Grand Venice, Florence & Rome

Grand Venice, Florence & Rome Itinerary

• Day 1: Your Journey Begins in Geneva

  Your adventure begins in UK's St Pancras station, where you'll board the Eurostar from the UK to Paris. Change onto a high-speed train and whiz through France towards Switzerland in just over three hours, all the while admiring the beautiful lake and mountain scenes out your window. On arrival in Geneva, make your way to your hotel for an overnight stay. Spend the evening enjoying a tasty meal at a local lakeside restaurant, or take a relaxing boat trip out on the lake and admire the city's cosmopolitan feel and the stunning backdrop of the Alps and the Jura mountains. (Overnight in Geneva)

• Day 2: Geneva to Venice

  Check out of your hotel after a leisurely breakfast, before catching the train from Geneva to Venice on one of the most scenic routes in Europe. Relax whilst the train follows the shores of Lake Leman and across Swiss vineyards, with stunning views of the Alps in the background. Travel further south after crossing the border into Italy before arriving in Venice. On arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy a two-night stay. (Overnight in Venice)

• Day 3: Venice

  Spend a full day exploring Venice today. Discover the city's hidden gems and highlights on a walking tour, and take an iconic, relaxing gondola ride included with your holiday. You will also have skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, two of the city's most popular monuments. (Overnight in Venice)

• Day 4: Venice to Florence

  Check out of your hotel after breakfast and catch a high-speed train to Florence. Speed in true comfort through picturesque Italian scenery before arriving in Tuscany's capital. Check in to your hotel for a two-night stay and set out to explore the city. (Overnight in Florence)

• Day 5: Florence

  Spend a full day at leisure in Florence today. Your holiday includes skip-the-line passes to the Uffizi Gallery, home of famous Renaissance masterpieces such as Boticelli's 'Birth of Venus' and Michelangelo's ‘Doni Tondo'. You will also be able to discover the city's rich history and culture with a knowledgeable guide on a walking tour through the pretty, winding streets of the city. This evening, be sure to sample some authentic Tuscan cuisine, including a glass of wine from the hills that surround the city. (Overnight in Florence)

• Day 6: Florence to Rome

  Check out of your hotel after breakfast and catch the train directly to Rome. Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and head out to get your bearings in the 'Eternal City.' Italy's capital boasts a wealth of history on every street, which you'll be able to explore at your own leisure and on a walking tour of the city's ancient history, including skip-the-line entrance to the Colosseum. (Overnight in Rome)

• Day 7: Rome

  After breakfast this morning, spend the whole day unearthing the ancient and modern wonders of the Italian capital. Discover the city's catholic heritage and Michelangelo's phenomenal ceiling with a skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. Come the evening, why not wander to the Trevi Fountain to throw your coins into the famous water. Don't miss the chance to try authentic, ice-cold Italian gelato, either! (Overnight in Rome)

• Day 8: Your Journey Ends in Rome

  After breakfast, this morning, check out of your hotel and make your way to the airport for your flight back to the UK.