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  • Transport
  • Accommodation
  • Journey guide with tickets
  • WhatsApp support
  • Disruption replanning

Journey at a glance

Trip overview

  • London

  • Geneva

    1 night

  • Rome

    1 night

  • Catania

    14 nights

  • Rome

    1 night

  • Geneva

    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
3hrs 14mins
Standard class
ParisGeneva
Stay
1 night
Geneva

Geneva

Sandwiched between Lac Léman and the Alps, Geneva boasts spectacular landscapes whichever way you turn. Its first-class scenery is matched by an array of elegant chocolate shops, glamorous boutiques and Michelin-star restaurants, while the bohemian Les Grottes neighbourhood speaks to Geneva's lesser-known countercultural roots.

Jade Manotel

Where you could stay1 night

Jade Manotel

The Jade Manotel is a lovely centrally located hotel offering spacious rooms. Enjoy a 5 minute stroll to Lake Geneva or walk to the beach in under 10 minutes.  

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Room details
Room: Standard double room
Board: Breakfast included

Recommendations

  • Enjoy the variety of sports, beaches, promenades and boat trips on offer at the infamous Lake Geneva.
  • Visit the Geneva National History Museum, where you can enjoy a range of fun and informative exhibits.

  • Take a wander through Geneva's exquisite botanical garden and conservatory, Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques - the largest in Switzerland.

Journey
4hrs 1mins
Standard class

GenevaMilan

Leaving Geneva, trains to Milan skim the shore of Lake Geneva, passing the celebrated UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyards. Slipping by Château de Chillon, the train follows the Rhône Valley up through the Valais region to the Simplon Tunnel. Once in Italy, it’s a gorgeous run down to Milan, skirting Lake Maggiore with fine views of the Borromean Islands.
Journey
3hrs 10mins
Standard class

MilanRome

Change at Milano Centrale for a fast train to Rome. Relax and watch the Tuscan countryside roll past your carriage window.
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 Universo

Where you could stay1 night

Hotel Universo

Byway favourite
Set in a 19th-century building just a short walk from Roma Termini station, this hotel offers beautifully designed rooms, a rooftop terrace and bar, and a wellness centre.

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Room details
Room: Small double room with french bed
Board: Breakfast included

Recommendations

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

  • Get lost in Rome's web of cool, cobbled streets. Every corner presents a new postcard-worthy scene.

  • Cross the River Tiber and walk down the famous Passetto di Borgo to the Vatican City. Take the unique opportunity to look inside St. Peter's Basilica, the vast cathedral that can hold up to 20,000 people. You can also climb to the top of the basilica’s famous dome (up a whopping 551 steps) for stunning views across the city.

Journey
1hrs 13mins
Standard class

RomeNaples

Take the direct train south from Rome to Naples.
Journey
4hrs 35mins
Standard class
Photo by Guilhem Vellut/CC BY 2.0/Flickr

NaplesReggio Calabria

On this journey, relax in the style and comfort of Italy's slick, high-speed trains, with a route that prioritises beauty over speed. Prepare for a ride of continuous panoramic seascapes that will have you tracing the Tyrrhenian coastline down to the southernmost tip of Italy.
Journey
3hrs 30mins
Standard class

Reggio CalabriaCatania

Take the train from Reggio Calabria to Catania, changing in Villa S. Giovanni.
Stay
14 nights
Catania

Catania

Bustling, gritty and vibrant, Catania is Sicily at its most authentic. As the site of Sicily's first University, Catania has its student population to thank for its youthful energy. Many of the city's most beautiful buildings are now part of the University and are well worth a visit, along with Sicily's largest church, the UNESCO Monastery of San Nicolò L'Arena.

Your Exodus Adventure

Where you could stay14 nights

Your Exodus Adventure

Your Exodus adventure takes place during these dates and does not form part of your contract with Byway.

Recommendations

  • Taste seasonal produce and local culinary delights at Catania’s bustling food market. The chaos around the fish stalls is particularly entertaining.

  • Take a trip on the Ferrovia Circumetnea, the old narrow-gauge railway that circles the foot of Mount Etna. Settle in for breathtaking views of Europe’s most active volcano from all angles (there's usually a short stop at Randazzo for sightseeing).

  • 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
3hrs 30mins
Standard class
CataniaReggio Calabria
Journey
4hrs 35mins
Standard class

Reggio CalabriaNaples

Enjoy a journey on one of Italy's spacious and comfortable high-speed trains as it traverses across the country's most scenic railway line. Pull up a window seat on the left for the best views across the turquoise vista of the Tyrrhenian sea.
Journey
1hrs 30mins
Standard class

NaplesRome

Take the direct train from Naples to Rome.
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 Universo

Where you could stay1 night

Hotel Universo

Byway favourite
Set in a 19th-century building just a short walk from Roma Termini station, this hotel offers beautifully designed rooms, a rooftop terrace and bar, and a wellness centre.

Find out more

Room details
Room: Small double room with french bed
Board: Breakfast included
Journey
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.
Journey
4hrs 0mins
Standard class

MilanGeneva

Board the train from Milan to Geneva via Montreux. This stunning journey runs along éman between Lausanne and Montreux where you can view waterfalls, castles and Lake Maggiore. The highlight is when the train comes out of the Simplon tunnel and comes down through the mountains.
Stay
1 night
Geneva

Geneva

Sandwiched between Lac Léman and the Alps, Geneva boasts spectacular landscapes whichever way you turn. Its first-class scenery is matched by an array of elegant chocolate shops, glamorous boutiques and Michelin-star restaurants, while the bohemian Les Grottes neighbourhood speaks to Geneva's lesser-known countercultural roots.

Jade Manotel

Where you could stay1 night

Jade Manotel

The Jade Manotel is a lovely centrally located hotel offering spacious rooms. Enjoy a 5 minute stroll to Lake Geneva or walk to the beach in under 10 minutes.  

Find out more

Room details
Room: Standard double room
Board: Breakfast included
Journey
3hrs 14mins
Standard class
GenevaParis
Journey
2hrs 16mins
Standard class
Photo by Seat61.com

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.

Before you book

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