Couple on Spanish Steps - Rome - Italy
FROM: £995 pp

PRIVATE TOUR: Travel by train between Italy's three most popular destinations on this private tour. Begin in Rome, with two full free days and a 48 hour ticket for the city's popular sightseeing buses. Then make your way to Florence, for more leisure time and a fun guided tour by electric golf cart! Finally, it's on to Venice, where you've got free time to explore with your 48 hour vaporetto pass! The tour ends back in Rome.

Inclusions
Itinerary
3-Star
4-Star
4-Star + (better 4-Star)
Hotels

Trip Highlights

Rome - Start and end your tour in the Italian capital, with free time to visit the main sights and 48 hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing tickets included
Venice - Make use of your 48 hour vaporetto pass to explore the canal city at your own pace, from St Mark's Square to the islands of Murano and Burano
Florence - Discover the main sights of the city on a fun guided tour by electric golf cart, with two free days to further explore at leisure

Included

9 breakfasts
Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and airport departure transfer on day 10
48 hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tickets in Rome per person
48 hour vaporetto pass in Venice per person
9 nights in 3-star hotels
One way train tickets from Rome - Florence, Florence - Venice and Venice - Rome
Afternoon Florence sightseeing tour by electric golf cart

Not Included

International flights and visas
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture!
Transfers between hotels and train stations (you will need to make your own way)
Hotel city taxes

Itinerary

Day 1

Rome

Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City. On arrival, you'll be collected by a private driver and taken to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Rome

Days 2-3

Exploring Rome

The next two days are yours to explore the Italian capital. Included in your tour package, you've got 48 hour hop-on, hop-off tickets on the city's sightseeing bus, which can help you get from destination to destination. We recommend you prebook tickets to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, and you'll also want to visit the Pantheon and Spanish Steps, as well as toss a coin over your left shoulder into the iconic Trevi Fountain for good luck!
Overnight: Rome  |  Breakfast x 2

Day 4

Florence by Golf Cart

Rome - Florence. After breakfast and check-out, make your own way to the train station for your included train to the Renaissance capital of Florence. Included today is a unique tour of the city by electric golf cart!

Sit back as your cart glides past Renaissance landmarks and charming streets, accompanied by informative commentary on your MP3 audio guide. Pass by the Duomo, the marble-fronted Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, and follow the banks of the River Arno to Piazza Ognissanti. Admire the grandeur of Pitti Palace and the elegance of Ponte Vecchio, before ending the tour at Piazzale Michelangelo, where you’ll enjoy one of the best panoramic views over Florence.
Overnight: Florence  |  Breakfast

Days 5-6

Florence at Leisure

Spend your two free days in Florence exploring its Renaissance treasures, from the iconic Duomo and Baptistery to the Ponte Vecchio and the artisan workshops of the Oltrarno. Visit the Uffizi Gallery to see masterpieces by Botticelli and Michelangelo, and don’t miss Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia - both museums are best booked in advance to avoid long queues. If you’d like to climb the Duomo’s dome, advance reservation is also essential. Take time to enjoy the city’s food culture with a relaxed lunch in a traditional trattoria or a guided food and wine tour.
Overnight: Florence  |  Breakfast x 2

Day 7

Florence to Venice by Train

Florence - Venice. After breakfast, check out and head to the train station independently for your included train to Venice. On arrival, make your own way to the hotel and spend your first evening in the Canal City at leisure.
Overnight: Venice  |  Breakfast

Day 8

Venice at Leisure

Today is yours to explore Venice at your own pace. Included in your package is a 2-day vaporetto pass, to help you get around the network of canals on the city's waterbuses. Whether you plan to spend today exploring St Mark's Square and Basilica, enjoying a romantic gondola ride or heading further afield to the islands of Murano and Burano, it's up to you!
Overnight: Venice  |  Breakfast

Day 9

Return to Rome

Venice - Rome. You're heading back to Rome on the train today. After breakfast and check-out, make your own way to the rain station for your included journey back to the Italian capital. make your own way to the hotel on arrival, and enjoy your final evening in the Eternal City.
Overnight: Rome  |  Breakfast

Day 10

Rome

Your tour comes to an end after breakfast and hotel check-out. A private transfer takes you to the airport for your onward flight. Safe travels!
Breakfast

Prices & Dates

'Double/Twin' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Triple' prices are per person when there are 3 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room, based on the minimum number of 2 passengers in your travelling party being met.

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.

The Cross Hotel, Rome

Our Category: Standard   |   Regional Category: 3 Star Hotel

The Cross Hotel Rome is housed in a restored historic villa with a peaceful courtyard garden and offers comfortable, modern rooms with air conditioning, TV, free Wi-Fi and a minibar. Guests can enjoy a daily breakfast, relax in the lounge bar or unwind on the rooftop terrace. The hotel has a 24-hour reception and concierge service, and its location in the San Giovanni district places it within easy reach of the Colosseum and other key Roman landmarks, with nearby metro connections providing access across the city.

B&B City Centre Florence, Florence

Our Category: Standard   |   Regional Category: 3 Star Hotel

In Florence's central Santa Croce district, this modern budget hotel is 1.1 km from the Basilica of Santa Croce (housing the tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo), 1.9 km from the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge and 2.6 km from the Uffizi Gallery. The sleek, compact rooms feature en suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Amenities include a breakfast buffet (fee) served in a casual dining area with a guest microwave

Palazzo Marcello Hotel Al Sole, Venice

Our Category: Standard   |   Regional Category: 3 Star Hotel

Palazzo Marcello Hotel Al Sole is a 15th-century Venetian residence overlooking the Rio del Gaffaro canal in the Santa Croce district, just a short walk from Piazzale Roma and Santa Lucia train station. The hotel offers 51 air-conditioned rooms featuring traditional décor with wooden beams, stone columns, and modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy a daily buffet breakfast in the tranquil garden courtyard, which includes homemade pastries, fresh fruit, and a variety of sweet and savoury options. Additional facilities include a 24-hour reception, concierge service and bar. The hotel's location provides easy access to major attractions like the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Scuola Grande di San Rocco, and the Gallerie dell'Accademia, as well as nearby vaporetto stops for exploring the city.

Itinerary

Day 1

Rome

Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City. On arrival, you'll be collected by a private driver and taken to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Rome

Days 2-3

Exploring Rome

The next two days are yours to explore the Italian capital. Included in your tour package, you've got 48 hour hop-on, hop-off tickets on the city's sightseeing bus, which can help you get from destination to destination. We recommend you prebook tickets to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, and you'll also want to visit the Pantheon and Spanish Steps, as well as toss a coin over your left shoulder into the iconic Trevi Fountain for good luck!
Overnight: Rome  |  Breakfast x 2

Day 4

Florence by Golf Cart

Rome - Florence. After breakfast and check-out, make your own way to the train station for your included train to the Renaissance capital of Florence. Included today is a unique tour of the city by electric golf cart!

Sit back as your cart glides past Renaissance landmarks and charming streets, accompanied by informative commentary on your MP3 audio guide. Pass by the Duomo, the marble-fronted Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, and follow the banks of the River Arno to Piazza Ognissanti. Admire the grandeur of Pitti Palace and the elegance of Ponte Vecchio, before ending the tour at Piazzale Michelangelo, where you’ll enjoy one of the best panoramic views over Florence.
Overnight: Florence  |  Breakfast

Days 5-6

Florence at Leisure

Spend your two free days in Florence exploring its Renaissance treasures, from the iconic Duomo and Baptistery to the Ponte Vecchio and the artisan workshops of the Oltrarno. Visit the Uffizi Gallery to see masterpieces by Botticelli and Michelangelo, and don’t miss Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia - both museums are best booked in advance to avoid long queues. If you’d like to climb the Duomo’s dome, advance reservation is also essential. Take time to enjoy the city’s food culture with a relaxed lunch in a traditional trattoria or a guided food and wine tour.
Overnight: Florence  |  Breakfast x 2

Day 7

Florence to Venice by Train

Florence - Venice. After breakfast, check out and head to the train station independently for your included train to Venice. On arrival, make your own way to the hotel and spend your first evening in the Canal City at leisure.
Overnight: Venice  |  Breakfast

Day 8

Venice at Leisure

Today is yours to explore Venice at your own pace. Included in your package is a 2-day vaporetto pass, to help you get around the network of canals on the city's waterbuses. Whether you plan to spend today exploring St Mark's Square and Basilica, enjoying a romantic gondola ride or heading further afield to the islands of Murano and Burano, it's up to you!
Overnight: Venice  |  Breakfast

Day 9

Return to Rome

Venice - Rome. You're heading back to Rome on the train today. After breakfast and check-out, make your own way to the rain station for your included journey back to the Italian capital. make your own way to the hotel on arrival, and enjoy your final evening in the Eternal City.
Overnight: Rome  |  Breakfast

Day 10

Rome

Your tour comes to an end after breakfast and hotel check-out. A private transfer takes you to the airport for your onward flight. Safe travels!
Breakfast

Itinerary

Day 1

Rome

Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City. On arrival, you'll be collected by a private driver and taken to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Rome

Days 2-3

Exploring Rome

The next two days are yours to explore the Italian capital. Included in your tour package, you've got 48 hour hop-on, hop-off tickets on the city's sightseeing bus, which can help you get from destination to destination. We recommend you prebook tickets to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, and you'll also want to visit the Pantheon and Spanish Steps, as well as toss a coin over your left shoulder into the iconic Trevi Fountain for good luck!
Overnight: Rome  |  Breakfast x 2

Day 4

Florence by Golf Cart

Rome - Florence. After breakfast and check-out, make your own way to the train station for your included train to the Renaissance capital of Florence. Included today is a unique tour of the city by electric golf cart!

Sit back as your cart glides past Renaissance landmarks and charming streets, accompanied by informative commentary on your MP3 audio guide. Pass by the Duomo, the marble-fronted Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, and follow the banks of the River Arno to Piazza Ognissanti. Admire the grandeur of Pitti Palace and the elegance of Ponte Vecchio, before ending the tour at Piazzale Michelangelo, where you’ll enjoy one of the best panoramic views over Florence.
Overnight: Florence  |  Breakfast

Days 5-6

Florence at Leisure

Spend your two free days in Florence exploring its Renaissance treasures, from the iconic Duomo and Baptistery to the Ponte Vecchio and the artisan workshops of the Oltrarno. Visit the Uffizi Gallery to see masterpieces by Botticelli and Michelangelo, and don’t miss Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia - both museums are best booked in advance to avoid long queues. If you’d like to climb the Duomo’s dome, advance reservation is also essential. Take time to enjoy the city’s food culture with a relaxed lunch in a traditional trattoria or a guided food and wine tour.
Overnight: Florence  |  Breakfast x 2

Day 7

Florence to Venice by Train

Florence - Venice. After breakfast, check out and head to the train station independently for your included train to Venice. On arrival, make your own way to the hotel and spend your first evening in the Canal City at leisure.
Overnight: Venice  |  Breakfast

Day 8

Venice at Leisure

Today is yours to explore Venice at your own pace. Included in your package is a 2-day vaporetto pass, to help you get around the network of canals on the city's waterbuses. Whether you plan to spend today exploring St Mark's Square and Basilica, enjoying a romantic gondola ride or heading further afield to the islands of Murano and Burano, it's up to you!
Overnight: Venice  |  Breakfast

Day 9

Return to Rome

Venice - Rome. You're heading back to Rome on the train today. After breakfast and check-out, make your own way to the rain station for your included journey back to the Italian capital. make your own way to the hotel on arrival, and enjoy your final evening in the Eternal City.
Overnight: Rome  |  Breakfast

Day 10

Rome

Your tour comes to an end after breakfast and hotel check-out. A private transfer takes you to the airport for your onward flight. Safe travels!
Breakfast

At a Glance

Range
Trip Type
Starts
Rome
Ends
Rome
Departs
Daily
Group Size
Min 2 / Max Private Tour
Hotel Rating
Upgraded 4-star hotels
Tour Guide
Only for the Florence golf cart tour
Meals
Breakfast: 9
Countries
Minimum Age
No minimum age
Arr. Transfer
Yes
Dep. Transfer
Yes
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