Italy · TRAIN TRIPS IN ROME
Good train trips in Rome fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Travel from Rome to Pompeii by fast train, explore with an archaeologist guide, then enjoy Vesuvius wines and a three-course lunch.
“The guide was enthusiastic and vastly knowledgeable. I was surprised by much of what I learned. It’s a fascinating history!”
Explore Ostia Antica from Rome by train with a guide, seeing mosaics, baths, shops, and an amphitheater in a small group.
“We would highly recommend this tour. Our guide Cat was excellent. She had great knowledge of Ostia and it showed she loved sharing it with her travellers. The tour is well organised and instructions were very easy to follow.”
Review of the Ostia Antica half-day tour from Rome, with train travel, Roman ruins, mosaics, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Laura was an excellent guide told us so much really enjoyed the experience”
Travel from Rome to Pompeii by high-speed train, tour the ruins with a local guide, then enjoy Vesuvian wines and a farm-to-table lunch.
“Pompeii is an incredible place to visit. I have never seen such a big ancient city before and I am glad I did it. The guide explained a lot of things and gave us a lot of information, but compared to other guides her English wasn't that good and we kind of get lost in translation from time to time.”
A long but rewarding Rome to Venice day trip by high-speed train, with free time, vaporetto access, and a Venetian aperitivo.
“The whole experience was great. The train, Venice…. A great day trip from Rome. Our tour guide Allesandro was awesome!”
Take a high-speed train from Rome to Venice for St. Mark’s Square, a waterbus ride, free time, and a Venetian aperitivo.
“Our tour guide was Almmudena. She did an excellent job of explaining the train station and stops. She even got us settled on the train and helped someone in the group that was lost make it to the train. The train was a smooth, on time ride. When we arrived in Venice, Almmudena, took great care in explaining the city with an option to venture on our own or remain with her. Her recommendation for the gondola ride was perfect, you can tell Almmudena loves what she does. I would take another tour with her hands down. The only thing I would have liked was a map of Venice that…”
Rome to Florence by fast train, guided city walk, timed Uffizi entry, and free time for Florence sights in one long, well-planned day.
“The trip was well organized and the guides were great. Despite the blazing heat, we were able to cover a lot of ground.”
Review of the Rome to Pompeii and Naples day trip by high-speed train, with Pompeii, pizza, Naples sights, timing, price, and practical tips.
“Our guide Rose (Rosalie?) Was the best ever. Every moment was enjoyable and filled with information. She made the tour truely amazing.”
See Positano and Amalfi from Rome by high-speed train and ferry, with free time, sea views, and a small-group guide.
“We enjoyed the day trip very much especially that in the time allotted we were able to visit both Positano and Amalfi. We had time to walk around , take pictures, do some shopping , lunch and take a quick dip in the ocean.”
See Pompeii and Naples from Rome by high-speed train, with a guided archaeological visit, Neapolitan pizza lunch, and free time in Naples.
“We had a wonderful tour of Pompeii with our smart and knowledgeable guide, a native of Naples. Marina would be our go-to any time. Our meal after was top-knotch, with tastes of local cuisine and pizza unlike any we've had. Even with rainy weather, we still enjoyed a pleasant tour of Naples. We highly recommend this tour!”
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