From Scotland to Munich to Sicily: This tour promises to be unforgettable. All the more so as it's organized by none other than Sir Rocco Forte's team. The so-called Grand Tour takes you on a unique journey of discovery through eight fascinating cities. Guests experience the charm of Edinburgh, London, Brussels, Berlin, Munich, Florence, Rome and Palermo. And, of course, they don't have to do without luxury along the way.

Experiences on the road

True to the motto of ''slow travel'' and sustainability, your journey is going to have a low carbon footprint. The train is the means of choice. While outside the window the Alpine peaks of the Brenner Pass pass by just as comfortably as the hilly landscape of northern Italy, on the train you can enjoy the certainty of traveling safely and with a clear conscience. There are sublime moments when the Gulf of Palermo or the iconic silhouette of Mount Etna come into view.

The Balmoral, © Rocco Forte Hotels

You can customize your trip according to your individuality. Guests can choose both the direction and the duration keeping their own wishes and preferences in mind. They can add experiences to suit their taste. Whether it's an exclusive visit to the Vatican at dawn, a visit to street markets in Palermo or a look behind the scenes of the street art scene in Munich. It's your choice.

Highlights of the Rocco Forte train journey

For example, The Balmoral in Edinburgh could serve as an iconic starting point. From here, it's on to London without a stopover. In the Thames metropolis, the train passengers finally become guests of Brown's Hotel located in the heart of Mayfair. After their stay, they could continue on to Brussels. Hotel Amigo offers exquisite accommodation. After a nightcap at the new Magritte Bar, you can sink into the luxurious pillows. But that's not all.

Brown's Hotel London, © Rocco Forte Hotels

Next on the agenda is Berlin's Rocco Forte Hotel: at Hotel de Rome, you swim in the vaults of a former bank and discover the sights of the German capital. On your way south, T Charles Hotel in Munich is a cozy stopover. Bavarian hospitality embraces you - and finally sends you on your way to Italy.

Hotel de La Ville, © Rocco Forte Hotels

Here, guests stay at Hotel Savoy in Florence. It's probably the best hotel in the city in terms of its location and design. In Rome, you can check into Hotel de Russie, an oasis in the middle of the bustling city. The Rocco Forte train journey then comes to an end at Villa Igiea in Palermo on Sicily. That is, if you've already had enough. If not, you can drive a little further to Agrigento, where Verdura Resort is a relaxing end point.

Verdura Resort, © Rocco Forte Hotels

The key data for the entire sample trip:

• 16 nights incl. breakfast
• 2 nights in each hotel
• First class rail journey from Edinburgh to Palermo
• Ferry, transfer and return flight to Palermo
• From € 8,000 per person