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12 Days in Italy by Train — Using Rome and Florence as bases

Cinque Terre Train Tickets Guide: Single tickets and the Cinque Terre Card

The Cinque Terre Express runs every 20 minutes between La Spezia and Levanto, connecting all five villages in minutes. Single tickets cost €5–€10 depending on season — here's how the train works, what the Cinque Terre Card covers and whether it's worth buying.

Cinque Terre by Train: No Car, No Stress, Five Stunning Villages

La Spezia is the gateway to Cinque Terre — and it's closer than most people realise. From Florence, Pisa, or Genoa, all five villages are reachable by train without a hire car, a cliff road or a change of hotel.

Best Day Trips from Florence by Train: Siena, Lucca, Arezzo and Beyond

The best day trips from Florence by train include Siena, Lucca, Arezzo, San Miniato, Pisa, Bologna and even Rome — all reachable without changing hotels, repacking your suitcase or hiring a car.

Plan your Italy by train itinerary

Most Italy trips are planned the wrong way round — places first, connections second. Here's how to build a realistic car-free itinerary that actually flows.

Rome Passes Explained: Which Rome Tourist Pass Is Worth It?

The Roma Pass, Omnia Card, Rome Tourist Card, Go City Pass — each promises to simplify your trip, but not all offer the same value. Here's an honest breakdown.

Hidden Gems in Rome: 6 Local Places Beyond the Tourist Trail

The Baths of Caracalla, the Aventine Keyhole, Villa Doria Pamphili — Rome hides extraordinary places that most visitors walk straight past. Here are six of the best.

Day Trips from Rome by Train: Ostia Antica, Frascati, Tivoli, Orvieto and More

Within an hour of Rome you can find yourself exploring ancient ruins, wandering hilltop towns or relaxing beside a volcanic lake — all by train, no hire car required.

First time travelling in Italy by Train or Bus?

No hire car, no motorway tolls, no parking in a medieval town built for horses. Travelling Italy by train gives you freedom without the stress — here's everything a first-time traveller needs to know.