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Grand Rome, Florence, and Venice

10-day independent rail trip through Rome, Florence, and Venice

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Railbookers operates Grand Rome, Florence, and Venice, an independent 10-day, 9-night rail vacation covering three of Italy's best-known cities, with 3 nights in each. First-class trains connect Rome to Florence on day 4 and Florence to Venice on day 7. Along the way, small-group and private tours are included at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the Roman Forum and Colosseum, the Uffizi Gallery, and the Accademia Gallery, plus a Tuscan cooking class and a full-day Tuscany excursion to Pisa, a Chianti winery, San Gimignano, and Siena. In Venice, the trip includes a gondola ride and a boat tour of the Murano, Burano, and Torcello islands. The trip suits travelers who want guided access to Italy's major sights combined with time to explore Rome, Florence, and Venice at their own pace. Prices start from $1,839 per person.

What to know before you look closer

  • 18 accommodation options span several hotel tiers across the three cities, so the exact hotel depends on the tier and city you choose.
  • This is an independent trip; besides the listed small-group and private tours, sightseeing on free days is self-guided.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Rome

    Your Journey Begins in Rome

    Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay. Come the evening, be sure to visit the Trevi Fountain and throw in a coin or two.

  2. Day 2overnight: Rome

    Rome

    Today after breakfast, you'll be picked up at your hotel in the early morning for a small group tour. First, tour the Vatican Museum and marvel at the ornate ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. The afternoon is yours to continue exploring Rome, home to hundreds of ancient artifacts, architecture, and Basilicas such as St Peter's.

  3. Day 3overnight: Rome

    Rome

    Your final day in Rome includes an exclusive small-group tour of the Colosseum. Afterwards, walk around the Roman Forum and enjoy the fantastic view from the top of Palatine Hill.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Florence

    Rome to Florence

    After breakfast, head to the train station for a direct journey to Florence, in the heart of Tuscany. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for a three-night stay. In the afternoon, enjoy a privately guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery, home to Renaissance art by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci.

  5. Day 5overnight: Florence

    Florence

    After breakfast this morning, head over to the Accademia Gallery with your skip-the-line tickets, and see Michelangelo's Statue of David. This afternoon, you'll participate in an included cooking class, learning to make authentic Tuscan cuisine and enjoying it for dinner with a glass of wine.

  6. Day 6overnight: Florence

    Tuscany Day Trip

    Your full-day excursion through Tuscany begins with a tour of Pisa, admiring the famous Tower of Pisa. Afterwards, drive to a rustic winery in Chianti and enjoy a delicious Tuscan lunch and wine tasting. Your afternoon includes strolling through the medieval village of San Gimignano and the cobblestone streets of Siena before returning to Florence in the evening.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Venice

    Florence to Venice

    Following breakfast, take a two-hour train ride to picture-postcard perfect Venice. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Watch the world go by with a coffee in the iconic St Mark's Square before discovering attractions such as the Campanile and the Clock Tower. In the early evening, take a 30-minute gondola ride along the iconic canals.

  8. Day 8overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Have breakfast in the morning before embarking on a boat ride to the nearby islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello on a guided tour, including a visit to a glass-blowing factory. Come the evening, relax at an outdoor trattoria by the lagoon, or head to Harry's Bar to try a Bellini in the cocktail's birthplace.

  9. Day 9overnight: Venice

    Venice

    The final day of your journey is yours to cross anything left on your Venetian bucket list! Wander through the winding streets and alleys, admiring the beautiful architecture, small art galleries, traditional mask makers, cafes and gelato shops.

  10. Day 10rail

    Your Journey Ends in Venice

    After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and continue with your travels. If you wish to extend your journey, perhaps with an additional day in a different city, one of our Rail Experts will be happy to assist you with the details.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A small-group tour of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel.
  • Day 4A privately guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery, home to Renaissance art by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci.
  • Day 5An included Tuscan cooking class followed by dinner with wine.
  • Day 6A full-day Tuscany excursion to Pisa, a Chianti winery, San Gimignano, and Siena.
  • Day 7A two-hour train ride to Venice, followed by a 30-minute gondola ride along the canals.

Included

  • Rail travel in first class as per the itinerary
  • 3 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Rome
  • 3 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Florence
  • 3 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Venice
  • Sightseeing tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
  • Small Group Tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum
  • Private tour of the Uffizi Gallery
  • Skip-the-Line tickets for the Accademia Gallery
  • Afternoon cooking class in Florence
  • Day trip to Tuscany with wine tasting from Florence
  • Gondola ride on the canals of Venice
  • Sightseeing tour of the Murano, Burano, and Torcello Islands in Venice

Questions travellers ask

Is this an escorted tour or independent trip?
Independent, with small-group and private guided tours included throughout, such as the Vatican Museums, the Uffizi Gallery, and the Murano, Burano, and Torcello islands.
What's included?
First-class rail travel, 3 nights' hotel with breakfast in each city, tours of the Vatican Museums, the Roman Forum and Colosseum, a private Uffizi Gallery tour, Accademia Gallery tickets, a cooking class, a Tuscany day trip with wine tasting, a Venice gondola ride, and a Murano, Burano, and Torcello islands tour.
How do travelers get between cities?
By train: from Rome to Florence on day 4, and a two-hour train from Florence to Venice on day 7.
Is a Tuscany wine tasting included?
Yes, the day 6 Tuscany excursion includes a Chianti winery lunch and wine tasting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $1,839 per person (USD).
How long is the trip?
10 days and 9 nights, with 3 nights in each city.

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