Railbookers · Independent rail package

Rome and Sicily

8-day rail and ferry trip from Rome to Sicily

Railbookers runs this 8-day, 7-night independent rail package through Southern Italy, from Rome to Sicily. The trip opens with three days in Rome, described as the eternal city, before a night in the ancient city of Naples. From there, the train heads south through the Italian countryside, rolling directly onto a ferry to cross the Strait of Messina to Sicily, then continuing along the coastline to the resort town of Taormina for the remaining nights. As an independent package, Railbookers arranges the trains, ferry crossing, and hotel stays, but there is no tour guide organizing the days. This suits travelers who want an all rail and ferry route through Southern Italy, including its distinctive train-onto-ferry crossing, rather than a flight or a fully escorted coach tour. Prices start from $1,249 USD per person.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the exact train and ferry schedule between Naples and Sicily with Railbookers before booking.
  • Naples gets only a single night on this trip, compared to three nights each in Rome and, by subtraction from the 7 total nights, Taormina.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, the whole route is by train, including the train rolling onto a ferry to cross the Strait of Messina to Sicily.
Is it escorted or independent?
Independent rail package; Railbookers arranges the trains, ferry crossing, and hotel stays rather than running an escorted group tour.
How many nights are spent in each place?
Three nights in Rome and one night in Naples are stated directly; by subtraction from the trip's 7 total nights, the remaining three nights are in Taormina.
What is the highlight of the journey?
The description calls out the train rolling onto a ferry across the Strait of Messina, followed by coastal views on the way to Taormina.
How long is the trip and what does it cost?
8 days and 7 nights, priced from $1,249 USD per person, about $156 a day.

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