This week we are preparing for a short getaway trip to Italy. The preparations reminded me the previous Italy rail journeys we had. It was so much more comfortable than we had expected. For this I am comparing the journey with an air plane ride.
Our ride there by the rail was on an overnight sleeper train. One of the others we had tried was to Venice and it was amazing.
Traveling to Italy from Budapest can be comfortable and inexpensive in this manner. Normally, my wife will pack some sandwiches and nachos chips and fruit juices as refreshments along our way to Italy.
The passenger seats of the day couchette are converted to the sleeper for two (which is like two beds) and it comes with a sheet for each. There is also a blanket and a mini pillow provided. In the same compartment is a washbasin. Washrooms/toilets are located some short walking distance at the end of the train.
We bought the tickets for a couple, so each couchette car were just the two of us and I like that we can have our own privacy in this manner within one compartment. To some extent, I find it romantic. Night trains are great alternatives as an accommodation and arriving in Italy the next morning, you can continue your sightseeing. The cost savings from in this form of travel is great. In the morning, a complimentary breakfast with hot tea or hot coffee are served. There are usually ham and egg sandwiches, orange juice and a small piece of Tiramisu. It is certainly a fun way to travel by rail.
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