Rail Tour from London to Ancient Italy and Athens
After a Eurostar ride into Italy, spend two days on this cultural and archaeological rail tour exploring Rome’s historic Roman heritage, before taking a speed train to Bari in Greece, on the Adriatic coast, and on to Athens. This superb rail odyssey takes you through the backstreets of Pisa and Rome, introduces you to the delights of home-cooked Puglian cuisine, and a hidden mountain gem in rural Greece. Between the Colosseum and the Acropolis, take time to relax at the baroque towns and beaches close to bustling Bari.
- Rome – Visit the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, as well as the fascinating, lesser-visited Testaccio district
- Adriatic crossing – Cruise past Ithaca and Cephalonia islands, taking the leisurely route to the Greek mainland
- Puglian specialties – Sample delicious local cheeses and try a homemade lunch in a rural farmhouse
- Greek caique cruise – Continue your holiday with seven relaxing nights on a Greek caique. See the GC trip code for matching departures
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
1 Nights simple boat
9 Nights comfortable hotel
EXPERIENCES
Tour Leader
Local Guide(s)
FOOD & DRINK
Breakfast: 9
Lunch: 1
Dinner: 1
Trip Pace
Challenging
DAY 1 Join trip at London St. Pancras Station; Eurostar to Turin via Paris
Meals Provided: None
DAY 2 Train to Rome via Pisa; discover the famous Leaning Tower
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 3 Full day in Rome; visit the iconic Colosseum and the Roman Forum
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 4 Discover an alternative side to Rome with a trip to the less-visited Testaccio district
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 5 Train to Bari; The Historic old town on foot
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 6 Get into the heart of rural Puglia; try freshly made Breads and Cheeses and visit Alberobello's trulli houses
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Lunch
DAY 7 Free day in Bari; cross the Adriatic and Ionian Seas on an overnight ferry to Greece
Meals Provided: None
DAY 8 Sail past Ithaca and Cephalonia before arriving in Patras; Bus and Rack Railway through the Vouraikos Gorge to Kalavryta
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 9 Optional walk to the Mega Speleo monastery; train to Athens
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 10 Walking tour of Athens, Including a visit to the Acropolis
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 11 Trip ends in Athens
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Athens.
