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Grand Rome, Florence, and Venice Rail Journey
Railbookers | 10 Days | Rome to Venice
Daily departures January - December 2025
So, why visit Italy? The reasons are endless. On this Ultimate Grand Rome, Florence and Venice rail journey, you’ll discover all the beauty and allure of three of Europe’s most legendary cities. Your adventure begins with one-night in Geneva before arriving in Rome. Throw coins into the Trevi Fountain, explore the Forum and Renaissance architecture, ancient ruins, and world-class museums. Stroll through Florence’s piazzas and meandering alleyways. Adventure into Tuscan wine country on a day trip, and learn how to make pasta in a cooking class. Wrap up your trip with the picture-postcard perfect Venice, with its iconic canals and gondolas, stunning basilicas, and cozy seaside restaurants serving cicchetti (the Venetian take on tapas). This Grand Rome, Florence and Venice rail journey truly offers something for every traveler.
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Trip Highlights
- Discover the wonders of the 'Eternal City' of Rome and throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain
- Browse the countless exquisite museums and remnants of the Renaissance in Florence
- Learn how to make authentic Tuscan cuisine in a cooking class
- Travel through the rolling hills of Tuscany and enjoy a wine tasting
- Take a gondola ride along the picturesque canals in Venice
What's Included
- Rail travel in first class as per itinerary
- 9 nights’ hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Sightseeing tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
- Exclusive Underground Colosseum Tour including the Arena Floor
- Skip-the-Line tickets for the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
- Skip-the-Line tickets for the Accademia Gallery
- Afternoon cooking class in Florence
- Day trip to Tuscany with wine tasting from Florence
- Gondola ride on the canals of Venice
- Sightseeing tour of the Murano, Burano, and Torcello Islands in Venice
Additional Information
Day 1: Arrive in Rome
Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay. Come the evening, be sure to visit the Trevi Fountain and throw in a coin or two. The architecture is quite spectacular when lit up at night. (Overnight in Rome)
Day 2: Rome
Today after breakfast, you’ll be picked up your hotel in the early morning for a small group tour. First, tour the Vatican Museum and marvel at the ornate ceiling of the Sistine Chapel before discovering the rest of the “Eternal City.” The afternoon is yours to continue exploring Rome, Europe's largest open-air museum. Shrouded in legend, Rome is home to hundreds of ancient artifacts, architecture, beautiful churches, and Basilicas such as St Peter's and St Martin's.
Day 3: Rome
Your final day in Rome includes an exclusive small-group tour of the Colosseum, including access to the arena floor where the gladiators once stood, previously not available to the public. Afterwards, walk around the Roman Forum and enjoy the fantastic view from the top of Palatine Hill.
Day 4: Rome to Florence
Enjoy breakfast and then take a relaxing hour and a half train from Rome to Florence. On arrival in Florence, make your way to your hotel and check in for a three-night stay. Once you get your bearings, start exploring this beautiful and historic city. Enjoy your included skip-the-line tickets at of the famous Uffizi Gallery. After dinner at one of the many fine restaurants in the area, enjoy a Florentine gelato, considered by many to be the best in the world.
Day 5: Florence
After breakfast this morning, head over to the Accademia Gallery with your skip-the-line tickets, and see Michelangelo’s famous Statue of David, along with many other masterpieces housed throughout the museum. This afternoon, you’ll participate in learning a true Italian tradition in your included cooking class. Guided by your chef, you’ll learn how to make authentic Tuscan cuisine and enjoy the fruits of your labor for dinner with a glass of wine.
Day 6: Tuscany Day Trip
Your full-day excursion through Tuscany begins with a tour of Pisa, admiring the famous Tower of Pisa. Afterwards, drive to a rustic winery in Chianti and enjoy a delicious Tuscan lunch and wine tasting. Your afternoon includes strolling through the medieval village of San Gimignano and the cobblestone streets of Siena before returning to Florence in the evening.
Day 7: Florence to Venice
Following breakfast, take a two-hour train ride to picture-postcard perfect Venice. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Art lovers should venture to the Gallerie dell' Accademia, home to one of the finest art collections in Europe. Watch the world go by with a coffee in the iconic St Mark's Square before discovering attractions such as the Campanile and the Clock Tower. In the early evening, take a 30-minute gondola ride along the iconic canals.
Day 8: Venice
Have breakfast in the morning before embarking on a boat ride to the nearby islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello on a guided tour, including a visit to a glass-blowing factory. Later, stroll down the banks of the shimmering canals and discover the magnificent architecture that lines the cobbled streets and square. Come the evening, relax at an outdoor trattoria by the sparkling lagoon, or why not head to Harry's Bar to try a delectable Bellini in the cocktail's birthplace.
Day 9: Venice
The final day of your vacation is yours to cross anything left on your Venetian bucket list! Why not wander through the winding streets and alleys, admiring the beautiful architecture? There are many hidden gems to discover, from small art galleries and traditional mask makers to quaint cafes and gelato shops.
Day 10: Your Journey Ends in Venice
After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and continue with your travels. If you wish to extend your vacation, perhaps with an additional day in a different city, one of our Rail Experts will be happy to assist you with the details.
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