Our 7-day hosted tour to Rome, Florence and Venice from $1,099 includes 6 meals, FreeStyle sightseeing and first class train

Italy by Rail. The perfect way to create your own personalized vacation. These three cities offer a wealth of inspiring experiences, and with our unique FreeStyle Days included sightseeing, you’ll explore the sites you want. All of our great hotels are handpicked for charm, warm service and great locations - and you’ll enjoy fast comfortable first class rail travel through the captivating landscapes of Italy. You can even extend your trip with extra nights and our FreeStyle Travel.

It's Included

• Others show you their Italy. We help you to find yours... With our included and unique FreeStyle flexible sightseeing, it’s so easy and affordable to create your own magical vacation.
• Our hotels have delighted our travelers for years. You can add extra nights at any of them to enhance your stay.
• We include the swift, first class Eurostar Italia trains... Enjoy the scenery and still have more time to enjoy these magical cities.
• 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Day 1 - Rome, Italy
Check-in to your choice of city-center hotel. Your choice of accommodations

Day 2 - A FreeStyle Day in Rome
Tailor your vacation to your own interests with a choice from any one of these included tours:
• Classic Rome – Visit the major sights in Rome including the Trevi Fountain, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Pantheon.
• Imperial Rome – A sampling of the most impressive sites including the Piazza Venezia, Circus Maximus, the Pyramid of Caius Cestius, the Colosseum and the Basilica of St Paul.
• Christian Rome – Gain insight into early Christian traditions in Rome with visits to the Esquiline Hill, Holy Staircase, Lateran Palace and the Basilica of St. John. Proceed along the Ancient Appian Way to visit the Catacombs.
• Roman Castles – Journey outside of Rome past the Baths of Caracalla and along the Ancient Appian Way and the ‘Road of the Lakes’ to Castelgandolfo where the Pope keeps his summer residence. Stop in Frascati for a taste of local wine and to absorb the flavor of village life.
• Ancient Ostia – Follow the coast road to Ostia, a Roman city of the Imperial age. Visit “Via delle Tombe” which leads to the “Porta Romana.” Continue to the “terme di Nettuno” and admire the beautiful mosaics, the theatre built by Agrippa and the Forum.
• Rome By Night – See the city highlights, including Piazza Venezia, the Roman Forum, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona.

Day 3 - First Class Train to Florence
A reserved first class seat on the “Eurostar Italia” train is a comfortable – and traditional – way to travel to Florence, the city of the Medicis and home of the Italian Renaissance. Check-in to your choice of hotel, close to dining and shopping. Meals B Your choice of accommodations

Day 4 - A FreeStyle Day in Florence
Customize your vacation with the included tour of your choice:
• Morning Sightseeing – Drive along the Viale dei Colli up to Piazzale Michelangelo. Visit the Duomo and finish your tour at the Galleria dell’Accademia where you can admire Michelangelo’s David.
• Afternoon Sightseeing – Begin with Fiesole, a town of Etruscan origin overlooking Florence. Visit the Church of Santa Croce including the tombs of Michelangelo, Machiavelli and Galileo. At the Galleria degli Uffizi, see works by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Rafael.
• Pisa Excursion – Drive through the Tuscan countryside to Pisa and visit the Leaning Tower, Cathedral and Baptistery.
• Chianti Excursion – Journey through beautiful Tuscany to Chianti for an estate wine tasting.
Meals B

Day 5 - First Class Train to Venice
Enjoy your rail journey to Venice. Check-in to the accommodations of your choice. Meals B

Day 6 - A FreeStyle Day in Venice
Choose one of these well-planned included tours:
• Morning Walking Tour – See the most famous landmarks of Venice, including St Mark’s Square, St Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a glass blowing factory.
• Walking tour with gondola ride – Walk through the narrow streets of old Venice and explore the legendary canals by gondola.
• Excursion to the Three Islands – Visit Murano known for its glass-blowing, Burano for lace, and Torcello for the first Cathedral in Venice.
• Gondola Serenade – A romantic promenade by gondola with song through the canals of Venice.
Meals B

Day 7 - Venice
Your tour ends today. Or, you can explore more of Italy and Europe with our affordable FreeStyle Travel. Meals B

Bernini Palace (Florence, Italy)
Bernini Palace is situated in a 14th century palace with original frescoes, antique prints, pantings and period decor. The hotel has has 75 guest rooms. Breakfast is served in the historic Sala Conrini, once a meeting place for the members of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy. The hotel is located behind Piazza della Signoria, the hotel is just a few steps from the Uffizi gallery and Palazzo Vecchio.

Hotel Goldoni (Florence, Italy)
Set in an antique 18th century palace, Hotel Goldoni is located in Florence historical center, nearby the famous museums of Florence, like the Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo. The tourist, cultural and commercial attractions of Florence are all only a 5-minute walk away.

Hotel Monna Lisa (Florence, Italy)
Located in the ancient center of Florence just a short walk from the Duomo. This elegant, air-conditioned Renaissance Palace is furnished with fine antique furniture, old oil paintings and a number of art treasures including the first model Giambologna's "Rapte of Sabines" and neoclassical drawings and statues by Giovanni Duprè (1817-82), the famous sculptor from whom the owner's family is descended.

Hotel Roma (Florence, Italy)
An elegant air conditioned hotel on Santa Maria Novella Square, just a few steps from the Duomo

Grand Hotel Beverly Hills (Rome, Italy)
Consisting of 183 rooms, all tastefully decorated and furnished plus Restaurant, the Grand Hotel Beverly Hills is located in the city center in one of the most elegant areas of Rome very near Villa Borghese and Via Veneto the latter achieving eternal fame in Fellini's classic La Dolce Vita. Recently renovated, our hotel offers all modern comforts plus the little extra touches which ensure a unique stay in this ancient and charming city. Lunch and dinner is also served in the hotel’s restaurant "La Mascagni", where local Roman Cuisine and international dishes are prepared to satisfy the most discerning of palates.

Hotel Palladium Palace (Rome, Italy)
The 19th century construction established upon more antique foundations, is minutes from Rome’s Rome’s second largest cathedral, Santa Maria Maggiore, the Roman Forum and Coloseum, the Opera House, and two of Rome's oldest pubs. The Hotel Palladium provides comfortable and elegant surroundings and provides a relaxing environment for guests to relax. The rooms are spacious and air-conditioned and include satellite TV.

Hotel Regina Baglioni (Rome, Italy)
The Regina Hotel Baglioni is housed in an elegant Liberty style building, dating 1904, where the Queen Margherita of Savoy resided for 14 months. Its prestigious refined furnishings and impeccable service make the Hotel Regina Baglioni one of the most renowned Hotels in the Capital and is within walking distance from Spanish Steps, Barberini Square and Trevi's Fountain.

Marcella Royal Hotel (Rome, Italy)
The Marcella Hotel is located in the heart of Rome located next to Via Veneto, the spanish steps, the Trevi fountain and all the main historical monuments of the city. The hotel offers 85 elegant and welcoming rooms, all equipped with air conditioning, satellite tv with free movies, minibar and private safe. The roof garden, where full breakfast and light dinner is served, offers a breathtaking view of Rome, the eternal city, with its unforgetable skyline.

Hotel Giorgione (Venice, Italy)
In the late Eighteenth Century the Hotel Giorgione was a large sweets warehouse, and in the early 1800’s it was turned into a hotel called Hostaria. The hotel is now owned and managed with taste and style by the family, who make guests feel at home. Located in the heart of romantic Venice, 10 minutes away from Saint Marks’ Square and 5 minutes from the Rialto Bridge, its 76 rooms are fully equipped for the comfort and relaxation and include satellite TV, mini bar, safety-deposit box. Located between Ca'd'Oro and Rialto Bridge, this air conditioned hotel is an oasis in the vibrant Venice

Luna Hotel Baglioni (Venice, Italy)
Located just steps from Piazza San Marco in the very heart of Venice, just a short distance from some of the city's most famous historical attractions, the Luna Hotel Baglioni traces back as far as to the century Templars when it was known as Locanda della Luna (The Moonlight Tavern). At that times the building was used to give refreshment and to host tired travelers and even those Templars leaving for the Holy land, and thus became the first hotel of Venice. The hotel offers 104 rooms that are furnished with antique pieces combined with modern comfort.

Palazzo La Scala (Venice, Italy)
The Palazzo La Scala is located in the heart of Venice, in the San Marco district, nearby the famous Rialto Bridge, the Accademia Galleries and the San Marco Square, the most neuralgic, spectacular and romantic spot in Venice. The newly-renovated property is a mixture made of classicism, elegance, style and comfort. Its 13 rooms a private bathroom with hairdryer,direct dial telephone, high-speed Internet access, individually controlled air conditioning, mini bar, safety deposit box, radio and satellite TV.

Palazzo Schiavoni (Venice, Italy)
The Palazzo Schiavoni is located in a quiet corner of the historical center, close to the Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni, hosuing the famous Carpaccio's paintings and overlooks a typical Venetian canal. Rooms are furnished with antique furnishings, Venitian floors and orignal paintings combined with modern comforts.