7 Days Venice, Florence, and Rome escorted small group by train
Overview
Start in Venice and end in Rome! With the Explorer tour of Venice, Florence, and Rome escorted small group by train, you have a 7 days tour package taking you through Venice, Italy, and 4 other destinations in Italy. Venice, Florence, and Rome escorted small groups by train including accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport, and more.
From Venice to Rome
- Professional guide for the entire duration of the tour
- Guaranteed departure
- A guided tour of every visited place of interest
- High-speed train transfer
- Luggage bus
- Medical insurance
- Opportunity to add extra activities to customize your tour
Itinerary
Welcome to Italy! This incredible journey begins with the discovery of the beauty of our magical peninsula. Reach your hotel on your own or book one of our private transfers and check-in at your hotel. In the afternoon meet your group, enjoy a welcome drink and then follow your tour leader who will let you discover the ancient and precious glass-blowing art in a traditional “furnace”. Return to your hotel and partake a welcome dinner.
Today explore the floating City! Your guide will take you through narrow alleys, canals, and small bridges to discover the main attraction, witnessing the mighty power of the city across the centuries. You’ll see the Rialto Bridge, Piazza S. Marco with its Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs, which leads to the prisons. After your guided tour, take advantage of the Vaporetto Pass, move freely across the Historical center of Venice, stroll on your own and buy local glass-made souvenirs.
In the morning, take a high-speed train that will take you to Florence in two hours. Once there, start our guided tour on foot throughout the Florentine streets, admiring the beauty of the Uffizi building with the Vasari Corridor, and the monumental group of the Duomo, including the stunning Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the baptistery, and the Giotto’s belltower famous for its bronze “Gate of Paradise”.
Enjoy the morning at leisure, and in the early afternoon join a "Siena and Chianti Countryside" tour to experience firsthand some of Tuscany's most breathtaking towns, where amazing views are around every corner. You will reach Siena by train to discover the treasures of one of the most beautiful cities in the world and immerse yourself in its art, culture, and traditions as the horse race the Palio, which takes place twice a year. You will explore the best that Siena has to offer, our guide will accompany you along the ancient streets of Siena through the most beautiful sites. Continue towards a traditional farm and winery where we will learn about the winemaking process from grape to glass. Then enjoy a food and wine tasting session of Chianti wines as well as local products. Finally, sit back and relax on the return journey to Florence by train.
After breakfast, take a high-speed train to arrive in Rome. In the afternoon meet again for a guided stroll throughout the alleys of the baroque Rome, where you can admire the most representative sites such as the magical Piazza Navona and the famous Pantheon. You will even have the possibility to make a wish, throwing a coin into the legendary Fontana di Trevi. The rest of the evening will be free.
This morning, take advantage of the Hop-on Hop-off bus to get a panoramic tour of the "eternal city" and reach the Vatican Museum. With the "skip-the-line", you will have direct access to the Sistine Chapel and to San Peter's Basilica to visit the breathtaking masterpieces that you will find inside, as well as a great variety of galleries, with ancient sculptures, tapestry, middle-age maps, paintings, and stunning relics. You will admire the Pietà di Michelangelo and the incredible altar in bronze. Rest to the day at leisure.
After breakfast, our trip to the discovery of the Italian beauties comes to an end, hoping you always keep this unique experience in your heart. Feel free to book some extra nights in Rome or a private transfer to Rome’s railway station or airport. Arrivederci!
The Trip Cost Includes
- Accommodation:
- 6 nights in 4* hotel
- Venice: NH Collection Murano Villa
- Florence: Starhotel Michelangelo
- Rome: Hotel Massimo d’Azeglio
- Guide:
- Professional English and French-speaking guide for the entire duration of the tour.
- Meals: 6 Continental buffet breakfasts / 1 Dinner / 1 Food and wine tasting / Welcome drinks and snacks on trains
- This tour offers Vegetarian food options on request. Simply let Meet and Greet Italy know the food option that you prefer.
- Transport: High-speed train transfers in First class / Vaporetto Pass 48H in Venice / Hop-on Hop-off 24H in Rome
The Trip Cost Excludes
- Flights: Flights are not included.
- Optional
- DINNER WITH FRIENDS: An occasion to stay together, have fun and experience high-quality local food & wine in selected and typical restaurants. We want you to eat as an Italian, not as a tourist!
- - Venice: Cicchetti & Polenta dinner
- - Florence: Tuscan dinner with Fiorentina T-Bone steak
- - Rome: Pasta (Cacio & Pepe, Matriciana) dinner
- € 135,00 – 3 dinners, 3 courses menu (wine not included)
- VENETIAN GONDOLA RIDE: € 40,0
- Additional Services: Tips, Extras, Hotel city taxes ( to be paid on spot), whatever is not listed in “Price Includes”