How much does it cost?

From £2,999 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $4,051 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is this an escorted tour?

Yes. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager for the full duration, and the itinerary includes guided walking tours in Rome, Florence, and Venice, plus a guided coach day trip to San Gimignano.

What is the accommodation standard?

All hotels are 4-star: Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo in Rome (2 nights), Hotel Indigo in Florence (3 nights), and Hyatt Centric Murano Venice on the island of Murano (3 nights).

Which meals are included?

Daily breakfast, 6 dinners at hotels or local restaurants, and light meals served on Eurostar (outbound and return). Most lunches are independent, though the San Gimignano day trip gives free time to sample local food.

When does this tour run?

Great Rail Journeys operates six departures: September 2026, April, May, June, September, and October 2027.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Iconic Italy: Venice, Florence & Rome

Great Rail Journeys' famous Italy tour is a 10-day escorted journey from London through France and Italy, ending in Chambéry. The tour departs London St Pancras on Eurostar Plus, crosses to Paris, then travels by First Class rail through the Alps into northern Italy. From there, the itinerary covers Rome, Florence, and Venice, with stops in Tuscan towns including San Gimignano, Pisa, and Lucca. Each major city includes guided tours: Rome's Colosseum and Roman Forum, Florence's Renaissance landmarks, and Venice's St Mark's Basilica and Bridge of Sighs. Days combine group-led exploration with free afternoons for independent wandering. The package stays in 4-star hotels throughout, with daily breakfast and six included dinners. A dedicated Tour Manager accompanies the group from departure to arrival. This tour suits first-time rail travellers seeking the comfort of Eurostar and First Class travel, history lovers drawn to Rome and Florence, and couples wanting a balance of organised experiences and personal time in each city.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen £100 since 4 Jul, to £2,999.

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. 3 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

Single supplement is GBP 1,200 (USD 1,600), significantly more than half the double room price; confirm final costs before booking
Maximum group size is 30 people; this is a larger escorted tour rather than a small-group experience
Three of nine dinners are included; most other meals (lunches on free days) are at your own cost

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Turin
London to Turin in northern Italy
We meet the Tour Manager at London St Pancras before boarding the Eurostar to Paris in Plus class with a light meal at our seats. We change trains and continue by First Class rail to Turin, passing snow-capped alpine peaks, and check in to our hotel before dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: Eurostar light meal, Dinner
Day 2railovernight: Rome
A morning in Turin and onwards to Rome
A free morning to explore Turin's Baroque, Renaissance and modern architecture, before we travel by rail to Rome for a two-night stay, checking in and having dinner at our hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3overnight: Rome
Exploring the 'Eternal City' of Rome
A guided tour taking in the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia and the Pantheon, with a stop at Giolitti gelateria, ending in Piazza Navona. The rest of the day is free, with options including the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, Villa Borghese, or St Peter's Square and the Vatican.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4railovernight: Florence
By rail to Florence and a guided tour
We travel by rail to Florence and check in to our central four-star hotel, before a guided tour taking in the Duomo, Giotto's campanile, Santa Maria Novella and the Ponte Vecchio. The rest of the afternoon is free, with options including Michelangelo's David at the Accademia, before dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5overnight: Florence
A day trip to San Gimignano
A coach journey through Tuscan scenery to the walled, UNESCO-listed hilltop town of San Gimignano, with a guided walk through its streets and free time for lunch and local delicacies, before returning to our hotel in Florence.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6railovernight: Florence
Touring Pisa and at leisure in Lucca
We travel by rail through rural Tuscany to Pisa for a guided tour of the Field of Miracles, including the Leaning Tower and the Duomo, then continue to the walled city of Lucca to explore independently, before returning to Florence by rail in the early evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7railovernight: Murano
Welcome to Venice
We board the train to Venice, arriving in the early afternoon, and are taken by private boat to our four-star hotel on the island of Murano. Luggage is transferred directly from Florence. The rest of the day is free before we gather for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8overnight: Murano
Discovering Venice
A guided walking tour of Venice taking in the church where Vivaldi was baptised, the Bridge of Sighs, and St Mark's Square, including St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. The rest of the day and evening is free, with options including a gondola ride or the Peggy Guggenheim Gallery, before dinner at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9railovernight: Chambéry
By rail to France
We travel by rail across northern Italy via Milan and Turin, then by First Class rail to Chambéry in France, checking in to our hotel near the station for an overnight stay and a final group dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10rail
Homeward bound
After breakfast, we travel by First Class rail to Paris, change trains to join the Eurostar to London St Pancras, enjoying a light meal at our seats, arriving in London this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Eurostar light meal

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Depart London St Pancras on Eurostar Plus, cross the Channel with a light meal served at your seat, then continue by First Class rail to Turin as the route climbs into snow-capped alpine peaks
Day 3Guided tour of Rome starts at the Colosseum and Roman Forum, passing the Pantheon and ending in Piazza Navona; stop at Giolitti, the city's oldest gelateria
Day 5Coach excursion through Tuscan countryside to the walled medieval UNESCO World Heritage town of San Gimignano with time to sample local cured ham, pecorino cheese, and white wine
Day 8Guided walking tour of Venice explores the Bridge of Sighs, St Mark's Square, and St Mark's Basilica; afternoon free to choose between the Byzantine interior, gondola rides, or cicchetti bars in Dorsoduro

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
9 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
Eurostar Plus First & Standard Class rail travel
All rail, boat and coach travel throughout your tour
Eurostar light meals
Breakfast each day, 6 dinners
Group luggage transfers between hotels from Rome to Venice
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £2,999 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $4,051 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this an escorted tour?: Yes. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager for the full duration, and the itinerary includes guided walking tours in Rome, Florence, and Venice, plus a guided coach day trip to San Gimignano.
What is the accommodation standard?: All hotels are 4-star: Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo in Rome (2 nights), Hotel Indigo in Florence (3 nights), and Hyatt Centric Murano Venice on the island of Murano (3 nights).
Which meals are included?: Daily breakfast, 6 dinners at hotels or local restaurants, and light meals served on Eurostar (outbound and return). Most lunches are independent, though the San Gimignano day trip gives free time to sample local food.
When does this tour run?: Great Rail Journeys operates six departures: September 2026, April, May, June, September, and October 2027.