Venice to Rome by rail holiday

Planet

Carbon Reduction
On this trip we travel by train across Northern Italy all the way from Venice through to Rome. Not only is rail travel a wonderful way to see landscapes change as you traverse a country, but it has an extremely low carbon footprint compared to using chartered vehicles. Our hotels are also chosen to be within easy reach on foot from the railway station helping minimise the environmental impact of our trip on the cities we visit. All our city tours are either on foot or use public transport such as the metro in Rome or the vaporetto water buses in Venice. As well as being less polluting and more sustainable this also enables the group to discover hidden sights and gain a greater insight into the local culture and daily life. The wonderful food the tour leader will help the group find and try along the way is invariably grown or sourced locally and is simple in nature to showcase the quality fresh produce. This means less transportation and carbon footprint
As a travel company we're acutely aware of our impact on the environment. Each one of our tours displays a carbon footprint, and we're working to reduce our emissions by regularly reviewing our itineraries and embracing lower-impact styles of travel such as trains, public buses or walking – which aren't just better for the planet, but we believe offer a more enjoyable and authentic travel experience too. We're a Certified B Corp that's committed to creating unforgettable adventures while protecting our planet for future generations.

Environment and Wildlife
We make a point of staying in Venice for 2 nights (rather than just being a day-tripper) and staying in a family-run hotel, shopping and eating locally and exploring away from the tourist hotspots to ensure that our visit benefits the city as much as it can. The tap water is treated and safe to drink in Italy. Our local partner and tour leaders on tour try to follow a zero waste travel strategy whenever possible.
We strive to support nature and biodiversity through protection and regeneration projects, and for every customer that travels with us we make a donation to Rewilding Britain and Cool Earth.
We encourage customers to avoid single-use plastic on tour, and our leaders give advice on refill points each day. Where tap water isn't safe to drink we recommend Water-to-Go bottles, a filtration bottle allowing you to drink water from any source.

People

Local Economy
This trip visits the local food markets in the Quadrilatero quarter of Bologna where you'll taste some of the best street food in Italy and learn about the production of local artisan products such as D.O.P. meats, cheeses, regional wines and homemade tortellini pasta . There'll be the chance purchase goods here and at various other small and independent shops throughout the tour, thus contributing to the rich cultural and culinary heritage of the regions we visit.
We purposely do not include evening meals on this trip. This allows you to eat out at local family-run restaurants which is both an opportunity to experience the traditional cuisine and specialities of Italy's different regions, as well as helping to support the local economy. There'll be the chance purchase goods here and at various other small and independent shops throughout the tour, thus contributing to the rich cultural and culinary heritage of the regions we visit.
Our leaders are the heart of tours. They bring passion and unrivalled knowledge of the destinations and communities that we visit. Their guidance ensures we observe the cultural norms in a destination, they act as a bridge between travellers and the local community and ensure that tourism is a positive experience for both host and guest. We believe in supporting local; staying in locally-run hotels, exploring markets, buying snacks from street vendors, and by doing this we add money to the local economy and enhance our connection with the local community.

Employment, Inclusivity and Diversity
Our ground operator is committed to equal opportunity and have been actively working to generate equal opportunities for everyone regardless of background, race, age, gender or sexuality. Any form of discrimination by staff, suppliers or other stake holders will be actioned immediately as we have a zero-tolerance policy towards this. We continue to employ a growing number of local staff in destination and offer competitive renumeration packages that include a fair wage as well as other benefits.
We believe that diversity is to be celebrated and as a Certified B Corp we're committed to championing equity and inclusion throughout our entire supply chain. We believe that an inclusive approach is essential, and that the best results occur when contributors have different opinions, experiences and backgrounds to bring to the table.