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The Amalfi Coast and the Best of Italy

Independent Italian rail trip from Sorrento to Venice via Rome, Florence

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Railbookers operates this 9-day independent rail vacation across Italy, from Sorrento to Venice. The trip opens with two nights in Sorrento, arriving by private transfer from Naples Airport, and a boat trip to Capri to see the Blue Grotto sea cave. A private transfer to Naples station, stopping at the ruins of Pompeii, connects to a direct train to Rome, where a guided tour covers the Colosseum and Roman Forum. From Rome, the train continues to Florence for a full-day excursion through Tuscany, including the Leaning Tower of Pisa, a Chianti winery, San Gimignano, and Siena. The final leg is a direct train to Venice, where two nights include a gondola ride through the canals and visits to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Guided experiences and private transfers are included throughout, suiting travelers who want the coastal beauty of the Amalfi Coast paired with Italy's classic art and history cities.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers lists 24 accommodation options across price tiers and cities for this trip; the hotel used depends on which tier and city combination you choose at booking.
  • The Blue Grotto visit on Capri depends on the weather; the sea cave is only accessible weather permitting.
  • The evidence does not list specific departure dates for this package; confirm current availability with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Sorrento

    Your Journey Begins in Sorrento

    Welcome to Italy! Meet your private transfer at Naples Airport who will drive you to your hotel in Sorrento ready for a two-night stay. Enjoy an evening meal or glass of limoncello.

  2. Day 2overnight: Sorrento

    Capri and The Blue Grotto

    Set sail for Capri, known for its stunning beauty and impressive cliffs. Experience the Blue Grotto sea cave, famous for its intense blue light (weather permitting).

  3. Day 3railovernight: Rome

    Sorrento to Rome Via Pompeii and Naples

    Private transfer from your hotel in Sorrento to Naples station, stopping at the ruins of Pompeii. Take a direct train from Naples to Rome and check in for a two-night stay.

  4. Day 4overnight: Rome

    Rome

    After breakfast, a guided tour of the Colosseum, then a guided stroll around the Roman Forum.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Florence

    Rome to Florence

    Make your way to the train station for your journey to Florence. Check-in and enjoy a two-night stay. Cross the 14th-century Ponte Vecchio.

  6. Day 6overnight: Florence

    Florence

    A full-day excursion through Tuscany, touring Pisa's Leaning Tower, a Chianti winery for lunch and wine tasting, then San Gimignano and Siena.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Venice

    Florence to Venice

    Board your direct train to Venice. Check-in for a two-night stay. Stroll the canals; try a Bellini at Harry's Bar.

  8. Day 8overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Spend a full day exploring Venice, take a gondola ride through the canals, and visit Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica.

  9. Day 9

    Your Journey Ends in Venice

    Check out of your hotel after breakfast and meet your private driver for a transfer to Venice Airport.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A boat trip to Capri to see the Blue Grotto sea cave, known for its intense blue light, weather permitting.
  • Day 3A private transfer from Sorrento to Naples station stopping at the ruins of Pompeii, followed by a direct train to Rome.
  • Day 6A full-day excursion through Tuscany, touring the Leaning Tower of Pisa, a Chianti winery for lunch and wine tasting, then San Gimignano and Siena.
  • Day 7A direct train from Florence to Venice, then a stroll along the canals and a Bellini at Harry's Bar.
  • Day 8A full day exploring Venice, including a gondola ride through the canals and visits to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica.

Included

  • Rail travel as per itinerary
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Sorrento
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Rome
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Florence
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Venice
  • Sightseeing tour of Capri and the Blue Grotto
  • Sightseeing tour of Rome with the Roman Forum and Colosseum
  • Day trip to Tuscany with wine tasting from Florence
  • Gondola ride in Venice
  • Private airport transfer upon arrival in Naples to your hotel in Sorrento
  • Private transfer from Sorrento Hotel to Naples station with a guided tour of Pompeii along the way

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in this trip?
Yes, rail travel is included as per the itinerary, including a direct train from Naples to Rome, a train from Rome to Florence, and a direct train from Florence to Venice.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?
It is an independent rail vacation from Railbookers, with a number of included guided experiences such as the Capri boat trip, the Colosseum tour, and the Tuscany day trip.
Does the trip include Pompeii?
Yes, the private transfer from Sorrento to Naples station on Day 3 includes a guided tour of the ruins of Pompeii along the way.
What hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 24 accommodation options across price tiers and cities; sample hotels include the Hilton Sorrento Palace and the InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace.
Is the Blue Grotto visit guaranteed?
No, access to the Blue Grotto sea cave on Capri depends on the weather.

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