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Experience Italy by rail on this scenic journey from Rome to Monterosso. Enjoy three nights in the capital with a Hop‑On Hop‑Off tour, then travel to Florence for two nights, including a guided excursion to the Chianti region with wine and olive oil tasting. Continue by train to Monterosso for two relaxing nights and explore the Cinque Terre at your own pace with a 48‑hour train card.
Welcome to Rome! Meet your driver at the Rome Fiumicino airport and take a private transfer 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 to participate in a series of other optional activities (extra cost), 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 stay in Rome at Kennedy Hotel or similar.
After your breakfast at the hotel, enjoy the city with the hop on hop off open bus tour, which can also be used for getting around the city, ideal for those who want to go sightseeing on their own to discover the most famous symbols of Rome, such as the Colosseum, Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Spain Square.
The rest of the day is free to explore the city. Alternatively, we suggest our tour of Imperial Rome (extra cost), to closely admire the monuments of the Roman Forum, enter the Colosseum and listen to our guide’s presentation of the evocative history of ancient Rome and the gladiators’ fights that took place there.
Overnight stay in Rome at Kennedy Hotel or similar.
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel and day at leisure to discover Rome.
You can also choose to add optional experiences, like a guided tour of the Vatican Museums (extra costs), to admire Michelangelo's famous Sistine Chapel and other masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance more closely.
Overnight stay in Rome at Kennedy Hotel or similar.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will reach Rome Termini station to board the high-speed train to Florence; the journey takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel and enjoy some leisure time to explore the city, known as the 'Birthplace of the Renaissance' at your pace.
You can also participate in a guided tour (extra cost) of the Accademia Gallery, which houses the original of Michelangelo's famous statue of David.
Overnight stay in Florence at Hotel Corona D'Italia or similar.
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, you will have the chance to discover the famous Chianti area and its rolling hills with a half day tour from Florence. This your will allow you to get away from the noise and crowds of the city and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the world-famous Tuscan countryside. Your journey through the Chianti wine region begins with a visit to a beautiful family-run estate, whose belief is that making beautiful wine is an art.
You will see and have the opportunity to walk around the small vineyards on the hills above Greve in Chianti, where the family produces their fine Chianti wines, and explore the cellars while learning about the wine making and aging process. You will not be able to leave before having tasted Chianti wine accompanied by local products. Return to Florence.
Overnight stay in Florence at Hotel Corona D'Italia or similar.
After breakfast at the hotel, we board the regional train to Monterosso with change in Pisa or La Spezia. The journey takes about 3 hours. Monterosso is the starting city to explore the famous Cinque Terre, the stretch of coast with 5 fishing villages perched over the sea: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. The two-day Cinque Terre Train Card is included, which allows access to the National Park area and the use of regional trains that connect the villages and of local buses.
Overnight stay in Monterosso al Mare at Hotel 5 Terre or similar.
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel and the rest of the day is to continue the visit of the Cinque Terre.
Alternatively, we recommend a wine tasting in Manarola or Monterosso to taste local wines or a Pesto experience to discover the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine with this homemade pesto (extra cost).
Overnight stay in Monterosso al Mare at Hotel 5 Terre or similar.
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out and end of service.
Rome
A 3-star accommodation in the city centre of Rome, this value for money hotel offers the right blend of convenience and service alongside comfort and a smart and stylish interior design. Comfortable yet reasonable. Conveniently located near the main central station, Termini, this comfortable hotel is also within walking distance of the Colosseum and Roman Forum, Terme di Diocleziano, Via Nazionale, the Spanish Steps and The Trevi Fountain.
Florence
Nestled in Florence's historic city center, an elegant 19th-century palazzo awaits you. Its spacious, bright rooms feature modern amenities and are adorned with exquisite materials like Florentine terracotta and Tuscan marble. Situated in the San Lorenzo district, the heart of the city's historic center, and just steps away from Santa Maria Novella train station, you'll relish the proximity to Florence's iconic landmarks, museums, and the Fortezza da Basso convention center, a favored choice among our corporate guests.
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