Make tracks to embark on a 23-day adventure encompassing France, Switzerland and Italy. Using trains as your primary means of moving about, you’ll get started in the City of Lights before moving into Lausanne and Lucerne, with their UNESCO World Heritage-listed vineyard terraces and views of the Alps. Then it’s into Italy, where you’ll have plenty of free time to explore Rome before heading north to the Tuscan countryside, Cinque Terre, the Portofino Peninsula and more. Best of all, you’ll do with the comforts of rail transport and an expert local leader showing you the way.
ExplorerTrain tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Paris, Venice, Rome, Florence, L
Paris, Venice, Rome, Florence, Lucca, La Spezia, Asti, Lake Como, Lausanne, Lucerne, Bellinzona, Ticino Valley Natural Park
Take a ten-day rail-only adventure from Paris to Rome. You’ll start in the City of Lights, then you’ll zoom to Switzerland for a mountain getaway. In Lausanne, see the iconic Cathedral and maybe visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Vineyard Terraces of Lavaux for a wine tasting, then head to Lucerne for incredible views of the lake and surrounding Alps on Mount Pilatus. Take the Gotthard Panorama Express to the city of Bellinzona, where you’ll hop on another cable car for more mountain views. Make your way to Rome, where you’ll have plenty of free time to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World and sit down to a fresh lunch with an Intrepid Foundation partner, Cooperativa Coraggio.
ExplorerTrain tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Paris, Rome, Lausanne, Lake Luce
Paris, Rome, Lausanne, Lake Lucerne, Lucerne, Ticino Valley Natural Park
Make your way to the Mediterranean to discover all the natural beauty, warm hospitality and delicious cuisine Italy and Sicily have to offer. On this 17-day adventure, you’ll travel from iconic Rome to postcard-perfect Venice. This trip combines culture, cuisine and natural beauty to unveil the very best of most people’s favourite European gem. From visiting a nobleman at his home in Rome during an exclusive tour to driving up the flank of Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano, this trip goes the extra mile to deliver experiences that go beyond the guidebooks. So, get ready to tuck into local eats, explore iconic sites and brush up on your ancient history, all with an experienced local by your side.
Sightseeing ToursWalking tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort, Villa
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Palermo, Rome, Chianti, San Gimi
Palermo, Rome, Chianti, San Gimignano, Florence, Venice, Marsala, Agrigento, Siracusa, Catania
Fall in love with Italy and rediscover the rewards of family travel on this carefully crafted itinerary designed with both you and your kids in mind. Dip your toes in the ocean by the beautiful Cinque Terre coastline, make and taste authentic Italian pesto, savour delicious Tuscan cuisine and get the perfect snap of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Journey from the ruins of Rome to the shadow of Mt Vesuvius and watch the kids light up as your local guide brings history back to life. Sit back and relax with some Sangiovese while the kids explore the farmlands of an agriturismo, take a pizza class in Sorrento, then go on a relaxing daytrip to Capri. With all the logistics taken care of, it’s easy to treat yourself to some family time full of sunny days, sparkling coasts and local food.
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Venice, Sorrento, Minori, Cinque
Venice, Sorrento, Minori, Cinque Terre, Pisa, Rome, Pompeii
Embrace the cultural, culinary and natural delights of Italy, Slovenia and Croatia on a 16-day Premium adventure. Travel through the rustic heart of Tuscany, explore the wonders of Venice’s Piazza San Marco and Pisa’s Leaning Tower and visit the home of a Nobleman in Rome with an expert local leader. Discover the waters of Lake Bled and the underground world of the Postojna Caves. Ride the cable car up Mt Vogel for views over Lake Bohinj and appreciate the caves and waterfalls in Plitvice Lakes National Park. Coloured by sunshine and flavoured with local wine, this pocket of Europe is a joy to explore.
Culture
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Split, Rome, Bled, Rovinj, Plitv
Split, Rome, Bled, Rovinj, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Zadar, Chianti, San Gimignano, Florence, Venice