Amalfi Coast in First Class
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- £3,299
- Italy Amalfi Coast
- Travel out to Italy via the beautiful Ligurian Coast
- Overnight stays in glamorous Cannes and Sestri Levante
- Time to explore the Amalfi Coast as well as the islands of Ischia and Capri
- Return journey via the Bavarian city of Munich
- Decide when you would like to travel
- Adapt the route to suit your plans
- Upgrade your hotels
- Add extra nights, destinations and/or tours
- All rail travel, in First Class
- Seat reservations where required
- 9 nights’ handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Meet-and-greet car transfers from Salerno station to your Amalfi hotel and Amalfi to Naples Centrale
- Easy-to-follow travel documentation
- Despatch of tickets by email
- Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruption
Suggested Itinerary
Leave London St Pancras this morning and catch a Eurostar to Paris in Eurostar Plus class. It’s an easy connection to the Gare de Lyon and you’ll have time to pick up some lunch before you board the TGV service which will speed south through France to the Côte d’Azur. Alternatively, if you have the time, why not take the opportunity to break your journey in Paris for the night?
On arrival in Cannes, check in at the conveniently located OKKO Cannes Central Hotel (or similar), for an overnight stay.
You have a free morning in Cannes, so why not have a wander along the famous sea-front promenade of La Croisette? You could also browse the tempting little shops and cafés of Le Suquet, the old town area of Cannes.
At lunchtime, make your way back to the station and catch a train across the Italian border to Ventimiglia. Your onward journey takes you along the Ligurian Coast via the maritime city of Genoa to Sestri Levante. Disembark here and check in for 1 night at the Miramare Hotel (or similar).
Once a quiet fishing village, Sestri Levante is now becoming a popular destination for visitors to nearby Portofino and the Cinque Terre. Spend a free morning here before returning to the station and catching a direct train to Rome. From Rome, it’s a couple of hours to Salerno, where your transfer will be waiting to take you to the Amalfi Coast and the Hotel Raito (or similar), where you have 5 nights.
TMR RECOMMENDS: If you have the time, it’s worth spending an extra night or two in Sestri Levante so that you can visit the UNESCO World Heritage listed villages of the Cinque Terre.
You have four full days to explore the stunning UNESCO World Heritage listed region of the Amalfi Coast from your base in the popular town of Amalfi. There is only one road along this craggy stretch of coastline, running from Salerno to Positano, so the best way to get out and about is by boat. There are also several hiking trails along the coast, boasting spectacular views.
In Amalfi itself, allow time to wander around the historic centre of the town and visit some of the many shops selling traditional products. Starting your evenings with a limoncello spritz is highly recommended!
After breakfast this morning, meet your private transfer driver at your hotel for the drive to Naples Centrale station. From here, catch a train up through the heart of Italy to Bologna. Here, check in for an overnight stay at the Starhotels Excelsior (or similar), located within easy reach of the station and the centre of this stunning medieval city.
After a leisurely start this morning, with time to have another walk around the centre of Bologna with its distinctive Renaissance towers, return to the station and board a train bound for Munich. Your journey takes you up into the Alps and through the Brenner Pass in the Italian and Austrian Tyrol before you cross the German border and arrive into Bavaria.
When you arrive in Munich, make your way to the Eurostars Book Hotel (or similar) close to the station, where you have an overnight stay.
Leave your hotel after breakfast this morning and return to the station for your homeward journey via Mannheim and Paris. You’ll arrive back into London at around 8:30 this evening.
Typical hotels on this itinerary
Cannes
The OKKO Cannes Central is a new hotel, situated adjacent to the main station. It’s also just 5 minutes’ walk from the famous Boulevard de la Croisette. The air-conditioned rooms are decorated in a classic, modern style with flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. There is also an on-site restaurant and bar.
Sestri Levante
Located directly on the Baia del Silenzio, the Miramare Hotel boasts its own private beach, as well as a Ligurian restaurant and bar with sea views. The air-conditioned bedrooms are elegantly furnished, and include free Wi-Fi access and a satellite TV.
Bologna
This conveniently located hotel offers easy access to Bologna’s main station and the centre of the city. The elegantly decorated bedrooms are all air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV tea & coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi. The hotel also offers a restaurant serving traditional Bolognese dishes, a bar and a gym.
Munich
The Eurostars Book is a modern, literary-themed hotel within easy walking distance of Munich’s main station. Modern bedrooms are all dedicated to a famous book, with free Wi-Fi access, en suite bathrooms, air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs. There is also a chic lobby bar and a restaurant serving a menu of international dishes.
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Cannes
Built in 1911, the Intercontinental Carlton is a long-standing landmark of Cannes’ famous Boulevard de la Croisette. Along with 343 elegantly furnished bedrooms, the hotel also boasts a private beach, two restaurants and two bars. A classic choice on the Cote d’Azur.
Amalfi
The guest rooms surround the ancient courtyard dating back to the 13th century when the hotel was once a convent. Founded in 1222 by St Francis of Assisi, Hotel Luna Convento features a large outdoor pool and a reef, complete with sun loungers and umbrellas. From here you can access the beautiful Mediteranean Sea.
Munich
Built into the southern wing of the railway station, this superb French-style property is amongst Munich’s best hotels. Relax in your spacious bedroom or in the heavenly spa and swimming pool. Enjoy a full, varied breakfast in the hotel’s fabulous restaurant.
