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21 Feb 2023 - 06 Mar 2023

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What's included:
  • Transport
  • Accommodation
  • Journey guide with tickets
  • Seat reservations where required or recommended
  • WhatsApp support and disruption replanning

Journey at a glance

Trip overview

  • London

  • Paris

    1 night

  • Turin

    1 night

  • Sleeper with cabin

    1 night

  • Catania

    Stop

  • Enna

    3 nights

  • Syracuse

    4 nights

  • Sleeper with cabin

    1 night

  • Milan

    Stop

  • Turin

    1 night

  • Paris

    1 night

  • London

Full itinerary

Journey
TRAIN
2hrs 16mins
Standard class

LondonParis

Take the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris. Relax with a drink and a good book or film as you watch the British fields turn into the French countryside from your carriage window.
Stay
1 night
Paris

Paris

Paris, France’s chic capital, has endless pretty streets, majestic parks and delectable cuisine.

Where you could stay1 night

Hotel Acadia

This hotel offers a comfortable stay in the pretty 9th arrondissement, just a 15-minute walk from Opera Garnier and Gare du Nord. 

Change your room

Recommendations

  • Visit the shop of Patrick Roger, the Parisian chocolatier, to taste some of France’s best chocolate and see sculptures weighing up to 80 kilos - a chocoholic’s dream!
  • Stroll along the Canal Saint-Martin, for boutique shopping by day and buzzing bars and restaurants by night.
  • Spend an afternoon relaxing by a fountain on the public chairs in one of Paris' many parks - the Jardin du Luxembourg is one of our favourites.
Journey
TRAIN
5hrs 42mins
Standard class

ParisTurin

Make your way to the Gare de Lyon to board the direct train to Turin. Whizz down south on the fast train enjoying the views of sweeping fields, rolling hills and towering mountains - the journey through the Alps between Chambéry and Modane is our favourite bit!
Stay
1 night
Turin

Turin

Backed by the Alps, the grand city of Turin has elegant tree-lined boulevards and vast cobbled squares. Once Italy’s manufacturing powerhouse, it’s now known for its modern art and live music, as well as its pioneering food scene.

Where you could stay1 night

Hotel Concord

Byway favourite
In a convenient position opposite Turin’s Porta Nuova railway station, this relaxed hotel has large, warm rooms, friendly staff and great buffet breakfasts.

Change your room

Recommendations

  • Stroll through the delightful Parco del Valentino on the west bank of the River Po. Be sure to visit the palace, a stunning 17th century French building which now houses the university's architecture faculty.
  • Visit one of Turin's fantastic art galleries - the contemporary art at the Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo and the rural Castello di Rivoli are our favourites.
  • Head to the pedestrianised streets of the Quadrilatero Romano, the old Roman quarter that's still home to some of the ancient Roman buildings. The bars and restaurants come alive in the evening - we'll recommend our top picks!
Journey
TRAIN
4hrs 49mins
Standard class

TurinRome

Head to Porta Nuova station to take the fast train south to Rome, enjoy breathtaking views from your seat as you travel through the Tuscan hills.
Journey
TRAIN
1 night
11hrs 36mins
Standard class

RomeCatania

Enjoy dinner in Rome before boarding the Intercity Notte train to Catania. Settle in to your cabin to snooze your way south to Sicily. The train boards a ferry to cross the sea between San Villa San Giovanni on the mainland and Messina in Sicily - you can alight the train and head to the top deck for the rare chance to watch the coast draw nearer at dawn (if you don't mind an early start!).
Stop
Catania

Catania

Bustling, gritty and youthful, Catania is Sicily at its most authentic. The city comes alive at night, when locals flock to its fantastic restaurants and bars spill onto the streets.

Recommendations

  • Explore the cool tunnels and passageways at Catania’s amphitheatre, built in the 1st century AD the enormous structure is said to have held 15,000 people.
  • Savour a sweet Pasta alla Norma, one of Sicily’s gifts to the world, in one of Catania’s fantastic restaurants. The restaurants around the fish market have the best atmosphere and food.
  • Take a trip up Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, that has dominated Sicily’s landscape and history for 500,000 years. Walk up the unique, dark coloured mountain path to get closer to the bubbling crater - look out for sparks of lava and billows of smoke as you get closer.
Journey
1hrs 28mins
Standard class

CataniaEnna

Head inland by rail through the mountains to Enna.
Stay
3 nights
Enna

Enna

Sicily’s highest commune, Enna is a quiet, hilltop town surrounded by wonderful countryside. Calm streets and squares and vast panoramic views encourage visitors to slow down: a welcome contrast to the popular Sicilian coast.

Where you could stay3 nights

B&B Enna Inn Centro

This cosy B&B near Enna’s town centre has large, bright rooms with open views across the countryside below. Guests can also enjoy the comfortable lounge and sunny terrace.

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Recommendations

  • Visit Castello di Lombardia, one of the largest medieval castles in Italy which was built on top of Byzantine, Arabic and Norman fortifications.
  • Take the number 5 local bus to Pergusa to visit the peaceful lake, the only natural lake in Sicily. It’s an important stop for many migratory birds on their way from Europe to Africa - look out for the rare species as well as porcupines, weasels and marsh turtles. Curiously, the lake is circled by an F1 track, creating a unique environment.
  • Walk up to the magical Rocca di Cecere, the huge rock that was once home to Enna's Temple of Demeter, the Roman goddess of fertility and agriculture. Climb the steep steps to the remains of a temple, built in 480 BC by the tyrant Gelon - a wonderful spot for a picnic.
Journey
2hrs 3mins
Standard class

EnnaSyracuse

Head down the hill to the station to take the train to Syracuse, admire the picturesque views of Sicily's argicultural interior as you travel through it.
Stay
4 nights
Syracuse

Syracuse

Syracuse was founded by Ancient Greeks 2,700 years ago and has since then developed into one of Sicily’s most elegant seaside cities. The old town, Ortigia Island, is separated from the mainland by just a few metres of water and is home to charming streets, romantic squares and a magnificent rocky coastline.

Where you could stay4 nights

Hotel Gutkowski

Located just steps from the water, on Ortigia island, this relaxed hotel has bright rooms, with simple, charming decor. With friendly, helpful staff and a large roof terrace overlooking the sea.

Recommendations

  • Soak up the history in Ortigia’s striking cathedral. It’s been a religious site for over 2000 years and still contains the large stone pillars from the original Greek temple, dedicated to the goddess of Athena. The large square outside is a great spot for a coffee and some people watching.
  • Admire the sunset from one of the laid-back bars at the port on the west side of Ortigia island, the huge sky is often filled with the typical Sicilian pinky hues.
  • While there aren’t any beaches, Ortigia has a stunning coastline with fantastic lidos. Large wooden platforms are constructed on the rocks with steps into the sea, they make a great place for an afternoon siesta and dip in the sea.
Journey
SLEEPER
1 night
12hrs 6mins
Standard class

SyracuseRome

Enjoy your last dinner in Sicily before heading to the station to take the sleeper train to Rome. Get cosy in your cabin and nod off while you're whizzed north by the InterCity Notte train. Wake up to breakfast in bed with mountain views, before arriving in Rome in time for your morning cappuccino.
Journey
TRAIN
3hrs 40mins
Standard class

RomeMilan

Take the fast train from Roma Termini to Milan, enjoy the view from your window as you glide through the Tuscan countryside.
Stop
Milan

Milan

Stop in Milan to spend some time in the buzzing fashion capital of Italy.

Recommendations

  • Take in some of the world-famous art at one of the city's impressive galleries. Milan has played an important role in different art movements over the centuries. Leonardo Da Vinci's The Last Supper is a must-see.
  • Visit the striking Sforzesco Castle and the surrounding Sempione Park for a peaceful afternoon wandering through vast castle rooms and relaxing by the lake.
  • Marvel at the view from the rooftops of the Duomo di Milano - no visit to the city is complete without experiencing its breathtaking cathedral.
Journey
TRAIN
1hrs 1mins
Standard class

MilanTurin

From Milan's central station, take the fast train north to Turin.
Stay
1 night
Turin

Turin

Backed by the Alps, the grand city of Turin has elegant tree-lined boulevards and vast cobbled squares. Once Italy’s manufacturing powerhouse, it’s now known for its modern art and live music, as well as its pioneering food scene.

Where you could stay1 night

Hotel Concord

Byway favourite
In a convenient position opposite Turin’s Porta Nuova railway station, this relaxed hotel has large, warm rooms, friendly staff and great buffet breakfasts.

Change your room

Journey
TRAIN
6hrs 9mins
Standard class

TurinParis

Make your way to Porta Susa station to board the fast train to Paris. The first couple of hours have the best views - be sure to look out of the window as you pass through the Alps between Modane and Chambéry.
Stay
1 night
Paris

Paris

Paris, France’s chic capital, has endless pretty streets, majestic parks and delectable cuisine.

Where you could stay1 night

Hotel Acadia

This hotel offers a comfortable stay in the pretty 9th arrondissement, just a 15-minute walk from Opera Garnier and Gare du Nord. 

Change your room

Journey
TRAIN
2hrs 16mins
Standard class
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ParisLondon

Make your way to the Gare du Nord to board the Eurostar to London St Pancras. Relax with a book or a film as you travel under the Channel.

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