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Rome and Venice

5-day Rome to Venice rail vacation on the Eurostar Italia

Illustration of Rome and Venice

Railbookers operates this 5-day, 4-night rail vacation that starts in Rome and ends in Venice. The first two nights are spent in Rome, with time to see the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain and a tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, plus evenings for wood-oven pizza and homemade pasta in a trattoria, a casual Italian restaurant. On day 3, the Eurostar Italia train carries travelers across Italy, passing Florence, Bologna and Padova before crossing the lagoon into Venice's Santa Lucia station, where a gondola ride and cicchetti, Italian tapas, await. The final two nights in Venice mix an included walking tour of the Doge's Palace and Golden Basilica with free time to climb St. Mark's Campanile or visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. With only one included tour per city and open afternoons and evenings, this suits travelers who enjoy history and local food but prefer to set their own pace between the fixed rail and hotel arrangements.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence pack lists no specific departure dates for this trip; check current availability with Railbookers.
  • Beyond the included Vatican tour in Rome and walking tour in Venice, the itinerary lists optional sightseeing (Spanish Steps, Villa Borghese, St. Mark's Campanile) with no guide mentioned, so plan on exploring at your own pace much of the time.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Rome

    Your Journey Begins in Rome

    Welcome to Rome! On arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Enjoy two days exploring Europe's largest open air museum. Shrouded in legend, Rome is home to hundreds of ancient artifacts, architecture, beautiful churches and Basilicas such as St. Peter's and St. Martin's. Take a tour of the Vatican to discover the fascinating stories behind the smallest country in the world. Stop for a delicious Italian ice-cream in one of the pretty cafes by the Trevi fountain and then walk in the footsteps of gladiators at the famous Colosseum. Don't forget to have your photo taken with one of the slightly more modern gladiators outside! (Overnight in Rome)

  2. Day 2overnight: Rome

    Rome

    After breakfast, why not visit the Spanish Steps or stroll through the wide-open spaces of the Villa Borghese. Spend your evenings sampling the delicious Italian cuisine of Rome. Stop for a traditional wood-oven pizza in one of the charming trattorias or enjoy beautiful homemade pasta and regional desserts such as ricotta cake, made with fresh ricotta cheese mixed with sugar, vanilla and candied fruits. (Overnight in Rome)

    Meals: B

  3. Day 3railovernight: Venice

    Rome to Venice

    After breakfast, take the Eurostar Italia train service to Venice. Speed through Florence, Bologna and Padova before traveling across the stunning lagoon and into Santa Lucia station. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay. After check-in, treat yourself to a classic gondola ride through the maze of canals before tucking in to some Cicchetti (Italian tapas), washed down with a glass of sparkling Prosecco. (Overnight in Venice)

    Meals: B

  4. Day 4overnight: Venice

    Venice

    This morning, climb St. Mark's Campanile for stunning views of the city or maybe discover the works of Magritte, Picasso, Pollock and Kandinsky at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the Venier dei Leoni Palace was the home of American collector Peggy Guggenheim for 30 years. (Overnight in Venice)

    Meals: B

  5. Day 5rail

    Depart Venice

    Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before checking out and continuing with your travels. If you would like to extend your journey, perhaps with an additional night in a different Italian city, one our Rail Specialists will be happy to assist you with the details.

    Meals: B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Check into a Rome hotel for a two-night stay and tour the Vatican, including the Sistine Chapel.
  • Day 3Ride the Eurostar Italia from Rome to Venice, passing through Florence, Bologna and Padova before crossing the lagoon into Santa Lucia station.
  • Day 3Take a gondola ride through Venice's canals and try cicchetti, Italian tapas, after checking into the hotel.
  • Day 4Climb St. Mark's Campanile for views over Venice or visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in the Venier dei Leoni Palace.

Included

  • Rail travel as per itinerary 2 nights hotel night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Rome 2 nights hotel night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Venice Vatican Museums, St Peters, and the Sistine Chapel tour Venice walking tour, Doges Palace, and Golden Basilica tours

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Railbookers includes rail travel as per the itinerary, including the Eurostar Italia service from Rome to Venice.
Which trains are used?
The itinerary names the Eurostar Italia train service between Rome and Venice, which passes through Florence, Bologna and Padova.
What hotels are included?
The package includes 2 nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast in Rome and 2 nights in Venice.
Is the trip guided or independent?
The included Vatican tour in Rome and Venice walking tour are guided; beyond these, days are largely at your own pace based on the optional sightseeing suggestions in the itinerary.
How long is the trip?
5 days and 4 nights, starting in Rome and ending in Venice.

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