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Venice, Florence, and Rome from Civitavecchia

6-day independent rail trip from Civitavecchia to Venice, Florence, and Rome

Illustration of Venice, Florence, and Rome from Civitavecchia

Railbookers operates this independent, self-guided rail vacation across 6 days and 5 nights, starting at the cruise port of Civitavecchia and finishing in Rome, with stops in Venice and Florence. Day 1 carries travelers north by train through the Italian countryside and across the lagoon into Venice for a two-night stay. Day 2 includes a walking tour taking in the Rialto Bridge and St Mark's Square, followed by a gondola ride. On day 3, a high-speed train reaches Florence for one night, with a small-group city tour as an introduction. Day 4 continues by train to Rome for two nights, opening with a guided skip-the-line tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum, followed on day 5 by a skip-the-line tour of the Vatican City and Sistine Chapel and a stroll to the Trevi Fountain. Breakfast is included throughout, and several named hotel options are offered per city. The trip suits cruise passengers who want a guided introduction to three major Italian cities before or after their sailing.

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 1railovernight: Venice

    Civitavecchia

    Your journey begins admiring the Italian countryside as you head north to Venice, the floating city! As you approach your destination, watch as the train leaves the mainland behind and heads out across the lagoon. On arrival, make your way to your hotel for a 2-night stay.

  2. Day 2overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Spend a full day exploring the canals and byways of Venice today. Begin with a walking tour which includes both the iconic sights and hidden gems of the city, taking in Rialto Bridge, St Mark's Square and more. Then, enjoy an iconic gondola ride.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Florence

    Florence

    After a hearty breakfast, it's time to travel by high-speed train direct to Florence. After checking into your hotel, you will have the perfect introduction to the city with a small group tour.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Rome

    Rome

    In the morning, check out of your hotel after breakfast and catch the train direct to Rome. Make your way to your hotel before you immerse yourself in the ancient world with a guided skip-the-line tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.

  5. Day 5overnight: Rome

    Rome

    Spend a full day fully exploring the history of the "Eternal City". Take advantage of the skip-the-line entrance to tour the Vatican City and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. In the afternoon stroll to the iconic Trevi Fountain.

  6. Day 6

    Your Journey Ends Here

    Following breakfast, it's time to check out of your hotel and continue your onward travels.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1The train from Civitavecchia crosses the lagoon into Venice, leaving the mainland behind as it approaches the floating city.
  • Day 2A walking tour of Venice takes in the Rialto Bridge and St Mark's Square, followed by a gondola ride.
  • Day 3A high-speed train reaches Florence, followed by a small-group city tour as an introduction to the city.
  • Day 4A guided skip-the-line tour explores the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.
  • Day 5A skip-the-line tour visits the Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel, followed by a stroll to the Trevi Fountain.

Included

  • Rail Travel as per the itinerary
  • 5 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Venice walking tour and gondola tour
  • Florence City Tour
  • Skip the Line: Ancient Rome & Colosseum half-day walking tour in Rome
  • Skip the Line: Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel tour in Rome

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. Rail travel is included as per the itinerary, with trains from Civitavecchia to Venice on day 1, Venice to Florence on day 3, and Florence to Rome on day 4.
Is this trip guided or independent?
The evidence lists the guiding style as "Independent, self-guided", though guided experiences are included: a Venice walking and gondola tour, a small-group Florence city tour, and skip-the-line tours of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Vatican Museums.
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 this trip connect to a cruise?
The description notes the trip follows a cruise, and Civitavecchia is listed as the starting gateway.
What is included in Rome?
Skip-the-line tours of the Colosseum and Roman Forum, and of the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, plus two nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast.
How long is the trip?
The trip runs 6 days and 5 nights, with two nights in Venice, one night in Florence, and two nights in Rome.

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