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Iconic Italy: Venice, Florence & Rome
Ten-day Italy rail tour from London through Rome, Florence, Venice to France
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Rail Tours operates a 10-day escorted rail journey combining travel through France and Italy with a week-long stay on Lake Garda. Departing from London St Pancras, passengers travel via Eurostar and high-speed TGV through Paris and Chambery, then coach to San Felice del Benaco on Lake Garda's western shore. The heart of the tour is seven nights at a base hotel, with included excursions by boat to the cliffside town of Malcesine and the medieval castle town of Sirmione, a guided coach tour of Verona's Roman Arena and Shakespeare landmarks, and a day trip to Venice with a boat arrival at St Mark's Square and a walking tour of the city. Two free days allow independent exploration of the lake and surrounding region. The tour returns via coach to Turin for one night, then Eurostar and TGV back to London. This itinerary suits travellers seeking leisurely pacing, guided highlights combined with unstructured time, and classic European rail travel without long daily transfers.
Across 5 checks, this price has held at £1,460 every time.
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Depart St Pancras International by Eurostar travelling to Paris. Upon arrival in the French capital, continue by high-speed TGV to Chambery, spending one night here.
Travel by train to Milan, and transfer by coach to the Park Hotel Casimiro Village in San Felice del Benaco.
Cruise to Malcesine today and enjoy time to explore at leisure. At this narrow stretch of Lake Garda, dramatic cliffs rise steeply from the very edge of the water.
You are free to explore Lake Garda or to venture further afield.
Travel by coach to Verona, the city made famous in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. Enjoy a guided city tour, exploring the cobbled streets and visiting the Roman Arena, the city gates and Juliet's balcony.
Enjoy another day at leisure.
Travel to spectacular Venice by coach, and explore the unique floating city known for its beauty. On arrival enjoy a boat trip along the Giudecca Canal to St Mark's Square, the heart and soul of the city, from where you will embark on a walking tour of this famous city's highlights.
Enjoy a fantastic cruise to pretty Sirmione, situated on a promontory on the southern shores of Lake Garda, to explore this charming town bursting with history. Famous for its grand 13th century castle, the views over the lake from the castle's battlements are truly captivating.
Depart by rail today, travelling to Turin, where you spend the night.
Depart by high-speed TGV for Paris, where you will join the Eurostar service back to London St Pancras International.
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