Is the train travel included?

Yes. Authentic Europe includes a standard-class, high-speed train ticket from Florence to Rome; a first-class upgrade is available for a supplement of 55 euros per person.

Is this trip guided or independent?

It is self-guided. A guided walking tour in Florence and a market tour with cooking class in Rome are included, but day 4 is at leisure.

Which hotels are used?

The evidence names Hotel de la Pace in Florence; the hotel used for the three nights in Rome is not specified in the pack.

What is included besides the hotel and train?

A private airport transfer in Rome, a welcome dinner with a glass of wine and water, a 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket in Rome, a market tour and cooking class with lunch in Rome, a guided walking tour in Florence, and a wine and olive oil tasting in Florence.

What is not included?

Tourist taxes, which are payable locally.

Can I extend my stay?

Yes. Authentic Europe offers optional extra nights in both Florence (from 132 euros per person per night) and Rome (from 126 euros per person per night).

Authentic Europe · Self-guided tour

Discover Rome & Florence

Self-guided Florence to Rome city break linked by one train

Authentic Europe's Discover Rome & Florence package is a 6-day, 5-night self-guided rail trip that begins in Florence and ends in Rome, linked by a single high-speed train. The first two nights are spent in Florence, starting with a guided city walk on arrival and continuing with a wine and olive oil tasting featuring local produce on day 2. On day 3 the trip moves to Rome by train, arriving in time for a welcome dinner that includes a glass of wine. The following days in Rome mix free time with a market tour and hands-on cooking class with lunch on day 5, before departure on day 6. Outside those set inclusions, day 4 is left at leisure, so travelers plan their own sightseeing pace. This suits independent explorers who want city time without a group leader, along with food-minded travelers drawn to the cooking class and tastings, and history lovers interested in Florence and Rome's historic centers.

What to know before you look closer

Tourist taxes are not included in the price and must be paid locally.
The included Florence to Rome train ticket is standard class; upgrading to first class costs a supplement of 55 euros per person.
This is a self-guided trip: day 4 is listed as 'at leisure' with no guide included, apart from the Florence walking tour and the Rome market tour and cooking class.
The evidence names only one hotel, Hotel de la Pace, located in Florence; the hotel used for the three nights in Rome is not specified.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Florence
Arrival in Florence & guided city walk
Day 2overnight: Florence
Explore Florence & wine and olive oil tasting
Day 3railovernight: Rome
Train to Rome & welcome dinner
Meals: Dinner
Day 4overnight: Rome
Day at leisure in Rome
Day 5overnight: Rome
Day at leisure & cooking class in Rome
Meals: Lunch
Day 6
Departure from Rome

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1A guided city walk introduces Florence on arrival.
Day 2A wine and olive oil tasting features local produce in Florence.
Day 3The train reaches Rome, followed by a welcome dinner that includes a glass of wine and water.
Day 5A market tour and hands-on cooking class in Rome includes lunch.

Included

5 nights accommodation in Florence and Rome in a standard room with private shower or bath/WC, including breakfast
Private airport transfer in Rome (Fiumicino airport)
High-speed train in standard class from Florence to Rome (upgrade to 1st class available at a supplement of €55 per person)
Welcome dinner in Rome, incl. glass of wine and water
24h Hop on Hop off ticket in Rome
Market tour and cooking class incl. lunch in Rome
Guided walking tour in Florence
Wine and olive oil tasting with local produce in Florence
Electronic travel documentation, including a detailed travel itinerary and travel vouchers
24/7 Emergency phone service while travelling

Not included

Tourist taxes (not included, must be paid locally)

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?: Yes. Authentic Europe includes a standard-class, high-speed train ticket from Florence to Rome; a first-class upgrade is available for a supplement of 55 euros per person.
Is this trip guided or independent?: It is self-guided. A guided walking tour in Florence and a market tour with cooking class in Rome are included, but day 4 is at leisure.
Which hotels are used?: The evidence names Hotel de la Pace in Florence; the hotel used for the three nights in Rome is not specified in the pack.
What is included besides the hotel and train?: A private airport transfer in Rome, a welcome dinner with a glass of wine and water, a 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket in Rome, a market tour and cooking class with lunch in Rome, a guided walking tour in Florence, and a wine and olive oil tasting in Florence.
What is not included?: Tourist taxes, which are payable locally.
Can I extend my stay?: Yes. Authentic Europe offers optional extra nights in both Florence (from 132 euros per person per night) and Rome (from 126 euros per person per night).

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