How much does it cost?

From CHF 820 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,006 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. The package includes a four-day Interrail/Eurail 1 Country Pass Italy in second class covering Rome to Florence, Florence to Venice, Venice to Milan, and Milan back to Rome, plus seat reservations.

Is this a guided or independent tour?

Independent. You arrange your own arrival and departure; Railtour Suisse books the hotels and rail pass. Days are free to explore at your pace.

What hotels are included?

Three-star hotels with standard double rooms and breakfast: three nights in Rome, one in Florence, two in Venice, and one in Milan.

What is not included?

Individual arrival and departure journeys to/from Rome, meals other than breakfast, entrance fees to attractions, and optional extras such as gondola rides or visits to Murano glass shops.

railtour suisse · Individual rail journey

Grand Train Tour of Italy

Eight-day independent rail loop through Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan on Interrail pass

Railtour Suisse's Grand Train Tour of Italy is an eight-day independent rail holiday that moves you through four of Italy's most celebrated cities: Rome, Florence, Venice, and Milan. You travel on a four-day Interrail pass in second class, with trains scheduled one to three hours apart. The package includes seven nights in three-star hotels with breakfast, starting and ending in Rome. Days are yours to fill: in Rome you can visit the Vatican and Colosseum; in Florence the Uffizi Gallery and Duomo; in Venice the Doge's Palace and lagoon; in Milan the Cathedral and da Vinci's Last Supper. You arrange your own arrival and departure, and the itinerary can be reversed. This tour suits independent travellers and first-time rail users who want art and history without a guide, couples seeking a romantic loop, and anyone building a first Italian journey around the country's major heritage sites.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at CHF 820 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The tour returns to Rome on Day 7 for a seventh night, then you arrange your own return journey on Day 8; the 3 nights in Rome are split across arrival and departure.
Only four of the eight days involve train travel; the other four are free exploration days in the hotels.
Rail fare is covered by Interrail/Eurail pass; no separate rail booking is needed beyond what Railtour Suisse arranges.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Rome
Arrival in Rome
Individual arrival in Rome. Overnight in Rome.
Day 2overnight: Rome
Rome
Breakfast at the hotel. Explore «the Eternal City». Vatican, Roman Forum, the Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum.
Day 3railovernight: Florence
Rome – Florence (1h40)
Breakfast at the hotel. Train ride to Florence, the queen of the Italian cities of art.
Day 4railovernight: Venice
Florence – Venice (2h20)
Breakfast at the hotel. Train ride to Venice – the city for lovers. Romantic strolls through the canals.
Day 5overnight: Venice
Venice
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Doge's Palace and enjoy the unique views. Why not go on a romantic gondola ride through the canals or a boat trip to Muralto to the world famous glass blowing shop? Overnight in Venice.
Day 6railovernight: Milan
Venice – Milan (2h30)
Breakfast at the hotel. Train ride to Milan, which is well known for shopping and cultural highlights such as the Cathedral or Leonardo Da Vinci's world-famous image «The Last Supper». Overnight in Milan.
Day 7railovernight: Rome
Milan – Rome (3h05)
Breakfast at the hotel. Train ride to Rome. Enjoy another day in this extraordinary city. Overnight in Rome.
Day 8
Rome and return journey
Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure and individual return journey. This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2Day 2 in Rome: explore the Vatican, Roman Forum, and Trevi Fountain; browse lively markets and enjoy an aperitif in Trastevere.
Day 3Day 3: 1 hour 40 minute train to Florence; visit the Uffizi Gallery, the Duomo, and the oldest pharmacy in Europe.
Day 4Day 4: 2 hour 20 minute train to Venice; explore the lagoon city's canals and hidden squares.
Day 5Day 5 in Venice: ascend the Campanile bell tower for views over the lagoon; optional gondola ride or boat trip to Murano glass shops.
Day 6Day 6: 2 hour 30 minute train to Milan; visit the Cathedral and see Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper.

Included

Rail journey incl. seat reservation Rome–Florence–Venice–Milan–Rome with Interrail/Eurail 1 Country Pass Italy, 4 days in 2nd class
3 nights in Rome, 3* hotel, standard double room with breakfast
1 night in Florence, 3* hotel, standard double room with breakfast
2 nights in Venice, 3* hotel, standard double room with breakfast
1 night in Milan, 3* hotel, standard double room with breakfast

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From CHF 820 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,006 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. The package includes a four-day Interrail/Eurail 1 Country Pass Italy in second class covering Rome to Florence, Florence to Venice, Venice to Milan, and Milan back to Rome, plus seat reservations.
Is this a guided or independent tour?: Independent. You arrange your own arrival and departure; Railtour Suisse books the hotels and rail pass. Days are free to explore at your pace.
What hotels are included?: Three-star hotels with standard double rooms and breakfast: three nights in Rome, one in Florence, two in Venice, and one in Milan.
What is not included?: Individual arrival and departure journeys to/from Rome, meals other than breakfast, entrance fees to attractions, and optional extras such as gondola rides or visits to Murano glass shops.