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Italian Explorer

Italian Explorer, a rail journey with Rail Tours (rail-tours.co.uk)

An escorted rail journey discovering the historic beauty of Italy.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Mulhouse

    Depart for Mulhouse

    Meet your Tour Manager at Rail Discoveries' dedicated Departure Office in London St Pancras, we take the Eurostar to Paris and join the onward train to Mulhouse where you stay for one night.

  2. Day 2overnight: Rome

    To Rome

    Continue to Rome.

  3. Day 3overnight: Rome

    Sightseeing in Rome

    Discover the wonders of ancient Rome on a guided walking tour, with sights including the Roman Forum, the former civic centre of Roman public life. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this incredible city; the mighty Colosseum should not be missed.

  4. Day 4overnight: Rome

    Free day in Rome

    Day 4 is also at leisure.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Florence

    Florence

    Travel by high-speed train to the artistic city of Florence, and this afternoon enjoy a guided walking tour of the city's main sights, including the 14th century Ponte Vecchio bridge, and the magnificent Duomo with its distinctive red-tiled dome.

  6. Day 6overnight: Florence

    Free day in Florence

    Day 6 is free for you to explore here.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Florence

    Pisa and Lucca

    Today's full-day excursion by rail heads firstly to Pisa, known for its famous Leaning Tower, which you have free time to admire. This afternoon, continue to the delightful walled city of Lucca.

  8. Day 8overnight: Venice

    To Venice

    Travel to Venice and on arrival, embark on a sightseeing tour.

  9. Day 9overnight: Venice

    Exploring Venice

    You are at leisure to explore the magic of the Floating City of Venice today. Perhaps take a gondola ride along the aptly named Grand Canal, the main artery of crystal blue that runs through the heart of this refined city.

  10. Day 10railovernight: Turin

    Turin

    Today you travel by high speed rail to Turin, for an overnight stay.

  11. Day 11rail

    Return home

    You bid a fond farewell to the glories of Italy, beginning your journey home by high-speed TGV to Paris then returning to the UK by Eurostar, where your tour concludes on arrival.

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