Classic Italy Grand Rail Tour: 9-Day Rome, Florence, Tuscany, Venice & Milan
8 Nights / 9 Days across Italy’s Iconic Cities with Colosseum Guided Tour, Pisa/Siena/San Gimignano Lunch Excursion, Venice Gondola & Murano/Burano
Experience the art, history, and romance of Italy on our 9-Day / 8-Night Classic Italy Rail Tour (Rome, Florence, Venice & Milan) starting at USD 1,293 per adult (based on 2 pax). Stay 2 nights each in Rome (Best Western Globus), Florence (Hotel Delle Nazioni), Venice (Hotel Commercio e Pellegrino), and Milan (ibis Milano Centro) with daily breakfast. Includes private airport transfers in Rome and Milan, all 2nd-class intercity train tickets, a guided Colosseum & Roman Forum tour, a full-day Pisa, Siena & San Gimignano trip with lunch, a Venice Grand Canal Gondola ride, Murano/Burano/Torcello island boat tour, and Rome & Milan Hop-On Hop-Off bus tickets.
Key Tour Highlights & Inclusions
Daily Schedule & Itinerary
Detailed breakdown of activities, sights, and included experiences.
Arrive at Rome Fiumicino or Ciampino Airport and meet your driver for a private transfer to Best Western Globus. Check in and spend the evening enjoying an authentic Roman dinner or visiting the Trevi Fountain. Overnight in Rome.
- Private transfer from Rome Airport to hotel
- Check-in at Best Western Globus Rome
- Evening leisure in Rome
What's Included
- 2 Nights in Rome at Best Western Globus (3*) or similar with daily breakfast
- 2 Nights in Florence at Hotel Delle Nazioni (3*) or similar with daily breakfast
- 2 Nights in Venice at Hotel Commercio e Pellegrino (3*) or similar with daily breakfast
- 2 Nights in Milan at ibis Milano Centro (3*) or similar with daily breakfast
- Private transfer from Rome Airport to Rome Hotel
- Private transfer from Milan Hotel to Milan Airport
- 2nd Class Train Tickets: Rome to Florence, Florence to Venice & Venice to Milan
- Rome: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus (24 hours) with Audio Guide
- Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour
- From Florence: Pisa, Siena & San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch
- Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary
- Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour with Glassblowing Demonstration
- Milan: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Audio Guide
What's Excluded
- International flights and Italy Schengen visa fees
- Transfers between hotels and train stations or SIC excursion meeting points
- Mandatory Italian municipal hotel city taxes (payable directly at check-in)
- 50% midnight surcharge for airport transfers between 22:00 hrs and 07:00 hrs
- Meals (other than daily breakfast and Day 4 Tuscany lunch) and personal expenses
About this Experience
UAE Resident Visa & Entry Guidelines
Requires a valid Schengen Visa (Italy). NextStep Travel & Tourism in Dubai provides complete Italy Schengen visa documentation, VFS appointment assistance, and travel insurance for UAE residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Our 11 Days / 10 Nights Italy package adds 2 nights in Naples (Grand Hotel Europa), intercity rail tickets (Venice–Naples–Milan), and a full-day small-group tour of Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi for USD 1,518 per adult.
USD 1,293 per adult (based on 2 pax, 9 Days / 8 Nights: 2N Best Western Globus Rome, 2N Hotel Delle Nazioni Florence, 2N Hotel Commercio e Pellegrino Venice, 2N ibis Milano Centro). Also available: 11 Days / 10 Nights Grand Italy with Naples & Amalfi Coast (adding 2N Grand Hotel Europa Naples + Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi Small Group Tour) at USD 1,518 per adult.
Includes all scheduled activities, ground transfers, and 9 Days / 8 Nights.