City breakRome City Break
- 5★ hotel in central Rome
- Flights from London or Manchester
- Return airport transfers
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Rome, Florence & Venice by Rail
Three nights in Rome, two in Florence and two in Venice, with breakfast, return flights, high-speed rail tickets and transfers.
- 7 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- Fly into Rome, home from Venice
From
£899
per person · 2 sharing
About this holiday
Three of Italy’s major cities in one week, linked by high-speed trains. Start with three nights in Rome, take the train to Florence, approx. 1 hour 30 minutes, then on to Venice, approx. 2 hours, for the final two nights.
The package includes flights from the UK into Rome and home from Venice, a 5-star hotel in each city with breakfast, standard-class rail tickets and the airport transfers. You spend little time on the road, and each city is a short walk from the station by taxi or on foot.
- Duration
- 8 days, 7 nights
- Board
- Bed & breakfast
- Hotels
- 5★ in Rome, Florence and Venice
- Flights
- Into Rome, home from Venice
- Rail
- High-speed trains between cities
- Good for
- Couples, friends, first visits
5★ hotels in Rome, Florence and Venice
You stay in a 5-star hotel in each city, in or close to the historic centre and within reach of the station. Rooms are often compact, and some hotels in Venice are reached by a short walk over bridges. We confirm all three hotels with each quote.
Hotel features
- Breakfast at all three hotels
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning at most hotels
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Twin and double rooms
Times on your trip
- Rome to Florence by trainapprox. 1 hr 30 mins
- Florence to Venice by trainapprox. 2 hrs
- Rome Fiumicino to the centreapprox. 45 mins by road
- Florence station to the Duomoapprox. 10 mins on foot
- Venice station to St Mark’sapprox. 30 mins by water bus
- Venice Marco Polo to Piazzale Romaapprox. 20 mins by road
Times are approximate and depend on your hotels and the train and water bus timetables.
Included in the price
Included
- Flights from the UK into Rome and home from Venice, with checked baggage
- 3 nights in a 5★ hotel in Rome
- 2 nights in a 5★ hotel in Florence
- 2 nights in a 5★ hotel in Venice
- Breakfast every morning
- Standard-class high-speed rail tickets Rome–Florence–Venice
- Airport transfers in Rome and Venice
- ATOL protection under ATOL 10416
- A UK consultant before and during your trip
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Entry fees, guides and tours
- Hotel tourist tax and any day-visitor access fee (check before travel)
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Extras such as seat selection or extra baggage
Before you go
Flight time
Approx. 2 hours 45 minutes from London to Rome (FCO) and approx. 2 hours 15 minutes home from Venice (VCE). Rome to Florence is approx. 1 hour 30 minutes by train, Florence to Venice approx. 2 hours.
Time difference
Italy is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year. The clocks change on the same dates as in the UK.
Money
The currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for small cafes and markets. Some restaurants add a cover charge (coperto).
Visiting churches
Cover your shoulders and knees to enter churches, including St Peter’s. Some sites check dress at the door.
Language
Italian is the main language. English is spoken in most hotels and at the main sights.
Weather
Rome averages 12–13°C and Venice 6–9°C from December to February. In July and August Rome reaches around 30°C and Venice 27–28°C. Spring and autumn are milder.
Day by day
Rail times are for fast trains and can vary. These are suggestions; entry fees, guides and water bus tickets are not included.
- Day 1
Arrive in Rome
Fly from the UK to Rome, approx. 2 hours 45 minutes. Your driver takes you to your hotel in the centre, approx. 45 minutes by road.
- Days 2–3
Rome
Visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain. Vatican City is a half-day addition.
- Day 4
Train to Florence
Take the high-speed train to Florence, approx. 1 hour 30 minutes. Spend the afternoon on the Ponte Vecchio and in the old town.
- Day 5
Florence
Visit the Uffizi Gallery or walk up to Piazzale Michelangelo for views over the city. Tuscan day trips can be arranged.
- Day 6
Train to Venice
Take the train to Venice, approx. 2 hours, then the water bus to your hotel. Take the water bus along the Grand Canal in the evening.
- Day 7
Venice
Explore St Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge, or take a boat to Murano and Burano.
- Day 8
Fly home
Breakfast at your hotel, then your transfer to Venice Marco Polo Airport for your flight to the UK.
Questions about this package
Are the train tickets included?
Yes. Standard-class tickets on the high-speed trains from Rome to Florence and from Florence to Venice are included. Seat reservations are made for you, and first-class upgrades can be quoted on request.
Why fly into Rome and home from Venice?
It saves going back to your starting point. You travel in one direction, and your flights are booked as one itinerary. We can quote the reverse route on request.
Is breakfast included?
Yes. Breakfast is included every morning at all three hotels. Lunches, dinners and drinks are not included.
Are there extra taxes or fees?
Many Italian cities charge a hotel tourist tax per person per night, usually paid at the hotel. Venice has also charged an access fee for day visitors on certain days. Rules and amounts change, so check before you travel.
Can I stay longer in one city?
Yes. You can add nights in any of the three cities, or swap one for Milan or the Amalfi Coast. Tell us your dates and we’ll price it for you.
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Questions about this holiday?
Talk to a UK consultant
Call us or send an enquiry, and we’ll check prices for your dates, suggest hotels and change the package to suit you.