Italy by Rail Tour: Art & Fashion 4* (8 Days/7 Nights)

Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Upon arrival at Rome Fiumicino airport, you'll be transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring Rome at your own pace with a 24-hour ticket for a double-decker tourist bus. Discover iconic landmarks such as the Colosseum, Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, and the Pantheon. If you arrive early, consider a guided tour of the Vatican Museums to admire Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. You can also opt for a cooking lesson to learn how to make pizza or pasta. End your day with a delicious dinner at a typical Roman restaurant.

After breakfast at the hotel, continue your exploration of Rome. We suggest our tour of Imperial Rome, where you'll admire the Roman Forum and enter the Colosseum. Listen to the evocative history of ancient Rome and the gladiators' fights. Alternatively, join an excursion to visit Rome Catacombs or opt for an electric bike tour. In the evening, enjoy a stroll in the Trastevere district, known for its typical restaurants.

After breakfast, you'll board a high-speed train to Florence, the 'cradle of the Renaissance'. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and spend the day exploring the city. Visit Piazza della Signoria, the medieval heart of the city, and Piazza Santa Croce. Don't miss the home of Dante, the author of the Divine Comedy. Enjoy a taste of local products during your exploratory tour. You can also opt for a guided tour of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore or an engaging Italian cooking lesson at the 'Central Market'.

After breakfast, spend a full day discovering Florence. Join a guided walking tour to visit the city's symbols like Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, and the Ponte Vecchio. Alternatively, visit one of the main museums: the Uffizi Galleries or the Accademia Gallery. You can also choose to explore the neighboring Chianti district or the charming Cinque Terre.

After breakfast, board the high-speed train to Venice. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride with commentary via app on your mobile phone. Before dinner, experience the traditional Venetian aperitif of 'cichéti' in one of the many 'bacari' taverns.

After breakfast, spend a full day discovering Venice or its lagoon. Take a guided walking tour through the city's most famous places like Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge. Alternatively, join a guided tour of the Doge's Palace or go on a boat trip to the islands of the Venice lagoon: Murano, Burano, and Torcello.

After breakfast, board the high-speed train to Milan. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and spend the day exploring the city. A one-day ticket for the hop-on/hop-off tourist bus is included. Discover famous landmarks like the Duomo, the Castello Sforzesco, and the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio. You can also visit the Teatro alla Scala and its museum or opt for a bike tour. Alternatively, enjoy a day of shopping at the Serravalle outlet.