Sorrento & Amalfi Coast Holidays by Rail

S tretching for over 30 miles, the Amalfi Coast comprises of dramatic cliffs and panoramic viewpoints, while the towns such as Amalfi, Positano and Praiano cluster around tiny harbours. Each town along the coastline has its own identity. Amalfi Town itself is well-known for its 8th-century cathedral, Positano has the Church of Santa Maria Asssunta and Ravello boasts some beautiful terraced gardens. Sorrento is also a popular base to explore this area of Italy, offering easy access to Pompeii and the glamorous island of Capri.

Recommended Holiday Ideas

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Itineraries in Amalfi Coast

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14 Days
  • Lausanne
  • Stresa
  • Positano
  • Siena
  • Venice
Enjoy luxurious stays in stunning destinations including Lake Maggiore, Tuscany and Amalfi Coast. Then round off your holiday in style with a homeward journey aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from Venice back to London.
From £6,399
10 Days
  • Cannes
  • Sestri Levante
  • Amalfi
  • Bologna
  • Munich
Travel by train in comfort to the stunning Amalfi Coast via Cannes and Sestri Levante on the Ligurian Coast. After a full four days to relax and unwind, transfer to Naples and return home via Munich and the Brenner Pass.
From £2,099
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11 Days
  • Dijon
  • Stresa
  • Minori
  • Bolzano
  • Zurich
Combine two of Italy's most popular and picturesque holiday regions. Travel via Dijon to Lake Maggiore and then continue by train down the spine of Italy en route to the magnificent Amalfi Coast. Return via the Italian Dolomites with stops in the Tyrollean city of Bolzano and lovely Zurich.
From £1,599
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13 Days
  • Zurich
  • Vietri sul Mare
  • Catania
  • Palermo
  • Turin
Combine two sizzling hot regions in the south of Italy - the stunning Amalfi Coast and the fascinating and historical island of Sicily. Then return via overnight train and beautiful Alpine scenery.
From £1,599
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10 Days
  • Basel
  • Florence
  • Sorrento
  • Naples
  • Turin
Travel by train to Florence, the stunning capital of Tuscany, with a night in the cultural city of Basel en route. Then, head south for some Italian sunshine on the Sorrentine Peninsula. At the end of your holiday, return through Italy to Turin before speeding through France to Paris and on to London.
From £1,399

Our Recommended Hotels in Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast

Jewels of Italy and the Venice Simplon-Orient Express

Suggested Tours on the Amalfi Coast

Car Hire from Naples Station

If you're a confident driver and don't mind coastal hairpin bends then getting around by car is probably the most flexible way to discover the Amalfi Coast.

from £120 for a 3 day hire
Pompeii & Vesuvius Full Day Tour

Join this tour by bus from Sorrento which includes admission to the fascinating archaeological area of Pompeii and free time for those who wish to climb up to the top of Mount Vesuvius.

from £70 per person

Blogs About the Amalfi Coast

4 May, 2020
The Amalfi Coast stretches along the southern edge of Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula from the Gulf of Naples to the Gulf of Salerno. It’s been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1997 and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy.