12 Day Absolute Italy By Rail

Welcome to Rome! Your private transfer is ready to take you to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Whether you're booked on the 3 star or 4 star package, you will enjoy hotels located in the heart of the city with close proximity to the train station and all the sights that Rome has to offer. Special Information Please note - the rest of the Italy itinerary is unescorted, with local guides joining you for day tours along the way. You will make your own way between destinations. Arrival airport transfers are included as part of your package. You will be met upon arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel. If Inspiring Vacations has not provided your international airfares, please ensure you provide your flight details via your Traveller Hub portal no later than 90 days prior to travel so that your transfers can be confirmed. Please note - if you are arriving early and have made your own arrangements prior to your tour commencing, airport transfers will not be included. However, if you are purchasing pre-nights accommodation as part of your Inspiring Vacations package, airport transfers will still be provided to the starting hotel. Guests booked on the 4* upgraded package will be accommodated at Hotel Gambrinus or similar

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before making your way to the meeting point to join a tour to discover Imperial Rome. Accompanied by a local historian, step back in time as you explore Rome's most significant ancient temples and monuments. Walk through the incredible Roman Forum surrounded by the ruins of ancient government buildings and then enjoy skip the line access as we continue our tour to the mighty Colosseum as you walk its tiers in the footsteps of gladiators and emperors past. The rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own, or alternatively you may wish to join one of the optional tours below. Guests booked on the 4* upgraded package will be accommodated at Hotel Gambrinus or similar

After breakfast at the hotel, make your way to the station where you will board the high-speed train to Naples. On arrival at the station you will be met by your guide and join your group as you begin a full day excursion of the ancientcity of Pompeiiand Naples. First discover the famous archaeological site of Pompeiiwith the assistance of an expert historian. Enjoy skip the line entrance as your guide leadsyou through the ancient Roman city destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.Once a thriving and sophisticated Roman city, Pompeii has been preserved under meters of ash and pumice and now excavated ruins of streets and houses stand on display with intact frescoes and mosaics. Following this we travel to Naples where you will immerse yourself its undisputed charm on a guided tour of the city's highlights. In the evening, return to Rome by train and make your way back to the hotel where the rest of the evening is at leisure. Guests booked on the 4* upgraded package will be accommodated at Hotel Gambrinus or similar

Make your way to Rome Termini station to board the high-speed train for your 1.5 hour journey to Florence. On arrival, make your way to the hotel where the rest of the day is at leisure. Alternatively, you may wish to join an optional group tour below. Guests booked on the 4* upgraded package will be accommodated atHotel Executive or similar

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then meet your group for a full day tour of Tuscany. We first visit the ancient town of Monteriggioni known for its medieval fortifications and watchtowers. The tour then continues to Siena, where you will discover the impressive Piazza del Campo, Piazza Duomo, the Cathedral, Palazzo Pubblico and the famous Torre del Mangia. Following this, the tour will head to the walled town of San Gimignano, famous for its white wine, the world renowned Vernaccia, and its many towers, also declared a World heritage Site by UNESCO! The tour will continue with a visit to the Chianti area and a wine tasting experience of the Chianti red wine. Return to Florence in the evening where the rest of the evening is at leisure. Guests booked on the 4* upgraded package will be accommodated atHotel Executive or similar

After breakfast at the hotel, make your way to the train station to board the regional train for a 2.5 hour journey to La Spezia. La Spezia is the starting city to explore the famous Cinque Terre, the stretch of coast with five fishing villages perched over the sea: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. On arrival, make your way to our hotel where the rest of the day is at leisure. Included in your package is a two-day Cinque Terre Train Card which allows access to the National Park area and the use of regional trains that connect the villages and of local buses so you can experience this fabulous region at your own pace. Guests booked on the 4* upgraded package will be accommodated at Hotel The Poet or similar

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then the day is free to visit the towns of the Cinque Terre on your own using your included Cinque Terre Train Card. Guests booked on the 4* upgraded package will be accommodated at Hotel The Poet or similar

After breakfast at the hotel, make your way back to the train station to board the intercity train for your 3.5 hr journey to Milan. On arrival, make your way to the hotel where the rest of the afternoon is at leisure to explore the fashion capital on your own. Guests booked on the 4* upgraded package will be accommodated at NYX Hotel Milan or similar

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before making your way to the train station to take the regional train for a 40 minute journey to Como. Today you are free to discover the city of Como and its famous lake on your own. A day ticket is included for the hop-on, hop-off public boat which will allow you unlimited ferry travel to discover the lake and its beautiful towns including Bellagio and Monterosso. Spend as little or as much time in each town exploring cobblestoned streets and quaint artisan stores. Make your way back to Como for your return regional train to Milan where the rest of the day is at leisure. Guests booked on the 4* upgraded package will be accommodated at NYX Hotel Milan or similar

After breakfast, make your way to the train station to board the high-speed train for your 2.5 hour journey to Venice. On arrival, make your way to the hotel before enjoying a 30-minute gondola ride this afternoon. Guests booked on the 4* upgraded package will be accommodated at Hotel Amedeus or similar

Today you are free to explore the canals or surrounding islands of Venice on your own. Get lost wandering the winding canals, shop at the many boutiques or enjoy a gelato in one of the many piazza's. Alternatively, you may wish to join an optional group tour below. Guests booked on the 4* upgraded package will be accommodated at Hotel Amedeus or similar

Your Italian journey comes to an end after breakfast at the hotel. Airport transfers are not included. Our transfer portal offers the option to book your airport transfers for an easier arrival experience (additional charges apply). Access to this portal will be available through your Traveller Hub once your booking is confirmed.