Overview
Finish:Taormina, Italy
Travel Period
From the gondolas of Venice to the dreamy island of Sicily, you’ll discover Italy’s breathtaking beauty. Travel through the Tuscan countryside, soak up the scenery of the Amalfi Coast and step into the history books during your time in Rome.
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.
Visit a local agriturismo, a farm specialising in authentic, seasonal food. We sit down amid rustic surroundings to enjoy a delicious meal, sampling handmade mozzarella and tasting limoncello, a favourite drink among the locals.
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.
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.
Beginning in the village of Adrano, take the winding Circumetnea train and journey around the base of Mount Etna, passing through rugged lava plains.
What's Included
- Operated by Travelmarvel's partner Great Rail Journeys
- 14 nights in premium accommodation
- Services of a Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort and expert local guides
- 21 meals - 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinners
- See St Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace and the iconic canals of Venice
- Take a Tuscan rail excursion to Pisa and Lucca and visit Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast
- Enjoy a guided tour of Rome which includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Trevi Fountain
- Take a train, which is uniquely transferred by a special ferry to Sicily, then ride the Circumetnea train around Mount Etna
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