Explore Italy by train
The home of pizza, pasta and prosecco – ready to fully indulge on a flight-free trip around Italy and Sicily? Sit back and enjoy the views on route to Italy’s stunning lakes, or make it a city break with stops in the fashion capital of the world, Milan, and the home of the gondola in Venice. Add to your European tour with stops in France and Switzerland on the way. Make your Italian escape yours, in partnership with Byway.
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Browse Italy by train
Find a flight-free holiday to see Italy and lots of other places along the way.
Popular flight-free trips in Italy
Narrow down your options with some of this place’s most popular picks…
12 days on a relaxing train ride through France and over the spectacular Bernina Pass to Lecco, where you can cycle, hike or sip an aperitivo in this little lakeside city.
13 days travelling through Europe to the ochre-hued Tuscany, filled with historic, hilltop towns and vineyards.
10 days visiting Venice and Florence on a romantic, cultural train escape, before spending a few nights relaxing in Lake Como.
4 days taking in Turin’s palatial squares and elegant city parks on this long-weekend escape to Italy.
6 days embracing Europe’s most fashionable cities, heading from London to Paris and Milan by train for a shopping and food-focused getaway.
14 days exploring the sights of Sicily with two nights in the photogenic town of Taormina, then heading inland on a local train to Enna.
More flight-free destinations
Feeling inspired? How about some of these other slow-travel spots?
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The art of slow travel…
Slow travel isn’t about the time a trip takes – but the quality of the journey. By opting for slow travel, you’ll stop in more places, and delve into rich sights and experiences. Together, First Choice and Byway are helping you love the journey as well as the destination.
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Frequently asked questions about flight-free travel
What is included in a Byway trip? – All accommodation.
– All travel, unless Byway tell you otherwise (e.g. some local bus/ferry journeys that can’t be pre-booked or pre-paid).
– A journey guide with details of your trip and activity recommendations.
– A WhatsApp group with the Byway Team for on-demand support, free disruption rerouting and weather-related travel tips.
– Package protection through our ABTA bond.
It doesn’t include:
– Tickets for activities, ski or event passes.
– Local car or bike hire, although you can get recommendations for the best places to hire from.
– Extra-large luggage, including surf boards or musical instruments.
– Local transfers, taxis or buses you might choose to take within an area once you’re there.
– Travel insurance ¬– please arrange this separately.
Not included as standard, but possible to add on request for certain trips:
– Your pets.
– Your bikes.
– Experience bookings.
– Evening meals or lunch.
Once you’ve found your ready-made trip, you’ll be directed right to Byway to complete the booking.
You will see a summary of your trip and your payment options. If your holiday is more than eight weeks away, you can secure your trip with only a 25% deposit.
You can also advise any preferences around travel times or other requirements you might have. You’ll then be taken to the payment page.
Once you’ve booked, the Byway Team will secure your accommodation and book your key travel tickets. They will then follow up with all the details of your trip, including accommodation and travel times, within a week of your booking.
Yep! Byway generally book flexible tickets during your trip so that if you choose to adjust your trip before you go or while you’re away, it’s no problem to make the changes you need, with no or minimal fees. The only tickets that may not be flexible are your outbound and homeward journeys from the UK.
One of the great things about travelling by rail is that, with a few limitations, you can take as much luggage as you can carry! Unlike airlines, there’s no charge for excess baggage, so as long as your luggage can fit in the luggage racks or overhead spaces on board, you’ll be able to take it with you. If Byway suggests experiences en route from one overnight stay to another, you’ll always get advice on where to leave your bag, and if you choose to walk from one place you’re staying to another, you can arrange bag transfers. Note that there are exceptions for over-sized luggage such as surf boards, musical instruments or bicycles, so let the team know if you’re hoping to take anything other than suitcases with you.
Contact Byway
If you’ve got any questions about flight-free travel, a specific itinerary or something you’d like to change or add on to your trip, chat to the Byway team.
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