Authentic Europe
The Fantastic Italian trio: Rome, Florence & Venice
Partly guided 7-day rail trip through Rome, Florence and Venice
7 daysfrom $1,425
30% rail
Planet Rail · Tailor-made rail holiday
Rapallo & the Cinque Terre by First Class Rail
Discover Italy’s stunning Ligurian coast with a first-class rail journey to Rapallo and the colourful villages of Cinque Terre.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Turin
London to Turin
Start at London St Pancras International and travel by Eurostar to Paris at speeds of up to 186mph, with a light meal and drinks served on board in Standard Premier Class. On arrival at Paris Gare du Nord you are transferred by taxi to the Gare de Lyon to continue by high-speed train through France to Turin, then make your own way to the Grand Hotel Sitea (5 star).
- Day 2railovernight: Rapallo
Turin to the Italian Riviera
Enjoy a morning to explore Turin – the arcades to Piazza Castello, the Egyptian Museum and the cathedral, original home of the Shroud of Turin. Later travel First Class by train to the Italian Riviera; on arrival at Rapallo station make your own way to the elegant Hotel Astoria (4 star).
- Day 3railovernight: Rapallo
Discovering Rapallo, Portofino and the Cinque Terre
Four full days to relax in Rapallo or explore: the 16th-century Castello sul Mare, the Basilica of Santi Gervasio e Protasio, or the cable car to the sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Montallegro. Venture to chic Portofino, the five villages of the Cinque Terre by train, medieval Lucca, Pisa, or the bustling port of Genoa.
- Day 4railovernight: Rapallo
Discovering Rapallo, Portofino and the Cinque Terre
Free day to explore Rapallo and the surrounding coastline, with the villages of the Cinque Terre a short train ride away.
- Day 5overnight: Rapallo
Discovering Rapallo, Portofino and the Cinque Terre
Free day – walk between the Cinque Terre villages, or visit Portofino, Lucca, Pisa or Genoa.
- Day 6overnight: Rapallo
Discovering Rapallo, Portofino and the Cinque Terre
Final free day on the Italian Riviera – explore hidden inland villages less-frequented by tourists or relax in Rapallo.
- Day 7railovernight: Milan
Rapallo to Milan
Travel by rail inland to Milan in your comfortable first class seat. On arrival at Milan Centrale walk to the stylish Starhotels Anderson (4 star). Discover the Duomo, Teatro alla Scala, Castello Sforzesco, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele arcade, and perhaps Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’ at Santa Maria delle Grazie (pre-booking required).
- Day 8rail
Milan to London - Homeward bound
Join the high-speed train back to Paris; on arrival at the Gare de Lyon a private taxi transfer takes you to the Gare du Nord, where you board the Eurostar in Standard Premier with a light meal and drinks, arriving at London St Pancras International.
Included
- First Class rail travel throughout on daytime trains
- Eurostar Standard Premier between London St Pancras and Paris with light meal and drinks on board
- Private taxi transfer between Paris Gare du Nord and Gare de Lyon
- 5 nights at Hotel Astoria (4 star), Rapallo
- 1 night at Grand Hotel Sitea (5 star), Turin
- 1 night at Starhotels Anderson (4 star), Milan
Not included
- Transfers between stations and hotels in Italy (make your own way by taxi or public transport, payable locally)
