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Parma & the Prosecco Hills
Take the train to Northern Italy and the Prosecco Hills on this 10 day holiday. Includes a wine-tasting day trip.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Turin
London to Turin
Take the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris and connect with a high-speed TGV service through France and across the Italian border, arriving into Turin late evening. Check in for a 2-night stay at the Starhotels Majestic (or similar), near Porta Nuova station.
- Day 2overnight: Turin
Turin
A day at leisure in Turin, the historic capital of the Piedmont region and former capital of Italy, known for its UNESCO World Heritage-listed palaces, its cuisine, and the film museum housed in the Mole Antonelliana, plus the second largest museum of Egyptology after Cairo.
- Day 3overnight: Parma
Turin to Parma
After breakfast, head to Porta Nuova station for the onward journey to Parma (around 4 hours, with an easy change in Milan). Check in for a 2-night stay at the Hotel Stendhal (or similar), in a city famous for its historic buildings, food and museums.
- Day 4overnight: Parma
Parma
A free day exploring Parma, including the 11th century Cathedral with its frescoes, the 16th century Palazzo della Pilotta (with an archaeological museum and the Teatro Farnese), and local specialities including prosciutto di Parma and parmesan cheese.
- Day 5railovernight: Padua
Parma to Padua, via Bologna
Head back to the station for a train to Bologna (a prolonged transfer for lunch in Bologna can be arranged), continuing on to Padua for a 3-night stay at Le Camp Suite & SPA (or similar).
- Day 6railovernight: Padua
Padua
Padua lies on the river Bacchiglione and is one of the oldest cities in Northern Italy, with the oldest botanical gardens in the world and one of the world's oldest universities. UNESCO World Heritage-listed 14th century frescoes are scattered across eight historic buildings. Venice is a half-hour rail journey away for an optional day trip.
- Day 7overnight: Padua
Day trip to the Prosecco Hills
A pick-up from the hotel for a tour of the countryside around the hills of Valdobbiadene and the Prosecco DOCG, visiting the Molinetto dell Croda water mill and the Cistercian Abbey of Santa Maria di Follina, with wine paired with appetisers at a family-run winery for lunch and a final tasting of Cartizze at a second winery.
- Day 8railovernight: Milan
Padua to Milan
Travel by train from Padua to Milan, staying at the Hotel Berna (or similar), not far from the station. A short journey leaves time to wander central Milan, including the cathedral roof and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
- Day 9overnight: Lyon
Milan to Lyon
Free time in Milan before heading to the station in the mid-afternoon for a direct service to Lyon, arriving mid-to-late evening. Check in at the Radisson Blu Lyon (or similar) for an overnight stay.
- Day 10rail
Lyon to London
A leisurely morning exploring Lyon before returning to the station for a TGV service to Paris, then an easy metro change to Gare du Nord for the Eurostar back to London.
Included
- Standard Class rail travel with seat reservations
- 9 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Day trip to the Prosecco Hills including wine tasting
- Comprehensive directions to your hotels
- Easy-to-follow travel documentation
