Classic Italy by Train

As your adventure continues, board a first-class, high-speed train to Florence, the epicenter of the Italian Renaissance. This train takes just two hours and 15 minutes, and you can upgrade your journey to travel in an executive train cabin, giving you a private room from which to watch the Italian countryside speed by.

Check into The Grand Hotel Minerva, a beautiful hotel based right in the heart of Florence city center, boasting a refreshing rooftop pool. It sits beside the captivating façade of Santa Maria Novella, Florence’s exquisite cathedral. Suites here blend classical art and modern Italian craftsmanship.

Florence is famed as the home of so much of Italy’s greatest Renaissance art. If you’re an art-lover, the galleries here are a must-do – we recommend you visit the The Uffizi, where you’ll find the famous painting, The Birth of Venus – and also the Accademia Gallery, where you’ll find Michelangelo’s David.

A local guide will take you on a private day trip to Siena and San Gimignano, the nearby Tuscan wine regions of Italy. In both of these beautiful regions, you can sample wine from local vineyards, as well as delicious Tuscan cheeses.

Hop on your first-class, 90-minute train to Rome, the Eternal City, for an exquisite three-night stay. You’ll check in to one of our favourite luxury hotels in Rome, Leon’s Place. This boutique hotel boasts design-focused rooms, with second-to-none service that’ll make you feel special.

Most cities are packed with history, but Rome is on another level. You’ll want to take a trip to the Roman Colosseum, the largest ancient amphitheater ever built – as well as the iconic Roman Forum. You can take private tours of both of these historic gems. If you’d like to take a deeper dive into Rome’s history, take a trip to Palatine Hill, the former stomping ground of the Roman elite.

If you’d like a more unique way of seeing the city, consider a golf-cart or side-car private tour. These fun-filled tours are a great way to see the best sights of Rome in a speedy timeframe, without compromising on comfort. You can also take a day trip to Vatican City from Rome, where you can get a private tour of the famous Vatican.

Take a first-class train to Naples to begin your Amalfi Coast adventure. You’ll be met in Naples by an Out Of Office representative who will privately transport you to Sorrento, a quaint coastal town on Italy’s gorgeous Amalfi Coast. Here, you can enjoy views of the beautifully blue sea while you sip on an Aperol Spritz, and witness unbeatable sunsets in the evenings. You’ll stay at the Bellevue Syrene, a luxe 5-star hotel that’s well-located, with panoramic views across the Gulf of Naples.

Sorrento can be called the ‘gateway to the Amalfi Coast’ as it’s so easy to access other parts of the area from here. It’s easy to take a day trip to neighbouring Positano, a colorful cliffside village with cobblestone streets lined with classy cafes and cute boutiques. You can also visit the wonderful island of Capri via a short ferry ride – we think it’s one of Italy’s crown jewels.

History lovers can also enjoy an excursion to Pompeii – it’s conveniently located on the journey between Naples and Sorrento, so can easily be fit into your itinerary. We’d recommend a private tour with an expert guide, which will mean you can make the most of your visit.

You can also enjoy a private sunset yacht cruise around the Amalfi Coast, which we’d highly recommend. Sail to the best parts of this stunning coastline, and sip on a glass of champagne as the sun sets behind you.