Top Rome Rail Tours

Experience the highlights of the Amalfi Coast on a full-day tour from Rome that offers a curated taste of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This full-day Amalfi Coast excursion features a guided tour of Positano, free time to explore Positano and Amalfi, a limoncello tasting at a cliff-top lemon orchard, and scenic boat cruises. Transport by train, and boat is included in this tour.

Few places in the world will wow you like the lost city of Pompeii. It’s on just about every traveller’s bucket list, yet getting there has its complications. We’ve removed all the logistic stress of touring Pompeii from Rome by high speed train with this all-inclusive, value-packed day trip so that you can leave the details to us and enjoy the trip of a lifetime. After a fully guided skip-the-line tour to Pompeii, enjoy a wine tasting and farm-to-table lunch at a nearby vineyard on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius before heading back to Rome.

Take this independent day trip to Venice from Rome for a chance to wander the city’s maze of alleyways, visit St Mark’s Square and float down the famous canals by water bus. You’ll travel from Rome to Venice by train, arriving in just 3.5 hours to explore the city however you wish. Get to St. Mark’s Square, turn left and breathe in the magnificence of the western façade of St. Mark's Basilica. From St. Mark's Square, take the opportunity to go shopping or to sip a good Italian coffee in one of the historic venues in the center, to get lost in this romantic alleys labyrinth. A vaporetto pass for the city’s water bus is included so you can make the most of your time in Venice before returning to Rome on the train.

Skip the bustle of the Italian capital and indulge in a half-day, small-group wine tasting session in picturesque, hilltop Frascasi, which includes an open-air pasta lunch or dinner in a vineyard setting. After a tour of the castelli town's historic center, head to a sixteenth-century farmhouse for an exclusive, sommelier-led wine sampling and visit of the production process with the winemaker.

Cover the highlights of Venice in a single day during this whirlwind small-group trip from Rome. Travel comfortably in a scenic, high-speed train, and enjoy front-door hotel transfers for a VIP experience. Hit all the main attractions—from Saint Mark’s Square to the Grand Canal—with a private guide on-hand to give you enriching historical background on the UNESCO-listed city and lagoon.

Take a day out of your Rome vacation to get acquainted with Mt. Vesuvius and Pompeii. This day trip to Pompeii includes a steady-paced hike up Mt. Vesuvius (summer only) or a visit to Naples (in winter) and an expert guided tour of the UNESCO-listed digs at Pompeii. Breath in the history of the ancient city and admire artifacts that date back to the infamous Mt. Vesu. You also have the option to select a Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano day trip from Rome, which combines three of the most famous and beautiful sites in Italy in a single day.

Check off two UNESCO-listed wonders on this full-day tour from Rome—the mighty ruins of Pompeii and the idyllic Amalfi Coast. First, discover the relics of one of ancient Rome’s most important cities as you walk around Pompeii and stand in awe before the world’s oldest surviving Roman amphitheater. Then, soak up the scenery along the Amalfi Coast and stop for lunch (own expense) in the picturesque fishing village of Positano. This small-group tour is limited to 18 people, ensuring a personalized experience.

Take a Tuscany tour from Rome and see the best of the captivating Val d’Orcia region, near Siena. With a local guide at your side, discover countryside where historic hilltowns perch on sun-drenched hills and Tuscan farms dot the landscape. Visit the wine towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino, and enjoy free time to explore Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Wine tasting and lunch at a farm is included.

Discover one of Italy’s most beautiful stretches of coastline on this Amalfi Coast day trip from Rome. Explore the volcanic ruins of ancient Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before exploring the picturesque town of Positano. Combine Italian scenery, archaeology, and history on this intimate, small-group tour limited to eight people per vehicle, plus lunch at a local restaurant.

Looking for one of the best Rome day trips? Travel to Capri, an island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, on this day trip with an experienced guide. Journey by coach to Naples, where you cross the deep blue sea by boat to reach the isle of Capri. You can also take a boat tour to Capri’s famous Blue Grotto, if you wish.

Trade the crowds of the Eternal City for the countryside of Umbria on this day trip from Rome to Assisi and Orvieto. With a guide, you travel by coach first to Orvieto, a hilltop town known for its Gothic masterpiece, Orvieto Cathedral. Have lunch near Lake Trasimeno, and then visit the town of Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the home of St Francis of Assisi.

Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast are two headliners in southern Italy, but it’s virtually impossible to visit both in one day by public transportation. On this day trip, save hours with round-trip transport directly from Rome, leaving you enough time for a guided tour of the ancient ruins of Pompeii plus a stroll through Positano to sightsee and shop before the return drive to Rome.

Combine two of the bestselling tours in Rome into one comprehensive sightseeing experience with this Rome Super Saver. Start at the Colosseum for a skip-the-line tour of this ancient amphitheater, followed by a look at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Then spend the afternoon on a walking tour of Rome’s historic center to visit famous landmarks like the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps, and the Pantheon.

Visit the historic vacation homes of the Roman elite on a Rome to Tivoli day trip. The full-day guided excursion includes tours of Tivoli’s two UNESCO-listed sites: Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este. Hear Renaissance and Ancient Roman history and scandal, admire archaeological ruins and explore some of Italy’s most extravagant private gardens.

Explore the massive archaeological excavation at Pompeii on this unforgettable day tour from Rome. Enjoy panoramic views over Naples, and walk through the ancient Roman streets of Pompeii, frozen in time by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, which still looms over the area. A 2-course lunch at a local restaurant is included, as well as entrance fees and skip-the-line access.

Visit the little-known archaeological site of Ostia Antica on a small-group day tour from Rome. In addition to navigating, your guide provides anecdotes and background information you won’t find in a guidebook. Enjoy free time to explore, grab a bite to eat (own expense), or relax on the beach before heading back to Rome.

Experience the food and wine of Frascati on this half-day guided excursion. After meeting up with your guide at the train station, embark on a culinary tour with a knowledgeable guide that includes tasting local specialties like porchetta, fresh biscotti, and jug wine from the city’s oldest tavern. Visit a historic, family-owned vineyard and a hand-picked trattoria for a delicious meal of cured meats, pasta, and other tasty dishes.

Visit Italy’s iconic Amalfi Coast on this day trip from Rome. You’ll travel by train from Rome to Naples and then on to Positano, a chic seaside village known for its boutiques and pebble beaches. Explore at your leisure before continuing to the village of Amalfi for more free time to admire the Mediterranean architecture and soak up the dramatic cliff-lined scenery. This full-day tour to the UNESCO-listed Amalfi Coast is limited to 20 people to provide a small-group experience.

Italy's magnificent Amalfi Coast is a world-class tourist destination. But with great beauty come great problems such as too many vehicles, crippling traffic, too few parking areas, hairpin curves that make two-way traffic unbearable, to name a few. This day trip from Rome allows you to travel smarter, without sacrificing on comfort or style. Visiting the Amalfi Coast by 1st class high-speed train means you'll cut travel time to the coast in HALF. Simply stated, you'll step off the train and onto the pier where your Amalfi Coast adventure begins. In an intimate group of 12 or less, your guide will accompany as you cruise to Amalfi and Positano for leisurely visits to both of these iconic seaside gems. Choose whether to have a morning swim or explore the dozens of chic boutiques and artisan shops, then enjoy a leisurely lunch. Complete your day with a limoncello made from the famous Amalfi Coast lemons before catching the train back to Rome from Salerno.

Visit the ruins of Ostia Antica on this tour from Rome. Sometimes known as ‘the better Pompeii’ for the excellent preservation status of its buildings, forums and artwork, Ostia Antica is an archaeological site that was once the port city of Ancient Rome. Travel to and from the site by train, and then take a walking tour of the ruins with a guide. Be wowed by the intact condition of ancient structures such as the amphitheater, Baths of Neptune, taverns and more.

Frascati has been known for its excellent local cuisine since Roman times. With this food tour, sample the area’s most traditional specialties from slow-roasted “porchetta” (pork) to heirloom wines. Meet your foodie guide at the Frascati train station for a stroll through the old town, stopping to taste delicacies from local shops. Then head out of town to visit a historic family-run winery and enjoy a wine and olive oil tasting.

Time is of the essence when taking a day trip to Florence from Rome. With this tour, optimize every moment with a round-trip ticket on the high-speed train between the two cities and the assistance of a tour leader. Enjoy hours of free time to take in Florence’s Renaissance highlights, shop in the famous outdoor market, and relax over lunch at your own pace before the return train to Rome.

Swap the city for the coast and cruise out to the island of Capri on this full-day tour from Rome. Journey by train from Rome, set sail along the Sorrento coast, and take in Capri highlights such as the White and Green Grottos, the Natural Arch, Faraglioni rocks, and Punta Carena Lighthouse.

Travel by train from Rome to Florence on this day trip that makes it easy for you to see the highlights of one of Italy’s most popular destinations. After the high-speed rail journey, skip the lines with a direct access ticket to the world famous Uffizi Gallery, and explore the city on a guided walking tour. You'll have free time in the afternoon to roam the Renaissance city on your own before heading back to Rome.