Rail Journeys Through Italy

Embark on a guided train journey through Northern Italy, across sun drenched farms in Tuscany, along the Amalfi coast and beyond! With Italy's railway network at your fingertips, travel on local and express services to iconic Italian cities and see everything in between from the comfort of your carriage. Choose from 37 rail journeys through Italy travelling with the world's leading tour operators.

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14 Days Rome to Venice

Operator: G Adventures

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14 Days Rome to Rome

Operator: Topdeck

From 2,948pp
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14 Days Rome to Venice

Operator: Intrepid Travel

From 4,094pp
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15 Days Venice to Sorrento

Operator: Intrepid Travel

From 6,387pp
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Explore
Explore has been taking small groups on adventure holidays all over the world for almost 40 years. The expert team, at home and overseas, works together...more to create itineraries that leave you feeling that you’ve really explored a destination rather than just visited. You’ll see the highlights, the must-sees, of course. But you’ll also get away from the beaten track, and get a different perspective on your destination. You’ll get closer to a place, its people and cultures. Our small groups are typically 12 people – small enough to get right into the heart of your destination, but big enough to find like-minded people to share your experiences with. And the glue that holds these groups together is our local tour leaders, who are uniquely placed to add individual and spontaneous moments to each trips – moments that stay with you long after you return home. All sorts of people travel with Explore – our groups are usually a mix of solos, couples and friends. What unites them is their adventurous spirit and thirst for real travel experiences. We provide authentic small-group travel, designed by experts and led by experts, with sustainability at its heart and a common desire for unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re on a cultural tour of Lebanon, cycling in Vietnam, walking in Italy or exploring Costa Rica with your family, when you’re travelling with Explore you know that you’re in good hands.
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Budget:Affordable & Premium
Accommodation:Mixed
Intrepid
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers off the beaten track to discover the world's most amazing places for 30 years. Every trip is designed to truly...more experience local culture - to meet local people, try local food, take local transport and stay in local accommodation. Led by a local leader, our small group tours offer a sustainable way to travel off the beaten track, while giving back to the places and people that travellers visit.
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Budget:Affordable & Premium
Accommodation:Mixed
Trafalgar
We are the world’s leading and most awarded travel brand spanning all 7 continents of the globe. From the iconic to the unexpected our guests connect to...more the real depth of the places we go. They will break bread with the locals at our exclusive Be My Guest experiences and unlock local secrets of our Travel Directors and Local Specialists. Everything is taken care of, so they travel with true ease and get the real thing without worrying about a thing. We consider how we can positively impact the communities we engage with. Through our JoinTrafalgar initiatives powered by TreadRight, guests don’t just leave footprints on the ground, but leave a lasting legacy for the betterment of locals and the future of their communities. It’s 72 years of destination experience and feedback from over 5 million happy guests that fuels our innovation to continually delivery simply the best holidays.
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Budget:Premium
Accommodation:4 Star

Italy by Rail Iconic Cities and Must-Sees

Venice
Venice

Step out of Venice's Santa Lucia station and straight onto a gondola! Wind your way through intricate Venetian canals and soak up the rich culture at sites like St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.

Milan
Milan

Travel by rail to the fashion capital of Milan. Explore endless avenues of shopping heaven, or delve into art history at the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, which houses Leonardo da Vinci's famous "Last Supper".

Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre

Marvel at endless blue hues as your train winds along the coast of the Cinque Terre. Explore the five colourful villages that sit nestled along cliffs, turquoise waters ebbing below - no, it's not a dream!

All Rail Leads to Rome
All Rail Leads to Rome

Arrive at Roma Termini and step back in time. Home to countless iconic sites such as the Colosseum, Via dei Fori Imperiali, St. Peter’s Basilica, Castel Sant’Angelo and the Pantheon; Rome is waiting for you.

Naples
Naples

The birthplace of pizza! Naples' culinary and cultural delights are yours to explore, with the Archaeological Museum and medieval Castle Nuovo on the list. Spot Mount Vesuvius in the distance, and just a train ride away is the stunning Amalfi Coast.

Latest Reviews What our clients are saying about their journeys through Italy

Amazing Switzerland   , WA, Australia, Sep 2025
A good tour. Damiano was a good tour director, was very helpful when we got stuck in Milan after our train to Zurich was cancelled due to flooding. Got to Zurich but again missed the first day of the tour. Some hotels were disappointing. The meals together were OK nothing special. Thought we should of had professional guides in some cities instead of... read more Damiano being guide. His English is ok but maybe a guide would of been better.
Spectacular Scenery   , Qld, Australia, Sep 2025
The highlight of this tour was the trip on the Bernina Express. The scenery was 'wow' factor around every corner. The tour was very well organised and ran smoothly. The bus driver, Enzo, was an incredibly careful driver, especially as some of the roads were very high, with difficult bends. The main guide, Dario and local guides were all excellent.... read more The hotels were of superior quality. As a suggestion, it would have been preferable to have one less day (3 night stay) in Lake Maggiore and instead stay one night at Lake Como, as we drove straight past and only caught glimpses of the Lake.

The visit to the cheese farm before reaching Lake Maggiore should be reviewed. It was a little disorganised and too long, although in fairness, it was their first time in hosting tours. The conclusion of the tour in Lucerne meant that all passengers had the additional cost of taxis to Zurich, for the flight home, as Lucerne does not have an international airport. Perhaps the tour could have terminated in Zurich, were it commenced.
Rome to Barcelona Tour   , NSW, Australia, Jul 2025
Fairly fast paced wish we had more time in some places but overall a good length to see and experience enough of nice summer spots in Europe. Accomodations were clean 2 were too small for 6 girls in 1 room. Guide was very open and communicative and easy way to not stress about making your own travel arrangements.
Italy with interest   , ACT, Australia, Aug 2024
The Ultimate Italy tour was a fabulous 14 days spent with a great group and led by a charismatic and knowledgeable CEO, Silvia. The itinerary - from Rome to Venice - was spaced well with at least 2 nights spent in each accommodation. As is noted, you need to carry your own luggage so backpacks proved preferable over having to carry suitcases. My dealings... read more with Global Journeys were very professional with prompt and accurate information provided, and very friendly and efficient staff. Would definitely consider another G Adventure trip, and will use Global Journeys again.