Italy

Traveling by train in Italy is faster, more convenient, and more relaxing than flying or driving. The high-speed train network connects nearly every major city, center to center, with no lengthy check-ins, baggage fees, or weight limits. Rome to Florence takes only 1 hour and 32 minutes, 3 hours and 45 minutes to Venice, 1 hour and 10 minutes to Naples, and 2 hours and 55 minutes to Milan. You'll be seeing the country by train before you know it! Regional trains in Italy connect to city lines, rounding out the country's excellent train network. Local, scenic trains provide an extraordinary glimpse into the true culture and flavor of the country and its people, from the iconic Bernina Express, which traverses southern Switzerland into Northern Italy in spectacular fashion, to the regional lines running along the colorful cliffs and crystal-clear waters of the Amalfi Coast.

Explore the cities to the fullest with included sightseeing tours and skip-the-line passes. Gondola rides down Venice's canals, discovering artistic masterpieces in Florence, and marveling at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome. Travel by high-speed rail between the fascinating cities. This Italian adventure is not one to be missed! The Bernina Express and the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express would be impossible to leave off this list. This fantastic European train vacation combines two iconic train experiences: the Bernina Express and the Venice Simplon-Orient Express en route to the enchanting Venice, Italy!

From your private compartment on the Venice Simplon-Orient Express, experience what it's like to travel in luxury while taking in the breathtaking views. Explore the picturesque canals and history of one of the world's most visited destinations in Venice. Then, take the Bernina Express through the Swiss Alps to St. Moritz, a lakeside resort town, for a relaxing two-night stay. This luxurious vacation to the beautiful Amalfi Coast includes stops in the fascinating cities of Geneva and Florence. Stay for four nights in spectacular Sorrento, overlooking the Mediterranean, on the Amalfi Coast via the Alps. In one of Europe's most stunning regions, you can browse the chic boutiques for Italian souvenirs, stroll through orange and lemon groves, and take a boat trip to the breathtaking, prehistoric caves that dot the coastline.

Significant train routes:

• Rome to Florence - 1h30 mins
• Rome to Milan - 2h55 mins
• Rome to Venice - 3h42 mins
• Florence to Milan - 1h42 mins