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Absolute Italy by Rail

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12 daysDuration
Independent TourPrivate tour for one or two travelers
2 peopleMaximum group size
8 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Relaxed
Minimal physical effort, perfect for travelers seeking an easy-going experience.
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Highlights

Enjoy a guided tour in Rome and see Campo Dei Fiori, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps

Explore the major tourist attractions near Milan that include Lake Como and Bellagio

Discover the Last supper of Leonardo Da Vinci, the famous Gothic Cathedral in Milan

Visit Chianti Area and enjoy wine tasting experience of the Chianti Red wine

Marvel at the beauty of Venice by visiting Piazza San Marco with the Basilica and the Clock Tower

Itinerary

Let the rails guide you through Italy’s most iconic cities on the "Absolute Italy by Rail" tour package—a 12-day independent trip curated for travelers eager to blend flexibility with cultural immersion. Begin in Rome, where ancient landmarks and modern vibrancy intertwine before you board high-speed trains to Florence, gateway to the Tuscan countryside.

Marvel at Monteriggioni’s intact medieval walls and San Gimignano’s legendary towers. In the Cinque Terre, your included pass lets you freely explore pastel-hued villages perched above the sea. Milan awaits with its Gothic cathedral, Da Vinci’s Last Supper, and the glamour of La Scala Opera House. Conclude your journey in Venice, where the Piazza San Marco, Rialto Bridge, and tranquil canals offer endless inspiration.

The trip’s unique highlight is its self-guided structure, delivering both convenience and freedom. With accommodations and transport arranged, you’re free to create your own Italian adventure at your own rhythm, making every moment a personal discovery.

day 1Rome Arrival

On your arrival at the airport, you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. During the rest of the day free time at your disposal for a first exploratory tour of the Eternal City. In case of an early arrival in Rome, we recommend a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, to admire Michelangelo's famous Sistine Chapel and other masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance more closely. It is also possible to participate in a series of other optional activities, such as a cooking lesson to learn how to make pizza or pasta and ice cream. For the evening, we recommend a nice walk in the Trastevere district, full of typical restaurants.
Overnight in Rome
Optional: Guided tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Enjoy our guided tour of the Vatican Museums and visit the largest art collection in the world jumping the line. Your expert guide will lead you into the museum and its best galleries where you will admire frescoes, statues, tapestries and historical maps. Walk through the famous Hall of Maps and the Gallery of the Tapestries until you reach the Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s Last Judgement.
Note:
- We will not visit St. Peter's Basilica during the tour.
- It is necessary to show a valid ID for children.
Optional: Cooking class
A local chef will take you on a culinary journey through the real Rome. You'll shop in the Campo di Fiori market, choosing fresh ingredients to use in your cooking class. Then you'll prepare your meal at an exclusive location in the heart of the Eternal City. Our movie set, a magazine cover apartment on Tiber Island, or our breathtaking three-story space nestled inside a 16th-century palazzo between Piazza Navona and Castel Sant'Angelo. You'll make homemade pasta such as ravioli or fettuccine and prepare other dishes under the guidance of your personal chef to produce a complete meal. At the end of the course, enjoy the dishes you've created accompanied by the perfect wine your chef has selected to complete your meal. Real food, pure pleasure. This experience allows you to become a true traveler immersed in authentic Roman culture. Your lesson includes 3 types of pasta, a main course, dessert and a selection of wine and soft drinks. We can easily accommodate vegetarians, any type of food intolerance and even the most discerning palate.

day 2Rome

day 3Rome – Naples – Pompeii – Rome

day 4Rome – Florence

day 5Florence – Siena – San Gimignano – Monteriggioni - Chianti Area - Florence

day 6Florence – La Spenzia

day 7La Spenzia – Le Cinque Terre – La Spenzia

day 8La Spenzia – Milan

day 9Milan – Como - Lake Como – Milan

day 10Milan – Venice

day 11Venice

day 12Venice –

What's Included

Accommodation
11 nights accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at listed hotels or similar
Meals
Daily breakfast
Transport
Arrival transfer in Rome by private Car/Minibus
Guide
Service of English-speaking tour guide
Others
Sightseeing as per the itineraryFull Day Tour to Naples and Pompeii from Naples railway stationFull Day Tour by modern AC coach to Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti Area from Florence48hrs Cinque Terre Train CardOne-day free ticket on the public boat on Lake Como30-minute Gondola ride with commentary01 Wine tasting in the Chianti AreaRound-trip high-speed train tickets from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale - 2nd classHigh-speed train ticket from Roma Termini to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station - 2nd classRegional train ticket from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station to La Spezia Centrale 2nd classIntercity train ticket from La Spezia Centrale to Milan Centrale 1st classRound-trip regional train tickets from Milano Centrale to Como Centrale 1st classHigh speed train ticket from Milano Centrale station to Venezia St. Lucia - 2nd classAll local applicable taxes
Entrance
Entrance to Colosseum & Roman Forum Group tour (3hrs)Entrance ticket to Pompeii

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