London to Lake Garda by Rail

Start your journey crossing the Channel on a Eurostar train, stopping in the French capital Paris for your first night. Enjoy the rest of your day exploring the City of Light, from the iconic Eiffel Tower, to the masterpieces featured in Le Louvre.

Board your train in the morning for a relaxing 7 hour journey into Italy. Admire the French countryside and the spectacle of the Alps from the comfort of your seat. The first port of call in Italy is the capital of Lombardy, Milan. Explore Il Duomo cathedral, shop in the luxurious Quadrilatero d'Oro, and finish the day by catching an operatic performance at Teatro alla Scala.

Depart Milan at a time of your choosing, and after around 2 hours 30 minutes on the train through northern Italy, you will arrive in the Queen of the Adriatic, Venice.
Spend 2 nights exploring everything The Floating City has to offer. Catch a vaporetto down the Grand Canal, see a show at the gilded Teatro La Fenice, and discover Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica in Piazza San Marco. Stop to try some delectable and unique Venetian cuisine, with a vast choice of traditional restaurants and cafes around the city.

Depart from Venice Santa Lucia Station for your next port of call, Verona, in as little as 70 minutes by high-speed train. Verona is a culture-lover's dream, and is a perfect city to explore in a day along its cobbled streets. The Arena di Verona is famous for hosting the popular Opera Festival, whilst Juliet's Balcony, featuring in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, is a must-see.

Your final train journey on your northern Italian adventure will see you take the short 20 minute hop to the beautiful Lake Garda.
We recommend 4 nights to explore the magnificent towns and villages surrounding Italy's largest lake. The beauty and charm of Lake Garda will leave you in awe, and will surely give you memories that will last a lifetime.

The train will take you to Desenzano del Garda on the southern tip of the lake, where you can either catch a ferry or a bus to explore all that Lake Garda has to offer. Our Citalia Italy Experts can advise on the perfect hotel to stay, and the best resorts to visit to suit your own needs and desires.

On your final day, we can arrange for a taxi to whisk you back to Verona airport for your flight home.