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Venice, Florence, and the Amalfi Coast

Seven-day Italy rail trip from Venice to the Amalfi Coast

Illustration of Venice, Florence, and the Amalfi Coast

Railbookers runs this seven-day, six-night rail vacation from Venice to the Amalfi Coast, mixing Trenitalia trains between cities with private drivers for excursions. After two nights in Venice, where a gondola ride and visits to the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica are included, a train carries you to Florence for two more nights. A full day there is given over to Tuscany, with stops in Pisa, a Chianti winery for lunch and wine tasting, San Gimignano, and Siena. The journey continues by train to Naples, where a private driver meets you and stops at the ruins of Pompeii before continuing to a two-night stay in Sorrento. From there, a boat trip crosses to Capri and its Blue Grotto sea cave, weather permitting, before a driver returns you to Naples airport. Because private transfers replace trains for the Amalfi Coast leg and each stop pairs free time with one substantial included outing, it suits travellers who want Tuscan food and wine alongside Venice and the coast in a single week.

What to know before you look closer

  • The Sorrento hotel is one of five options (Hilton Sorrento Palace, Hotel Antiche Mura, Grand Hotel Royal, Belair Europa Palace Hotel, or Hotel Miramare Sorrento), so the final hotel depends on which you book.
  • The Blue Grotto visit on Capri is weather permitting, so the sea cave may not be accessible depending on conditions on the day.
  • No current departure dates are listed for this package; confirm availability directly with Railbookers.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Venice

    Your Journey Begins in Venice

    Upon arrival at Venice airport, meet your driver for a private ride to your hotel. Check-in for a two-night stay before exploring the classic Italian city.

  2. Day 2overnight: Venice

    Venice

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

  3. Day 3railovernight: Florence

    Venice to Florence

    After breakfast, check out and make your way to the train station for your journey to Florence. Check-in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

  4. Day 4overnight: Florence

    Florence and Tuscany

    Your full-day excursion through Tuscany begins with a tour of Pisa, then a rustic winery in Chianti for a Tuscan lunch and wine tasting, followed by San Gimignano and Siena.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Sorrento

    Florence to Sorrento Via Naples and Pompeii

    Your journey to the Amalfi Coast begins with a train from Florence to Naples, where your private driver will meet you. Stop at the ruins of Pompeii before continuing to your Sorrento hotel.

  6. Day 6overnight: Sorrento

    Capri and The Blue Grotto

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

  7. Day 7

    Your Journey Ends in Sorrento

    After breakfast, your driver will pick you up, bringing you to Naples Airport for your flight home.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A gondola ride through Venice's historic canals is included, along with visits to the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica.
  • Day 4A full-day Tuscany excursion visits Pisa, a Chianti winery for a Tuscan lunch and wine tasting, then San Gimignano and Siena.
  • Day 5En route from Florence to Sorrento, the trip stops at the ruins of Pompeii before a private driver continues to the hotel.
  • Day 6A boat trip to Capri includes a visit to the Blue Grotto sea cave, weather permitting.

Included

  • Rail travel in standard class throughout
  • 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Venice
  • 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Florence
  • 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Sorrento
  • Gondola ride in Venice
  • Day trip to Tuscany with wine tasting from Florence
  • Sightseeing tour of Capri and the Blue Grotto
  • Private airport transfer upon arrival in Venice to your hotel
  • Private transfer from Naples station to your Sorrento hotel with a guided tour of Pompeii along the way
  • Private transfer from your Sorrento hotel to Naples airport

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Railbookers includes standard-class Trenitalia rail travel between Venice, Florence, and Naples; private drivers cover the rest of the route.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is independent and self-guided between cities, with private drivers and guides arranged for excursions such as the Tuscany day trip and the Pompeii stop.
Which hotels are included?
Venice offers Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli and Gran Canal or Hotel Metropole Venice; Florence is the Anglo American Hotel Florence, Curio Collection by Hilton; Sorrento offers a choice of five hotels, including the Hilton Sorrento Palace.
How long is the trip?
Seven days and six nights.
What is the Capri excursion like?
A boat trip to Capri includes a visit to the Blue Grotto sea cave, weather permitting.

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