“Worth it if you value hassle-free multi-city logistics and don't mind hotel inconsistencies. Think twice if you need guaranteed hotel quality or reliable partner agency support.”
- About £115/day across 11 days
- ~£1,309 all-in with a typical £47 flight from London (£119/day)
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- Cheaper per day than 4 of 4 similar trips we compared
- 4.5★ from 19 traveller reviews
Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.
About this trip
Eleven days across four of Italy's classic cities, linked by train rather than a fixed itinerary. You get the logistics sorted — rail travel between Venice, Florence, Cinque Relative and Rome — while keeping the freedom to shape your own days in each place.
This is a self-guided trip, so there's no group leader steering you from sight to sight. It suits travellers who want structure around transport and accommodation but prefer to explore at their own pace, including families.
What you'll do
- Travel by train between Venice, Florence, Cinque Terre and Rome
- Explore Venice's canals and streets at your own pace
- Wander Florence's historic centre
- Spend time in the villages of Cinque Terre
- Discover Rome independently
- Self-guided format — you plan your own days within the structure provided
- Rated easy, and suited to families
- Available over Christmas and New Year as well as other dates
Day by day
Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.
What's included
- Meals: All breakfasts are included
- Activities: 1 day "Cinque Terre" card including unlimited train trips between La Spezia and Levanto and more All taxes, and fees
- Transport: Transfers between the airport and the hotel in Venice and Rome* Train ticket between Venice / Florence / La Spezia / Rome in tourist class * All guests sharing the same room will have the same airport transfer
- Accommodation: 2 nights in Venice at the B&B Venezia Laguna 3* or Delfino Mestre 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room 3 nights in Florence at B&B Hotel Firenze City Center 3* hotel (or similar) in a standard room 2 nights in La Spezia at the AllegroItalia 3* hotel (or similar) in a standard room 3 nights in Rome at the B&B Tuscolana 3* hotel (or similar) in a standard room Price is based on dual occupancy. Please be aware that 'Single supplement' charge applies to solo travelers
- Activities: Fees for checked baggage Transfers between the hotels and trains stations Meals and beverages unless otherwise mentioned Personal expenses and optional tours and activities Hotel tax (Between 2 and 8 € per day and per passenger)
- Flights: International flights are not included
- Optional: Other activities and services are not included
- Insurance: Travel insurance is not included
How travellers rate it
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 24 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
Your free day in Venice
Landing early, staying on, or filling free time? The best-rated day experiences in Venice — you book on Viator (we may earn a commission).
Worth it if you value hassle-free multi-city logistics and don't mind hotel inconsistencies. Think twice if you need guaranteed hotel quality or reliable partner agency support.
- Hotels positioned near train stations make city hopping genuinely convenient without central-area premium costs.
- Hotel quality varies wildly; Florence property advertised as 4-star was actually 3-star with severe noise from railway tracks.
- WingBuddy charged £500 USD for necessary hotel changes with zero credit toward original booking, creating real friction.
- Included breakfasts generous but timing misses early flights; TourRadar staff responsive but booking partner communication was poor.
Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.
The same-vibe trips, side by side — price, value per day, and how each is moving. Only we can lay two operators' trips out honestly.
Sorted by fit — never by who paid. Price moves and availability come from our own daily tracking.
Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £1,260, about 16% below the priciest month (Sep).
Getting there
One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.
Hotels in Venice
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On a budget?
Hostels in Venice for the night before your tour · 2 Aug – 3 Aug
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Common questions
How long is Italy By Train?
It's a 11-day trip. It starts in Venice and finishes in Rome.
How much does Italy By Train cost?
The land price starts from £1,262 per person for the 11-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What will Italy By Train really cost me all-in?
On top of the £1,262 land price, budget roughly £47 for a return flight from the UK — about £1,309 all-in before spending money. Most day-to-day meals out and optional activities are extra.
What's included in the price?
The price covers all your accommodation, transport during the trip. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.
What's not included?
international flights and travel insurance (required) are not included, so factor them into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.
How big is the group?
Groups are capped at around 10 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
When does Italy By Train run?
It runs across roughly 7 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.
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