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Golden Eagle Danube Express · Europe

A Taste of Italy Luxury Train Itinerary

A six-day Italian journey from Sicily through the Tyrrhenian south to Verona and Venice.

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6 days / 5 nights Journey lengthEurope RegionFood & wine · Culture · Private train Travel style28 July 2026 Last reviewed
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Published route
Taormina Ragusa Palermo Maratea Verona Venice

Published journey map

Taormina to Venice journey map.

Numbered markers follow the published itinerary sequence. Use this geographic overview to understand the shape of the journey before our specialists confirm the exact departure and operating details.

Geographic overview of the published A Taste of Italy route: Taormina to Ragusa to Palermo to Maratea to Verona to Venice
  1. 1Taormina
  2. 2Ragusa
  3. 3Palermo
  4. 4Maratea
  5. 5Verona
  6. 6Venice

Map note: This is a geographic route overview, not a precise track diagram. Rail paths, operating stops, excursions and timings can change; we will verify the current itinerary before booking.

Journey overview

A Taste of Italy at a glance.

A six-day Italian journey from Sicily through the Tyrrhenian south to Verona and Venice.

This journey is most rewarding when the route, cabin and wider travel arrangements are planned together. Our travel specialists can compare the direction of travel, touring pace and accommodation options, then coordinate suitable hotels or private transfers around the rail experience.

Operating season: Published selected departures

Published route, stage by stage

Route stage 1

Taormina

The published journey begins in or around Taormina. Exact check-in, station and transfer instructions are supplied with the final travel documents.

Route stage 2

Ragusa

Ragusa is identified on the published route. The precise timing, touring content and method of transfer can vary by departure and must be confirmed.

Route stage 3

Palermo

Palermo is identified on the published route. The precise timing, touring content and method of transfer can vary by departure and must be confirmed.

Route stage 4

Maratea

Maratea is identified on the published route. The precise timing, touring content and method of transfer can vary by departure and must be confirmed.

Route stage 5

Verona

Verona is identified on the published route. The precise timing, touring content and method of transfer can vary by departure and must be confirmed.

Route stage 6

Venice

The published route concludes in or around Venice. Allow a sensible buffer before any onward flight or independently booked connection.

Typically included

  • Accommodation or reserved seating in the published service category
  • Dining and programmed experiences stated in the confirmed itinerary
  • Operator-planned touring and transfers where specifically listed

Usually additional

  • Flights and services before or after the published rail journey unless confirmed
  • Travel insurance, visas, personal purchases and optional upgrades
  • Anything not identified as included in the final operator confirmation

Important planning note

Train paths, stops, excursions and timings can change because luxury trains operate across national rail networks and depend on local access. Your final confirmation and travel documents govern the booked journey. Contact us before arranging non-refundable flights or independent connections.

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