Green Holidays in Italy

Beautiful Italy, with its rolling hills, spectacular beaches and ancient sites, has a never-ending appeal to visitors. The chance to sample the freshest pizza, pasta and gelato (not to forget espresso), whilst sitting in the corner of an arcaded piazza or in the shade of a village church is a quintessential holiday experience.

Long, sunny summers of blue skies bless the 'boot', with its picturesque hill towns and rugged mountain ranges, and each region has a unique, independent character, from the rolling country and hill towns of Umbria and Tuscany to the beautiful islands of Sicily and Sardinia (where you can enjoy a huge range of holidays, including learning to scuba dive).

Italy hosts a wide range of great green places to stay, including eco friendly farmhouses and homestays. See our guide on how to tell if your hotel is green.

From the great art of cities like Florence and Rome to cycling, walking and skiing holidays in the Dolomites, Apennines and beyond, a trip to Italy is easily reached by train - see our journey planner for information on How to travel by train from London to Italy. 

Have a look at some of the best green places to stay and holidays in Italy that you can reach by train, listed below:

Our detailed rail journey planner provides a wealth of information on how take the train from London to Italy, detailing where to change platforms/stations, prices, timetables, journey times and how to book tickets. Click on the links below for the following journeys:

• Train from London to Bari (Puglia)
• Train from London to Bologna
• Train from London to Florence
• Train from London to Milan
• Train from London to Naples
• Train from London to Pescara
• Train from London to Rome
• Train from London to Sicily (Catania and Syracuse)
  Ferry from London to Sardinia