INTERNATIONAL ESCAPES

Italy: Rome, Florence, Venice & the Lakes

Ancient Rome, Tuscan art, Venetian canals and the northern lakes in one rail-friendly itinerary.

Package ref. SP-INT-0279 daysItaly5 key stops

AT A GLANCE

Places along the way

01Rome

02Florence

03Venice

04Lake Como

05Milan

THE JOURNEY

Day by day

DAY 01

Arrive in Rome

Settle in and enjoy a gentle walk through the historic centre.

DAY 02

Ancient Rome

Visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum area with timed tickets where required.

DAY 03

Vatican and piazzas

Plan the Vatican Museums or St Peter's area, then spend the evening among Rome's piazzas.

DAY 04

Rail to Florence

Explore the cathedral quarter, Piazza della Signoria and Arno riverfront.

DAY 05

Florence at leisure

Choose galleries, artisan streets or a guided Tuscan countryside outing.

DAY 06

Rail to Venice

Walk from the Grand Canal to the Rialto and St Mark's Square.

DAY 07

Venice lagoon day

Enjoy neighbourhood canals or an optional Murano and Burano excursion.

DAY 08

Northern lakes

Travel via Milan to Lake Como for a lakeside afternoon.

DAY 09

Depart from Milan

Transfer from the lakes for the agreed departure connection.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Trip details

Proposed inclusions

Route planning and travel coordination
Accommodation in the category agreed before booking
Ground transfers and guided visits listed in the final proposal
Destination guidance for the confirmed itinerary

Usually separate

International and domestic flights unless specifically added
Visas, travel insurance and entry charges unless specifically added
Meals, tickets, permits and optional activities not listed in the final proposal
Personal spending and tips

Visa and entry rules, advisories, transport, tickets and availability must be checked for your passport and travel dates before booking. The final proposal will confirm all arrangements.