Experience Europe by Rail
There's a sense of wonder and nostalgia about train travel – it has the power to bring countries alive,
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DISCOVER ITALY
From its ancient and classical cities to undulating
hillsides and sleepy villages, Italy has something
to offer every traveller. Experience the very
essence of this storied nation as you discover
stylish Milan, the Eternal City of Rome,
Renaissance Florence and the labyrinthine canals
of Venice. Heading further south, you have
Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast's soaring cliffs
and colourful, windswept villages where bright
yellow lemons are striking against the lush
groves and blue of the sea. And at Italy's toe,
the island of Sicily is yet another adventure.
TRAVERSE THE ALPS
Forming the largest mountain system in Europe,
the Alps cast a spell over you, their silent, brooding
peaks etching themselves in your memory. It
might come as a surprise that such rugged and
intangible landscapes make the perfect host
for rail travel. Following carved valleys through
Switzerland and Italy, these iconic railroads
thread in and out of the slopes. Such incredible
feats of engineering have translated into some
of the world's most picturesque rail journeys –
notably the Glacier Express, which couldn't be
more at home in the mountains.
GRAND CITIES
It's no secret that Europe is a continent of epic
proportions. It presents vastly different cultures
and climates, a past both brutal and innovative,
and alluring cities that ignite imaginations the
world over. You'll love being within easy reach
to the monumental sights of Berlin, while in
Dresden, a stroll down Brühl's Terrace is a walk
through history with spires, domes and towers
all in view. Boasting beautiful architecture,
vibrant cafes and majestic rivers, the imperial
cities of Vienna, Budapest and Prague each
have their own magic, too.
Main image: travel through the swirling hills of Tuscany
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