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Alps to the Eternal City

Alps to the Eternal City, a rail journey with Marvellous Escapes

Explore Italy from Venice to Rome on this 13-day rail holiday, including Florence and a three-night stay in the charming Cinque Terre village of Manarola.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Geneva

    Geneva

    Board the Eurostar from London to Paris, then take a direct train to Geneva. On arrival, head to your hotel for an overnight stay.

  2. Day 2overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Travel through Swiss and Italian countryside to the romantic city of Venice. Enjoy your first evening soaking up the atmosphere, perhaps with a stroll through St. Mark's Square or along the Grand Canal.

  3. Day 3overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Immerse yourself in the magic of Venice with a guided walking tour past St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the Rialto Bridge, then step aboard a traditional gondola for a serene canal ride.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Florence

    Florence

    Board a high-speed train from Venice to Florence. Arriving in the birthplace of the Renaissance, explore at your own pace, perhaps visiting the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, or a traditional trattoria.

  5. Day 5overnight: Florence

    Florence

    A guided group tour of Siena including its stunning Cathedral, followed by a Tuscan lunch and wine tasting at a farm near San Gimignano, then a visit to San Gimignano's medieval streets and Pisa's Leaning Tower.

  6. Day 6overnight: Florence

    Florence

    A small group guided tour of the world-renowned Uffizi Gallery with skip-the-line access, exploring Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Manarola

    Manarola

    Travel by train through Tuscany to La Spezia, then a short regional train to Manarola, one of the five villages of Cinque Terre. Settle into your own apartment and receive your Cinque Terre card. Enjoy a wine cellar tasting in the afternoon.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Manarola

    Manarola

    Day one of two full days at leisure in Manarola with your Cinque Terre Treno MS Card, exploring Riomaggiore, Vernazza, and Monterosso al Mare by train.

  9. Day 9railovernight: Manarola

    Manarola

    A second day at leisure in Manarola and the Cinque Terre villages, using your rail card to explore at your own pace.

  10. Day 10railovernight: Rome

    Rome

    Travel south via La Spezia to a fast train to Rome. Your first evening is free to soak in the Eternal City, perhaps admiring the Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, or the Trevi Fountain illuminated at night.

  11. Day 11overnight: Rome

    Rome

    An exclusive tour of the Colosseum's Arena, followed by Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, exploring the heart of ancient Roman public life.

  12. Day 12overnight: Rome

    Rome

    A semi-private tour (maximum 15 people) of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica, including the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo's Pieta and Bernini's Baldachin.

  13. Day 13rail

    Return home

    Check out of your hotel today and head to the airport for your flight back to the UK. Alternatively, extend your stay to explore more of Italy by rail.

Included

  • Overnight hotel accommodation in Geneva with breakfast included
  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Venice with breakfast included
  • 3-nights hotel accommodation in Florence with breakfast included
  • 3-nights apartment stay in Manarola
  • 3-nights hotel accommodation in Rome with breakfast included
  • Flights to and from the UK (or a roundtrip train journey from London St. Pancras with extra night in Milan/Turin)
  • Venice Walking Tour & Gondola Ride
  • Full Day Tour To Siena, San Gimignano And Pisa With Lunch And Wine Tasting
  • Small Group Uffizi Gallery Guided Tour With Skip The Line Ticket
  • Guided Tour To Roman Forum, Palatine Hill And Colosseum With Gladiators' arena
  • Semi-private Tour Of Vatican Museums And St. Peter's Basilica

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