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Venice, Florence, and Rome

Independent rail trip through Venice, Florence, and Rome, 7 days

Illustration of Venice, Florence, and Rome

Railbookers operates this independent, self-guided rail vacation across 7 days and 6 nights, moving from Venice to Florence to Rome with two nights in each city. Day 2 in Venice includes a short walking tour through the city's streets and squares, followed by a gondola ride down the Grand Canal, before a high-speed train carries travelers to Florence on day 3. Florence's day 4 centers on sights such as the Uffizi Gallery, and a further train on day 5 continues to Rome, where a 48-hour Hop-on-Hop-off Pass lets travelers explore at their own pace, including stops like the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. Breakfast is included with each hotel stay, and several named hotel options are offered per city, from boutique properties to brands like the InterContinental. The trip suits independent-minded travelers who want a classic three-city Italian rail route with only light guided structure, leaving most sightseeing to be arranged on their own.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence lists three possible hotels per city (for example, Hotel Metropole Venice, Kolbe Hotel Rome, and InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace); the final hotel depends on the tier and city you pick.
  • The evidence does not list specific departure dates for this package; confirm current availability with Railbookers.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Venice

    Your Journey Begins in Venice

    Welcome to Venice! On arrival, check in to your hotel for a two-night stay.

  2. Day 2overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Enjoy a tasty breakfast at the hotel then join a short walking tour for some stories of the city's labyrinthine streets and campos (squares), then enjoy a gondola ride down the Grand Canal.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Florence

    Venice to Florence

    Enjoy breakfast in the hotel and then return to Santa Lucia station for your train to Florence. On arrival in Florence, make your way to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay.

  4. Day 4overnight: Florence

    Florence

    After breakfast this morning, spend another day discovering Florence. The Uffizi Gallery is immensely popular so avoid the queues by pre-booking your ticket.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Rome

    Florence to Rome

    Travel from Florence to Rome by train and upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Start using your 48hr Hop-on-Hop-off Pass straight away to travel around the city.

  6. Day 6overnight: Rome

    Rome

    Spend a full day exploring Rome together with your 48hr Hop-on-Hop-off Pass. Discover the wonders of the 'Eternal City' at your own pace.

  7. Day 7

    Depart Rome

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

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A short walking tour explores Venice's streets and squares, followed by a gondola ride down the Grand Canal.
  • Day 3A train from Santa Lucia station carries travelers from Venice to Florence.
  • Day 4A day in Florence includes the Uffizi Gallery, recommended for pre-booked tickets to avoid queues.
  • Day 5A train carries travelers from Florence to Rome, where a 48-hour Hop-on-Hop-off Pass begins.
  • Day 6A full day exploring Rome with the Hop-on-Hop-off Pass, including the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps.

Included

  • 2 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Venice
  • 2 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Florence
  • 2 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Rome
  • Walking Tour and Gondola Tour in Venice
  • Walking Tour of Florence
  • 2-day Hop-on-Hop-off pass in Rome

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. High-speed train travel is included between Venice and Florence on day 3 and Florence and Rome on day 5.
Is this trip guided or independent?
The evidence lists the guiding style as "Independent, self-guided", with a short walking tour and gondola ride in Venice and a walking tour of Florence included, plus a Hop-on-Hop-off Pass in Rome.
What hotels are used?
Multiple hotel options are listed for each city, including Hotel Metropole Venice, the Anglo American Hotel Florence (Curio Collection by Hilton), and the InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace; the actual hotel depends on the tier booked.
How does sightseeing in Rome work?
A 48-hour Hop-on-Hop-off Pass is included for getting around the city at your own pace.
How long is the trip?
The trip runs 7 days and 6 nights, with two nights each in Venice, Florence, and Rome.

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