interrail Pass
  • All possible seat reservations on high-speed trains
  • Accommodation in top-rated hostels, tested by us
  • Guided to and from hostels, included activities and train stations by a Tour Leader
  • Unmissable included activities such as medieval shows, thermal baths and historic sights
  • Breakfast in some hostels (depending on availability)
  • A Tour Leader to travel with you and coordinate your trip throughout

Not included

  • Meals/drinks
  • Public transport tickets in each location
  • Towel/toiletries (rentable at hostel reception)
  • Airport transfers
  • Transport to starting point or back home (e.g. flights)
  • Visas
  • Any optional activities

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. All intercity train tickets, Eurostar from London, an Interrail Pass, and seat reservations on high-speed trains are included.
Is this an escorted tour?
Yes. A Tour Leader travels with the group, coordinates the trip, and guides you to and from hostels, activities, and train stations.
What are the hotels like?
Accommodation is in top-rated hostels tested by Euroventure. Most rooms are shared. Breakfast is included in some hostels depending on availability.
Which sites have entry included?
Duomo di Milano, gondola ride in Venice, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, and day trips to Pompeii, Pisa, Chianti, San Gimignano, Siena, Cinque Terre, and the Amalfi Coast.
How much walking is involved?
You should be able to walk for up to 30 minutes with your backpack.
What is not included?
Meals and drinks, public transport in each city, towels and toiletries, airport transfers, transport to the starting point or home, visas, and optional activities.

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