About this trip
An 8-day route through four of Italy's big names, from Rome's ruins to Venice's canals, with a proper detour to the Cinque Terre along the way.
You move by train between cities, so travel days double as scenery, and each stop pairs guided sightseeing with time left free to wander on your own.
Expect a mix of ancient history, Renaissance art and coastal walking, all from comfortable, centrally located hotels.
What you'll do
- Explore the ancient sites of Rome
- See Florence's Duomo and wander its historic streets
- Walk the coastal paths between Cinque Terre's five fishing villages
- Take a gondola ride through Venice's canals
- Travel between cities by train
- Stays are in 4-star, centrally located hotels
- A mix of guided sightseeing and free time to explore independently
- You change base every few days, with train journeys between each city
Worth it if you value smooth logistics, excellent guides, and a thoughtful pace through Italy. Think twice if you need daily hotel pickups or prefer staying with the same group throughout.
- Guides really know their stuff—ancient Rome history explained clearly, not just walking through ruins.
- Hotels positioned near train stations made early starts genuinely easy across Rome, Florence, Venice.
- Daily tours don't include hotel pickups; you meet at locations. Extra fee if you need that, especially with kids.
- Cinque Terre involves substantial walking, but reviewers found it worth the effort and better than expected.
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Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £1,270, about 26% below the priciest month (Sep).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Rome · 31 Jul – 1 Aug
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