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Journey at a glance

Trip overview
  • London

  • Turin

    1 night

  • Rome

    1 night

  • Sleeper with cabin

    1 night

  • Milazzo

    Stop

  • Cefalù

    2 nights

  • Messina

    3 nights

  • Sleeper with cabin

    1 night

  • Naples

    1 night

  • Turin

    1 night

  • London


Full itinerary

Journey
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.
Journey
2hrs 53mins
Standard class

ParisChambery

Take the train from Paris to Chambéry.
Journey
3hrs 20mins
Standard class

ChamberyTurin

Due to a landslide on this route in 2023, the journey from Chambéry to Turin will be by coach.
Stay
1 night
Turin

Turin

Surrounded 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.

Grand Hotel Sitea

Where you could stay1 night

Grand Hotel Sitea

In a quiet spot on a lovely pedestrianised street, this luxury hotel has elegant rooms with classic furnishings. You can enjoy the refined lounges, Michelin-starred restaurant or more relaxed bistro.

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Room details
Room: Small double room
Board: Breakfast included

Recommendations

  • Indulge in some of Europe's finest food and drink in Turin, the capital of the slow food movement. The city is a food lover's paradise, and especially a haven for vegans and veggies. You can find plant-based versions of traditional Italian cuisine, including dishes typical of the Piedmont region, and even gelato made from rice milk.

  • Enjoy a day relaxing at the luxurious QC Termetorino spa, set in a 19th century palace. It's a beautiful spot, with manicured gardens, outdoor and indoor pools and saunas. You can book extra treatments, too.

  • Turin's Museo Egizio is the world's oldest museum devoted to Egyptology, and it holds some of the most important archeological pieces that can be seen outside of Cairo. See the website for temporary exhibitions and special events.

Journey
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.
Stay
1 night
Rome

Rome

Ancient ruins, Classical architecture and a world-leading film scene make the Italian capital a haven for anyone with an interest in history and culture. Feel the pulse of the city in busy piazzas and uncover the essence of "La Dolce Vita" (filmed in Rome in 1960) from a pavement café or late-night gelateria.

Hotel Lunetta

Where you could stay1 night

Hotel Lunetta

Luxurious boutique hotel in the centre of Rome, less than ten minutes' walk from the Pantheon. The top-floor terrace has wonderful views of the city.
Room details
Room: Classic double room
Board: Breakfast included

Recommendations

  • Head across the river for an evening in Trastevere to soak up the authentic Roman atmosphere. The charming streets are lined with some of the city's best restaurants and buzziest bars.

  • Visit antique and vintage shops along the pretty streets of Via del Governo Vecchio.

  • Rent a bike to explore Villa Borghese; the elegant 200-acre park is full of tree-lined paths, Classical sculptures, a large lake, and beautiful buildings, including the 17th-century Galleria Borghese and a reconstruction of Shakespeare's globe.

Journey
1hrs 13mins
Standard class

RomeNaples

Take the direct train south from Rome to Naples.
Journey
1 night
8hrs 14mins
Standard class

NaplesCefalù

Board the Intercity Notte train from Naples to Cefalu. Settle into your cabin to snooze your way south to Sicily. The train boards a ferry to cross the sea between 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!).
Journey
1hrs 39mins
Standard class
CefalùMilazzo
Stop
Milazzo

Milazzo

Home to a port lined with ferries and hydrofoils heading to and from the nearby Aeolian Islands, Milazzo is a port town on Sicily's north coast. For those just passing through, the walled citadel and medieval old town are well worth a wander, and for those with more time, the Capo Milazzo peninsula offers a haven of hidden beaches and secluded coves.

Journey
1hrs 36mins
Standard class
MilazzoCefalù
Stay
2 nights
Cefalù

Cefalù

Cefalù's sweeping sandy beach, backed by a long promenade and laid-back cafés, creates an easy seaside vibe. The old town's pretty cobbled streets tumble down from the hilltop Cathedral to the old fisherman's houses that line the water below.

Bouganville B&B

Where you could stay2 nights

Bouganville B&B

This charming bed and breakfast is housed in a historic 19th-century building and has clean, simple rooms, alongside a garden and sea views. The train station is a 13-minute walk from the hotel. 

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Room details
Room: Queen room with garden view
Board: Breakfast included

Recommendations

  • Stroll around the old harbour soaking up the relaxed seaside vibe, pause and be entertained by children somersaulting into the water and fisherman trying their luck with a catch for the evening's dinner.
  • Walk up La Rocca, a 284m climb, to reach the summit that was once the site of a Norman castle. The wonderful views towards Palermo in the west and Capo d’Orlando in the east are well worth the work out!
  • Visit the sun-kissed Aeolian Islands in style on a boat tour from Cefalù. The Aeolian Islands off the northeast coast of Sicily were formed by Volcanic activity and are UNESCO protected.

Journey
2hrs 0mins
Standard class
CefalùMessina
Stay
3 nights
Messina

Messina

Messina is a harbour city on the northernmost tip of Sicily, separated from the mainland by the Messina Strait. The city has excellent ferry and train connections, but it's far more than a transport hub; be sure to take your time and uncover the golden-age charm of Messina's marble fountains, wide boulevards and spectacular Norman Cathedral.

Vmaison Boutique Hotel

Where you could stay3 nights

Vmaison Boutique Hotel

Byway favourite
Housed in a 19th-century building on Messina's main shopping street, this boutique hotel has eclectic, comfortable rooms and a cosy, indulgent vibe. There's also a chic roof terrace with quirky details, serving delicious food and drinks.

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Room details
Room: Deluxe double or twin room
Board: Breakfast included

Recommendations

  • Discover places that featured in the seminal film franchise 'The Godfather' on this walking tour around northern Sicily. 

  • Uncover Messina's history and culture at the Museo Regionale Interdisciplinare whic showcases local historical artefacts in an eclectic, chronological display from the middle ages through to the 19th century.

  • Visit Piazza Duomo, Messina's most beautiful and culturally significant square. Here you'll find Messina's cathedral and bell tower or 'campanile', featuring one of the world's largest astronomical clocks.

Journey
0hrs 29mins
Standard class
MessinaMilazzo
Journey
1hrs 10mins
Standard class
MilazzoLipari
Journey
1 night
14hrs 40mins
Standard class
LipariNaples
Stay
1 night
Naples

Naples

Naples is a Roman city with a captivating history and strong identity (not to mention the proud birthplace of Pizza). Unpolished yet authentic, prepare to be astonished as you explore this ancient city, where ramshackle alleyways give way to opulent arcades, and behind graffiti-covered doors lie tranquil stained-glass monasteries.

Toledo 16 Luxury Suites

Where you could stay1 night

Toledo 16 Luxury Suites

Byway favourite
Located two-minutes from Dante metro station, this guest house has clean, modern rooms and a shared lounge area. 

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Room details
Room: Standard double room
Board: Room only

Recommendations

  • Taste the best pizza you’ll probably ever have at one of the many world-renowned pizzerias - we’ll recommend the best-loved spots (including vegan and vegetarian options).
  • Escape the bustling centre to enjoy a peaceful lunch in the old port - we’ll recommend our favourite spots.
  • Wander through the cool, narrow streets of the Centro Storico and pop into historic churches and galleries along the way.

Journey
1hrs 30mins
Standard class

NaplesRome

Take the direct train from Naples to Rome.
Journey
4hrs 50mins
Standard class

RomeTurin

From Roma Termini, take the fast train north to Turin through wonderful Tuscan scenery.
Stay
1 night
Turin

Turin

Surrounded 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.

Grand Hotel Sitea

Where you could stay1 night

Grand Hotel Sitea

In a quiet spot on a lovely pedestrianised street, this luxury hotel has elegant rooms with classic furnishings. You can enjoy the refined lounges, Michelin-starred restaurant or more relaxed bistro.

Find out more

Room details
Room: Small double room
Board: Breakfast included
Journey
3hrs 20mins
Standard class

TurinChambery

Due to a landslide on this route in 2023, the journey from Turin to Chambéry will be by coach.
Journey
2hrs 53mins
Standard class

ChamberyParis

Take the TGV train from Chambéry to Paris.
Journey
2hrs 16mins
Standard class
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ParisLondon

Board the Eurostar at Gare du Nord to London St Pancras. Relax with a book or a film as you travel under the Channel.

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