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Venice to Rome by Rail

7 days
From Venice to Rome
4.5
5 traveler reviews
Venice to Rome by Rail - Explore!
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Train & Rail
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Explore Venice's iconic canals and bridges
  • Discover Bologna's famous culinary delights
  • Wander through Florence's Renaissance streets
  • Visit Pisa's stunning Campo dei Miracoli
  • Tour Rome's ancient Colosseum and Forum

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in the fabulous island city of Venice
  2. Day 2 Venice walking tour including bird's-eye view from San Giorgio Maggiore Bell Tower
  3. Day 3 Train to Bologna; orientation walk, pasta making demonstration
  4. Day 4 Discover Bologna's food markets. Train to Florence; walking tour around the city
  5. Day 5 Visit to Pisa; see the incredible Leaning Tower
  6. Day 6 Fast train to Rome; guided visit to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  7. Day 7 Trip ends in the Italian capital Rome
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

534

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

10 hours

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.2
  • 4.5
  • A
    · February 25th, 2023
    Venice Cooking class Guided tour in Rome
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    Trip date: February 2023
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  • A
    · April 23rd, 2023
    Personally, Florence was a special place, and it was nice to have two days there while nipping over to Pisa in the morning on the second day.
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    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · April 23rd, 2023
    Our Tour Leader, Emi made the week. We were a small group of 4 and I felt she went above and beyond to get to know us and ensure we had the best experience possible in each city. It is a full on, whistle stop tour of each place but I feel I have been away for a month with everything that was packed in. Equally, people could drop in and out to do their own thing. We were recommended fabulous restaurants with great local speciality dishes which is very much part of the overall holiday experience for me.
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    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · June 18th, 2023
    View from the tower on the island near Venice - over the whole of Venice. Sunset from the hill over the river in Florence - over the whole of Florence. The food !
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    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · September 24th, 2023
    Highlights included just being in Venice at last, St Marks Basilica, the pasta making in Bologna (Michelle was great), Favio's guided tour in Rome and we'll never forget climbing the Asinelli Tower!
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    Trip date: September 2023
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Dates & Availability

7 days
Venice to Rome by Rail
From Venice to Rome

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    Tammy

    Asked on April 17th, 2025

    Are there no dates for this tour between May 16 and June 7?

    Price / Availability
    • Explore!OperatorWritten April 2025

      We have a tour starting 10th to 16th May 26, and another starting 7th to 13th June 26, unfortunately, we do not have a tour date starting within these specific dates provided.

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    Marc

    Asked on April 1st, 2025

    Are all the hotels 4 star?

    Accommodation
    • Explore!OperatorWritten April 2025

      we have rated the Accommodation on this tour as: 4 Nights in comfortable hotels around 4* 2 nights in Mid - range hotels around 3*. Please see below the hotels we use on this tour: Hotel Villa Rosa, Zanhotel Regina, Hotel Donatella, The Cross Hotel

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    Chemin

    Asked on March 19th, 2025

    Are flights included in the tour package?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2025

      The tours are generally booked on a land only basis, but flights can be arranged at an additional cost.

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    Brandon

    Asked on March 18th, 2025

    how do I get a visa I live in the USA

    Visa
    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2025

      Currently to travel to Italy a Visa is not required. A U.S. passport holder traveling to Italy for tourism or business does not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Requirements: Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure date from the Schengen Area (though 6 months validity is recommended). You need a return ticket or proof of onward travel.

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    Beth

    Asked on February 14th, 2025

    Is there a supplement for solo travelers?

    Single supplement
    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2025

      Yes, there is a single room supplement of $420 if traveling alone.

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    María Gisela

    Asked on December 28th, 2024

    Is travel insurance included in the package?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2024

      Travel insurance is not included, but we recommend obtaining it before your trip.

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    Toujer

    Asked on December 9th, 2024

    What happens if the trip has low bookings?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2024

      If there are low bookings, the trip may still operate, but local representatives may lead instead of an Explore Leader.

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    Vincent

    Asked on October 10th, 2024

    What should I do if I need assistance during the tour?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten October 2024

      For any assistance during the tour, please refer to the emergency contact details provided in your final documents.

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    Trekking

    Asked on July 25th, 2024

    What is the check-in time at the hotel?

    Accommodation
    • Explore!OperatorWritten July 2024

      Check-in is usually between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM, with options for luggage storage.

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    Nathalie

    Asked on July 22nd, 2024

    Are facilities shared in the accommodations?

    Accommodation
    • Explore!OperatorWritten July 2024

      The accommodations provided will have private facilities, ensuring comfort for all travelers.

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Tour ID: 230528

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  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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    • For any tour departing before August 16th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 16th, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Explore! will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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