Travel to Europe (To-Europe)
11-Day Frankfurt to Rome Rail Tour (11R01)
11 daysfrom $2,699
Tailor Made Rail · Self-guided rail holiday
Tuscany in Detail
Travel across the Alps to Florence with a stop in Munich on the way. Then, spend time exploring the narrow lanes of Siena and Lucca on this Tuscan adventure by rail.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Cologne (Mondial am Dom MGallery or similar)
London to Cologne
Eurostar to Brussels Midi, connecting onto a train to Cologne, arriving in the evening.
- Day 2overnight: Innsbruck (AC Hotel Innsbruck or similar)
Cologne to Innsbruck
Onward journey via Munich, with the scenery becoming increasingly mountainous on the approach to the Tyrolean capital.
- Day 3overnight: Florence (Berchielli Hotel or similar)
Florence via the Brenner Pass
One of Europe's most scenic journeys, crossing the Alps through Austria's Tyrol and over the Brenner Pass into Italy, with a platform change in Bologna, arriving in Florence in time for dinner.
- Day 4overnight: Florence (Berchielli Hotel or similar)
Florence
A day at leisure - the Duomo, the Boboli Gardens, the Uffizi, and the Galleria dell'Accademia (Michelangelo's David) are highlights.
- Day 5overnight: Florence (Berchielli Hotel or similar)
Florence
Second day at leisure in the Tuscan capital.
- Day 6railovernight: Siena (Athena Hotel or similar)
Siena
A short ride on a local Tuscan train (payable locally) to one of Tuscany's most iconic cities.
- Day 7overnight: Siena (Athena Hotel or similar)
Siena
Discover the historic architecture, museums, art and cuisine of Siena, with optional wine-tasting tours or a visit to San Gimignano.
- Day 8railovernight: Lucca (Hotel Ilaria or similar)
Lucca
A scenic Tuscan train ride to the hilltop town of Lucca in western Tuscany, famous for its almost complete Renaissance-era city walls.
- Day 9overnight: Lucca (Hotel Ilaria or similar)
Lucca
Walk or cycle the historic city walls for sweeping views over the town.
- Day 10railovernight: Turin (Starhotels Majestic or similar)
Lucca to Turin via Pisa
A regional train to Pisa, with the option to leave bags in station lockers and explore the Leaning Tower before continuing to Turin.
- Day 11rail
Turin to London
High-speed TGV from Porta Susa to Paris, transferring to the Gare du Nord for the Eurostar back to London.
Included
- All rail journeys, in standard class
- Seat reservations where required
- 10 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Easy-to-follow travel documentation
- Despatch of tickets by email
- Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions
