Italy · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
The good train experiences fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to lock in early, what each includes, and where they differ once you are on the ground.
Milan to St Moritz by coach, then ride the Bernina Red Train through the UNESCO Alps to Tirano, with guided stops and free time.
“The experience was amazing, it doesn't matter what side of the train you sit on, as the train moves you get views from both sides at different times.”
Milan to St. Moritz by coach, then the Bernina Red Train over the Bernina Pass to Tirano, with guided alpine views and free time.
“This trip is not the red bernina train, you get a train that stops at all the stops & locals get on, they give out to you for opening windows to take photos, do not book it”
Skip-the-line Pompeii from Sorrento by train with an English guide, listening devices, and time to explore after the 2-hour tour.
“The tour was very informative, the guide had the right level of information and also injected a good level of humour, would recommend this tour.”
Rome to Pompeii by high-speed train with skip-the-line entry, archaeologist-led ruins tour, and Vesuvius winery lunch and tasting.
“This was the absolute highlight of our entire trip to Rome! 🌟 From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of perfection. The day was flawlessly organized—starting with a seamless meet-up at Termini station, followed by a mind-blowing tour of Pompeii’s archaeological park, and capped off with a spectacular wine tasting featuring delicious pasta and heavy appetizers that were to die for! 🍝🍷 Pompeii is massive, but our guide, Federica, was a total rockstar! She expertly navigated us to all the must-see spots, and I was completely blown away by her incredible knowledge and sharp wit. She made history come alive in the best way possible! 🏛️✨ I am…”
Small-group day trip from Milan by train and boat, seeing Lake Como villas, free time in Como and Lugano, and a funicular ride.
“We signed up for this last minute trip to avoid the extreme heat in Milan on our last day in Italy. We were hesitant at first to sign up for an all day tour (10 hours) on our last day but we are glad we did. Mari, our tour guide, was extremely professional and knowledgeable. Second, the tour group is limited to 12 people and there were six of us which made it even better. We hardly used the headphones for our small group. The itinerary was perfect in that we started our tour by taking a business class train to Como instead of being packed like sardines in a…”
Train shore excursion from La Spezia to Cinque Terre with park entry and rail day pass, covering Vernazza, Monterosso, Riomaggiore, and Manarola.
“We had a great tour guide that explained all the towns”
Naples to Pompeii by round-trip train with skip-the-line entry and a live guide, giving you an efficient day in the shadow of Vesuvius.
“It was a good tour, especially as the guide had to plough on through heavy rain . Very informative.”
Train from Sorrento to Pompeii with priority entry, a 2-hour English guide, return tickets, and headsets for an easy highlight tour.
“Gino was our guide and took us from Sorrento train station to Pompeii and around the site. A very knowledgeable and humorous guide who showed us some of the main attractions in this vast area. Perhaps if he could use a tall flag marker to show where he is would be helpful.”
Small-group Milan to Lake Como, Tirano, and UNESCO Bernina train to the top, then St. Moritz for a short alpine taste.
“Ilaria was a great guide and Mario our driver was always where we needed him to be. I was hesitant to take such a long tour but was very glad we did. Not a ton to do in St Moritz but the journey getting there is what it is all about.”
Train trip from Rome to Ostia Antica with a guide, entrance included, and a small-group walk of major ruins.
“Our guide Alberto was very knowledgeable and passionate regarding the archeological site. He was a wealth of information but not overwhelming and certainly not boring. He was patient with the group and answered every and all questions very professionally. I would highly recommend Ostia, a place which is not frequented by many, and od course with Alberto as your guide.”
Half-day guided train trip from Rome to Ostia Antica, a working Roman port. See Neptune mosaics, amphitheater seats, and daily life.
“Amazing tour, so much to see and so interesting to do it with a knowledgeable tour guide to help you fully appreciate what was before you. Would definitely recommend.”
Ride into Cagliari’s Santa Gilla Basin after a guided visit to Conti Vecchi saltworks, with flamingos, salt pans, and historic tools.
“Amazing. The salt flats, especially the documentary with English subtitles, gives an entire history of Cagliari that is very interesting to watch and sets the mood for the train ride.”
Rome to Venice by high-speed train with a waterbus pass, self-guided St. Mark’s sights, and an included Venetian aperitivo.
“Lovely experience. Guide was excellent. Nice and quick trip to Venice. Overall it was a very good experience”
Skip the Caserta Palace ticket line with priority entry, add a Naples train option, and explore royal apartments and the 120-hectare park with an audio guide.
“Fantastic building and gardens, prebooked tickets made it so quick and easy”
Rome to Pompeii and Naples by high-speed train with skip-the-line Pompeii guide, Neapolitan pizza lunch, and a smart Naples city-center walk.
“My one caveat is that it was very hot and a lot of walking. We were told to bring passports (totally unnecessary) but not advised to bring an umbrella to keep off the sun (that would have been helpful). Why not eat in Naples instead of walking to a restaurant in Pompeii and walk so far to shop in Naples?”
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