Day Trips
Pavia Day Trip from Milan by Train (What to See + Is It Worth It?)
Just 25 minutes from Milano Centrale, Pavia is one of northern Italy's most rewarding train trips — medieval towers, a covered bridge over the Ticino, a university older than the Renaissance, and one of the finest monasteries in the country.
Day Trips
Orvieto by Train from Rome — Day Trip Guide with Funicular, Tickets and What to See
An hour from Rome by train, Orvieto rises from the Umbrian plain on a plug of volcanic rock. Here's how to get there, how the funicular works, what to see — and whether the Carta Unica is actually worth buying.
Cinque Terre
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.
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.
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.