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Rome, Florence and Pisa

8-day Italy rail trip from Rome through Florence to Pisa

Illustration of Rome, Florence and Pisa

Railbookers operates this 8-day, 7-night rail vacation across Italy, starting in Rome and ending in Pisa. The first three nights are spent in Rome, beginning at your own pace with gelato on the Spanish Steps, then a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's and the Sistine Chapel, plus time at the Colosseum. A high-speed train carries travelers to Florence on day 4 for three more nights, including a city tour past the Duomo Basilica and free time to browse the San Lorenzo Street Market. On day 7, a regional train continues to Pisa for a final night, with the Leaning Tower and the city's Romanesque buildings and piazzas to explore before departure. With only two scheduled tours across the whole trip and several days marked 'at your own pace,' this suits travelers who like a fixed rail and hotel structure but prefer to plan their own sightseeing each day.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence pack lists no specific departure dates for this trip; confirm availability with Railbookers.
  • Only one night is spent in Pisa at the end of the trip, so time to see the Leaning Tower and surrounding sights is limited to a single evening and the following morning before checkout.
  • Beyond the Vatican tour and Florence city tour, most days, including day 1 in Rome and day 6 in Florence, are described as 'at your own pace' with optional suggestions rather than guided activities.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Rome

    Your Journey Begins in Rome

    Welcome to Rome! Check in at your hotel for a three-night stay and set out to discover the wonders of the 'Eternal City' at your own pace. Perhaps start by enjoying an ice-cold gelato on the Spanish steps and simply watching Roman life go by. (Overnight in Rome)

  2. Day 2

    Rome

    After breakfast this morning, enjoy exploring Europe's largest open-air museum. Shrouded in legend, Rome is home to hundreds of ancient artefacts, architecture, beautiful churches and Basilicas such as St Peter's and St Martin's. Stop for a delicious treat in one of the pretty cafes by the Trevi fountain and then walk in the footsteps of gladiators at the famous Colosseum. (Overnight Rome)

    Meals: B

  3. Day 3overnight: Rome

    Rome

    Head out for another day of sightseeing on your Vatican museums San Peters and Sistine Chapel tour. Discover the fascinating stories behind the smallest country in the world and marvel at the ornate ceiling of the Sistine Chapel (Overnight in Rome)

    Meals: B

  4. Day 4rail

    Rome to Florence

    After breakfast at your hotel, take the high-speed train from Rome to Florence, and upon arrival in Florence, make your way to your hotel and check in for a three-night stay. Once you get your bearings, start exploring this beautiful and historic city. A good place to start is the Ponte Vecchio, the oldest and most famous bridge over the Arno River, filled with shops and connecting the famous Uffizi museum to the old Medici Palace. After dinner at one of the many fine restaurants in the area, enjoy a Florentine gelato, considered by many to be the best in the world. (Overnight Florence)

    Meals: B

  5. Day 5

    Florence

    After breakfast this morning, spend another day discovering beautiful Florence on today's city tour, through the city's lively piazzas, and marvel at the magnificent dome of the Duomo Basilica. (Overnight Florence)

    Meals: B

  6. Day 6overnight: Florence

    Florence

    Enjoy another day sightseeing in Florence today. Why not head out and shop for quality Italian goods at the San Lorenzo Street Market, where you will find leather products, belts, jackets and bags, among other finery. In the evening, enjoy a wonderful Florentine meal and a glass of wine in Santa Croce, or in one of the other charming neighborhoods the city is known for. (Overnight in Florence)

    Meals: B

  7. Day 7rail

    Florence to Pisa

    Take the regional train from Florence to Pisa today, where you will spend a final night before the end of your journey. Best known for its famous Leaning Tower, Pisa also boasts a vast array of impressive Romanesque buildings, Gothic churches and lovely piazzas to discover. The area also enjoys a vibrant and charming street scene filled with friendly locals, and lively cafes and bars. Enjoy the last night of your journey soaking up the local scene in Pisa! (Overnight Pisa)

    Meals: B

  8. Day 8rail

    Your Journey Ends in Pisa

    After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and continue with your travels. If you would like to extend your journey, perhaps with an additional night in a different destination, one of our Rail Experts would be happy to help with all the arrangements.

    Meals: B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3Take a Vatican Museums, St. Peter's and Sistine Chapel tour, taking in the ornate ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
  • Day 4Ride the high-speed train from Rome to Florence, then walk to the Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge over the Arno River.
  • Day 5Join a Florence city tour through the piazzas, taking in the dome of the Duomo Basilica.
  • Day 7Take the regional train from Florence to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower on the final night of the trip.

Included

  • Rail travel as specified in the itinerary 3 nights’ hotel accommodation with breakfast in Rome 3 nights’ hotel accommodation with breakfast in Florence 1-night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Pisa Florence City Tour Vatican museums San Peters and Sistine chapel tour

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Railbookers includes rail travel as specified in the itinerary, including a high-speed train from Rome to Florence and a regional train from Florence to Pisa.
Where do travelers stay?
3 nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast in Rome, 3 nights in Florence, and 1 night in Pisa.
Which guided tours are included?
A Vatican Museums, St. Peter's and Sistine Chapel tour in Rome, and a Florence city tour.
How much time is spent in Pisa?
One night, on day 7, reached by regional train from Florence; the trip ends there the next morning.
Is it guided or independent?
The Vatican tour and Florence city tour are guided; most other days, including day 1 in Rome, are described as 'at your own pace.'

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