Travel Italy’s four classic stops, Venice, Florence, Rome and Sorrento, by high-speed train in a small group of no more than 14 guests. An Italian tour leader stays with you from the first day to the last, and your bags are sent ahead from hotel to hotel so you only carry a small day bag. Highlights include a welcome dinner and gondola ride in Venice, a private Siena walk with a sunset wine tasting, the Colosseum arena floor, a guided visit to Pompeii and a full day on the Amalfi Drive.
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Highlights
Included Tour Highlights
Venice
- Welcome dinner with your small group
- Classic gondola ride through the quieter canals
Florence
- Private walking tour in Siena followed by a sunset wine tasting at a countryside estate in the Tuscan hills
Rome
- Guided Colosseum visit with access to the arena floor
Sorrento
- Guided visit to Pompeii on the way to Sorrento
- Full-day Amalfi Drive along the Sorrentine Peninsula and Amalfi Coast
Inclusions
- Small group limited to 14 guests, with departures confirmed once 4 guests have booked
- 9 nights in 4-star hotels
- Italian tour leader with the group throughout the tour
- 11 meals: 9 breakfasts, a welcome dinner in Venice and a wine tasting in Tuscany
- High-speed train between cities
- Luggage sent ahead from hotel to hotel, so you travel with a carry-on only
- Private transfer from Rome to Sorrento with a guided stop at Pompeii
Excludes
- Airfare to Italy
- Airport transfers are not included. They can be arranged for a fee.
- Hotel city taxes, paid directly to the hotel (about 5 euros per person per night)
- Lunches and other dinners
- Optional activities and personal expenses
Accommodations
Venice, Florence, Rome, Sorrento Small Group Tour by Train Accommodations
- 2 nights – Venice: UNAHOTELS Maison
- 2 nights – Florence: Grand Hotel Adriatico
- 2 nights – Rome: UNAHOTELS Empire
- 3 nights – Sorrento: Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto
Hotels are 4-star. Similar hotels may be used.
Venice, Florence, Rome, Sorrento Small Group Tour by Train Daily Itinerary
Travel from northern to southern Italy by high-speed train in a small group of up to 14. An Italian tour leader is with you throughout, and you have time in every city to explore on your own.
DAY 1 – TRAVEL UNITED STATES TO ITALY
Fly overnight to Italy, arriving in Venice the next day.
DAY 2 – VENICE
Arrive in Venice and settle into your hotel. In the afternoon, a classic gondola ride takes you through the city’s canals. In the evening the group meets for a welcome dinner.
DAY 3 – VENICE
A free day to explore Venice at your own pace.
DAY 4 – VENICE TO FLORENCE
Take a water taxi to the station and a high-speed train to Florence. Your luggage is sent ahead to the hotel. In the afternoon, a private walking tour of Siena is followed by a wine tasting at sunset on a countryside estate in the Tuscan hills.
DAY 5 – FLORENCE
A free day to explore Florence.
DAY 6 – FLORENCE TO ROME
Take the high-speed train to Rome, with your luggage sent ahead to the hotel. In the afternoon, a guided visit to the Colosseum includes the arena floor.
DAY 7 – ROME
A free day to explore Rome.
DAY 8 – ROME TO SORRENTO VIA POMPEII
Travel by private transfer to the Bay of Naples, with a guided visit to Pompeii on the way. Your luggage is sent ahead to the hotel, and you arrive in Sorrento in the afternoon.
DAY 9 – SORRENTO
Spend the day on the Amalfi Drive, a full-day journey along the Sorrentine Peninsula and the Amalfi Coast.
DAY 10 – SORRENTO
A free day to enjoy Sorrento.
DAY 11 – SORRENTO
After breakfast, check out of the hotel. The tour ends here. If you would like extra nights in Sorrento or a private transfer to Naples station or airport, let us know when you book.
