Florence
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.
Planning
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
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.
Rome
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.
Rome
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.
Planning
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.