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The Colosseum in Rome at blue hour

Italy

Classic Italy: Rome to Cinque Terre

Rome’s ancient sites, Florence’s art and the coastal villages of Cinque Terre, linked by high-speed train.

Duration
8 days
Destinations
Italy
Comfort level
Private tour · Mid-range · Hotels
Experiences
Culture · Hiking · Beach

Overview

Italy’s best-loved route by train: ancient Rome and the Vatican, Florence and the Tuscan hills, then the cliffside villages of Cinque Terre.

You visit: Rome → Florence → Siena → Cinque Terre

Highlights

  • Colosseum and Vatican
  • Florence and Tuscany
  • Cinque Terre villages

Day by day

  1. Day 1Arrive in Rome

    Transfer to your hotel and an evening walk to the Trevi Fountain.

  2. Day 2Ancient Rome

    Guided visit of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill.

  3. Day 3The Vatican

    Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.

  4. Day 4–5Florence and Siena

    High-speed train to Florence, the Duomo and Uffizi, and a day trip to Siena.

  5. Day 6–7Cinque Terre

    Train to the coast; walk or take the boat between the five villages.

  6. Day 8Departure

    Train to Pisa or Milan for your flight home.

Illustrative itinerary. Final details are confirmed in your written quotation.

Included

  • Seven nights in hotels with breakfast
  • High-speed train tickets
  • Guided Colosseum and Vatican visits
  • Cinque Terre card
  • Visa document guidance

Not included

  • International flights
  • Schengen visa fee
  • Lunches and dinners
  • City tourist taxes
  • Travel insurance

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Lovely trip, trains need patience

Rome and the Cinque Terre were wonderful. One train was cancelled and the planner rebooked us within an hour by phone. I would only ask for a little more free time in Florence.

They made the visa part simple

I was nervous about the Schengen application. The planner went through every document with me on the consultation call, and the hotel letters were ready when I needed them. Paris and Rome were a dream.

My first trip to Europe

Everything was explained before I paid anything. The hotel was central, the Seine cruise was magical, and someone always answered the phone when I had a question.

The Eiffel Tower above the Seine at dusk

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