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Rail Discoveries in Italy

We are thrilled that Rail Discoveries has joined the Great Rail Journeys family

Welcome to the new home for Rail Discoveries. Here at Great Rail Journeys, we are marking a significant milestone as we merge our two sister brands. All the same great tours are exclusively available here on our Great Rail Journeys website and will be called our Discoveries collection.

Our commitment to delivering exceptional travel experiences is stronger than ever and we see this as an exciting new chapter. The knowledgeable Tour Managers, award-winning Customer Service team and transportation services you've come to trust with Rail Discoveries will continue seamlessly.

Italy has always been a true favourite on Rail Discoveries, and we intend to increase the offerings of tours to this fantastic destination. Travelling by train with us offers a unique opportunity to discover Italy like never before. Enjoy delicious local food and wine in Tuscany, discover Sicily's Greek history, and see famous landmarks. Uncover the floating city of Venice or experience a sunset stroll along the UNESCO-listed Amalfi Coast, famous for its dramatic cliffs and crystal-clear seas - Italy has it all.

As always, our expert team in York is on hand, whether that is a tour you have booked, deciding on your next holiday with us or any other questions you may have.

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Puglia All Inclusive - Undiscovered Southern Italy
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“Really lovely holiday, made all the better by our Tour Manager Nickie. Lovely hotel complex, fantastic food, beautiful region of Italy
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Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta and the Alps
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Alison Wilmott
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“Well organised trip with stunning scenery and very good hotels in excellent locations. Great group of fellow travellers and a knowledgeable tour manager who kept everything organised without ever feeling intrusive. Suggested small alterations to future trips to create a less hectic first day of travel and more time to...
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Lake Garda All Inclusive
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E McNally
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“Lake Garda is wonderful, I would have given the holiday 5 stars but for so many train changes to get there. Everyone in our group was lovey and Diane our rep was amazing. I went alone but not once did I feel lonely. I met some lovely people. Diane made...
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The Best of the Italian Lakes & the Matterhorn
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Mrs Judith Henderson Smith
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“It was a lovely holiday, but we felt we would have preferred not to visit Lake Como which was rushed, poorly served by the ferry service, busy and commercialised. The trip to lake Maggiore, was wonderful, despite poor weather
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Sicily, Etna & The Aeolian Islands
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“Hotel was very good and buffet meals provided huge choice of food. Olympic pool was a massive bonus and amazing. Our room was very big in quiet area with own patio. No train rides on the trip when we went. Guide on Aeolian islands trip was very poor and...
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Calabria All Inclusive: Italy’s Hidden Gem
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Peter Griffin
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“Great holiday. A beautiful unspoilt part of Italy. Go now before it gets popular. Great food wine and weather.
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