Highlights

• Eleven Day Rome to Milan by Rail
• Highlights Rome, Florence, Cinqueterre, Turin, Milan
• Vatican Museum & Colloseum
• Florence Academia David and Pisa
• Lake Come day tour from Milan
• Tour Code ITRA125

Spend Eleven days days traveling around Italy in this independent journey by Rail. You will enjoy enjoy  an organized itinerary with the freedom to discover the best of central and northern Italy.  Italy is a destination with a fascinating mix of  Culture,  Renaissance Art and Roman history.  If food and wine are your  passion, delight yourself with a cooking lesson in Rome and  taste some great Tuscan wines.  Savor the flavors of the Piedmont in the Langhe and Turin.  Take in breathtaking views of the enchanting coastline of Cinque Terre and the picturesque five villages.   Not to forget the visit to city of fashion and design Milan. From Milan enjoy a full day trip to glimmering Lake Como and enchanting Bellagio.   Discover the magic of Italy and her wonders and return home with memories to last a lifetime.

• Itinerary - click for more

  Day 1:  Rome 
  Arrival at Rome airport exit baggage area meet your driver and transfer to your hotel in city centre. Balance of day at leisure. Overnight Rome.

  Day 2:  Classical Rome & Imperial Rome
  Breakfast at the hotel. Regular tour (join-in group tour) of the Classical Rome. Transfer to the meeting point by your own. Crossing Piazza della Repubblica with the Naiads Fountain, the guided tour will start with a pleasant walk through the historic center of the “Eternal City”, which will lead us to the Trevi Fountain, the Marco Aurelio Column, Palazzo di Montecitorio (designed by Bernini), the Pantheon, Palazzo Madama (seat of the Senate of the Republic) and Piazza Navona. You will then board the coach, and after passing through Castel Sant’Angelo, we will arrive St. Peter’s Square, where you will have an explanation of the Basilica from the outside.  Time a break for your lunch.  In the afternoon, Regular tour (join-in group tour) of the Imperial Rome. You will arrive Piazza Venezia by bus and the walking guided tour will begin from here, heading to Piazza del Campidoglio, designed by the great Michelangelo, where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Roman Forum. Continue the sightseeing tour by coach, reaching the Circus Maximus and Colle Aventino. Stop to admire the Statue of Moses by Michelangelo located in the church of San Pietro in Vincoli, at a very short distance from here, you will reach the symbol of the eternal city: The Colosseum (internal visit, entry fee s included in the price). Overnight Rome

  Day 3: Rome. Vatican Museums, Florence
  Breakfast at the hotel. Regular tour (join-in group tour) to the Vatican Museums. Transfer to the meeting point by your own.  Begin the tour of Piazza della Repubblica with the Naiads Fountain. From Piazzale Flaminio you can see Piazza del Popolo, the old northern entrance of the Capital, with the Egyptian obelisk of Ramses II in the center. Then you you will walk along the walls of Vatican City to reach the entrance of the Vatican Museums. Ypur guide will lead you to the Arazzi Gallery, the Geographic Gallery, before finally reaching the famous Sistine Chapel with the wonderful fresco of the Universal Judgment of Michelangelo. At the end of the excursion, free time at your disposal to visit St. Peter’s Basilica. The tour ends at the closest point to your hotel.   Transfer on your own to Rome train station. Train to Florence. Transfer to the hotel on your own.  Overnight Florence

  Day 4:  Florence-Pisa-Florence
  Breakfast at the hotel. Regular excursion (join-in group tour) to Pisa (without hotel pick-up). You will have to reach the meeting point from where the excursion will leave, on your own.
  The tour begins with a walk along the old medieval walls that take us to the Porta di Santa Maria, where you can admire the spectacular Piazza dei Miracoli with its architectural wonders; here, our local guide will lead us through the visit of the majestic Cathedral, masterpiece of Romanesque art. Return to Florence. Rest of the day off. Overnight Florence

  Day 5:  Florence, La Spezia
  Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Florence train station on your own, and then catch the train to La Spezia (in some cases with connections-no direct trains). Transfer to the hotel in La Spezia on your own.  Overnight La Spezia.

  Day 6: La Spezia, Cinque-Terre, La Spezia
  Breakfast at the hotel. Day dedicated to the visit the villages of the Cinque Terre. With the Cinque Terre Card ( 24 hour rail card), which allows access to all towns. We suggest a visit to Monterosso, the largest city among all the cities of the Cinque Terre. Take your time to walk around town with great views over the terraced vineyards and ancient olive groves. Continue to the charming town of Vernazza, characterized by its narrow streets and its small square with views over the sea. Return by train to La Spezia. Overnight La Spezia  

  Day 7:  La Sepzia, Turin
  Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, departure by train to Turin. Arrival in Turin in the morning and transfer to the hotel on your own.  In the afternoon, visit the ancient capital of Italy. Enjoy a walking tour that will allow you to see (exterior visits) the Palazzo Reale, which was the residence of the kings of Italy for more than two centuries, the Senate with its two sections, the magnificent Baroque church of San Lorenzo, the Renaissance cathedral where it is located the Sacra Sindone, Via Roma with its elegant shops and historic cafes, Piazza San Carlo, also known as the “salon” of Turin, the Piazza Carignano, birthplace of the Renaissance and the Teatro Regio. Back to the hotel.  Overnight Turin

  Day 8: Turin, The Langhe (Govone, Alba, Monforte d’Alba, Turin
  Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up at the hotel and departure to the town of Govone, a town that rises around its castle and UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Continue to Alba for a quick visit of the town. Alba is also known as the homeland of the white truffle. Free time and departure to Monforte d’Alba, a town with narrow and steep alleys, you will go up to the oldest part of the city that contains a series of wonders: the arena (now covered with grass), the tower, the walls and the church of Sant’Agostino (also known as (“Brotherhood of the Disciplined). Return to Turin.  Overnight Turin

  Day 9:  Turin, Milan
  Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, departure by train to Milan. Arrival in Milan and transfer to the hotel on your own. In the afternoon, city tour. You will visiting a walking tour of the city center through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and a visit to the Museum of the Teatro alla Scala. Sightseeing tour of the city by bus through Via Manzoni, Porta Nuova, Monumental Cemetery. You  will make a stop at the Sforzesco Castle and visit Michelangelo’s Pietà Rondanini.  Overnight Milan.

  Day 10:  Milan, Lake Como, Milan
  Breakfast at the hotel. Regular tour (join-in group tour) of Lake Como (without hotel pickup). Arrive meeting point point of the excursion on your own. A wonderful day trip by bus to the enchanting Lake Como, world famous for its splendid villas and gardens. You will enjoy a relaxing cruise on the lake, surrounded by magnificent landscapes. In addition, you can visit the characteristic and colorful towns of Bellagio and Varenna.  Arrival in Como and visit  the historic center and Villa Olmo.  Afterwards, transfer by bus to Villa Carlotta along the lake. Here you will embark by private boat to Bellagio, navigating along Villa Balbianello and Comacina Island. Visit of Bellagio and free time for lunch. Transfer by ferry to Varenna and visit of the town.  Return by bus to Milan.  Overnight Milan

  Day 11:  Milan
  Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Milan’s airport or train station.  ***end of services***

Included

• 10 Nights accommodation centrally located hotel with daily breakfast
• Arrival transfer Rome airport to hotel
• Departure transfer from Milan hotel to Milan airport
• Private Florence departure private transfer hotel to airport or train station
• Accommodation in 3* Superior or 4* First Class hotels near Central Rail Station area
• Rail 2nd class Rome-Florence including transport of one piece of luggage each
• Rail 2nd class Florence-La Spezia (with changes) including of one piece of luggage each
• Rail 2nd class Turin-Milan including the transport of one piece of luggage per person
• Cinque Terre card trains-access to the villages of the Cinque Terre for 24 hours by train (without guide)
• Regular group excursion half day:
• Vatican Museums (04 hours) reserved entry
• Classical Rome (03 hours)
• Imperial Rome (03 hours) including reserved entry to Colosseum
• Florence: Florence walking tour (max 03 hours) including Accademia Gallery
• Group Tour Pisa (half day - max 05 hours) - DOES NOT include the entrance to the Leaning Tower
• Tour Turin on foot city tour (max 03 hours)
• Langhe (full day - max 06 hours)
• Milan city tour on foot (max 03 hours)
• Lake Como (full day - max 08 hours
• Vat Taxes

Not Included

• International Air Travel
• Meals not mentioned in itinerary
• Transfers from / to train stations
• Entrance tickets to monuments and activities not mentioned as included
• Porterage
• Items of personal nature and any other extra services not mentioned in the itinerary
• Travel Insurnace
• Applicable city tourist taxes

Hotels or Similar

• Rome: 4* Atlantico / 3* Hotel Smooth Termini
• Florence: 4* Kraft / 3* Hotel Botticelli
• La Spezia: 4* Spezia / 3* Hotel Corallo
• Turin: 4* NH Torino Centro / 3* Hotel Italia
• Milan: 4* Adi Doria / 3* Hotel Ibis

• City Tour Details - click for more

  1. Vatican Museums
  Includes: Multilingual local guide / transport / headphones / entrance to the Vatican Museums with reservation
  Departure point of the excursion 09.00 hours for city centre. Client will receive at their hotel  one day prior reconfirmation and location of meeting point.  No Hotel Drop-off

  2.  Classical Rome
  Includes: Multilingual local guide / transport
  Departure point of the excursion:  09.00 hours. Client will receive at their hotel  one day prior reconfirmation and location of meeting point.  No Hotel drop-off

  3. Imperial Rome & Colosseum
  Includes: Multilingual local guide / transport / headphones / reserved entry time the Colosseum.
  Departure point of the excursion:  14:30.  Client will receive at their hotel  one day prior reconfirmation and location of meeting point.  No Hotel drop-off

  4. Florence walking tour
  Includes: Multilingual local guide / transport to Piazzale Michelangelo / entrance to Accademia Gallery
  Meeting point (clients will have to reach the meeting point on their own). Client will receive at their hotel  one day prior reconfirmation and location of meeting point.  No Hotel drop-off

  5. Pisa Half Day Excursion
  Includes: Multilingual accompanying guide / local guide of multilingual Pisa / transport / entrance to the Cathedral of Pisa, Entrance to Leaning Tower of Pisa not included.
  Meeting point (clients will have to reach the meeting point on their own):
  Client will receive at their hotel  one day prior reconfirmation and location of meeting point.  No Hotel drop-off

  6.Tour of Turin on foot
  Includes: Multilingual local guide. Meeting point: In the Hotel Lobby .

   7. Visit Lnghe from Turin
  Includes: Multilingual local guide / transport:  Meeting point: In the Hotel Lobby
  Client will receive at their hotel  one day prior reconfirmation and location of meeting point

   8.  Milan Visit from Milan
  Includes: Multilingual local guide / transport: Meeting point (the client will have to  reach meeting point  on their own in city centre.
  Client will receive at their hotel  one day prior reconfirmation and location of meeting point

  9.   Visit of Lake Come from Milan
  Includes: Multilingual local guide / transport / Visit of Villa Olmo and its gardens / 1 hour mini-cruise on the lake / Regular public ferry from Bellagio to Varenna
  Meeting point (the client will have to  reach meeting point  on their own in city centre.
  Client will receive at their hotel  one day prior reconfirmation and location of meeting point

      Tours do not include meals / other entrances to monuments

The scheduled hotel for each departure will be one of the above listed hotels. The final hotel notice will be sent 15 days prior to each departure.

2022-2022 Rates Each

The CAD ($) rate is indicative of Euro price and subject to change.
Price per person in CAD $ Dollars.