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Italy's Ancient Cities & The Campania Coast

Discover the ancient cities of Italy on this Signature tour journeying in First Class and visiting iconic locations. Tour the "Eternal City" of Rome, visit the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, and explore the extraordinary ruins of Pompeii. Cruise along the beautiful Amalfi Coast, indulge in the culinary delights of Sorrento, and spend a day at leisure on the charming island of Capri.

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10 days from £4995

 

DEPARTS

Thursday 16 October 2025

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Enjoy a guided walking tour of Baroque Rome

  • Tour the "Eternal City" on the hop-on/hop-off sightseeing bus

  • Visit the world-famous Sistine Chapel at the Vatican Museums

  • Explore the ruins of the historic Pompeii on a guided tour

  • Discover the charming island of Capri

  • Marvel at panoramic views from Monte Solaro

  • Indulge in the culinary delights of Sorrento

  • Sail along the Amalfi Coast on a fabulous coastal cruise

 

Also included in your Tour Fare:

  • 9 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 5 evening meals and 1 lunch

  • Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

  • Standard Premier on Eurostar plus First Class rail in Europe, where available

DAY 1

Travelling by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris, then onwards to Basel for our overnight stay at the Hotel Victoria where we check in and enjoy our first evening meal together.

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DAY 2

After breakfast, we continue our journey to Italy travelling via Zurich to Milan and onwards to Rome and our hotel for three nights, the NYX Hotel, where we enjoy our evening meal together.

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DAY 3

This morning, we enjoy a guided tour of Baroque Rome visiting the masterpieces of this dynamic period. We have the rest of the day at leisure to experience Rome, explore further, or indulge in authentic Italian food at a local restaurant of your choice.

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DAY 4

Today, we take advantage of the hop-on/hop-off bus for a panoramic tour of the "Eternal City" exploring the highlights of the city before reaching the Vatican Museums. Here, we will have access to the famous Sistine Chapel and St Peters Basilica admiring the breathtaking treasures, galleries, sculptures, tapestries, and relics plus the Pietà di Michelangelo and the incredible altar in bronze.

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DAY 5

After breakfast this morning, we take the high-speed train to Naples where we begin our tour of the Sorrentine Peninsula, stopping to visit the extraordinary Pompeii. We will walk among the ruins of this historic city which was buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, discovering notable landmarks, and learning about life in ancient Rome. Afterwards, we continue to Sorrento for our four-night stay at the Grand Hotel Vesuvio where we enjoy our evening meal together.

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DAY 6

Today, we will discover the charming island of Capri and start our day with a visit to the village of Anacapri. Here, we can ride the chairlift to Monte Solaro, the highest point on the island, for panoramic views of the iconic Faraglioni Rocks, Mount Vesuvius, Sorrento, and the Bay of Naples. We enjoy free time to explore, and you can visit the Villa San Michele, Axel Munthe Gardens, or take lunch in a local restaurant before we continue to the famous Piazzetta in Capri. We will walk the quaint streets to the beautiful botanical Gardens of Augustus and, afterwards, we return to Sorrento for an evening at leisure.

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DAY 7

This morning, we visit an organic, historical lemon-farm and walk through the citrus and olive groves learning of the farm's history, production, and traditional farming techniques before making our own refreshing Limoncello. Our day continues with a guided farm tour and Mozzarella making demonstration including a tasting accompanied by a glass of wine. Afterwards, we enjoy a hands-on Gnocchi School to learn the secrets of creating a typical Sorrento dish before spending the evening at leisure.

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DAY 8

Today, we board our fabulous coastal cruise and sail along the Amalfi Coast where we will see the ruins of an ancient Roman villa near "Bagni della Regina Giovanna", the Island of Li Galli, Nerano, and Fiordo di Furore. We have some free time to explore the beautiful towns of Amalfi and Positano and take unique pictures or shop for souvenirs! On our return to Sorrento, we enjoy our evening meal together at a local restaurant in the heart of Sorrento.

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DAY 9

After breakfast this morning, we transfer to the railway station for our journey back to the Hotel Victoria in Basel where we enjoy our final evening meal together.

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DAY 10

We bid farewell to Basel, returning by rail to Paris, where we will join the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.

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B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

HOTELS

Hotel Victoria, Basel

Providing a relaxed atmosphere and reflecting urban culture, the Hotel Victoria is ideally located in the heart of Basel and offers an inviting Bar & Bistro serving regional dishes, classic Swiss specialties, and international cuisine. The stylish bedrooms provide a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer, a flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, and free Wi-Fi.

 

Nyx by Leonardo, Rome

Set in an elegant building and close to fantastic local attractions, the brand-new Nyx Hotel offers a stylish restaurant serving classic Italian cuisine, a relaxing bar, and a courtyard with a terrace. The contemporary bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

 

Grand Hotel Vesuvio, Sorrento

Ideally located close to the railway station with beautiful views of Vesuvius, the Grand Hotel Vesuvio offers a stylish restaurant serving local and international cuisine, a welcoming bar, an outdoor relaxation area, a citrus grove, and a swimming pool. The comfortable bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi.

 

FARES

From London St Pancras International:

First Class rail travel to/from Italy, including Standard Premier Eurostar

£4,995

Join & Leave at Basel

£4,495

Single Traveller Supplement

£1,500

 

9 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 5 evening meals and 1 lunch

Eurostar and rail travel to and from Italy including Standard Premier Eurostar upgrade

First Class rail in Europe, where available

All transfers, excursions & admissions as detailed

Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

 

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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