£489pp—Rome & Sicily holiday, inc sleeper train

Begin with two nights in Rome. See the Roman Forum, toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain, and relax on the Spanish Steps. Next, hop aboard a sleeper train to Syracuse on Sicily. This timeless city has a history that spans millennia. It's the epicentre of Greek and Roman history, and this deal puts you in the heart of it. 

This offer is £462 per person. You'll pay an extra 31€ (approximately £27) in local taxes direct to the hotels, making the total £489.

What's included

• Outbound flight to Rome; return flight from Catania
• Two nights in Rome at the 4-star C-Hotels Club House, in a Smart Room
• A hop-on, hop-off Rome sightseeing bus tour
• A journey aboard the Intercity Notte night train from Rome to Syracuse, in a 4-person Couchette Cabin
• Four nights in Syracuse at the 4-star Lanterne Magiche Ortigia, in a Casuzze Standard Apartment
• Daily breakfast throughout

When

• London Gatwick... 9, 13–15 July, 2026
• London Luton... 25 June; 8–9, 12–13, 15–17, 19 July, 2026
• London Stansted... 9, 17, 26 June; 8, 10, 14–15, 17, 22, 31 July, 2026

Travel from Manchester on 5, 12, 17, 28 June; 7–8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19. 22. 29 July; 5, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26 August, 2026, from an extra £50 per person.

Other departure dates are available from an extra £50 per person: 

• London Gatwick...3–6, 12, 18, 31 August; 9 October, 2026
• London Luton... 6, 9, 13, 19–20, 27 August; 3, 10, 17 September; 8–9, 15 October, 2026
• London Stansted... 5, 7, 11, 19, 26, 28, 30 August; 2, 6, 9, 11, 18 September; 9, 13–14 October, 2026

For more information or to book, call our partner. This is a call-to-book offer. 

About the hotels
In Rome, stay at C-Hotels Club House, a 4-star property in the east of the city. It's less than 10 minutes' walk from the nearest Metro station, Cornelia. From here, it's a 15-minute journey into Rome's city centre. 

This deal includes a hop-on, hop-off bus tour of Rome, so you can see the sights with ease. We recommend grabbing a coffee and relaxing in Piazza del Popolo for top-tier people watching.  

Lanterne Magiche Ortigia is located on Isola di Ortiga, the most romantic corner of Syracuse. Standard Apartments are equipped with a small kitchenette with a coffee machine and a microwave. Wi-Fi is free throughout.

Breakfast is included for Travelzoo members. Each morning, wake to a continental breakfast comprising various meats, cheeses, and pastries. Fresh coffee is also provided. 

Areas of Sicily were once part of Ancient Greece. Syracuse was the largest city of the empire. You'll be walking distance from many attractions, or you can rent bicycles for a fee. Tour the Temple of Apollo, chill in the Baroque Piazza del Duomo, or visit Aretusa Beach. History buffs can explore the nearby Neapolis Archaeological Park. Marvel at the 5th-century BC amphitheatre and countless ruins. The park is a 10-minute taxi ride away. 

About the Intercity Notte
Travel from Rome to Syracuse aboard the Intercity Notte sleeper train. You'll stay overnight in a Couchette Cabin, which sleeps up to four people. During the day the bunk-style beds are folded down into seats. When it's time to sleep, they convert into beds. You'll be provided with clean linen and bedding, plus bottled water and toiletries. There's a dining carriage, where you'll have breakfast the next morning. 

This is the only route in Europe where the train is transported by ferry. The entire train will travel across the Strait of Messina by ferry, before continuing to Syracuse. Wake to stunning views the next morning. 

Other options
Add two nights in Palermo from £149 per person. This includes train transfers and accommodation at Belmonte102 Esclusive Suites, with daily breakfast.

Transfers & baggage
Transfers are not included. A bus runs from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to a stop five minutes' walk from the Rome hotel. Fares cost 8€ (approximately £7) per person. A Metro journey from the nearest station to the hotel (Cornelia) to Roma Termini, from where the night train departs, costs 1.50€ (£2) per person. In Syracuse, the train station is a 10-minute bus journey from the hotel. Journeys cost 1.20€ (roughly £1) per person. You can take the train back to Catania Airport for your return flight—train fare costs 8.80€ (around £8) per person. Add checked baggage from £80 per bag, return.