Rail Journeys Through Italy
Embark on a guided train journey through Northern Italy, across sun drenched farms in Tuscany, along the Amalfi coast and beyond! With Italy's railway network at your fingertips, travel on local and express services to iconic Italian cities and see everything in between from the comfort of your carriage. Choose from 26 rail journeys through Italy travelling with the world's leading tour operators.
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Explore has been taking small groups on adventure holidays all over the world for almost 40 years. The expert team, at home and overseas, works together...more to create itineraries that leave you feeling that you’ve really explored a destination rather than just visited. You’ll see the highlights, the must-sees, of course. But you’ll also get away from the beaten track, and get a different perspective on your destination. You’ll get closer to a place, its people and cultures. Our small groups are typically 12 people – small enough to get right into the heart of your destination, but big enough to find like-minded people to share your experiences with. And the glue that holds these groups together is our local tour leaders, who are uniquely placed to add individual and spontaneous moments to each trips – moments that stay with you long after you return home. All sorts of people travel with Explore – our groups are usually a mix of solos, couples and friends. What unites them is their adventurous spirit and thirst for real travel experiences. We provide authentic small-group travel, designed by experts and led by experts, with sustainability at its heart and a common desire for unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re on a cultural tour of Lebanon, cycling in Vietnam, walking in Italy or exploring Costa Rica with your family, when you’re travelling with Explore you know that you’re in good hands.
We believe that when you travel, you should never settle for ordinary. You deserve to travel in good company, with someone who cares. We believe that good...more value sells itself – you should get what you pay for, and then some, in one upfront price with virtually everything included. Leave your worries at home; we take on all the planning, all the logistics. To you, it’s peace of mind travel, to us, it’s 90+ years of integrity. Wherever we travel, we’re all about taking you to explore the world’s treasures….discover people and cultures you may not have known existed…and experience extraordinary, life-changing moments. Since 1925, we’ve built our company on the personal referrals and recommendations of our guests. We can think of no higher testament to our journeys and commitment to customer satisfaction – and no better way to tell you what we do than through their words.
Contiki are the world leaders in travel experiences for 18-35’s. We exist to connect young travellers to the time of their lives. We believe in real experiences...more and we care about making sure these experiences contribute positively to the people and places we visit. We are focused on discovery, once-in-a-lifetime moments, human connections, and making every second of being young count. For over 55 years we’ve been perfecting the secret formula to the perfect trip - we know you’re after unique experiences, local insight and accommodation that’s more than a place to sleep. We run over 350 trips across 6 continents, each one designed to get to the beating heart of a destination, understanding the local way of life, unearthing unforgettable experiences and creating lifelong memories. Real experiences, unique accommodation, local food, the best team and awesome people all deliver Contiki’s no regrets experience.
Italy by Rail Iconic Cities and Must-Sees
Venice
Step out of Venice's Santa Lucia station and straight onto a gondola! Wind your way through intricate Venetian canals and soak up the rich culture at sites like St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
Milan
Travel by rail to the fashion capital of Milan. Explore endless avenues of shopping heaven, or delve into art history at the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, which houses Leonardo da Vinci's famous "Last Supper".
Cinque Terre
Marvel at endless blue hues as your train winds along the coast of the Cinque Terre. Explore the five colourful villages that sit nestled along cliffs, turquoise waters ebbing below - no, it's not a dream!
All Rail Leads to Rome
Arrive at Roma Termini and step back in time. Home to countless iconic sites such as the Colosseum, Via dei Fori Imperiali, St. Peter’s Basilica, Castel Sant’Angelo and the Pantheon; Rome is waiting for you.
Naples
The birthplace of pizza! Naples' culinary and cultural delights are yours to explore, with the Archaeological Museum and medieval Castle Nuovo on the list. Spot Mount Vesuvius in the distance, and just a train ride away is the stunning Amalfi Coast.
Latest Reviews What our clients are saying about their journeys through Italy
Our “Best of Italy” tour with Intrepid Travel was fabulous. We went to so many wonderful places on this tour & our tour leader, Lucrezia, was wonderful throughout our tour. Tracey Standing with Global Journeys who we booked the tour through, was very helpful & always available for any queries we had. She made the booking process & subsequent information ...read more seamless. We can recommend both Tracey at Global Journeys & the Intrepid Best of Italy tour very highly.
Fantastic trip. The perfect itinerary for seeing Italy. Lots of free time to make sure that I could schedule in the things I wanted to see the most. I paired this tour with G Adventures' Local Living Sorrento to get a good overview of Italy. The only thing to suggest is to pack lightly, G Adventures uses local transport so you will be carrying your ...read more own luggage up stairs.
Pick this style of trip if you like to have free time to do what you want to do as well as spend time with a group when you want. Don't pick this trip if you like your luggage picked up at the front of your hotel door and having everything arranged and scheduled for you. I loved every moment of this trip.
Pick this style of trip if you like to have free time to do what you want to do as well as spend time with a group when you want. Don't pick this trip if you like your luggage picked up at the front of your hotel door and having everything arranged and scheduled for you. I loved every moment of this trip.
Ultimate Italy was an excellent small group tour and our third trip with G Adventures. We had a great time, our CEO Chiara was a beautiful person full of energy and enthusiasm. We mostly had enough time to see or do everything we wanted, more than one night stay makes a difference. Wendy and I recommend this trip and we found Global Journeys helpful ...read more as well. Just do it!
The accommodation was very comfortable and well located. However, Lake Maggiore was the only one with aircon. Because of traffic noise or ground floor position it wasn't appropriate to leave the window open at night, so the rooms were hot which made sleeping difficult. Value wise, most travel is overpriced when you travel as a single. Cynthia was an ...read more amazingly knowledgeable and competent guide.
