Venice to Rome by Rail + Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast

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Travel across Italy by train taking in the sights and delights of some of Italy's most iconic cities. Explore the canals of Venice by boat and on foot, wander the food markets of Bologna and marvel at the sumptuous architecture of Florence. Immerse yourself in the vibrant street life and famous sights of charismatic Rome before heading to the sun-drenched reg...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Highlights

    • 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

What's this trip about?

    Travel across Italy by train taking in the sights and delights of some of Italy's most iconic cities. Explore the canals of Venice by boat and on foot, wander the food markets of Bologna and marvel at the sumptuous architecture of Florence. Immerse yourself in the vibrant street life and famous sights of charismatic Rome before heading to the sun-drenched region of Campania to explore the colourful Amalfi Coast, legendary ruins of Pompeii and mighty Mount Vesuvius towering over the Bay of Naples. Rome - Explore the ancient Colosseum and Roman Forum Capri and Sorrento Peninsula - Enjoy la dolce vita in cliff-top Sorrento and take the option to visit Capri Amalfi Coast - Take in enchanting views along the Path of the Lemons

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age range16 to 85 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityVenice
End CitySorrento

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Amalfi Coast
  • Bologna
  • Colosseum
  • Forum
  • Naples
  • Pisa
  • Pompeii
  • Positano
  • Rome
  • Sorrento
  • Venice

Activities

  • Hiking

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Join trip in the fabulous island city of Venice

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...

Day 2 Venice walking tour including bird's-eye view from San Giorgio Maggiore Bell Tower

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...

Day 3 Train to Bologna; orientation walk, pasta making demonstration

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...

Day 4 Discover Bologna's food markets. Train to Florence; walking tour around the city

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...

Day 5 Visit to Pisa; see the incredible Leaning Tower

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...

Day 6 Fast train to Rome; guided visit to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

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...

Day 7 Free day to explore Rome and Vatican City

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...

Day 8 Further free day in Rome

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...

Day 9 Train to Naples, orientation tour of city; afternoon walk to summit of Vesuvius

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...

Day 10 Visit Pompeii archaeological site; drive to Maiori via the gardens and villas of charming Ravello

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...

Day 11 Hike the Path of the Lemons to Minori. Ferry to Amalfi and option to visit Positano

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...

Day 12 Drive along the spectacular Amalfi Coast road to Sorrento

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 ...

Day 13 Free day in Sorrento with option to visit the island of Capri

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 ...

Day 14 Trip ends in Sorrento

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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These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%
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Italy: Visas are not required by UK, E.U. Nationals, Australian, New Zealand, US or Canadian citizens. Other nationalities should consult their local embassy or consular office. All visa information is subject to change. You should confirm all visa related questions with the relevant embassy prior to departure. \b Venice access fee - exemption voucher details - for VRA12MAY24 only A new Venice access fee became payable in 2024 for day trippers to Venice on specific dates. The fee IS NOT payable by visitors who are overnighting in the city and is therefore not relevant to our Explore groups. However, overnight visitors during the designated period will need apply for an exemption voucher before their visit. We understand that voucher spot checks may be carried out and fines issued if you do not have the requisite exemption voucher. Please log on to \ul https://cda.comune.venezia.it/en/richiestaEsenzione\ulnone and follow the instructions to obtain the free exemption voucher. The period during which the day trippers' access fee is payable are:- 25 April - 5 May 2024, 11-12 May 2024, 18-19 May 2024, 25-26 May 2024, 8-9 June 2024, 15-16 June 2024, 22-23 June 2024, 29-30 Jun 2024, 6-7 July 2024, 13-14 July 2024. 4
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Meals Included
  • Breakfast : 13
  • Dinner : 1
Age Requirements
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