Top 11 High-Speed Trains in Italy

1.Rome to Pompeii Guided Tour with Wine & Lunch by High Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,379 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $239Our pick

Travel from Rome to Pompeii by high-speed train, private coach, and expert local guide. Spend about two hours among ancient bakeries, homes, baths, and plaster casts, then visit a winery on Vesuvius for wine tasting, antipasti, pasta, and dessert. Guides vary, with archaeologists such as Felicity, Ida, and Ludo leading some departures.

“I always wanted to see Pompeii, so that the excursion from Rome fit in perfectly with our plans. The excursion was well planned, no glitches. Pompeii was fascinating seeing it in real life. The wine tasting was a pleasant way to end the tour. It gave us a chance to socialize with the other members of the tour. Fabricio and Carla were great!”

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2.Pompeii Tour with Wine and Lunch by High Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 485 reviews · from $239

Take a high-speed train from Rome to Naples, then a private air-conditioned shuttle to Pompeii. Guide Antonio, Felicia, Vincenzo, Kiera, and others bring the ruins to life during a 2.5-hour walking tour. Finish at a nearby vineyard with four wines, local food, and a relaxed two-hour lunch.

“Antonio was our guide and was perfect from the time we met until we left. He was extremely knowledgeable about Pompeii and its history. Not only did he inform us about the ruins but also the plants and the derivation of a few English words. It was apparent that Antonio loves Naples and Pompeii. The place we had a wine tasting and light lunch was a truly beautiful garden. What a way to end our tour. Also the travel arrangements could not have been better. I highly recommend this tour.”

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3.Venice Day Trip from Rome by High-Speed Train with Happy Hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 445 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $341

Travel from Rome to Venice by high-speed train, ride a vaporetto from Santa Lucia, and spend about seven hours exploring St. Mark’s Square, the Rialto area, the Grand Canal, and nearby streets. Guides such as Antonella, Yohana, Graziella, and Alessandro help with timing and local tips before a cicchetti aperitivo in Cannaregio.

“Yohanna was an excellent guide who went above & beyond to make it a special experience. Would definitely recommend”

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4.Day Trip to Venice by High-Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 352 reviews · from $309

Travel from Rome to Venice with a tour leader such as Antonella, Graziella, Almudena, or Jacob. Ride the vaporetto, walk to St. Mark’s Square and the Bridge of Sighs, enjoy nearly five hours of free time, then meet for cicchetti and a Spritz before the train home.

“Antonella is a great guide she really made sure we all visited places we had come to visit and got everyone back to Rome safe”

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5.Rome to Florence: High-Speed Train Day Trip with Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 235 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $263

Travel from Rome to Florence by high-speed train, then walk through the Duomo district, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and other landmarks with a local guide. Timed Uffizi entry is included, followed by several hours to explore alone. The group is capped at nine, with optional hotel pickup.

“This day trip to Florence was great. Although it was a bit pricey and did not include a visit to see Michelangelo’s David, I’m glad I went.”

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6.Pompeii and Naples Day Trip by High-Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 234 reviews · from $259

Travel from Rome Termini to Naples in about 70 minutes, then visit Pompeii with a live English-speaking guide, eat at a local pizzeria, and tour Naples by air-conditioned vehicle and on foot. Guides such as Rosa, Vincenzo, and Ludovica have led memorable outings, though Naples gets only about an hour of guided sightseeing plus one hour free.

“Our guide Rose (Rosalie?) Was the best ever. Every moment was enjoyable and filled with information. She made the tour truely amazing.”

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7.Amalfi Coast Day Trip from Rome by High-Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 162 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $279

Ride a high-speed train from Rome to Salerno, then cruise to Positano and Amalfi with an English-speaking escort. You get guided orientation, free time for lunch, shopping, swimming, beaches, limoncello tasting, and coastal views. Guides such as Mauro are praised for keeping groups on schedule when trains or ferries change.

“The weather was not so nice that day, the boat ride to Positano was cancelled and our return boat time from Amalfi had to be anticipated but our guide was flexible to change our return boat trip to a later bus trip so we could enjoy more time in Amalfi”

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8.Pompeii and Herculaneum by High-Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 132 reviews · from $222

Travel from Rome to Naples in 70 minutes, then visit Pompeii and Herculaneum with an English-speaking archaeologist. See plaster casts, Roman houses, a brothel, the House of Neptune and Amphitrite, and skeletons preserved by Vesuvius. Guides have included Michele, Raphael, Julia, and Diego.

“Raphael was an excellent guide. The tour was well paced.”

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9.Florence & Tuscany Day Tour by High-Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 126 reviews · from $231

Meet your English-speaking guide at Rome Termini, ride 85 minutes to Florence, and tour the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi, and Ponte Vecchio. Then visit a family-run Tuscan winery for wine, local food, and lunch before free time in San Gimignano. Guides such as Antonio and Jessica add strong local insight.

“This Florence tour and the wine-tasting that comes after is definitely our favourite on the Italian holiday my husband and I did in April 2024. Our tour guide, Jessica, is very knowledgeable of Florence’s history (places, people, art scenes). She makes it a fun learning too. The family-owned vineyard we went to (Fugnano) is a very beautiful place. The owner’s son headed the tour and his stories are fascinating at the same time, lots of learning. All the food they served with the wines we tasted were delicious. I’m not that familiar with wines but I enjoyed the ones I tasted. But my favourite is their sweet balsamic vinegar which…”

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10.Pompeii & Herculaneum Guided Tour – High Speed Train from Rome

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $204

Join Askos Tours for an 11.5-hour day from Rome to Pompeii and Herculaneum. You take the high-speed train to Naples independently, then meet an archaeologist guide and minibus driver. Expect a focused tour of villas, baths, theaters, mosaics, and eruption damage, with a shopping-center break between sites.

“We had a wonderful experience on our tour of Herculaneum and Pompeii! Our tour guide was archeologist Diego Michelle. He gave us a rounded understanding of the history, geology,and importance of these amazing sites. To say he is passionate about them would be an understatement. We also appreciated the level of care and detail that allowed our (included) high speed rail trip, and connecting with our tour group when we arrived in Naples, to be stress-free. Overall a great experience!”

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11.Pompeii and Herculaneum Tour w/ High-speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 92 reviews · from $201Best value

Travel from Rome to Naples by high-speed train, then visit Pompeii and Herculaneum with an English-speaking guide. You’ll walk ancient streets, see homes, bakeries, baths, mosaics, and shops, and stop for a three-course Neapolitan lunch in a former railway station. Guides may include Antonio, Paula, Chiara, Carla, or Vincenzo.

“Very well organized, communication before was top notch, and the tour itself was fascinating! There is a lot of walking and you will be sore afterwards so don't take this if walking is difficult for you. There are a fair number of steps, up and down hills, and most of it is on the Roman uneven cobblestone so be prepared.”

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