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Iconic Italy: Venice, Florence & Rome

Iconic Italy: Venice, Florence & Rome, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Join Vacations By Rail on a Grand Tour of Italy. Visit Rome, Venice and the beautiful Tuscan city of Florence and enjoy our many included excursions.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Rome

    Arriving in the ancient capital, Rome

    Check in to the hotel for two nights; free time to explore; first group dinner with the Tour Manager. Note: May 11, September 7 and October 5 departures stay at The Hive Hotel in Rome.

  2. Day 2overnight: Rome

    Exploring the Eternal City

    Guided tour taking in the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona; free time for the Spanish Steps, Villa Borghese Park or St. Peter's Square.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Florence

    To Florence in the heart of Tuscany

    Train to Florence; guided tour of the Duomo, Giotto's campanile, Santa Maria Novella and the Ponte Vecchio.

  4. Day 4overnight: Florence

    A day trip to San Gimignano

    Coach excursion to the walled UNESCO medieval town of San Gimignano with a local guide; free time for lunch and local specialties.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Florence

    Touring Pisa and at leisure in Lucca

    Rail through rural Tuscany to Pisa for a guided tour of the Field of Miracles (Leaning Tower, Duomo), then on to the walled city of Lucca for free time.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Venice (Murano)

    The Floating City of Venice

    Train to Venice; private boat transfer to a hotel on the island of Murano for two nights (luggage transferred separately); free time to relax.

  7. Day 7overnight: Venice (Murano)

    Discovering Venice

    Guided walking tour of Venice including St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; free afternoon and evening.

  8. Day 8

    Tour conclusion

    Check out of the hotel in Venice; the tour concludes and travelers begin their journey home independently.

Included

  • Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 7 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
  • Standard Class rail travel on local rail networks; all rail and coach travel throughout
  • Breakfast each day, 4 dinners
  • Group luggage transfers between hotels from Rome to Venice
  • All guided tours and excursions

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance (not included but can be arranged)
  • Flights and Airport transfers

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