Italy’s Top Cities by Rail - City Centre Hotels
An Italian triple threat!
Spend 6, 7, 8, or even 10 nights of classic art, breathtaking cityscapes, and more delicious food than you can handle! Immerse yourself in three of Italy's iconic cities as you experience the unique atmosphere and culture of each. See Venice, Florence, and Rome as you move between locations via scenic train rides. Skip the hassle of rental cars and driving in a new place so you can focus on taking in the magnificent sights on this stress-free exploration of Italy. All aboard!
What's Included
- Round-trip Economy Class Airfare into Venice (VCE), and out of Rome (FCO)
- 2 nights near Venice at Hotel Santa Chiara or similar
- Rail from Mestre to Florence (tourist class)
- 2 nights in Florence at the Grand Hotel Adriatico or similar
- Rail from Florence to Rome (tourist class)
- 2 nights in Rome at Hotel Donna Laura or similar
Great Ways to Explore
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Enjoy panoramic views of Venice from the tallest building in the city, the Campanile.
- Legend has it if you throw a coin into Rome's Trevi Fountain, you'll be sure to return to the Eternal City - toss some change in and find out for yourself!
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Treat yourself to a gondola ride in Venice.
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Experience Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling for yourself at the Vatican Museums in Vatican City.
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Indulge in the staple dishes of each region; in Florence, you absolutely must have a juicy bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine steak).
The Bride of the Sea, the City of Art, the Eternal City - explore them on this getaway to Italy! You'll travel by high-speed train, the most comfortable and convenient way to get from city to city.
Your adventure will start in Venice, Italy's floating city. You can visit art galleries, get lost in Gothic palaces, or even explore a basilica dating all the way back to the 9th century.
Next, you'll head to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. The magnetic energy and beauty of this city can be felt in the air, and each alleyway and street corners unveils a new masterpiece to behold.
The last leg of your tour will be spent in Rome, Italy's historical capital. There you'll visit ancient ruins, the iconic Colosseum, and maybe a famous Michelangelo masterpiece or two.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Enhance your vacation with:
For $150 per person, add the following to your vacation:
- Discover Venice & gondola ride
- Florence walk & talk tour
- Rome Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour (24 Hour)
*Please note: this upgrade will NOT be available for November travel due to seasonality.
Let's do this!- Round-trip Economy Class Airfare into Venice (VCE), and out of Rome (FCO)
- 2 nights near Venice at Hotel Santa Chiara or similar
- Rail from Mestre to Florence (tourist class)
- 2 nights in Florence at the Grand Hotel Adriatico or similar
- Rail from Florence to Rome (tourist class)
- 2 nights in Rome at Hotel Donna Laura or similar
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Enjoy panoramic views of Venice from the tallest building in the city, the Campanile.
- Legend has it if you throw a coin into Rome's Trevi Fountain, you'll be sure to return to the Eternal City - toss some change in and find out for yourself!
-
Treat yourself to a gondola ride in Venice.
-
Experience Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling for yourself at the Vatican Museums in Vatican City.
-
Indulge in the staple dishes of each region; in Florence, you absolutely must have a juicy bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine steak).
The Bride of the Sea, the City of Art, the Eternal City - explore them on this getaway to Italy! You'll travel by high-speed train, the most comfortable and convenient way to get from city to city.
Your adventure will start in Venice, Italy's floating city. You can visit art galleries, get lost in Gothic palaces, or even explore a basilica dating all the way back to the 9th century.
Next, you'll head to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. The magnetic energy and beauty of this city can be felt in the air, and each alleyway and street corners unveils a new masterpiece to behold.
The last leg of your tour will be spent in Rome, Italy's historical capital. There you'll visit ancient ruins, the iconic Colosseum, and maybe a famous Michelangelo masterpiece or two.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Enhance your vacation with:
For $150 per person, add the following to your vacation:
- Discover Venice & gondola ride
- Florence walk & talk tour
- Rome Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour (24 Hour)
*Please note: this upgrade will NOT be available for November travel due to seasonality.
Day 1. Welcome to Venice!
Arrive in Venice and make your way to your accommodation. Celebrate your first night in Italy and Venice by treating yourself to an iconic Italian dessert that has its roots in the Venuto region: tiramisu!
Check-in - Santa Chiara Hotel
Santa Chiara Hotel is housed in a palace that has been part of Venetian history for over 500 years - which is completely detached from other buildings, therefore providing panoramic views of the city, Grand Canal, Rio Nuovo Canal, Papadopoli Gardens and/or Piazzale Roma, from all guestrooms. It was built in the 16th century and used as a Monastery of the Santa Chiara Nuns (from which the hotel and the embankment on the Grand Canal take their names).
Today, it offers the professionalism and amenities of a great modern hotel, along with the traditions, hospitality and charm of an historical one. The hotel and its 40 guestrooms are decorated in perfect Venetian style and tradition, with Murano glass chandeliers, precious fabrics, Venetian-style flooring, uncovered beams and antique furniture.
Day 2. Venice
No trip to Venice is complete without a ride on a gondola! Treat yourself to this bucket-list activity and enjoy the sights while enjoying a leisurely ride on the waters of Venice.
Day 3. Venice - Florence
This morning, make your way to the rail station where you will board a train from Venice to Florence.
Upon arrival in Florence, check in to your hotel, and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Celebrate your first night in Florence by treating yourself to a serving of without trying the local culinary specialty, such as bistecca all fiorentina (Florentine steak.)
Train to Florence!
Enjoy an elegant stay in Florence by spending your nights in the Grand Hotel Adriatico. Beautifully designed with hardwood floors and furniture, warm color schemes that make you feel at home, and an attentive staff to handle all questions and needs, the Adriatico becomes a home away from home. Guests can enjoy private parking, two restaurants, a bar that offers cocktails and drinks, a fitness center, conference rooms, and a full breakfast buffet offered every morning.
Rooms are comfortable and include a satellite flat-screen TV, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, blackout curtains, a safe, ironing facilities, a minibar, and a private bathroom complete with a hairdryer. The S.M. Novella train station is a short walk away, and many of the city's main attractions are just a 10-minute walk away.
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The Hotel Brunelleschi originates from the recovered invaluable historic structures of the ancient tower named "Pagliazza" and the medieval church of San Michele in Palchetto. The spaces have been kept unchanged and enriched by various works of art by local antiques of great value and beauty, and today make up the entrance and reception area of this boutique hotel listed in the register of Florentine historical edifices. For those who love history and architecture, the hotel's very own private museum, features exhibits unveiled during the reconstruction project, is a moment not to be missed. The hotel boasts 96 spacious and elegant guestrooms and suites, with views of the charming Via dei Calzolari or picturesque Piazzetta del Giglio, and all the modern conveniences - including complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests will enjoy the state-of-the-art fitness center, and the outstanding dining options - which include the beautifully crafted Restaurant Santa Elisabetta (intimate and partly hidden by the original byzantine tower of the hotel), and the Tuscan delicacies of Osteria della Pagliazza.
Day 4. Florence
Explore the splendors of Florence! Be sure to stop by the Uffizi Gallery, the Florence Cathedral, and of course the Ponte Vecchio.
Day 5. Florence - Rome
This morning you will travel by train from Florence to Rome. Spend the rest of the day getting acquainted with the city, then celebrate your first night in the Eternal City with a pizza done the Rome way!
Train to Rome!
Feel like royalty at Donna Laura Palace, ideally located in Rome's Prati district and just a few minutes away from Vatican City, Tiber River and the Spanish Steps. Easily walk to Piazza del Popolo, Via Margutta with its art galleries, and the gorgeous Trevi Fountain.
This charming and recently renovated boutique hotel provides a warm and hospitable atmosphere with wonderful views over the Tiber River. Each of the 64 finely furnished guest rooms feature free Wi-Fi, minibar, electronic safe and more. Sit down to a drink at the comfortable lobby bar and enjoy a Meditteranean meal at Bistrot restaurant. Additional amenities include an on-site wellness area with small fitness center, Turkish bath and Jacuzzi, and a summer roof garden with stunning views of the dome of St. Peter’s.
Revel in plush lodgings while staying in Rome at the Hotel Degli Aranci. Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, lounge and cafe areas, a lovely bar, a 24-hour front desk, marble jacuzzis, a fitness center, a terrace, and strolling through a grove of orange trees in their downtime.
Rooms a elegant and feature air conditioning, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, a safe, a hairdryer, a minibar, and private bathrooms. Villa Borghese is under a mile away, and Piazza del Popolo and Villa Ada are just over a mile away. The nearest airport, Ciampino Airport, is just 11 miles away.
Day 6. Rome
Explore the highlights of Rome today! The famous stops you’ll enjoy along the way include The Colosseum, Piazza Navona and the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps.
Spend some time in Vatican City, time willing.Be sure to check out the St. Peter's Basilica; inside you'll find sculptures and works by masters such as Bernini and Michelangelo.
Day 7. Depart Italy
Your Italian holiday comes to an end today. In accordance with your return flight make your way to Rome airport for your journey home.
Fly home!
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