Amalfi Coast in First Class
- 10 Days
- From £1,999
- Italy
- 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 Alps with a night in 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
- First Class rail travel with seat reservations
- 9 nights’ handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Meet-and-greet car transfers from Salerno station to your Amalfi hotel and Amalfi to Naples Centrale
- Comprehensive directions to your hotels
- Clearly-presented wallets for your rail tickets, hotel vouchers and other documentation
- All credit card surcharges and delivery of your travel documents
Suggested Itinerary
Leave London St Pancras this morning and catch a Eurostar to Paris in Standard Premier 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 Amalfi and the Miramalfi Hotel (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 Vietri sul Mare 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 the 10th century cathedral and adjacent Cloister of Paradise with its stunning mosaics and paintings.
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 Frankfurt and Brussels. You’ll arrive back into London St Pancras at around 8pm 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.
Amalfi
The Grand Hotel Excelsior boasts a stunning location overlooking Amalfi and the sea. Bedrooms are decorated in a classic style with free Wi-Fi internet access, LED satellite TV, minibar and air-conditioning. There is also a private beach (open June to September), an outdoor swimming pool overlooking the coast and a panoramic restaurant.
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
Conveniently situated just 5 minutes’ walk from Munich’s main station and 10 minutes’ walk from the historical centre, the Courtyard by Marriott Munich City Centre offers comfortable, convenient accommodation with modern interiors. In-house dining is available at the Oleo Pazzo, a Mediterranean bistro.
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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.
