11 Apr 2027
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Escorted tour
Venice to Rome by Rail with the Amalfi Coast – 14 Days
Venice, Bologna, Florence, Rome and the Amalfi Coast by train, in a group of up to sixteen.
14 days
From £4,055
Tour overview
This 14-day holiday travels the length of Italy by high-speed train, then slows down on the Amalfi Coast. A tour leader travels with the group, which numbers between ten and sixteen. You stay thirteen nights in city and coastal hotels, with breakfast daily, a pasta-making dinner and a vineyard lunch.
You explore Venice and climb the bell tower of San Giorgio Maggiore, learn to make pasta in Bologna and browse its food markets, then spend two nights in Florence with a trip to Pisa. In Rome a specialist guide shows you the Colosseum and Forum, with two free days for the Vatican.
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Heading south, you hike on Mount Vesuvius with a vineyard lunch, explore Pompeii and visit Ravello, walk the Path of the Lemons above the Amalfi Coast and finish in Sorrento, with time for Capri.
The physical rating is medium. This trip suits travellers who love trains, food and history.
Trip highlights
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San Giorgio Maggiore bell tower (Day 2)
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Pasta-making in Bologna (Day 3)
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Florence and Pisa (Days 4–5)
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The Colosseum and Forum (Day 6)
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A Vesuvius hike and vineyard lunch (Day 9)
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The Path of the Lemons (Day 11)
Your route
8 stops from Venice to Sorrento
- Venice Days 1–2
- Bologna Day 3
- Florence Days 4–5
- Pisa Day 5
- Rome Days 6–8
- Pompeii Day 9
- Maiori Days 10–11
- Sorrento Days 12–14
Why choose this tour
Italy by high-speed train. Food, history and the Amalfi Coast.
Best suited to
- Rail lovers
- Food lovers
- First-time visitors to Italy
- Solo travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
14 days from Venice, Italy to Sorrento, Italy
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Day 1 · Venice Venice
Arrive in Venice.
- Hotel
- Hotel Villa Rosa
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Day 2 · San Giorgio Maggiore Venice
A walking tour.
- Hotel
- Hotel Villa Rosa
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Bologna Bologna
Pasta-making.
- Hotel
- Zanhotel Regina
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 · Bologna, Florence Florence
Food markets.
- Hotel
- Hotel Palazzo Ognissanti
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Pisa Pisa
The Leaning Tower.
- Hotel
- Hotel Palazzo Ognissanti
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Colosseum, Roman Forum Rome
Ancient Rome.
- Hotel
- The Cross Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Vatican City Rome
A free day.
- Hotel
- The Cross Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Rome Rome
Another free day.
- Hotel
- The Cross Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Mount Vesuvius Pompeii
A volcano hike.
- Hotel
- Hotel Del Sole
- Meals
- Lunch
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Day 10 · Pompeii, Ravello, Maiori Maiori
Pompeii and Ravello.
- Hotel
- Hotel San Pietro
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 11 · Path of the Lemons, Minori, Amalfi Amalfi Coast
A coastal walk.
- Hotel
- Hotel San Pietro
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Amalfi Coast road, Sorrento Sorrento
A spectacular drive.
- Hotel
- Hotel Nice
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Sorrento, Capri Sorrento
A free day.
- Hotel
- Hotel Nice
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 14 · Sorrento Sorrento
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Venice (2 nights) Hotel Villa Rosa
- Bologna (1 night) Zanhotel Regina
- Florence (2 nights) Hotel Palazzo Ognissanti
- Rome (3 nights) The Cross Hotel
- Pompeii (1 night) Hotel Del Sole
- Maiori (2 nights) Hotel San Pietro
- Sorrento (2 nights) Hotel Nice
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 13 nights in hotels
- Meals 12 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
- High-speed trains, Venice vaporetto pass and transfers
- Pasta-making class and Bologna food market visit
- Guided Colosseum, Forum and Pompeii visits
- Vesuvius hike and Path of the Lemons walk
- Tour leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 1 breakfast, 11 lunches and 12 dinners
- Optional activities
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a slow pace throughout
- You want most dinners included
- You dislike carrying your bags on trains
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–8 and 10–14 · Lunch: Day 9 · Dinner: Day 3
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Italy
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Departures & prices
From £4,055 per person, twin share, tour only. 11 upcoming departures.
02 May 2027
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09 May 2027
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13 Jun 2027
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04 Jul 2027
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05 Sept 2027
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12 Sept 2027
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19 Sept 2027
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03 Oct 2027
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£4,395pp
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10 Oct 2027
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£4,055pp
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17 Oct 2027
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£4,055pp
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Italy?
No, UK citizens can visit Italy visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. Check gov.uk for the latest EU entry rules before you travel.
How do we travel?
Mostly by high-speed train, with a vaporetto pass in Venice and road transfers in the south.
How active is it?
Medium: city walking plus hikes on Vesuvius and the Path of the Lemons.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast daily, a pasta-making dinner and a vineyard lunch.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement is available on request.
How many people travel together?
Between ten and sixteen travellers, with a tour leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary