From Syracuse to Palermo, the final leg of my Italy by train journey brought me to a city of historic streets, vibrant markets, and incredible food - experienced at a slower pace, but no less memorable.

A train that goes on a boat! it doesn’t get much more special than that. Travelling from Rome to Sicily on the InterCity Notte sleeper train was one of the journeys I’d built my Italy itinerary around. Despite delays, illness,…