Italy · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
The 15 best train experiences you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start at the top.
Ride the UNESCO-listed Bernina route from Milan to St. Moritz, with alpine views, free time, and round-trip coach travel.
“Great experience! Would definitely recommend this experience to others. Make sure to pack snacks and drinks though.”
Ride the Bernina Red Train from Milan to St. Moritz through Alpine passes, glaciers, and the Brusio Viaduct in one long scenic day.
“Very enjoyable day. Monica was the best and driver also very good.. The stay at St Moritz was a bit long as we did not choose to do any shopping or restaurants”
Review of Sorrento’s Pompeii Express Tour by train, with skip-the-line entry, expert guides, free time, tips, value, and drawbacks.
“Our guide, Gino was amazing!! His humour and stories brought Pompeii to life! Would recommend this tour to anyone going to Pompeii!!”
Review of Rome to Pompeii by high-speed train, with guided ruins, Mount Vesuvius winery, wine tasting, and lunch.
“I joined the one-day tour from Rome to Pompeii and a local winery, and it was a truly wonderful experience. Despite bad weather and road closures due to Winter Olympic events, Ida and Fabrizio did an amazing job arranging everything smoothly and making sure the group was well taken care of. Ida’s explanations at Pompeii were especially impressive. She brought history to life by describing what society was like back then and how people actually lived day to day. It made the ruins feel much more vivid and meaningful rather than just a sightseeing stop. The winery visit was also excellent, with great wine and a lovely atmosphere. I even…”
Review of the small-group Lake Como and Lugano day trip from Milan, with trains, ferry, funicular, free time, costs, and practical tips.
“This trip was incredible. Perfectly planned, stres-free to some gorgeous locations. Nagi is so sweet and informative. You won’t regret booking this trip!!”
Review of a $70 Cinque Terre shore excursion from La Spezia by train, with four villages, a tour leader, beach time, and practical tips.
“Katerina was a great guide. Very friendly and helpful.”
Explore Pompeii from Naples with train tickets, skip-the-line entry, and a two-hour guided walk through its preserved Roman streets.
“Tour was fantastic and very informative, really enjoyed our day walking around Pompeii. A magical lost city”
Review of the Pompeii Express Tour from Sorrento, with train tips, guide quality, timing, value, crowds, and what to expect.
“Unfortunately we did not get to do the actual tour of Pompeii, so I can not review that but I can tell you about our experience with the tour guide Carmella. The Sorrento train to Pompeii was so packed 1 of our party felt ill and we had to get off half way there, apparently this was not a problem for anyone else on the tour. The problem came after that, when we got back to Sorrento, I informed the company that we had to leave tour and that we’d left the ear pieces at the station. We looked for a representative to hand back ear pieces but couldn’t find…”
Ride the Bernina railway from Milan through Lake Como, Tirano, glaciers, and the Swiss Alps on a small-group day trip to St. Moritz.
“This is a must do, the ride on the Bernina is amazing, the sights and nature breathtaking and Luca our guide is well versed, patient, speaks excellent English and made the experience something fun and memorable. Can recommend it with closed eyes.”
Review of the Ancient Ostia Antica tour from Rome by train, with a small group, expert guide, included tickets, and practical tips.
“This tour surpassed my expectations. Period. Firstly, I extend my gratitude to our exceptional tour guide Rob, through whom I engaged with, acquired knowledge, and experienced this segment of Rome's history! This tour was outstanding from start to finish! I enjoyed traveling by rail and experiencing Italy —specifically, regions I would not have visited independently! Due to Rob's extensive knowledge, artistic disposition, and excentional narrative skills. I have gained significant insights. Kindly arrange for the booking of this tour. Stroll among the ancient ruins that influenced our history!”
Explore Ostia Antica from Rome by train with a small group guide, ancient mosaics, baths, shops, theater, and time for the beach.
“Alberto was very informative about the site and looked after us well.”
Ride Rome to Pompeii by high-speed train, tour the ruins with a guide, then enjoy Vesuvian wines and a farm-to-table lunch.
“Pompeii is an incredible place to visit. I have never seen such a big ancient city before and I am glad I did it. The guide explained a lot of things and gave us a lot of information, but compared to other guides her English wasn't that good and we kind of get lost in translation from time to time.”
Explore Cagliari’s Conti Vecchi salt flats by train, meet flamingos, see salt mountains, and learn Sardinia’s industrial story for $14.
“We were able to look around the museum which was very interesting. There was a land train tour of the salt flats themselves which was fascinating to learn about. Tour was in Italian but we got our information beforehand anyway so we could just sit back and enjoy the views.”
See Venice from Rome in one long day by high-speed train, with a vaporetto ride, free time, and a Venetian cicchetti aperitivo.
“Great experience even with the rain. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating to our tourist needs.”
Ride Rome’s high-speed train to Venice, cruise by waterbus, explore St. Mark’s and enjoy cicchetti with a guide.
“Almudena was our guide. She was a terrific guide, very knowledgeable and great person to have this experience with. She is very patient explaining everything andp always with a smile. Will definitely book again and recommend to family and friends.”
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