Top Italy Rail Tours - page 6

Swap Abano Terme for an exciting small-group day trip to the beautiful city of Venice. Rather than following a map, let a guide lead the way so you can focus on the sights. The route packs in some of the city’s most loved landmarks—such as Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square—as well as hidden gems that are off the usual tourist trail.

Savor a coast so beautiful it holds UNESCO World Heritage status with a group of young, fun travelers on this Cinque Terre day trip designed for study abroad students, gap year travelers, and solos. Travel by coach from Florence to La Spezia, where your friendly tour leader will help you visit Manarola, Riomaggiore, and Monterosso al Mare by train before returning to La Spezia and Florence.

Explore the Amalfi Coast on this budget-friendly group tour from Naples, designed for travelers looking for a mix of set activities and free time. This semi-guided trip takes you to the seaside towns of Sorrento and Naples, UNESCO-listed Pompeii, and sunny Positano. Spend three nights at a camping village on the cliffs of Sorrento. Book with a few friends, or enjoy this adventure on your own and meet other travelers.

The Bernina Red Train is known as one of Europe’s most scenic train rides, but the logistics of it can seem puzzling. This day trip from Milan offers not only a Bernina Red Train ticket, but also private round-trip transport between the train stations and Milan, time in the mountain town of St. Moritz, and a private guide to coordinate it all. You can even upgrade to see Lake Como, too.

Get more out of your time in Bologna on this private and personalized tour of the picturesque city of Ravenna—known for its spectacular churches and Byzantine mosaics. Don’t worry about planning an itinerary, as a guide takes care of that. During your tour, learn about the city’s history and visit a shortlist of important sights, such as Dante’s Tomb, Piazza del Popolo, and the Basilica of San Vitale.

See Florence’s highlights in a day even if you're short on time with this small-group tour from Rome. You won't have to plan any of the logistics or book your transportation, and your entry to the popular Uffizi Gallery is included for a seamless experience. In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour of the city to take in blockbuster landmarks like the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and more.

Get more out of your vacation in Venice by fitting in another beautiful Italian city—Verona. Your train tickets are included in the package—to save you the hassle of organizing them yourself—then a private guide meets you at Verona’s main station. During the tour, see important sights such as Juliet’s Balcony, Piazza delle Erbe, and the Basilica of San Zeno—with fascinating commentary throughout.

Widen your perspective of south-central Europe on this full-day tour to Switzerland’s St. Moritz via Bernina Express. Benefit from your private guide’s personalized attention as you wind through the Valtellina deep into the Engadin Alps, then get an intimate glimpse of St. Mortiz on a walking tour. Then on the way back, go behind the scenes of a winery for a deeper glimpse into southern European traditions.

Trade the bustle of Florence for tranquil Tuscany—and enjoy a fully personalized, private experience—on this full-day farm tour and cooking class. With just your guide for company, travel by train (tickets own expense) to an idyllic organic farm. You’ll explore the vineyards and olive groves, pick ingredients, and prepare a farm-fresh lunch with your hosts’ guidance. Then, enjoy it together with accompanying beverages—and have free time to swim or explore later.

This tour is PRIVATE! Only for your family or your friends! We offer the withdrawal of customers in Sorrento and with the local train in 35 minutes we will arrive safely in Pompeii. Customers will visit the eternal city of Pompeii with an expert local guide. Visitors will optimize their time and will be able to visit in two hours the best part of Pompeii: the Roman villas, the Lupanare, frescoes and mosaics, the baths, the streets and squares, the theaters, the ancient bakeries, the restaurants and much even more.

This Tour is totally PRIVATE! Only for you and your family, friends! Visit two of the most important Archaeological sites of Italy, Pompeii and Herculaneum. With your Guide you will Skip the line. Discover the mysteries, the beauty, the history with a Local Expert who knows all the secrets, the habits of the ancient Roman Culture. Meeting Point at Porta Marina Superiore Pompeii, one of the main entrances of the Ruins of Pompeii. After the Tour of Pompeii you will go to Herculaneum by the local train. Once in Herculaneum expect a 10 minutes walking to reach the Archaeological Site.

Explore the beautiful seaside towns of Cinque Terre on this private tour from Florence. Stroll through the alleyways of Manarola before taking a relaxing boat ride to Vernazza to enjoy some lunch and free time. Take a drive to the only town not located on the water, Corniglia, and take in the beautiful views of Cinque Terre and walk around the medieval town. Conclude with a quick stop in Pisa to see the Leaning Tower on the way back to Florence.

A complete visit of the ancient sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum both Unesco World Heritage Sites. An Official Tour Guide will meet you in Pompeii and you will begin a fascinating journey through history. The Guide will show you the beauty of the sites with enthusiasm, notions, anecdotes and charisma. The visit includes Roman villas, frescoes, mosaics, the bodies of the victims of the Vesuvius explosion, decorations, baths, ancient bakeries, trattorias, theaters, the market, public baths, streets, squares and much more.

Explore the timeless beauty of one of Italy's most famous lakes with this day trip to Lake Como from Milan. After traveling from Milan by train to the picturesque town of Como, enjoy a walking tour of Como with your guide. The experience then ends with a leisurely and romantic boat ride on the lake in the afternoon. Nice touch: Numbers are capped at just 10 people for a more personalized approach.

If you’re short on time in Italy and can’t spend several days in Florence, visit the spectacular Renaissance city on a convenient day trip from Rome. Save hours by traveling between the two cities via direct high-speed train and enjoy timed-entry tickets to the popular Uffizi Galleries. These conveniences leave you with plenty of time to explore Florence’s top sights on your own before the return train to Rome.

Step 2,000 years back in time when you visit the very well-preserved ruins of Pompeii on this half-day tour. With a private guide, tour the archaeological site to learn about the day-to-day life of the ancient Romans and the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. After you’ve worked up an appetite, visit a nearby vineyard for a guided tour and a delicious lunch paired with Vesuvian wine.

Get a taste of Cinque Terre on this 4-hour tour from Manarola, Cinque Terre, that combines a pesto demonstration, a boat cruise along the coast, and lunch. Travel to Cinque Terre via train with your group, then end the tour in Vernazza with a Cinque Terre trail pass to explore further if you wish.

Discover two different sides to Pompeii on this private, half-day tour. Discover the wonders of the UNESCO-listed archaeological site (entrance own expense). Learn all about the history of Pompeii and the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius from your guide. Then, transfer to an area winery, where you’ll discover how wine is made, enjoy a three-course lunch, and sample a number of varietals.

Travel from Milan to Venice on a full-day tour that covers the highlights of the City of Canals. See landmarks including San Marco Square, Basilica di San Marco, Rialto Bridge, and the Bridge of Sighs with a local guide who shares insightful commentary about the history and architecture of Venice. If you have limited time in Italy, this tour makes it easy to visit Venice in one day.

*Please note: seats on the bus are allocated, but seats on the Bernina Red Train are not allocated, but our agency has an entire carriage for the whole group, so don't worry about seats on the train: we will all be seated! IMPORTANT NOTE: -> Our carriage is the "Bernina Red Train", NOT the "Bernina Express". What's the difference? ** "Trenino Rosso del Bernina" (ours) - -> Panoramic windows that open, allowing you to breathe the mountain air. You can lean out the window to take all your "Instagrammable photos" (example : second photo gallery) ** "Bernina Express" (NOT ours) - - > Windows slightly larger, but NOT openable. You will sit throughout the journey, taking pictures through a window. If the sun reflects off the windows, the photos will be blurry and will NOT be a good memory. (Not recommended) - - > In conclusion : our carriage of the "Bernina Red Train" is much better!!

Escape the bustle of the city and discover the dramatic coastline of Cinque Terre on this full‑day tour from Florence. Travel by coach, then train or boat to explore colourful cliff‑side villages like Manarola, Monterosso, Riomaggiore and Vernazza. Enjoy free time to stroll harbour streets, swim in turquoise waters, and soak up UNESCO‑listed beauty—all without the hassle of public‑transport logistics

Cinque Terre is the jewel of the Ligurian coast and this hiking tour from La Spezia covers four out of the five villages. Depart from the La Spezia train station and head straight to Manarola to begin your trek to Corniglia. Admire the beautiful views along the way and then enjoy time to explore the towns of Corniglia, Vernazza, and Riomaggiore before heading back to La Spezia.

Your full-day Cinque Terre and Pisa shore excursion is a must when visiting Italy. Your knowledgeable Tour Leader will show you the picturesque villages scattered along the beautiful Mediterranean coast. Your private tour will have a maximum of 8 people per booking (more people will be accommodate in 2 tours group). Round-trip transportation from the La Spezia port is included. Tour Leader will lead you village by village.

Take a break from Rome and see a different side of Italy on this private day tour to the medieval town of Orvieto in Umbria. Skip the stress of booking overnight accommodation and enjoy round-trip train transportation and a traditional lunch in Orvieto, with time to explore its historic sites before returning to Rome by evening. Admission tickets to the Duomo and Orvieto Underground are included.