Journeys by rail

Italy

The practical routes, bases, and day trips behind these journeys are set out in Elena Rossetti’s Touring Italy by Train.

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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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Paris to Turin by Train: Take the Long Way Through Chambéry

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Cycling Around Lake Trasimeno: A Perfect Car-Free Day in Umbria

15 min read

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Baroque Palermo: Three Extraordinary Spaces Most Visitors Miss

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Autumn is the perfect time for a balloon ride over Tuscany. Plan your car-free getaway.

15 min read

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Milan to Zurich by Train: Across the Alps on the Bernina Railway

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Paris to Venice by Train: Across Switzerland and the Alps

15 min read

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Around Mount Etna by Train: Sicily's Most Extraordinary Railway Journey

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Erice by Train and Cable Car: Sicily's Most Magical Hilltop Town

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The Palio dei Rioni: Castiglion Fiorentino's Fiercest Tradition

7 min read

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Castello di Montecchio Vesponi: The Forgotten Fortress Above Tuscany's Lost Lake

8 min read

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San Vito Lo Capo: Sicily's Most Beautiful Coastline Without Hiring a Car

6 min read

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Milan to Palermo by Night Train: Crossing Italy and Sailing to Sicily

8 min read

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The Bernina Route by Train: Switzerland to Italy the Smart Way

6 min read

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Palermo Beyond the Obvious — (Part 2): A Palace of Power, Silence, and Stories That Haven’t Faded

5 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

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Venice to Zurich on the Nightjet: Crossing the Alps Overnight

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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Zurich to Rome on the Nightjet: Crossing the Alps Overnight

6 min read

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

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Vicenza, Italy – Palladian Elegance Without the Crowds

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

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Spring Walking Escape on the Massa Lubrense Peninsula

5 min read

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

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Naples in Spring: A Foodie Weekend by Train

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

4 min read

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Italy’s Great Scenic Rail Journeys: Milan to Tirano in Spring

4 min read

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Walking the Amalfi Coast in Spring: Best Hikes, Where to Stay & Travel Tips

4 min read

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Cinque Terre by Train in Spring: Best Places to Visit, Travel Tips, Walks & Where to Stay

5 min read

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The Bernina Express: Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Ride?

3 min read

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

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

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

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A Perfect Weekend in Le Marche: Renaissance Beauty Without the Crowds

4 min read

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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

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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

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

3 min read

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5 Easy Day Trips from Naples by Train

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The Bernina Line from Italy: One of Europe's Most Spectacular Rail Journeys

2 min read

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Milan to Bolzano by Train: A Scenic Rail Journey into the Dolomites

3 min read

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5 Easy Day Trips from Milan by Train

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A Perfect Weekend in Parma by Train: Foodie Pleasures, Art Treasures & Elegant Streets await!

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

5 min read

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Sorrento Weekend Spring 2026 – How to Plan the Perfect Coastal Escape by Train

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White Truffle Hunting in the Crete Senesi: Autumn’s Most Magical Tuscan Experience

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Exploring the Val di Chiana: Hidden Tuscany by Train!

2 min read

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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

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Gubbio: A Medieval Jewel in Umbria’s Hills

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Matera: Italy’s City of Stone and Light

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Exploring the Aeolian Islands: Seven Volcanic Jewels off Sicily’s Coast

2 min read

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Genoa: Italy’s Underrated Maritime Gem

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A Weekend in Syracuse: Sicily’s Ancient Jewel

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Best Tuscan Wineries to Visit by Train this autumn

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Bari & Beyond: Polignano a Mare and Alberobello by Train

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Salerno & the Hidden Amalfi Coast: Vietri, Cetara and Erchie

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Truffle & Brunello Weekend from Florence: San Miniato & Montalcino by Train

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Castiglion Fiorentino & Cortona: A Tuscan Day Trip by Train from Florence

2 min read

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

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Walking the Cinque Terre & Portofino: Trails, Trains & Coastline

1 min read

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

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Exploring Italy’s Adriatic Coast: Rimini, Pesaro & Ancona by Train

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Walking in the Crete Senesi: The Gladiator Trail from Pienza

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A Weekend in Palermo: Sicily’s Capital of Culture and Cuisine

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Barolo & the Vineyards of the Langhe: A Wine Lover’s Day Out by Train

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Truffle Season in Italy: White vs Black, Where to Hunt & Taste in 2025

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Tuscany & Umbria Autumn Food Festivals 2025: Chestnuts, Chocolate & Truffles by Train

2 min read

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

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A Weekend in Gaeta: Beaches, History & Seafood South of Rome

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Autumn in Rome: Off the Beaten Track Weekend

2 min read

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

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A Veneto Journey by Train: Wines, Villas & Timeless Towns

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Viterbo Day Trip by Train from Rome: Thermal Baths & Medieval Streets

2 min read

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

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Umbria by Train: Perugia, Assisi & Spoleto in One Trip

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Capri, Ischia & Procida: Islands of the Bay of Naples by Ferry

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From Pisa to Elba by Train & Ferry: Tuscany’s Coastal Escape

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Bergamo Day Trip by Train from Milan: Hilltop Views & Lombard Flavours

1 min read

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Lake Trasimeno by Train: Castiglione del Lago & Island Adventures

1 min read

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

2 min read

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Orvieto Day Trip by Train: Medieval Charm Between Rome & Florence

1 min read

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Porto Ercole Weekend Getaway: Beaches & Forts from Rome by Train

1 min read

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Piedmont Wine Day Trip: Asti & Alba by Train from Turin

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Prato Day Trip by Train from Florence: Art, Textiles & Tuscan Flavours

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Ostia Antica Day Trip: Ancient Roman Port & Coast by Train from Rome

2 min read

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Cinque Terre in September: Travel by Train for Fewer Crowds & Perfect Weather

2 min read

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Escape the Amalfi Coast Crowds: Coastal Walks & Punta Campanella by Train & Bus

1 min read

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Lake Maggiore Day Trip: How to Visit Stresa & the Borromean Islands by Train

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Bologna Foodie Day Trip: The Best Food & Markets by Train from Milan or Florence

2 min read

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

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Summer in Rome: Hidden Gems & Cool Escapes!

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A Foodie Train Trip from Florence – Truffles, Wine & Cheese in the Heart of Tuscany

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

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Milan in August: How to Enjoy the City When Everyone Else Leaves

2 min read

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

2 min read

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Day Trips from Milan by Train: Lakes, Hill Towns & Easy Escapes

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Summer Day Trips from Rome: Hill Towns, Lakes & Wine by Train

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Summer Day Trips from Naples by Train: Cool Escapes & Hidden Gems

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Discover the Arezzo Antiques Fair: Tuscany’s Best-Kept Market Secret

3 min read

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

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5 Must-Visit Summer Food Markets in Italy (All Accessible by Train!)

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Why Summer Is the Best Time to Explore Tuscany by Train

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

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Summer in Venice: Away from the crowds!

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