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London to Athens via Italy

London to Athens via Italy, a rail journey with Tailor Made Rail

Travel from London to Athens without flying on this rail and sea holiday including hotels stopping in Turin and Bari. Enquire now.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Starhotels Majestic (or similar), Turin

    London to Turin

    High-speed Eurostar from London to Paris, then an onward TGV service into Italy, arriving into Turin.

  2. Day 2overnight: Mercure Villa Romanazzi Carducci (or similar), Bari

    Turin to Bari

    Direct service all the way down the spine of Italy to Bari on the Adriatic Coast, arriving in the early evening in time for dinner.

  3. Day 3overnight: Aboard overnight ferry to Patras (private cabin)

    Bari and overnight to Patras

    Free day in Bari's historic old town (Barivecchia), with its medieval castle, before collecting bags and boarding the overnight ferry service to Patras.

  4. Day 4overnight: Herodion Hotel (or similar), Athens

    Patras to Athens via the Corinth Canal

    Dock at Patras around lunchtime, then a private transfer along the Gulf of Corinth to Athens, with a stop at the Corinth Canal.

  5. Day 5overnight: Herodion Hotel (or similar), Athens

    Athens

    Explore the world-famous Acropolis and Athens' museums, and shop in the pedestrianised historic centre and the Plaka and Monastiraki districts.

  6. Day 6overnight: Herodion Hotel (or similar), Athens

    Athens

    Further day exploring Athens at leisure.

  7. Day 7

    Depart Athens

    Last look around Athens before checking out and making your way to the airport for the return flight back to London (not included).

Included

  • All rail journeys, in standard class
  • Seat reservations where required
  • 5 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Overnight ferry from Bari to Patras in a private cabin
  • Private transfer from Patras to Athens via the Corinth Canal
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email
  • Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

Not included

  • Return flight from Athens (not included)

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