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Grand Rome and Florence

7-day independent rail trip between Rome and Florence

Illustration of Grand Rome and Florence

Railbookers operates Grand Rome and Florence, an independent 7-day, 6-night rail vacation connecting two of Italy's best-known cities. Travelers spend 3 nights in Rome and 3 in Florence, riding a standard-class Trenitalia train between them on day 4. Four small-group guided tours are included: the Colosseum in Rome, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, and the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo's David. Beyond those tours, sightseeing is at each traveler's own pace, from tossing a coin in the Trevi Fountain on arrival to strolling across Florence's Ponte Vecchio. The trip suits travelers who want a mix of guided museum access and independent time in two major Italian cities, without committing to a full escorted tour. Prices start from $1,139 per person.

What to know before you look closer

  • 12 accommodation options span several hotel tiers across Rome and Florence, so the exact hotel depends on the tier and city you choose.
  • The included rail travel between Rome and Florence is standard class, not first class.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Rome

    Your Journey Begins in Rome

    Arrive in Rome and check in at your hotel for a three-night stay. As the sun sets, be sure to visit the Trevi Fountain and throw in a coin or two.

  2. Day 2overnight: Rome

    Rome

    Today after breakfast, explore the heritage of ancient Rome with a walking tour of the Colosseum, starting near Oppian Hill for panoramic views. Skip the lines with your priority-access ticket. Also today, use your 48-hour sightseeing tour pass for access to the city's top attractions.

  3. Day 3overnight: Rome

    Rome

    Continue to use your sightseeing tour pass to visit more sights today. Take the air-conditioned coach to Vatican City, passing Piazza del Popolo and the Aurelian Walls, and skip past the entrance lines with your priority-access ticket to enter the Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Florence

    Rome to Florence

    Enjoy breakfast and then make your way to the train station for your journey from Rome to Florence. Travel in first-class onboard Trenitalia. On arrival in Florence, make your way to your hotel and check in for a three-night stay. After dinner, enjoy a Florentine gelato.

  5. Day 5overnight: Florence

    Florence

    After breakfast this morning, spend another day discovering Florence. Enjoy your included gallery tour of the famous Uffizi museum. Take a stroll across the Ponte Vecchio, admire the spectacular Duomo Cathedral and enjoy some more fine Italian cuisine.

  6. Day 6overnight: Florence

    Florence

    On your third day in Florence, enjoy a tour of the famed Accademia Gallery, best known as the home of Michelangelo's sculpture David. Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure, perhaps visiting the lovely Boboli Gardens and adjacent Tuscany.

  7. Day 7rail

    Depart Florence

    After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and continue with your onward travels. If you wish to extend your journey with additional nights in a different destination, one of our Rail Experts can help you with all the arrangements!

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1A visit to the Trevi Fountain to toss in a coin.
  • Day 2A walking tour of the Colosseum, starting near Oppian Hill for panoramic views.
  • Day 3A guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
  • Day 5An included gallery tour of the Uffizi, followed by a stroll across the Ponte Vecchio.
  • Day 6A tour of the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo's David.

Included

  • Standard class rail travel and seat reservations on all journeys per itinerary
  • 3 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Rome
  • 3 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Florence
  • Imperial Rome Tour
  • Tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel in Rome
  • Uffizi Gallery tour in Florence
  • Accademia Gallery Tour in Florence

Questions travellers ask

Is this an escorted tour or independent trip?
Independent, with four included small-group guided tours: the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the Uffizi Gallery, and the Accademia Gallery.
Is the rail travel included?
Yes, standard-class Trenitalia rail travel and seat reservations from Rome to Florence on day 4.
What's included?
3 nights' hotel with breakfast in Rome and in Florence, plus the four guided tours listed above.
Which hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 12 accommodation options, including the InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace and the Anglo American Hotel Florence, Curio Collection by Hilton.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $1,139 per person (USD).
How long is the trip?
7 days and 6 nights, with 3 nights in each city.

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