Tour Description

All aboard this exhilarating journey by high-speed train through Italy’s iconic cities of Rome, Florence and Venice. During your 10 days in Italy, conjure up gladiators and chariots in Rome, shop until you drop on Florence’s ancient Ponte Vecchio, strike a pose in Pisa and discover the secrets of Venice on foot like a local.

Priced From:

$ 6715pp ^*

From: 2026-04-13

To: 2026-10-05

Start Location: Rome, Italy

End Location: Venice, Italy

Trip Type: Cruise Rail and Combos

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Chris McKinnel

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Welcome to Rome

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Grand Palatino

Benvenuti a Roma. Our exciting journey through some of Italy's most beautiful cities begins here in the 'Eternal City'. Spend time relaxing after your travels or take a walk along the ancient streets, tracing centuries of art, antiquities and culture before joining your travel companions and Travel Director for dinner and orientation drive through Rome's intoxicating cityscape.

Explore Ancient Rome and the Vatican City

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Grand Palatino

This morning see the Vatican City on your sightseeing tour of Rome with a Local Specialist. Your next stop is in Ancient Rome where you’ll see the Circus Maximus and visit the Colosseum. This evening, Roman flavours take centre stage as you dine on local specialities.

Rome Your Way

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Grand Palatino

Enjoy a full free day in Rome or consider spending some time in beautiful Tivoli. Join an Optional Experience to see the exquisite house and gardens of the 16th-century Villa d'Este – a marvellous example of Renaissance landscape architecture. As the sun sets over the seven hills of Rome, people-watch in one of Rome’s beautiful squares or admire the Trevi Fountain, tossing a coin in to secure your return to Rome.

Journey by High-Speed Train to Florence

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Ambasciatori

Sit back on the high-speed train, bound for Florence and watch the Tuscan landscape go by. Join a Local Specialist on a walking tour to gain insights into the city's Renaissance treasures. View the Ponte Vecchio, almost 700 years old and lined with goldsmiths, then visit the Fine Arts Academy to see one of Michelangelo's masterpieces, the statue of David. Your love affair with Florence continues as you stroll to the Piazza della Signoria, featuring Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery.

Admire Pisa Connect with Locals

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Ambasciatori

Cross the Arno River and see the enchanting skyline of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo before driving to Pisa through the Arno Valley. Meet your Local Specialist to explore the Square of Miracles and see the famous Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, Baptistery and Camposanto, built on soil brought back from the Holy Land during the Crusades. Over lunch, at the Agriturismo Borgo Vigna Vecchia where you’ll enjoy an exclusive Be My Guest experience surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. This evening, stroll along the Arno River in search of the perfect gelato, see the beautifully lit Duomo or visit a cosy enoteca for some wine tasting.

Discover Renaissance Florence

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Ambasciatori

Today is yours to discover the beauty and elegance of Florence – a city filled with exquisite galleries, lush gardens and opulent palaces. Consider a visit to the hilltop town of San Gimignano, the 'medieval Manhattan' of Tuscany. Venture outside the city to see Tuscan villages and taste rich panforte and tortas, or shop for the latest fashions in Florence's sophisticated boutiques. This evening, consider joining an Optional Experience in the Chianti region for a delicious Tuscan dinner.

Travel by High-Speed Train to Venice

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Amadeus, Principe

All aboard the express train for Venice. Cross the spectacular Apennines and fertile Veneto plain before arriving at the romantic island city of Venice. Get lost this afternoon, wandering its narrow lanes in search of a cosy bacaro, people-watch in St. Mark's Square, the gateway to Venice, or take an unforgettable gondola ride along the city's enchanting canals.

Cruise the Canals of Venice

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Amadeus, Principe

This morning, breathe in the salty sea air as you board a private launch and cruise to St. Mark's Square to see the Bridge of Sighs, Palladian Churches, the Customs House, St. Mark's Basilica, and Campanile, as well as the Doge's Palace. Later, witness first-hand the centuries-old craft of glassblowing. You may be tempted to buy a souvenir or two after admiring the talent and skill of the artisans, passed down from generation to generation. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the city on your own terms, perhaps finding a quiet campo and pavement café or take a cruise to colourful Burano for a delicious meal.

Experience Venice’s Food Market

Day 9

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Amadeus, Principe

Meet Lagoon Conservationist Davide for an engaging discussion on safeguarding environmental conditions in Venice during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. The sights and sounds of modern Venice come to life today as you join your Local Specialist for a walking tour and explore the vibrant Rialto Food Market, which has been feeding Venetians since the 11th century. Wander through the narrow calli - seeing the ornate façades of merchant houses that line the canals, before enjoying an afternoon at leisure for one last taste of Venice. Your adventure through Italy's charming cities is about to come to an end. Celebrate newfound friendships and an unforgettable experience at dinner.

Farewell Venice

Day 10

Duration: 1

Say arrivederci to Italy and your fellow travellers as your fascinating holiday comes to an end.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2026-04-13

End Date: 2026-04-22

twin

Child Price: 6665

Adult Price: 7395

triple

Child Price: 6505

Adult Price: 7235

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9115

Start Date: 2026-04-20

End Date: 2026-04-29

twin

Child Price: 6665

Adult Price: 7395

triple

Child Price: 6505

Adult Price: 7235

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9115

Start Date: 2026-04-27

End Date: 2026-05-06

twin

Child Price: 6765

Adult Price: 7495

triple

Child Price: 6605

Adult Price: 7335

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9215

Start Date: 2026-05-04

End Date: 2026-05-13

twin

Child Price: 6765

Adult Price: 7495

triple

Child Price: 6605

Adult Price: 7335

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9435

Start Date: 2026-05-11

End Date: 2026-05-20

twin

Child Price: 6765

Adult Price: 7495

triple

Child Price: 6605

Adult Price: 7335

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9215

Start Date: 2026-05-18

End Date: 2026-05-27

twin

Child Price: 6765

Adult Price: 7495

triple

Child Price: 6605

Adult Price: 7335

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9435

Start Date: 2026-05-25

End Date: 2026-06-03

twin

Child Price: 6765

Adult Price: 7495

triple

Child Price: 6605

Adult Price: 7335

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9215

Start Date: 2026-06-01

End Date: 2026-06-10

twin

Child Price: 6895

Adult Price: 7625

triple

Child Price: 6735

Adult Price: 7465

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9455

Start Date: 2026-06-08

End Date: 2026-06-17

twin

Child Price: 6895

Adult Price: 7625

triple

Child Price: 6735

Adult Price: 7465

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9565

Start Date: 2026-06-15

End Date: 2026-06-24

twin

Child Price: 6895

Adult Price: 7625

triple

Child Price: 6735

Adult Price: 7465

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9565

Start Date: 2026-06-22

End Date: 2026-07-01

twin

Child Price: 6895

Adult Price: 7625

triple

Child Price: 6735

Adult Price: 7465

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9455

Start Date: 2026-06-29

End Date: 2026-07-08

twin

Child Price: 6545

Adult Price: 7275

triple

Child Price: 6385

Adult Price: 7115

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8885

Start Date: 2026-07-06

End Date: 2026-07-15

twin

Child Price: 6545

Adult Price: 7275

triple

Child Price: 6385

Adult Price: 7115

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8885

Start Date: 2026-07-13

End Date: 2026-07-22

twin

Child Price: 6545

Adult Price: 7275

triple

Child Price: 6385

Adult Price: 7115

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8885

Start Date: 2026-07-20

End Date: 2026-07-29

twin

Child Price: 6220

Adult Price: 6950

triple

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Adult Price: 6790

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8450

Start Date: 2026-07-27

End Date: 2026-08-05

twin

Child Price: 6145

Adult Price: 6875

triple

Child Price: 5985

Adult Price: 6715

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8375

Start Date: 2026-08-03

End Date: 2026-08-12

twin

Child Price: 6145

Adult Price: 6875

triple

Child Price: 5985

Adult Price: 6715

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8375

Start Date: 2026-08-10

End Date: 2026-08-19

twin

Child Price: 6145

Adult Price: 6875

triple

Child Price: 5985

Adult Price: 6715

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8375

Start Date: 2026-08-17

End Date: 2026-08-26

twin

Child Price: 6145

Adult Price: 6875

triple

Child Price: 5985

Adult Price: 6715

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8375

Start Date: 2026-08-24

End Date: 2026-09-02

twin

Child Price: 6345

Adult Price: 7075

triple

Child Price: 6185

Adult Price: 6915

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8685

Start Date: 2026-08-31

End Date: 2026-09-09

twin

Child Price: 6765

Adult Price: 7495

triple

Child Price: 6605

Adult Price: 7335

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9215

Start Date: 2026-09-07

End Date: 2026-09-16

twin

Child Price: 6765

Adult Price: 7495

triple

Child Price: 6605

Adult Price: 7335

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9215

Start Date: 2026-09-14

End Date: 2026-09-23

twin

Child Price: 6765

Adult Price: 7495

triple

Child Price: 6605

Adult Price: 7335

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9325

Start Date: 2026-09-21

End Date: 2026-09-30

twin

Child Price: 6765

Adult Price: 7495

triple

Child Price: 6605

Adult Price: 7335

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9325

Start Date: 2026-09-28

End Date: 2026-10-07

twin

Child Price: 6720

Adult Price: 7450

triple

Child Price: 6560

Adult Price: 7290

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9170

Start Date: 2026-10-05

End Date: 2026-10-14

twin

Child Price: 6720

Adult Price: 7450

triple

Child Price: 6560

Adult Price: 7290

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9170

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