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Rome and Florence

Independent rail trip from Rome to Florence, six days

Illustration of Rome and Florence

Railbookers operates this 6-day independent rail vacation between Rome and Florence, starting with three nights in Rome and ending in Florence after two nights there. Day 1 begins with a flight from the UK to Rome and an evening stroll to the Trevi Fountain; days 2 and 3 include small-group tours of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Vatican Museums. On day 4, a high-speed train carries travelers from Rome to Florence through rural Italian countryside, followed by a walk along the Arno River to the Ponte Vecchio. Day 5 adds a small-group, skip-the-line tour of the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries. Outside those guided visits, the days are self-directed, which suits independent travelers who want pre-booked museum access without a full escorted schedule, and who are comfortable managing a single train connection between two Italian cities.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers lists 12 accommodation options across tiers and cities for this trip; which hotel you receive depends on the tier and city you choose rather than a fixed named hotel for each stay.
  • The day 6 itinerary description ends after breakfast and checkout in Florence, with no detail given on onward travel or transfers.
  • The evidence provided does not list specific current departure dates for this trip; confirm availability with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Rome

    Your Journey Begins in Rome

    Fly from the UK to Rome and on arrival, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay. In the evening, stroll to the Trevi Fountain.

  2. Day 2overnight: Rome

    Rome

    After breakfast, make your way over to the Colosseum for a guided tour, then a guided stroll around the Roman Forum.

  3. Day 3overnight: Rome

    Rome

    Today you will visit the Vatican for a tour of the vast Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and San Peter's.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Florence

    Rome to Florence

    Make your way to the train station for your high-speed train to Florence. Check in to your hotel for a two-night stay, take a walk along the Arno River and visit the iconic Ponte Vecchio.

  5. Day 5overnight: Florence

    Florence

    A full day of exploring Florence. In the afternoon, take a guided tour of the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries with skip-the-line access.

  6. Day 6

    Your Journey Ends in Florence

    After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and continue with your travels.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1On arrival in Rome, the evening includes a stroll to the Trevi Fountain.
  • Day 2A guided tour visits the Colosseum, followed by a guided stroll around the Roman Forum.
  • Day 3A guided tour visits the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's.
  • Day 4The high-speed train from Rome to Florence crosses rural Italian countryside, and the day continues with a walk along the Arno River to the Ponte Vecchio.
  • Day 5A small-group, skip-the-line tour visits the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries in Florence.

Included

  • Rail travel as specified in the itinerary
  • 3 nights hotel accommodations with breakfast in Rome
  • 2 nights hotel accommodations with breakfast in Florence
  • Small Group Tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum
  • Small Group Tour of the Vatican Museums
  • Small Group Tour of the Uffizi and Accademia Gallery

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Rail travel as specified in the itinerary is included, covering the high-speed train from Rome to Florence.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail vacation. Small-group guided tours are included for the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the Vatican Museums, and the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries; other time is self-directed.
Which train is used?
A Trenitalia high-speed train connects Rome to Florence.
What hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 12 accommodation options across tiers and cities, with sample choices including the Kolbe Hotel Rome, the InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace, the Anglo American Hotel Florence, and the Cellai Boutique Hotel.
How long is the trip?
Six days and five nights: three nights in Rome and two nights in Florence.

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