Agents will be able to offer their clients’ trips to the Mediterranean that combine rail, ferry and bus journeys with villa stays. Agents will need to first book the villa through CV Villas before picking things up with Byway, where they will be able to access a range of pre-built and customisable itineraries.

“We understand travellers are now factoring in their carbon footprint when travelling on holiday and this new partnership with Byway allows us to offer a solution to conscious travellers,” said CV Villas managing director Pete Brudenell.

Byway head of partnerships Paul Conroy added: “Our customers are often looking to book a villa as part of their trip, so we’re delighted that we are now able to point them straight to CV Villas. 

“Not only is travelling across land much better for the planet, Byway’s multi-stop trips enrich any holiday, allowing travellers to experience more places and make the most of the journey itself.” 

Prices for a 16-day stay at a four-bedroom villa in Umbria, with pool, start from £1,775pp, including return rail travel from London.