Rome, Florence & Venice Rail Package
3 Nights Rome • 2 Nights Florence • 2 Nights Venice
Travel through Italy's most fabled cities and step back in time at renowned historical sites. Wether its for a romantic holiday for a couple or honeymooners or if your an art lover or foodie in search of the best Europe can offer, you wont be dissapointed in Italy!
The best way to see Italy is by rail - this is what the locals reccommend! Not only will you see some of the most iconic cities of the Renaissance and Roman Empire, but you will get to experience a taste of Italian life.
7 Night Italy Rail Package (Incl. Flights from JNB)
Jul - Oct'24
01 Nov - 15 Dec'24
Christmas & NY
Jan - Feb'25
Mar'25
Tour Itinerary
Arrive in Rome and make your way to the hotel by taxi or metro.
You have the rest of the day free to explore the city on your own. Spend the rest of the afternoon/evening wandering around the winding cobbled streets of Rome. You will find treasures around every corner from inviting pizzeria's to cafe's serving the most delicious pastas. There is always a certain romance in the air as you stroll past marble statues and impressive monuments in this age old city.
Take a walking tour of the city or simply lose yourself in its grandeur and visit the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon.
Complete your tour with a visit to the famed Colosseum where the gladiators fought bloody battles for their freedom under their Roman rulers and take a walk down the Roman Forum where you will find the remains of the fallen Roman Empire.
For the last day we recommend a visit to the Vatican, the world's smallest city-state home to the Pope and a trove of iconic art and architecture. Within the complex you will find the Vatican Museum and the world renown Sistine Chapel.
Make your way to the train station and head toward Florence. Discover the many marvels of this wonderful renaissance city including its most famous art museums and the Duomo Cathedral. From arrival you will be immediately impressed by the architecture and atmosphere of the slow paced Italians in this romantic city.
Head towards the Piazzale Michelangelo for an impressive 180 degree panorama view of the city under the towering Duomo Cathedral.
Explore the neighbouring charming towns of Siena, famous for its medieval streets, gothic Cathedral and scenic views of the countryside; San Gimignano, where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the cobbled streets and small squares, walk
between the famous 14 towers, and visit the famous cathedral and leaning tower in Pisa.
Take the train to Venice and make your way across the canals to your hotel on the island. Venice holds a legend of its own, built in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea on 100 small islands by merchants in the Renaissance.
The isolated city is filled with Gothic palaces with the main means of transport being the Grand Canal thoroughfare as well as hundreds of smaller canals entangeled under bridges and archways. A walk in this enticing city will make you want to stay longer.
Join a panoramic walking tour and see Piazza San Marco, the Basilica of San Marco, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons.
Relax in the ambience of Venice at a cafe or restaraunt along one of its many narrow streets or go shopping along the Rialto Bridge and see some of the many artworks on display at various museums across the island.
Transfer to Venice airport and depart. The airport can be reached by busses leaving hourly from the Piazzale Roma or book a private transfer by speedboat.
Package Includes:
- Return flights from Johannesburg to Italy
- Airport Taxes
- 3 Nights accommodation in Rome at the 3* Hotel Colosseum or 4* Diana Roof Garden
- 2 Nights accommodation in Florence at the 3* Machiavelli Palace (upgrade to 4* Adler Cavalieri)
- 2 Nights accommodation in Venice at the Carlton Capri (or upgrade to 4* Carlton Grand Canal)
- Breakfast Daily
- 2nd Class Rail Tickets from Rome to Florence & Florence to Venice
Package Excludes:
- City Tax
- Airport to Hotel & Hotel to Train Station Transport (available on request)
- Travel Insurance (available on request)
- Visas (required for South Afircan Passport holders)
- Meals not specified
- Optional excursions not specified
- Items of personal nature
Peak season surcharges & block out dates may apply during school holidays and public holidays. Prices are subject to change due to increase in airfare, currency fluctuations & availability. Exact amount will be confirmed at time of booking as taxes, fuel levies & surcharges are approx & are subject to change. Terms & Conditions apply.