Europe's Must-Visit Places for Book Lovers

Discover where the inspiration for classic Italian literature was found during this nine-day Rail Trip in Northern Italy. After a short history lesson on the streets of Rome we’ll hop onboard a train, book in hand and Tuscan hills flying by, to Florence. The city where poet Dante Alighieri was born and philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli lived will grant you a day of shopping and gluttony as guilt-inducing as Inferno. You’ll finish in Milan, a Unesco City of Literature, no doubt with an additional suitcase full of page-turners.

This Rail Trip from Madrid to Marrakech – calling at Córdoba, Seville, Casablanca and Fes – offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of European and African literature. From Madrid’s bustling literary scene to the winding alleys of Marrakech, which have inspired countless writers, from Paul Bowles to Tahar Ben Jelloun. With plenty of reading time on train trips through the stunning landscapes of Andalusia and Morocco, you’ll have the opportunity to visit a load of historic landmarks that have been immortalised in literature, from the spectacular Alcazar Palace to the vibrant souks of Marrakech.