Journeys by rail

Culture

Italy +1

48 Hours in Florence This Autumn: Renaissance Masterpieces, Hidden Courtyards and the Art of Avoiding the Crowds

22 min read

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Spoleto by Train: Umbria's Spectacular Hill Town, Just a Day Trip from Rome

15 min read

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Into Switzerland’s Watchmaking Country by Train: Neuchâtel, La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle

12 min read

Spain +1

Salamanca from Madrid by Train: The Day Trip That Deserves a Night

15 min read

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Baroque Palermo: Three Extraordinary Spaces Most Visitors Miss

12 min read

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Madrid to Sigüenza by Train: A Medieval Escape into the Heart of Castile

9 min read

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Discovering Cádiz by Train: Spain's Ancient Atlantic City

29 min read

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A Summer Weekend in Paris by Train: How to Experience the City Like a Local

11 min read

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Córdoba by Train: The Easiest Day Trip from Seville and One of Spain’s Greatest Historic Cities

12 min read

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Madrid to Granada by Train: From Royal Spain to Moorish Spain in Just a Few Hours

7 min read

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Hospices de Beaune: Burgundy's Most Remarkable Building and the Perfect Rail Day Trip

6 min read

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Palermo Beyond the Obvious (Part 1): Palazzo Butera — A Hidden Palace of Art, Silence and Surprise

3 min read

France +1

Lille by Train: France’s Most Underrated Weekend City

6 min read

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The Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel, Palermo: Sicily’s Most Extraordinary Interior

6 min read

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Is This the World’s Most Beautiful Cathedral? Discovering Monreale Cathedral Above Palermo

7 min read

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Pisa & the Tuscan Coast by Train: A Slower Spring Escape in Italy

4 min read

France +1

A Spring Weekend in Montpellier: Sun, Sea Air & Southern French Energy by Train

4 min read

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A Spring Weekend in Basel: Art, River Walks & Hidden Corners

4 min read

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A Perfect Day Trip to Florence by Train: Art, History & Authentic Tuscan Flavours

5 min read

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Ravenna in Spring: Mosaics, Quiet Streets & Adriatic Walks by Train

4 min read

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Rouen in Spring: A Historic Normandy Escape by Train

4 min read

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A Perfect Spring Weekend in Lucerne — Without a Car

5 min read

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Nantes & the Atlantic Coast in Spring: A Perfect Car-Free Escape

4 min read

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Genoa: Italy’s Grand Maritime City of Palaces and Hidden Streets

4 min read

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Aix-en-Provence: Sunlit Streets and Provençal Elegance

2 min read

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Toulouse: France’s Rose-Coloured City of History and Innovation

4 min read

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Lucca: Explore Tuscany’s Perfect Walled City

2 min read

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Turin: Italy’s Elegant Northern Capital of Chocolate, Cafés and Royal Palaces

3 min read

France +1

Poitiers: A Medieval Jewel in Western France

3 min read

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Orvieto: Italy’s Dramatic Hill Town Above the Umbrian Plains

4 min read

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A Perfect Weekend in Nantes by Train: Creative Energy, River Light & Atlantic Flavours

2 min read

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Perfect Weekend in Tours by Train: Loire Valley Castles, Markets & Riverfront Walks

2 min read

Italy +1

Cefalù by Train from Palermo: Sicily’s Seaside Escape in Under an Hour

4 min read

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5 Easy Day Trips from Venice by Train

2 min read

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Escape the Venice Carnival Crowds: A Quiet Morning at San Nicolò dei Mendicoli

4 min read

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The Perfect Day Trip to Padova (Padua) by Train: Giotto, Grand Basilicas, Riverside strolls & some of the Veneto's best food

5 min read

France +1

5 Easy Day Trips from Paris by Train reachable in under an hour!

4 min read

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Perfect Winter Weekend in Lecce by Train: Baroque Beauty, Quiet Streets & Southern Light

3 min read

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A Perfect Weekend in Avignon by Train: History, Wine & Provençal Charm

2 min read

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5 Easy Day Trips from Naples by Train

2 min read

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Perfect Weekend in Orléans by Train

3 min read

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5 Easy Day Trips from Milan by Train

3 min read

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A Perfect Weekend in Marseille by Train: Coastline, Culture & Mediterranean Food

4 min read

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A Weekend in Arles by Train: Roman Ruins, Provencal Charm & Van Gogh Landscapes

3 min read

Italy +1

The Piero della Francesca Trail: Art & Hill Towns from Arezzo

2 min read

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A Weekend in Naples: Culture, Chaos & Culinary Magic

1 min read

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Genoa: Italy’s Underrated Maritime Gem

1 min read

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Murano, Burano & Torcello: Venice’s Island Day Trip

1 min read

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Day Trip to San Marino: Europe’s Oldest Republic by Train & Bus

1 min read

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Venice in Autumn at the Biennale 2025: Where to Eat & Stay Near the Pavilions

3 min read

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Roman Ruins by Train from Naples: Pompeii, Herculaneum & Beyond

2 min read

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Caserta Palace by Train: Day Trip from Naples to the Reggia

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Pisa Day Trip by Train from Florence: Tower, Squares & Riverside Walks

2 min read

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Paestum Day Trip: Ancient Greek Temples & Mozzarella Farms by Train from Salerno

1 min read

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Summer in Rome: Hidden Gems & Cool Escapes!

2 min read

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Hidden Day Trips from Venice by Train – Explore the Veneto this Autumn!

2 min read

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Secret Corners of Florence to discover this Autumn!

2 min read

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24 Hours in Turin by Train – An Elegant Overnight Itinerary in Italy’s Most Underrated City

2 min read

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From Venice to Rimini by Rail – A Coastal Escape via Ravenna & Cesenatico

2 min read

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Festivals Around the Amalfi Coast: Summer Highlights by Train & Ferry

2 min read

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Summer Festivals in Tuscany & Umbria (July–August) — All Reachable by Train!

2 min read

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Experiencing the Palio di Siena by Train: What to Know Before You Go

2 min read