We are planning our trip to Cinque and Im not sure what would be the best route coming from Venice and thinking about spending a day in Florence and then to Cinque what do you suggest? Currently we have 4 nights in rome, 2 nights in la spezia to visit cinque terre, 4 nights in florence and 2 nights in venice. I hope you have a lovely trip and do wish that you return to good health one day soon. Jen. One of my fellow travellers has come through for you. We plan on being in Tuscany as part of our trip in early August. Do you suggest us traveling by train? While I do like group tours from time to time, travelling independently gives you far more freedom. Book your own personal assistant and porter to greet you upon arrival in Rome Termini & Venice Santa Lucia train stations. This is where touring Italy by train is the perfect choice for you. Feel free to email me if youd like to discuss more. - If your Freccia train is over an hour late when you get to your destination, you are entitled to a compensation equal to:25%of the ticket price for a delay ranging from 60 to 119 minutes; 50%of the ticket price for a delay ofmore than 120 minutes. Glad I could be of help to you. Hi Jennifer, Hi Gayathri, Also we really wanted to go to Lake Como but it looks like we have to pick between amalfi and Como. I would like to follow your suggested itinerary; however, is it also doable in December (winter time)? Hi Jen, your itinerary to see the best of Italy in 2 weeks is very helpful. Point to Point Adult point to point tickets including seat reservation fee where applicable for all of the five journeys 1st Class 145.00* or 2nd Class 95.00*. Help! Florence 1.5 hours from Rome by high-speed train La Spezia is the largest town close to Cinque Terre and is known as the gateway to the region. It can be quite hot though but that also means really great weather. My email is: anna_robertson_1986@yahoo.com, Hi Anna, 3-3.5 hours with around 10 direct departures each day. For more information, read our complete guide to the Bernina Express . Cheers For option 2, I question whether you will have enough time to stop in Pisa. Should I Book a First Class Ticket or a Second Class Ticket? We just want to see the tower before we head to Cinque Terre later that day. Day 5 Thursday: Train to Florence via Pisa, sleep in Florence Such great guide! Train Travel News. Regards Hi Cheryl! Hey Dee, Naples to Sorrento By Train. Im planning on going to Italy for my next big trip. Hope you have a great trip! Happy travels! High-speed train tickets come with a specific seat reservation and must be purchased before you get on the train. Just one day in Florence wont give you much time when you factor in the 3-4 hours it will take you travelling to and from it on the trains. I dont think an overnight stop in between is needed here. Venice (Optional: Trento, Lago di Grada, Lago di Braies) - 3 - 4 Days. Outside of this you would be ok to make reservation at the station on the day. Read our Privacy Policy. Such a beautiful area. Hope this helps. The cheapest option by far for this itinerary is to purchase point to point tickets. thetrustedtraveller@gmail.com This is the land/cruise combo itinerary we are looking: Train: Rome, Assisi, Florence, Venice This is one of the most spectacular ways to see Italy by train, so make sure you nab yourself a window seat on the left of the train. We are travelling to Italy in May with our daughter graduating from HS before she heads off to college arriving in Venice and leaving from Rome. Jen. I have fixed dates for each country, wondering where is the best place to buy tickets directly for each lag. Thanks, Hi Sally, Day 7 Saturday: Explore Coast sleep in Praiano Before you book either option make sure you check the prices as a pass is not always cheapest. Read More >>. Should I stay in Sorrento for a couple days or will the Amalfi coast have beaches? The beaches are better on the Amalfi Coast than in Sorrento. 4. Congratulations! Happy planning and travels! Hi Tina, Naples. The fastest way to get from Rome to Cinque Terre is by direct train to Le Spezia and then change to a local train to the towns along the Cinque Terre. Thank You again. It is not always possible to reserve your seat in advance. If you are staying in something like Airbnb which doesnt have a reception, then you will find luggage storage at all major train stations in Europe too. Lastly i know buying point to point train tickets would be cheaper in italy, but since we are going to switzerland after, would having a eurorail global pass make sense? Hi Jen, Its an impressive sight both inside and out plus it offers a great vantage point from the roof (get your roof top entry tickets here to avoid the queues). We will be there for approximately 10-11 days depending on the flights we get. We were also thinking of skipping Assisi altogether and heading straight to Rome from Florence so its not too hectic. Here is a link to my affiliate page http://www.partner.viator.com/en/14046/ Feel free to email me thetrustedtraveller@gmail.com if you want more help picking tours or with any other travel planning questions and Ill be happy to help! Slightly lower down the speed scale are Frecciabianca and Intercity trains, though theseare still usually faster than driving, especially when you factor in traffic and parking. Day 6 Friday: Explore Florence, sleep in Florence You must be so excited! I can totally understand how it can feel overwhelming planning a big trip like this. To start your 2 weeks in Italy by train, arrive into Rome on day 1. Galleria delgi Uffizi Home to the worlds most important collection of Renaissance art including painting, sculptures and tapestries from medieval times up to the modern day. Enjoy the Alpine scenery.Find out more! my wife and I will be staying with family in Tuscany for a week. Rome 3 nights Day 6 Leave Venice for Cinque Terre Is purchasing on the go advisable though, or should we book months in advance (given that its mid-March now). Italy tours feature cities such as Rome, Florence, Sorrento, Milan, Naples and Venice, and seaside destinations along the Amalfi Coast. I am travelling to Italy in August and will be staying for 16 nights and will have 15 full days to explore this beautiful country. It seems like SO much time on a train. They were my favorite way to get around Asia. Hope this helps and dont hesitate to contact me if I can help with anything else. Im traveling in Italy for about 3 and a half weeks this summer with my mom. There are two rail companies for intercity travel in Italy. Hi Jen, Your advice and itinerary were very helpful. Day 4 Assisi Also, what would be a good amount to budget for lodging and food each day? Ill have 2 weeks in early September. In the Sistine Chapel you'll see Michelangelo's remarkable frescoes that adorn the walls and ceilings. Jen, Can i just say your post is AMAZING! Visit Europe or Asia and you will wonder why we just cant seem to get it right because really it seems so simple over there. By night, get tickets for an opera or ballet at La Scala (Teatro alla Scala) for a memorable night of entertainment from the country's most renowned performers. Most hostels are more than dorms and offer private rooms with private bathrooms. Some of Italys finest train journeys cross its international borders with its neighbours to the north. Shoulder season (March/April/May and Sept/Oct/Nov) are my recommended times to visit. My brother (27) and myself (31) are planning our maiden trip to Italy around July for 2 weeks. We want to see Rome, Tuscany, Florence, Cinque Terre and Venice. Is this a good idea? By using a mixture of Eurostar and TGVs, its possible to travel between Milan and London in one day for a cost of around 65 (or Paris for as little as 25) and you get to see awe-inspiring alpine scenery into the bargain. Our itinerary begins with 4 nights in Venice, 4 nights in Florence, and capped off with 5 nights in Cinque Terre (Riomaggiore). Very helpful. It all sounds really great. Jen, this is incredible! Hi Jen! Embarking from New Delhi through the Land of Kings, trips. We will be traveling with a check-in sized bag. But after that, wed just relax by the sea and absorb as much of the coastal villages during our loooooong stay in Cinque Terre. Absolutely not! Below are the answers to your questions. Thank you in advance!! Jen. Weve been using it a lot recently but it means being a bit more flexible which it might not necessary go with a thigh schedule. Also, if we were to to go Europe in April or May, would we be limited as to attractions that are open? The first thing you want to do when you get to the train station in Italy is to find the electronic board with the trains departure information. With some of Europes fastest trains and most scenic routes, Italy is a great place to travel by train. I agree with you on flying in into one city and flying out of another, it saves a lot of unnecessary traveling. Whether you use the train for all or part of your Italian trip depends on the itinerary that you are planning. Cheers Fast, express trains that require reservations cost more. 4 nights Sienna(4,5,6,7)with: Although I could spend months in Italy and not run out of things to do, this would be a great trip for a first time visit with the limited time most of us had. There is a lot of debate about whether purchasing a rail pass is the most cost effective option when travelling by train in Europe. {{variant.localizedTravelPackDescription}}, {{variant.localizedPassUpgradeDescription}}. Jen. The best way to taste the city's riches is on board the iconic gondola. The nationwide rail system was begun in the 1800s, and expanded greatly under the Fascist regime of Mussolini, who famously, "made the trains run on time." . Regionale trains, which stop at nearly every station, dont require reservations. And 2 nights in Sorrento can be spent exploring the Amalfi Coast on a day trip or visiting Capri. Also, what are your thoughts about an overnight side trip to the French Riviera (Monaco, Nice etc.)? Maybe you can factor in some time for an overnight trip to Venice at the very least? An alternate option is to explore the Cinque Terre by boat on a day trip from Le Spezia. Thanks! Hope this helps and dont hesitate to email us with any follow up questions. The Campania Express is a special tourist train that runs along the same route as the Circumvesuviana but makes fewer local stops. Alongside the flagship Frecciarossa, they also operate Frecciargento tilting trains, which run between Rome and Venice at speeds of up to 250km/h. Your itinerary is so incredibly helpful, I feel as if I have an idea of what Ill be doing now. If you plan to visit the countryside or the mountains, you should consider renting a car as it gives you more freedom and flexibility. There are some areas in Italy that I think it's definitely worth renting a car! 14 days total. Im planning to visit Italy in March. How to get from Venice to Verona by train: it takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to get from Venice to Verona. There is no "best" train company. Cheers It is well-written, thorough and takes the overwhelm out of planning our first trip to Italy. Would you advise a quick stopover to Pisa (drop the luggage at train station) on the way back to Florence or should we head straight to Florence and then do the day tours from there. Hope this helps and please dont hesitate to email us should you have any follow up questions. While travelling by train is never going to be as cheap as taking a bus, or in some cases flying with a budget airline, it is going to be more comfortable, scenic and time saving. As a rule, the fastest RomeNaples trip clocks in at a smidgen over an hour, RomeFlorence zips by in roughly 90 minutes, while RomeVenice takes 3 hours 40 minutes, which is still very respectable considering the same journey takes well over fivehours by car. I suggest as I mention above that you stay in Le Spezia which is just outside of Cinque Terre. Naples etc of course are fabulous and will finish week in Sicily so hope the east will be good. Rail is also the best way to travel in some of Italys most scenic and popular destinations, including the Cinque Terre, where cheap trains connect the five picturesque cliff-top villages, passing through numerous tunnels in the steep cliffs and giving views of the ocean. Cheers Ive messaged him and will let you know if he can help soon. Vandhana. Will it be convenient for him to take trains in Italy? But I have one major question about travelling by train. Jen. Jen. What are you going to use this for? Just tell us when your trip starts. Great Post. We do not want to be moving hotels every two or three nights. Or join this very affordable guided tour with expert guide. As for booking sites, this will depend entirely on where you are from as each country has its own agencies. Firstly, you cant drive a car in Venice as there are no roads so youd be paying for parking the entire time you were there. Another alternative could be a day trip to Orvieto. Jen, Hi Jen, A quick question for now, my brother is a wheelchair user. The route also takes you to the dome's interior where you can get up close to Giorgio Vasari's incredible frescoes of the Last Judgment. Your advice to go to Sorrento and then to Capri is well taken. I am quite an inexperienced traveller so any advice will be gratefully received. From Milan in Northern Italy there is a direct overnight train that you can get to Paris which takes around 10 hours. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. But then, to not extend our trip so much we would need to remove Cinque Terre, Milan (and Lake Como) for our trip. Regional trains will still offer discounted fares for children ages 4 to 11 years. Thank you so much for this itinerary suggestion. This is a great site. Best food in Italy A date with Italian food will likely start and end with a slice of pizza. Have you had any experience with Italy on a Budget? I shall surely plan my itinerary based on the pointers mentioned by you. 35-45 minutes by train. If you had a car you would likely find it a hassle to park in just about every place your visiting and once your in a city for a few days a car is useless as public transport in Italy is efficient. The husband & I would like to go to Italy for our honeymoon in December this year, and we were looking at tour packages but nothing has really caught our fancy yet. I am so glad this itinerary has helped you. I will be flying into venice and leaving out from Rome. Thank-you and keep up the great work. Glad you found this useful. Wait times to enter the museum and Sistine Chapel can be long if you dont have a pre-purchased ticket. Thank you so much for such an informative article, its a life saver for first time visitors to Italy like us. I am trying to spend the majority of my time near the water and looking for more of a relaxed vacation where I can enjoy each location properly. Follow this Italy itinerary by train with the Eurail Italy Pass and be in for a real treat. I just booked tickets to Rome. Note: An ItaliaPass does not entitle customers to use of passholder fares. How many people will be travelling privately? So excited to find this itinerary!! our plan is to travel by train to these places. Murano is know for it glass makers, Burano its canals lined with coloured houses and lace making and Lido is lined with beaches, restaurants and shopping. (either train from Vienna to Montorosso or fly to Milan and train to Montorosso??) I wish that i read this before my 16 Day Itinerary Italy trip last year because theres a lot of tips that i can use. The Pantheon One of the best preserved Roman buildings remaining in the world. This shouldnt cause you any problems travelling in December. Im starting in Venice then going to Meta for 2 nights. Find all of Italy's most popular train routes below. The epic Centovalli, or 100 valleys, line that starts in Domodossola in Piedmont and travels across 83 bridges in two hours of condensed alpine splendour to terminate in Locarno in Switzerland. It is lined with shops selling gold and silver jewellery. Dear Jen, I am glad you found this useful. Flying into one city and out of another will save youtime rather than having to double back to your original destination to fly home. The train-bus seems like a lot of work for a single day, and maybe the amount of time in Assisi isnt very different on a tour vs. having to meet the train and bus schedule. I have never been any further south than Sorrento unfortunately so I cant really provide you with any recommendations for Lecce. Cheers This itinerary is a great place for you to start as it is two week exactly and you could do it in reverse order, starting in Venice, ending in Rome. Cheers Cheers Ive heard its best to rent a car to go to the Dolomites. Thanks and rgds Piazza Navona The citys most beautiful square, featuring three spectacular fountains and surrounded by some of the citys best baroque architecture. For the routes that both train companies offer service - there really is no major difference between the two. If you're looking for an insight into the real, gritty Italy of the south, Naples is your place. Thanks you for posting this blog myself and my partner are going to follow it to a t, the only difference is we want to spend two night in Amalfi Coast but not sure what part we dont wont to go too far south could you recommend somewhere please. Great tips for my someday trip to Italy! For booking the other two day trips, I would suggest checking out Viator.com. You can also combine different modes of transport: train between major art cities, a rental car for an on the road and to reach smaller towns and hilltop towns that may not be as well connected, plane if you need to go from the north to the south of Italy or vice versa. 1. Like the Amalfi Coast (Positano)? I found cheap tickets to naples and going back to the us from naples. Ill be sure to visit your site next time we travel for great advise and tips! Really, it all comes down to the amount of travel days you plan on taking during your trip. Catch the Bernina Express the following morning - one of the most scenic train rides in Europe. Thank you so much for your lovely site and attention to detail! Hey Kat, Best train trip in Italy #1: Milan to Venice Photo: Alexey Gorshenin /Shutterstock The relatively short journey between Milan and Venice takes you through some must-see cities. The cost would vary depending on the level of comfort youd prefer for accommodation, things youd like to see and do and what sort of places youd like to eat at. Tickets for high-speed trains dont require validation, as they can only be used on the specific service they are valid for. I dont want to be dragging those down the streets all day before we can check in! Head to Quadrilatero dOro for a retail experience to die for with all the major designers concentrated together, such as Prada, Giorgio Armani and Dolce & Gabbana. Try not to overload the suitcases to much so they arent too heavy and so that you have room to bring home anything you might like to purchase along the way. For your convenience, we have put together a list of our best hand-picked senior trips to Italy, which feature excellent central hotels, comprehensive sightseeing programs, and enough free time to . Jen. Good luck with putting together the rest of your trip and please do not hesitate to email me (thetrustedtraveller@gmail.com) at any time if you have any more questions or just want to bonce ideas off me. My wife and I will be doing 2 weeks in Italy in mid-April. They may insist on getting a tip from you once their service is done and not leave until you do. Have a great time. We are planning our trip to Italy using your suggested Itinerary exactly how you presented it on your web site. If you are there around Christmas time, Europes Christmas markets are amazing so see if you can visit one of them maybe in Zurich or Lucerne. Santa Maria delle Grazie Home to Leonardo Da Vincis Last Supper fresco. hi Jen, I am traveling to Italy in may of 2020 with your two week itinerary, and I have already purchased air line tickets. Their services are fast, efficient, reasonably priced and generally run on time. All the reviews on Tripadvisor look great. 2. If you search for a round-trip ticket, all other tickets will be removed from your cart and will need to be re-added. I would highly recommend the Amalfi Coast/Sorrento area if you havent already been there. Day 7-9 Cinque Terre Most gondolas seat 6-8 people, so sharing with others is a great way to save money. Cheers, Accommodation will depend entirely on what your budget and style is. I might take you up on that offer and email you my whole itinerary, but I understand you would be really busy. Wed book ourselves a half-day Chianti wine tour as well. I have no idea about travelling in a wheelechair but a good friend of mine does. Flying might be the best option here. Up to 50% OFF. Stay in the town of Sorrento and then take a day trip along the Amalfi Coast either by boat (my preference) or by bus. Do you have a suggestion on what to change? Happy travels. Like theFrecciarossa, they connect Salerno and Naples in the south with Venice, Milan and Turin in the north, passing through Rome, Florence and Bologna on the way. It is one of my favourite places in Europe and would fit nicely in your trip with a balance of biggers cities and smaller towns. My advise is to never carry too much cash or valuable items with you and make sure you know where your belongings are at all times. We are meeting family in Italy in March for 10 days and this itinerary will help tremendously. HI Gayathri. very helpful! If you limit yourself to one suitcase each and one small carry-on type backpack or handbag, you should be fine getting on and off the trains. Thank you so much for taking the time to provide me with those lovely comments Carlotta. Any help would be much appreciated! Orvieto. Besides avoiding the stress of highway driving or spending hours going around in circles looking for a parking space, on a train you can sit back and relax while watching the gorgeous Italian countryside go by. When you arrive in Siena, take the 125 bus from Siena - Ferrovia right outside the station. Start with the 20-minute train ride from La Spezia to Monterosso, the westernmost village known for its lemons, anchovies, and a beautiful little stretch of beach. Id be happy to help you put together an itinerary that would suit you. Thank you for creating such an easy to read site with so many helpful tips! From Naples, take the Circumvesuviana train or the Campania Express train to Sorrento. Deals of The Week:Spring into Sustainability! Thanks Kelly. Day 3 Tuesday: Train to Vernazza (Cinque Terre area), sleep in Vernazza Day 1 Sunday: Arrive in Venice in the morning/Explore and sleep in Venice We are traveling to Italy in Sept. 2019. What an adventure you are going to have next year. Day 10 Leave Cinque Terre for Florence Venice, the capital of the Veneto region, is a must-see for first time visitors to Italy and, therefore, one of the best day trips from Milan. We are foodies and also on a tight budget. 3 Italian Adventure with Italy on a Budget- Rome to Naples, Sorrento, Capri, Amalfi and Rome, Hey Brooke! We will have two weeks late September/early October. Saves you from having to backtrack to your starting point. Or should I add a day or two? Intercity - these trains are less expensive than the Frecce; they operate outside of the high speed line, therefore your trip will take longer. They connect Italys biggest cities (Turin, Milan, Bologna, Florence, Rome, and Naples), but not Venice. It makes for the perfect day trip from the hustle and bustle of Naples. Day 10 Pisa; Start early morning from Florence and will spend the day in Pisa and reach La Speiza in the Evening Thank you Jen for all the tips You should buy train tickets in advance in Italy. How would we add Sicily and do you recommend any of the east coast of Italy? My husband and I are planning a trip to Italy this April for 2 weeks to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Italys high-speed trains are sleek and efficient, with relatively inexpensive ticket prices if purchased in advance. I guess the decision is down to which you would prefer to do more. City bike tours are great for teenage kids. I am so happy to have found your site! Can you advice on this itinerary liosted below? If we have about 7 days could we do Venice, Cinque Terre, Florence and Rome?? Have a great time! Cheers This Vintage Train Is the Best Way to Sightsee in ItalyIf You Can Snag a Seat. Day 5 to 7 - Florence. For a long time, Trenitalia has been the only railway company in Italy and to this day it has the widest network and routes. This is just a guide so feel free to change it around however it works best for you. 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