Experience Italy like never before aboard two of the world’s most iconic luxury trains. With lavish carriages and exquisite dining, these journeys redefine rail travel.
Citalia’s train experts can arrange a bespoke itinerary for you and ensure all your tickets are booked in advance, so you just need to start thinking about where you would like to visit, and we will make it happen.
For a taste of what’s possible, check out some of our suggested rail tours, whether it’s exploring the cultural highlights of Venice, Florence and Rome, or heading down south to the rugged beauty of Sorrento and Sicily.
Here are few of our favourite itineraries to get you dreaming…
10 day suggested trip
13 day suggested trip
9 day suggested trip
Stefano Nirta, Citalia Regional Purchasing Manager
"Travelling by train is the easiest, fastest, and most comfortable way to get between these two cities, with a journey time of just 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Sitting back and relaxing, I enjoy the smooth and scenic ride—passing through Rome’s urban sprawl before the landscape opens up into the countryside of Lazio, through Umbria, and finally into Tuscany’s rolling hills. Before I know it, I’m arriving at Florence’s Santa Maria Novella station.
I also love knowing that I’m travelling sustainably—trains are one of the most eco-friendly ways to explore Italy."
Jitender Sokhy, Head of Website
"I took a day trip by train from Verona to Venice with my wife, our two young kids, and my parents, who are in their late 70s. The whole experience was seamless and stress-free for all of us. The train was spacious, modern, and spotlessly clean, with dedicated areas for families with pushchairs.
The journey was quick and effortless, taking us right to the heart of Venice. Stepping off the train and emerging at the water’s edge within seconds—surrounded by boats and breathtaking scenery—is a moment I’ll never forget."
Here at Citalia we can offer you a trainload of opportunities due to our history and legacy in Italian rail travel. Did you know Citalia was originally founded in 1929 by the Italian State Railway? Known as Compagnia Italiana Turismo (CIT) at the time; the company was set up to give Italians living in the UK the opportunity to travel home for holidays.
“The atmosphere on those trains was amazing as most people were travelling home for holidays, so even if I was travelling alone, I was never alone – people chatted, laughed & joked, shared their food with you and after so many hours of travelling together you felt you were lifelong pals!” – Gennaro Contaldo, Brand Ambassador
95 years later we remain the UK’s leading Italy travel specialist, bringing our guests the real Italy, personalised to their wants and needs, and remain the only UK tour operator that can book Italian train travel in advance.
Be inspired for your next Italy holiday with our range of blogs below.