London to Rome by Rail

You’ll see some of the grandest cities in Italy on this tour: Venice, Florence and Rome. Trains will get you from the UK down to Italy, following a route via Paris and the dramatic Swiss-Italian Alps.

At a glance

10-day suggested rail itinerary
Root out Renaissance art in Florence
Round off the trip in Rome
Sail down the Venetian canals

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Suggested Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : London - Zurich

A Eurostar train will zip you from London to Paris Gare du Nord. From there, it’s a short hop to Gare de Lyon, where your journey south begins. It’s a TGV Lyria train – a high-speed route that whisks you over the Swiss border to the riverside city of Zurich, where you’ll spend the night.

Day 2 : Zurich - Venice

Catch a train south through the mountainous Alps. You’ll fetch up against one of the most famous backdrops in the world – the canals and bridges of Venice. Seek out a backstreet bacari (wine bar) for a glass of Soave or locally produced Prosecco.

Where you could stay

Savoia Jolanda

Italian Cities, Venice

Beautiful waterfront location overlooking the Venetian lagoon
Within walking distance of the Bridge of Sighs and St Mark's Square

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Hotel Londra Palace Venezia

Italian Cities, Venice

Stunning location overlooking the lagoon
Ideal base for exploring the city's main attractions
Favourite with Citalia guests
Boutique hotel offering excellent service

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Hotel Bel Sito

Italian Cities, Venice

Short walk from St. Mark's Square and the Grand Canal
Great value for money

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Day 3 : Venice

You’ve got a full day to explore Venice today. The city is like nowhere else – the 16th-century Rialto Bridge hides away restaurants and shops, Venetian masks glitter in the backstreet workshops, and palatial art galleries tuck into the curves of the Grand Canal.
Go on a gondola ride down the canals or gaze up at the palaces and bell towers in St. Mark’s Square. The islands out in Venice’s lagoon are also worth visiting: Murano is home to glass-blowing workshops; Burano boasts colourful fishermen’s houses; and Torcello houses a peaceful cathedral.

Points of interest:

Rialto Bridge

Where you could stay

Hotel Londra Palace Venezia

Italian Cities, Venice

Stunning location overlooking the lagoon
Ideal base for exploring the city's main attractions
Favourite with Citalia guests
Boutique hotel offering excellent service

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Savoia Jolanda

Italian Cities, Venice

Beautiful waterfront location overlooking the Venetian lagoon
Within walking distance of the Bridge of Sighs and St Mark's Square

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Hotel Bel Sito

Italian Cities, Venice

Short walk from St. Mark's Square and the Grand Canal
Great value for money

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Day 4 : Venice - Florence

It’s only a few hours’ rail journey from Venice to Florence. Check in to your chosen hotel in Florence – the city of the Italian Renaissance – then head out into the cobbled streets to explore.

Points of interest:

Florence Cathedral

Where you could stay

Brunelleschi Hotel

Italian Cities, Florence

Centrally located in the heart of Florence and moments away from Piazza Duomo
A five minute walk to historic sites, museums and shopping areas

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Grand Hotel Baglioni

Italian Cities, Florence

A historic hotel with elegant details
Located in the historic heart of Florence

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Hotel Porta Faenza

Italian Cities, Florence

Situated only 700 metres from the train station in the centre of ancient Florence
Great value for money

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Day 5-6 : Florence

You’ve got two days to see the sights of Florence, the photogenic capital of Tuscany. Climb the Duomo’s dome or campanile for the best views over the terracotta rooftops, and browse everything from Renaissance masterpieces to Modernist sculptures in the art galleries.

For a change of scene, head to the grottos and fountains of the Boboli Gardens, which hide behind the grand Pitti Palace.

Points of interest:

Uffizi Gallery

Where you could stay

Brunelleschi Hotel

Italian Cities, Florence

Centrally located in the heart of Florence and moments away from Piazza Duomo
A five minute walk to historic sites, museums and shopping areas

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Grand Hotel Baglioni

Italian Cities, Florence

A historic hotel with elegant details
Located in the historic heart of Florence

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Hotel Porta Faenza

Italian Cities, Florence

Situated only 700 metres from the train station in the centre of ancient Florence
Great value for money

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Day 7 : Florence - Rome

Have a leisurely breakfast before heading to the train station, where you’ll board a direct train to Rome. For your first meal in the city, try a local favourite like spaghetti carbonara or crunchy fried artichokes.

Where you could stay

Starhotels Metropole

Italian Cities, Rome

Located in the heart of Rome, just minutes from Roma Termini station
A 20 minute walk from major historic sites, including the Colosseum

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Baglioni Hotel Regina

Italian Cities, Rome

Situated on Via Veneto near Rome's key attractions
Stylish guest rooms and excellent hospitality

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Hotel Piccadilly

Italian Cities, Rome

Quieter located and comfortable guest rooms
Easy access to public transport for exploring Rome

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Day 8-10 : Rome

Two days in Rome leaves you plenty of time to explore the ancient streets of the Italian capital. The Roman Forum and Colosseum are must-sees, and the Vatican City is home to the spectacular Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Elsewhere, the Villa Borghese Gardens hide away a villa museum, an animal park, a cinema and rambling paths. You’ll fly home on day 10 – opt for a late afternoon or evening flight to give you maximum time to enjoy the Eternal City.

Points of interest:

The Vatican and The Sistine Chapel

10 days from £1,919 per person

Practical Information

Flight Information

Direct flights to Venice Marco Polo airport (VCE) are available from Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Manchester, Newcastle and Southend and take approximately 2 hours. Transfers from the airport are by water taxi or water bus and take approximately 40 minutes to reach the centre of Venice.

Direct flights to Venice Treviso airport (TSF) depart from London Stansted, Leeds Bradford, Bristol and East Midlands and take approximately 2 hours.

Visa Information

At the current time, British citizens do not require a visa to visit Italy.

Tipping

You don’t have to leave a tip in Italy – most Italians don’t tip for restaurant meals, bar drinks, taxi rides or hair and beauty treatments. However if you do leave a tip, you might receive quicker service.

London to Rome by Rail

At a glance

Suggested Trip Itinerary

Savoia Jolanda

Hotel Londra Palace Venezia

Hotel Bel Sito

Hotel Londra Palace Venezia

Savoia Jolanda

Hotel Bel Sito

Brunelleschi Hotel

Grand Hotel Baglioni

Hotel Porta Faenza

Brunelleschi Hotel

Grand Hotel Baglioni

Hotel Porta Faenza

Starhotels Metropole

Baglioni Hotel Regina

Hotel Piccadilly

10 days from £1,919 per person

Practical Information

Flight Information

Visa Information

Tipping

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