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ARRIVAL IN ROME
Individual arrival in Rome.
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Grand Train Tour of Italy
ROME → FLORENCE → VENICE → MILAN → ROME
7 Nights / 8 Days
Ride Italy's rails from the Eternal City to Florence, Venice and Milan, with 3-star hotels, breakfast every morning and an Italy rail pass with seat reservations.
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What is the Grand Train Tour of Italy - ET24?
This 7-night / 8-day rail package travels Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan and back to Rome, with an Italy rail pass, seat reservations and 3-star hotels with breakfast included.
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Italy's Great Cities, One Rail Journey
Arrive in Rome and explore the Eternal City — the Vatican, the Roman Forum, the Trevi Fountain and an evening aperitif in Trastevere. Then let the train do the work: Florence in 1h40 for the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo, Venice in 2h20 for the Doge's Palace, a gondola ride and the glass-blowers of Murano, and Milan in 2h30 for the Cathedral and da Vinci's “The Last Supper”.
A final 3h05 train brings you back to Rome for one more day in the city before your return journey. The package covers 7 nights and 8 days in 3-star hotels with breakfast, and an Interrail/Eurail 1 Country Pass Italy for 4 days in 2nd class, with seat reservations.
Want a guided version with transfers and skip-the-line entries? See our Italian Esplanade or Italy Highlights tours, or browse the full Italy tour packages range.
Day by Day
Tour Itinerary
Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan by train, then back to Rome.
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Rome
ROME
Breakfast at the hotel. Explore “the Eternal City”: the Vatican, the Roman Forum, the Trevi Fountain — everywhere the eyes are pampered with history and art. Speaking of pampering: browse through the lively markets and enjoy an aperitif in Trastevere.
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Florence
ROME – FLORENCE (1H40)
Breakfast at the hotel. Train ride to Florence, the queen of the Italian cities — rich in art treasures and sights such as the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo, and of course the excellent cuisine. Do not miss a visit to the oldest pharmacy in Europe.
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Venice
FLORENCE – VENICE (2H20)
Breakfast at the hotel. Train ride to Venice, the city for lovers. Romantic streets, hidden squares, small islands and idyllic canals give this city a unique atmosphere.
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Venice
VENICE
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Doge's Palace and enjoy the unique view over the lagoon city from the observation deck of the Campanile (bell tower). How about a romantic gondola ride through the canals, or a boat trip to Murano to the world-famous glass-blowing shop?
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Milan
VENICE – MILAN (2H30)
Breakfast at the hotel. Train ride to Milan, which is well known for shopping and cultural highlights such as the Cathedral and Leonardo da Vinci's world-famous painting “The Last Supper”.
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Rome
MILAN – ROME (3H05)
Breakfast at the hotel. Train ride to Rome. Enjoy another day in this extraordinary city.
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Rome
ROME AND RETURN JOURNEY
Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure and individual return journey. Tour ends.
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Package Information
What's Included & Excluded
Tour Price Includes
- Rail journey including seat reservation Rome–Florence–Venice–Milan–Rome with Interrail/Eurail 1 Country Pass Italy, 4 days, in 2nd class.
- 3 nights in Rome, 3-star hotel, standard double room with breakfast.
- 1 night in Florence, 3-star hotel, standard double room with breakfast.
- 2 nights in Venice, 3-star hotel, standard double room with breakfast.
- 1 night in Milan, 3-star hotel, standard double room with breakfast.
Tour Price Excludes
- Meals other than those indicated above, drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls & expenses of a personal nature.
- Local city tax or resort fee are to be paid directly at hotel/resort if applicable.
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Route: ROME – FLORENCE – VENICE – MILAN – ROME
Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
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Grand Train Tour of Italy — FAQs
What is included in the Grand Train Tour of Italy - ET24?
Rail journey Rome–Florence–Venice–Milan–Rome with seat reservation on an Interrail/Eurail 1 Country Pass Italy (4 days, 2nd class), plus 3 nights in Rome, 1 night in Florence, 2 nights in Venice and 1 night in Milan in 3-star hotels with breakfast.
How long is the Grand Train Tour of Italy?
The itinerary is 7 nights and 8 days, covering Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan, and returning to Rome.
What places are covered?
The package covers Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan, returning to Rome.
How long are the train journeys?
Rome to Florence takes about 1h40, Florence to Venice 2h20, Venice to Milan 2h30 and Milan to Rome 3h05.
Are meals included?
Breakfast is included at the hotels. Other meals, drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and personal expenses are excluded.
Are airport transfers included?
The listed inclusions cover the rail pass and hotel stays. Arrival and return journeys are individual, so airport transfers are not part of the package unless arranged separately.
Rates and availability subject to confirmation with The Europe Tours.