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Italy Rail Express Tour

9 days
From Rome to Venice
4.6
12 traveler reviews
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 28
Age range 10 to 75
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Highlights

  • Discover Rome and Florence with expert local guides
  • Explore Venice and see the Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Free days to explore Naples and Venice in-depth
  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Rome
  2. Day 2 Rome: Free Day
  3. Day 3 Rome - Pompeii - Naples
  4. Day 4 Naples: Free Day
  5. Day 5 Naples - Florence - Pisa
  6. Day 6 Pisa: Free Day
  7. Day 7 Pisa - Venice
  8. Day 8 Venice: Free Day
  9. Day 9 End of tour in Venice
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  • Accommodation
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  • Meals
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  • Transport
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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83

Age Range

10 to 80 years old

Response time

6 hours

Response rate

96%

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  • SG
    · October 24th, 2023
    Antonio was a wonderful guide, taking care of the needs of our group with good humor, concern, and thoughtfulness. I so enjoyed my first dinner with our group when he arranged for an operatically trained singer at the restaurant to sing "Happy Birthday" to me!! Wow!! Herding a group of cats is no easy task, but Antonio did a masterful job of managing all of us, making sure we made our trains, checked in and out of our hotels, arrived at our various excursions on time, had occasional meals together, and enjoyed the magic of Italy. A few days longer to allow a little more time in some areas would be even better, and I hope Tour Radar can accomplish that! Wonderful experience!!
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    Thank you for both sharing your experience and granting us a 5-star rating! We're delighted to learn that our on-road team provided exceptional care and that you had a fantastic time. We are honoured that you chose to spend your birthday with us and... Show more
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    Trip date: September 2023
  • KL
    · October 10th, 2023
    I should have known better than to select a tour that I knew would be grueling in terms of the luggage hauling, and the break neck pace. Antonio was nice, he got us through a lot, but I feel he catered more to some than others. I am not a fan of favoritism. IF I ever do another of these tours, it will not be on a train.
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    Trip date: September 2023
  • Italy Rail Express Tour reviewer 3
    · October 10th, 2023
    Much better than anticipated! Great group of people that joined the tour. Outstanding tour leader, Antonio. Lots of walking but that was expected and what I wanted. Options for what to do in each location was a bonus that I took advantage of. Hotels were very nice and convenient.
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    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We're so happy to read that your tour was a great success. We look forward to seeing you on tour with us again in the future!
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    Trip date: September 2023
  • Italy Rail Express Tour reviewer 4
    · October 9th, 2023
    A very busy trip with lots to see. Good choices of outings. Dinners were wonderful, hotel tooms were great. Great value for money. Knowledgeable tour guide. Would highly recommend
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    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're thrilled that you had a fantastic time, and your positive comments are much appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you on another tour in the near future!
    Trip date: September 2023
  • SJ
    · October 9th, 2023
    I had a fantastic time Antonio was a brilliant guide and made time for everyone . It was a bit fast pace for me at times but I put that down to my current fitness level ( Antonio was supportive of this when he was able) . Last meal in Milan was a huge let down regarding quality of food / service I would recommend changing this venue for future tours.
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    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your experience and feedback with us. We're thrilled that you had a fantastic time! We look forward to welcoming you on another tour in the near future!
    Trip date: September 2023
  • AM
    · May 21st, 2023
    This was an amazing experience largely as a result of our Tour Leader, Antonio. He joined us late on the first day in Rome having stepped in (and up) for the designated Tour Leader as they had to drop out last minute. He'd just finished another tour earlier that day and had flown to join us in Rome. Despite this he set about introducing himself to everyone and straight away we felt a connection and knew we were in safe hands. Over the next nine days he took great care of us from making sure I had no cheese on my pizza to looking out for our kids (who were also on the tour with us) when they tagged along on one of the excursions, from making sure we all made it to the train station on time and together to making extra arrangements for some of our group who had some mobility issues. At every turn Antonio was there, corralling, caring and communicating every day of the trip. Don't get me wrong, Italy and the sights are amazing but having a great Tour Leader like Antonio can make something special into something amazing and he certainly did that every day. The tour itself has some long days and early starts but because of that you get rewarded with amazing sights and sounds every day from Vatican and Colosseum in Rome, Pisa and Cinque Terra from Florence, Capri and Pompeii from Naples, Lake Como from Milan and beautiful Venice. A good balance (in our opinion) of busy days and free days. This tour is a great way to see most of what Italy has to offer with the comfort of rail travel (shorter journeys between locations, roomy seats and great views of the Italian countryside) and if you're lucky enough a great Tour Leader like Antonio to bring the whole thing together. All in all an amazing experience.
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    Trip date: April 2023
  • SB
    · May 19th, 2023
    I loved seeing Italy and the time allowed for choosing your own activities. I feel like there needs to be improvement on communication and information. It was hard to make plans and purchase tickets as they’re no itinerary until a day before. Also, there is A LOT of pulling your suitcase around at train stations and to hotels. This would have been fine had it been more clearly communicated with the booking information. The people were great, the leader fun and competent and very helpful(he went out of his way to help people)
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    Trip date: April 2023
  • Italy Rail Express Tour reviewer 8
    · May 15th, 2023
    A fantastic way to travel in Italy , explored 5 cities in 9 days. Our tour guide was amazing super organised with itinerary and very nformative Highly recommended for anyone who likes a busy ,fun holiday.
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    Trip date: April 2023
  • DC
    · May 14th, 2023
    Great experience once in a life time. Excellent tour guide Antonio made it fun and enjoyable. I would highly recommend it to people in good shape who can walk clime and keep up with the pace. I am proud to say I am 80 years old and made it to the end. Loved it!
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    Trip date: April 2023
  • KC
    · September 8th, 2022
    Great itinerary for a first time visitor. Only issue is that the tour would have better if it started and ended in the same city. There was at least one couple that was continuing on to another tour so they had to carry more luggage than was needed.
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    Trip date: August 2022

Dates & Availability

9 days
Italy Rail Express Tour
From Rome to Venice

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    Carl

    Asked on May 3rd, 2025

    Do you have availability in this trip in September 2025

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten May 2025

      Unfortunately, the October 2, 2025 departure is the earliest available departure for 2025. We do have one in September of 2026 though.

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    Charles

    Asked on January 8th, 2025

    What is the cost of the optional Cinque Terre tour and is it self guided?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      The cost of the Clinque Terre optional excursion is 100 Pounds pp. The optional is not self guided.

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      Charles

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      Should we arrive a day early? I suppose it would depend on what flight times we can get When do we get notification of which hotel to book into?

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      Arriving in Rome a day early is a smart idea, especially when coming from a long flight from Perth, Australia. This allows you to adjust to the time zone, recover from jet lag, and have a stress-free start to your Italy Rail Express Tour. The meeting time for this tour is at 15:00 pm. The provisional meeting point for this tour is at the Hotel Nord Nuova Roma. Fourteen days before departure, our customer service team will send you a tour leader announcement with the confirmed list of Hotels, itinerary, and meeting point.

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    Annette

    Asked on May 9th, 2024

    Would like to know if you have spanish speaking guide and tour details including hotel names

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten May 2024

      Adventures does not operate in Spanish. Here is a full list of adventures to Italy that operate in Spanish

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      Annette

      TravelerWritten May 2024

      What will be the best time to travel to Italy avoiding crowd of people and very hot weather?

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten May 2024

      If you are looking to avoid crowds and hot weather, I would recommend travelling at the end of September or October as this would be the tail end of the high season

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    Stacey

    Asked on March 18th, 2024

    Are international flights included in the tour price?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2024

      Whilst internal flights are covered for certain itineraries, you will have to make your way to the meeting point for the start of your tour. When booking flights be mindful of departure times and possible delays.
      Tip: We suggest that you start comparing prices the moment your deposit is paid to avoid costly flights.

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    Christian

    Asked on March 18th, 2024

    Are young children allowed?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2024

      We have a set minimum age of 10 for our tours, but we're happy to consider younger children on a case-by-case basis. Just let us know your request, and we'll do our best to accommodate it. Expat Explore reserves the right to accept or decline the request at our discretion. We want to ensure everyone has a great time exploring with us!

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    Frances

    Asked on March 18th, 2024

    Can you cater for my dietary requirements?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2024

      We make every effort to include local cuisine on our tours to ensure an authentic experience for you. You'll receive an email before the tour begins, where we'll ask for your dietary preferences. We always have a vegetarian option, and we'll work hard to accommodate any other dietary needs or preferences you may have.

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    Rebecca

    Asked on March 18th, 2024

    Do I need to exchange cash before I leave?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2024

      Contactless payment is widely accepted across Europe – it’s best to bring a payment card with no overseas withdrawal fees.
      * Keep in mind that certain optionals are payable in cash to your tour leader whilst on tour. We suggest that you talk to your Tour Leader about when & where to draw cash to pay for the optional excursions.

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    Grace

    Asked on March 18th, 2024

    If I wish to stay longer in the start or end destination, will Expat Explore assist with pre/post-tour accommodation?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2024

      While Expat Explore cannot assist with booking pre or post-tour accommodation, we recommend Booking.com for affordable accommodation options prior to and after the tour. If hotel information is available, we can provide you with the details in advance so that you can book accommodation at or nearby the start hotel. Please request this by sending a message through on the conversation page.

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    Dan

    Asked on March 18th, 2024

    Can Expat Explore issue me with a visa?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2024

      While Expat Explore endeavours to stay current on all major entry requirements, we are not a registered visa agent. We are, however, able to make things a little easier by providing you with the required supporting documents for a visa application once your tour is paid in full. It is a requirement of the embassies that tours are paid for in full before visa support documentation is requested and applications are made. When you have made the final payment for your booking, simply reach out to our Customer Support Team to request your visa support documents and confirm which embassy you will be applying to.

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    Theresa

    Asked on March 18th, 2024

    How much spending money do I need for my holiday?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2024

      This is up to you and will vary depending on how much you wish to spend on snacks, drinks, souvenirs etc. We do not include entrance fees to attractions and museums. We do, however, provide you with free time to see everything you want, and our tour leaders will have all the information on pricing and locations so you can manage your own budget. Please refer to your tour-specific pre-departure information and optional excursions guide for further details.

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Tour ID: 206047

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