Search

Railbookers · Independent rail vacation

Venice, Florence, and Rome to Civitavecchia

Six-day Venice to Rome rail trip ending at Civitavecchia's cruise port

Illustration of Venice, Florence, and Rome to Civitavecchia

Railbookers runs this six-day, five-night independent rail vacation as a pre-cruise package, connecting Venice, Florence, and Rome by Trenitalia train before a short final ride to Civitavecchia to board a cruise. After two nights in Venice, where a walking tour takes in the Rialto Bridge and St Mark's Square followed by a gondola ride, a high-speed train carries you to Florence for one night and a small-group city tour. From there, a direct train continues to Rome for two nights, with skip-the-line tours of the Colosseum and Roman Forum on arrival day and the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel the following morning. Breakfast is included throughout, and each city pairs independent free time with one organized outing. Because the schedule is tight and every included tour is pre-booked, it suits travellers who want a guided introduction to Italy's three best-known cities in a short window before a cruise departure, rather than an open-ended stay in any one place.

What to know before you look closer

  • The Venice hotel is one of two options (Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli and Gran Canal or Hotel Metropole Venice) and the Rome hotel is one of two options (Kolbe Hotel Rome or InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace); confirm which is included in your booking.
  • The included package covers rail travel and hotels through to Civitavecchia; the cruise itself is not listed among the inclusions, so it is presumably booked separately.
  • No current departure dates are listed for this package; confirm availability directly with Railbookers.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Venice

    Venice

    Welcome to Venice, the floating city! 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 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, travel by high-speed train direct to Florence. After checking into your hotel, enjoy an introduction to the city with a small group tour.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Rome

    Rome

    Check out of your hotel after breakfast and catch the train direct to Rome, followed by 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", including a skip-the-line tour of the Vatican City and Sistine Chapel, and the Trevi Fountain.

  6. Day 6rail

    Rome to Civitavecchia

    Following breakfast, check out of your hotel. It's a short train ride from Rome to Civitavecchia and then it's time to board your cruise.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A walking tour visits the Rialto Bridge and St Mark's Square in Venice, followed by a gondola ride.
  • Day 4A guided skip-the-line tour covers the Colosseum and the Roman Forum in Rome.
  • Day 5A skip-the-line tour visits the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and the Trevi Fountain.
  • Day 6The trip ends with a short train ride from Rome to Civitavecchia to board a cruise.

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 train travel included?
Yes. Railbookers includes Trenitalia rail travel from Venice to Florence, Rome, and finally to Civitavecchia.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is an independent, self-guided rail vacation with guided tours included at each stop, such as the Venice walking and gondola tour and the Rome Colosseum tour.
Which hotels are included?
Options include Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli and Gran Canal or Hotel Metropole Venice in Venice; the Anglo American Hotel Florence, Curio Collection by Hilton; and Kolbe Hotel Rome or InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace in Rome.
How long is the trip?
Six days and five nights, ending at Civitavecchia to board a cruise.
What does the trip include beyond rail and hotels?
A Venice walking and gondola tour, a Florence city tour, and skip-the-line tours of the Colosseum and Roman Forum, and the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, all with breakfast included at each hotel.

Similar journeys