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Florence from Milan

Milan to Florence, fashion capital then Renaissance art

Illustration of Florence from Milan

Railbookers runs Florence from Milan as a 5-day, 4-night rail vacation, with two nights in each city and hotels chosen from 12 options across tiers rather than one fixed choice. Milan opens with a leisure day around the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, then a Hop-on Hop-off tour taking in Sforza Castle and the Navigli district, followed by a guided walk to the Duomo. A high-speed train covers the short distance to Florence, where the evening includes a private sunset boat ride on a Florentine gondola along the Arno River. The final full day is built around a skip-the-line tour of the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries, with works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci. With two nights in each city and one travel day between them, the trip moves at a settled pace rather than a rush. It suits travelers who want Milan's fashion-and-design side paired with Florence's Renaissance art in a short rail trip between two cities.

What to know before you look closer

  • This package offers a choice of 12 hotels across Milan and Florence at different tiers, so the exact hotel and its standard depends on which option is chosen.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Milan

    Your Journey Begins in Milan

    Welcome to Milan! Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure exploring the city. Perhaps take a stroll through the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II or enjoy a coffee in one of Milan's charming cafes.

  2. Day 2overnight: Milan

    Milan

    After breakfast, embark on a Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour of Milan. Visit iconic landmarks at your own pace, including Sforza Castle, Santa Maria delle Grazie, and the bustling Navigli district. In the afternoon, join a guided walking tour of Milan, featuring a visit to the magnificent Milan Cathedral (Duomo).

  3. Day 3railovernight: Florence

    Milan to Florence

    After breakfast, check out of your hotel and make your way to the train station for your high-speed train to Florence. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for a two-night stay. Spend the afternoon getting acquainted with this beautiful city. Take a walk along the Arno River and visit the iconic Ponte Vecchio. In the evening, enjoy a private sunset boat ride on a Florentine gondola.

  4. Day 4overnight: Florence

    Florence

    Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before a full day of exploring Florence. In the afternoon, take a guided tour of the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries with skip-the-line access. Admire works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci, and immerse yourself in the rich artistic heritage of the Renaissance.

  5. Day 5rail

    Your Journey Ends in Florence

    Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and continue with your travels. If you would like to extend your journey to another city, just ask your Rail Expert and we can help you make all the arrangements.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1A leisure day in Milan includes a stroll through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
  • Day 2A Hop-on Hop-off tour covers Milan's landmarks including Sforza Castle and the Navigli district, followed by a guided walking tour to the Duomo, Milan's cathedral.
  • Day 3A high-speed train brings the trip to Florence, followed that evening by a private sunset boat ride on a Florentine gondola along the Arno River.
  • Day 4A skip-the-line guided tour covers the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries, with works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci.

Included

  • Rail travel as per itinerary
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Milan
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Florence
  • Multi-day Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour in Milan
  • Walking tour of Milan, including the Duomo
  • Skip-the-Line afternoon tour of the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries in Florence
  • Private sunset boat ride on a Florentine gondola

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes, a high-speed train from Milan to Florence is included.
What is included besides rail and hotels?
A Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing tour and guided walking tour in Milan, a skip-the-line tour of the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries in Florence, and a private sunset boat ride on a Florentine gondola.
Which hotels are used?
A choice from 12 hotel options across Milan and Florence, including the Armani Hotel Milano and the Four Seasons Hotel Milano in Milan.
How many nights are spent in each city?
Two nights in Milan and two nights in Florence, across 5 days and 4 nights.
What is the starting price?
From $819 per person, about $164 a day.

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