Italy by Rail

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Who doesn't want to spend time in Italy? Here is an opportunity to visit three of the most intriguing and iconic cities on this independent package. Spend two nights in each city, Venice, Florence and Rome, and get to know them at your own pace. Travel in comfort between the cities by Italo Rail with reserved seats. Rub shoulders with the people of Italy, and...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Venice
    • Visit to Florence
    • Discover Rome
    • Italy
    • Reserved rail space between each city

What's this trip about?

    Who doesn't want to spend time in Italy? Here is an opportunity to visit three of the most intriguing and iconic cities on this independent package. Spend two nights in each city, Venice, Florence and Rome, and get to know them at your own pace. Travel in comfort between the cities by Italo Rail with reserved seats. Rub shoulders with the people of Italy, and the ancient, the medieval, the Renaissance, and the modern worlds. In Venice, your hotel is conveniently located in Mestre, giving you easy access to the city, where you can explore on foot or by water taxi. Be sure not to miss a gondola ride or a coffee at St. Mark's Square. In Florence, see the birth of the Renaissance, while admiring the Duomo or the statue of David. In Rome, experience the Eternal City and perhaps visit the Vatican and the Colosseum. All this for an amazing price, as irresistible as Italy itself!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age range36 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityVenice
End CityRome

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Train & Rail Journeys

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Colosseum
  • Florence
  • Piazza San Marco
  • Rome
  • Venice

Activities

  • Historic sightseeing
  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • Round-trip flights from New York (JFK) or Newark (EWR), including fuel surcharges and taxes and fees
    • 6 nights accommodations in First Class Hotels
    • Buffet Breakfast daily
    • "Prima class" rail from Venice to Florence & Florence to Rome with reserved seats

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Depart USA.

Your exciting trip to Italy begins today as you depart for Venice on an overnight flight.

Day 2: Venice.

Accommodations: Best Western Hotel Bologna/Hilton Garden Inn Venice Mestre San Giuliano/Antony Hotel/ Hilton Grand Hotel Molino Stucky.

Upon arrival in Venice make your way independently to your hotel located on the mainland in Venice Mestre, a short train ride...

Day 3: Venice.

Full day at leisure to explore Venice on your own. You can explore the canals by water taxi, without a doubt the best way to get around Venice, or meander through the slowly sinking streets at your own pace. Walk the narrow streets and alleys admiring the Venetian's u...

Day 4: Venice & Florence.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodations: Hotel Club/Hotel Ambasciatori/The Style Florence.

This morning, independently make your way to the Santa Lucia Rail Station, and travel by train from Venice to Florence. Upon arrival, make your own way to your hotel centr...

Day 5:Florence.

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy a full day of leisure in Florence. Sample some of the finest gelatos, shop the boutiques or visit a local market.

Day 6: Florence & Rome.

Accommodations: Hotel Morgana/ The Inn at the Spanish Steps

Meals: Breakfast

This morning, make your own way to the Santa Maria Novella railway station, and board your train from Florence to Rome. Upon arrival at either Ostiense or Tiburtina railway stat...

Day 7: Rome.

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy a full day of leisure in Rome. Sample delicious fresh pasta and pizza, or spend some time people watching at a local café.

Day 8: Rome/USA.

Meals: Breakfast

Your memorable journey to Italy comes to an end as you make your way to the airport for your return flight. Arrive in the USA later today.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,749
Price per day$219
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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