Cathedral on Piazza Duomo in Siracusa, Italy (photo © Rolf52 / dreamstime.com).
Cathedral on Piazza Duomo in Siracusa, Italy (photo © Rolf52 / dreamstime.com).
A great coastal rail journey
This is a journey which ventures past the point where most rail travellers visiting Italy turn round and head back home. It gives a taste of the fiery harsh lands of Basilicata and it takes in a great sweep of the Calabrian coast. It also includes a short hop on a ferry from Villa San Giovanni, at the toe of the Italian mainland, to the Sicilian port of Messina.
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Whether you are making a long grand tour or just planning a couple of weekend breaks, Europe by Rail is the perfect guide. The book describes 52 key routes in detail. Together, they span mainland Europe and the British Isles. Find out more about the guidebook below.
