Top to Toe of Italy

Open squares, dreamy canals and broad boulevards of Renaissance architecture — there really is nothing quite like the beauty of Venice. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

After breakfast at your hotel, set off to Pisa via the local railway.On arrival in Pisa, a guided tour takes you to the Field of Miracles. See the romanesque Duomo and the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Next, it’s on to Lucca – a delightful city that has escaped the tourist crowds. Enjoy free time to explore the walled city’s medieval core, frescoed churches and ramparts, or perhaps visit the Guinigi Tower, known for the majestic oak tree growing from its top. Choose to enjoy a spot of lunch at a local trattoria to sample a local filled pasta, tordelli. Return to Florence and enjoy an evening at leisure.

Insider Experience - Rail Excursion to Pisa and Lucca

Enjoy a Tuscan rail excursion to Pisa and Lucca. Discover more about these idyllic cities and delve into the must-see sights and historic architecture.

A perfect Mediterranean landscape, the Amalfi Coast’s soaring cliffs and olive groves are both dizzying and wonderful. Sail to Positano, an unspoilt village perched on the cliffside, where pretty pastel houses seemingly tumble into the turquoise sea. Enjoy a little time to soak up its picture-perfect beauty before continuing on to Amalfi. Here, you have free time to discover the town’s historic delights, before returning to Sorrento for a special dinner.

Insider Experience – Pizza-Making Experience

Join a local chef and a master pizzaiolo, a pizza-making expert, at an authentic restaurant. Discover the secrets of making traditional Italian pizza from this region as you learn from the best. Then, relish your creations accompanied with a glass of wine and dessert to top off the evening.

Transfer to Salerno for a train journey along Italy’s rugged west coast. Leaving mainland Italy behind, travel to Sicily, just off the toe of Italy’s boot. Crowned by mighty Mount Etna, this volcanic island is packed with history and boasts stunning scenery. Check in to your hotel in the seaside town of Giardini Naxos.

Insider Experience – Ferry Experience to Sicily

In Villa San Giovanni, the train joins a special ferry for the journey across the Straits of Messina to the island of Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean.