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3* The Art Cities of Italy by Rail - Italy Package (6 Nights)

Visit the Art Cities of Italy by rail - see the major sites and enjoy plenty of free time to explore these wonderful cities on your own.

Rome is an extraordinary city rich in charm like no other in the world. Only Rome can be proud of such monuments, squares, fountains, museums of such historical and artistic importance.
Make Venice a destination to remember with its narrow full of life alleys, bridges, canals, gondolas and a lot of well-known historical building and of idyllic squares.
The historical city centre of Florence that leaves you in awe, the poetry of life sung by various poets and writers that have again and again mentioned Florence in their well known plays, enjoy a stroll through the streets, take in the ambience

The Hop on Hop off bus in Rome is the perfect orientation for this Eternal City. Discover the most famous sights of Rome - the Colosseum, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Spain Square.
Experience Venice in the most Venetian way possible on a Gondola ride, take in the sights as you sail through the narrow canals of Venice.
Sample some of Florence's most delicious dishes and gain a better understanding of the culture and history in this amazing city.

Inclusions and Exclusions

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

LAND ONLY PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Private transfer from airport to hotel in Rome on arrival
6 Nights stay in Standard double rooms at 3* Hotels throughout
Breakfast daily
-2 Nights in Rome
-2 Nights in Florence
-2 Nights in Venice

Hop-On Hop-Off Day Ticket in Rome
2nd Class train ticket from Rome to Florence (high speed train with seat reservation)
Tasting tour of local products in Florence
2nd Class train ticket from Florence to Venice (high speed Train with seat reservation)
A 30 minute shared Gondola ride

*Upgrade to a 1st Class train from R980.00 per person per sector

Why we LOVE Italy by Rail:
ROME
-Pantheon
-Colosseum
-Vatican Museum
-Piazza Navona
-Basilica di Santa maria Maggiore
-Trevi fountain
-Trastevere
-Capitolini Museum
-Sistine chapel

FLORENCE
-Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
-Piazzale Michelangelo
-Central market
-Piazza Santo Spirito
-Giardino Bardini gardens
-Leather shops and markets
-Vivoli Gelato - Oldest gelato shops on Florence
-City Hall of Florence

VENICE
-St Marks Basilica
-Canale Grande
-Ponti Di Rialto
-Venice Lido
-Doges Palace
-Bridge of Sighs
-San Marco Campanile
-San Giorgio Maggiore
-Murano

PACKAGE EXCLUDES:

Flights, airport taxes, meals and drinks not mentioned on the itinerary, transfers to and from Railway Stations, transfer to Piazzale Roma in Venice, tourist City Taxes, entrance tickets to monuments and museums, porterage services, items of a personal nature, medical and travel insurance, visas.

Terms & Conditions

Package is based on a Wednesday departure * supplements may be charged for different departure days*
High Season supplements apply from the 16 March 2025 - 15 July 2025 and 20 August 2025 - 28 October 2025.

Prices are from a starting price per person sharing, subject to change, currency fluctuations and availability. The exact amount will be confirmed at the time of booking. Advance purchase, peak or high season surcharges, block out periods and minimum stay conditions may apply. Price valid for dates as specified. Group rates available on request. For standard Terms and Conditions please refer to www.thompsons.co.za. E&OE