Venice to Rome by Rail + Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast
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- Two week journey from Venice through Tuscany, to Rome and the Amalfi Coast
- Enjoy delicious Italian cuisine dining out at local restaurants each night
- Guided tours in Rome and Pompeii and chance to visit enchanting Capri
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The trip starts today in Venice, a city built on 118 islands linked by bridges and canals in the shallow Venetian lagoon. Once home to an empire, the city is now famous for its art, music and food culture; all of which we hope to experience during our stay. Your tr...
We'll waste no time this morning in getting to the know the city, heading out on a walking orientation tour through the backstreets of Cannaregio, across the Rialto Bridge into Saint Mark's Square, home to Saint Mark's Basilica, one of the city's most famous landmarks...
We travel by high speed train this morning to the historic city of Bologna, the capital of Emilia Romagna. The city is famous for its arched porticoes which make it possible to walk for long distances sheltered from the elements; there are over 45 kilometres of arcade...
Bologna's food markets are a must for any food lover and we'll head out first thing today to the medieval area called Quadrilatero where the street names; Drapperie, Pescherie, Orefici preserve their name from the old corporations that were here in the past. It's here...
It's around an hour by train this morning to Pisa where your tour leader will take you on an orientation tour. The Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Dreams), of which the iconic Leaning Tower is but one part, also contains the Baptistery, Duomo and Camposanta, which betwee...
We catch another high speed train to Rome this morning. With a history spanning over two and half a thousand years, Rome is packed with iconic ancient sites, exhilarating architecture and artistic treasures. It's the perfect place to experience la dolce vita lifestyle...
You are free today to continue exploring Rome. A visit to Rome's number one attraction the 'city within a city', the Vatican, is highly recommended and it's best to arrive early to avoid the crowds. Pre-booked tickets are not required if you just want to visit St Pete...
Today is another day to enjoy Rome. There is so much to see. Pay a visit to the Pantheon, an ancient Roman temple dedicated to all of the Gods, it's one of the best-preserved buildings from ancient Rome and continues to inspire visitors to this day. It was built by E...
A fast train this morning takes us to Naples. A city of diverse contrasts it evokes enormous pride among the locals. Its rich history, staunch Catholicism and endless charm make it one of the most engaging cities in Italy. Our Tour Leader will take us on a short orien...
We're up this morning in time to get to the archaeological site of Pompeii for opening time. A guided walking tour takes us around this fascinating and remarkably well-preserved example of a provincial Roman city. The town once housed 15,000 people and was an importan...
We head out on foot from our hotel this morning along the spectacular Sentiero Dei Limoni (Path of the Lemons), with some great views towards Capri and along the Amalfi Coast. The route passes through terraced lemon groves, up and down ancient staircases and through a...
We take the Amalfi Coast road to Sorrento today, a spectacular route with incredible views that hugs the cliffs and coves of the Tyrrhenian Sea, twisting its way past pastel-painted villages. On the Northern side of the Peninsula that takes its name, Sorrento perches ...
Today you are free to relax on the Sorrento Peninsula or perhaps to visit the island of Capri. It's just a short walk to the Port of Sorrento to board a hydrofoil ferry across to the island of Capri, which takes about 20 minutes each way. There are then multiple ways ...
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Sorrento. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Sorrento at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would lik...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Colin
Nov 2023
Venice to Rome by Rail + Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast
Good trip. Pompeii was my highlight
Trusted Customer
Jul 2023
Venice to Rome by Rail + Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast
If you are not used to international travel or just simply prefer someone else to organize the trip for you, Explore is a great way to go. Explore handled all of the...
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Jun 2023
Venice to Rome by Rail + Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast
Pompei could do with more time there
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