If your wanderlust has been ignited by series 6 of the BBC’s Race Across the World, this collection is for you. We’ve curated holidays featuring destinations visited by the teams, including the starting point, Palermo in Sicily, stops along the way like Alberobello, Bari, Athens, Ankara, Cappodocia and checkpoints Delphi and Istanbul. Dust off your sense of adventure and follow in the contestants’ footsteps. Our blog has more on how to travel to Italy and Greece by train.
Recommended Itineraries
Race Across the World
12 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. Part of our Race Across the World collection
From £1,599
7 Days
- Turin
- Bari
- Athens
Embark on a journey by rail and sea to the ancient city of Athens. Travel by rail to Turin and then continue south through Italy to Bari. From here, take an overnight ferry to Patras and then a private transfer to the Greek capital, with a stop en route at the Corinth Canal. Part of our Race Across the World collection.
From £1,099
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. Part of our Race Across the World collection.
From £1,749
11 Days
- Istanbul
- Izmir
- Alaçati
- Ankara
- Goreme
- Kayseri
See some of the many faces of Turkey on this varied journey east from Istanbul to the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Start with a ferry across the sea of Marmara and a couple of nights in Izmir. Then enjoy a stay in a charming village on the Aegean Coast. Head to the Capital Ankara then take a sleeper train through central Turkey - ending your journey in Göreme amidst otherworldly scenery. Part of our Race Across the World collection
From £1,349
12 Days
- Brussels
- Freiburg
- Parma
- Bari
- Alberobello
- Lecce
- Milan
Travel by rail down through Italy to discover the sun-kissed region of Puglia with its white-washed villages, olive groves and Mediterranean vistas. Your journey takes you via Freiburg in the Black Forest to Parma, Bari and Alberobello. Part of our Race Across the World collection
From £1,699
- Turin
- Naples
- Taormina
- Valletta
- Siracusa
- Milan
- Basel
Travel by train from the UK through France and Italy to the island of Sicily, then hop on a boat and travel across the Mediterranean to Malta on this great island-hopping itinerary. Your holiday includes nights in Turin, Naples and Taormina on Sicily along with 3 nights in historic Maltese capital Valletta. Part of our Race Across the World collection
From £1,899
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. Part of our Race Across the World collection.
From £1,599
11 Days
- Cologne
- Munich
- Budapest
- Bucharest
- Sofia
- Istanbul
Travel across the European continent via Cologne, Munich, Budapest, Bucharest and Sofia before taking in the sights, smells and sounds of Istanbul, the city where east meets west. Part of our Seat61 recommended holiday's collection. Part of our Race Across the World collection.
From £1,199
8 Days
- Istanbul
- Ankara
- Kars
- Batumi
- Tbilisi
Travel through Turkey on the spectacular Dogu Express to Kars, where you transfer across the border into Georgia for an unforgettable few days in this beautiful nation in the Caucuses. This holiday can be taken with connecting flights in and out or as an extension to our London to Istanbul itinerary. Part of our Race Across the World collection
From £599