SAVE $343* per person

12 Day Absolute Italy Independent Rail Tour

   
Destination:
Multiple Cities, Italy
Duration:
11 Nights
Offer ends:
31 October 2026
Valid for travel:
15 Jul - 14 Aug 27. Add on an extra $608* per person for travel 15 Mar - 14 Jul, 15 Aug - 21 Oct 27.

Details

ROUTE:   Rome –  Naples – Florence –  Chianti  – La Spezia – Milan – Lake Como – Venice
Bold = overnight stays
 

MANDATORY FEES:  Mandatory city taxes of EUR7.50 in Rome, EUR7 in Florence and EUR2.50 in La Spezia, EUR10 in Milan and EUR4.50 in Venice per person per night to be paid directly to the hotel by you.^
 

UPGRADE TO   $64* per person for departures on Tuesday & Thursday or $125* per person for departures on Wednesday
 

 
 

 

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Inclusions

  • 3 nights at Hotel Gambrinus, Rome ★★★★
  • 2 nights at Hotel Executive, Florence ★★★★
  • 2 nights at Hotel The Poet, La Spezia ★★★★
  • 2 nights at Nyx Hotel Milan ★★★★
  • 2 nights at Hotel Carlton On The Grand Canal or Hotel Amadeus, Venice ★★★★
  • Colosseum & Roman Forum tour
  • Full Day Naples and Pompeii Tour
  • Full Day Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti Tour including wine tasting
  • 48hrs Cinque Terre Train Card
  • One day public ferry ticket for Lake Como
  • 30 minutes Gondola ride
  • Return 2nd class rail travel from Rome to Naples
  • 2nd class rail travel from Rome to Florence, Florence to La Spezia, La Spezia to Milan and Milan to Venice
  • Return 1st class rail travel from Milan to Lake Como
  • One-way arrival transfer from Rome Airport to hotel

Itinerary

On arrival, take a private transfer from Rome airport or train station to your hotel. Spend the remainder of the day getting acquainted with this amazing city. Spend three nights in Rome.
 

After breakfast, discover Imperial Rome on a group tour including the Forum and the magnificent Colosseum. The rest of the day is then free to explore the city.
 

Following breakfast, board a high-speed train to Naples. Join a full day excursion to Pompeii and Naples. Discover the famous archaeological site of Pompeii, an ancient Roman city destroyed by the eruption of Mt Vesuvius, before visiting Naples. Return to Rome.
 

Today, travel by high-speed train to Florence. The remainder of the day is free explore the city, the ‘cradle of the Renaissance’. There is so much to discover including the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Galleries or the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s famous statue of David. Spend two nights in Florence.
 

Join a full day tour of the Chianti area and visiting Monteriggioni, with its still intact medieval walls. The tour continues to Siena, discover the Piazza del Campo, the Cathedral, and the famous Torre del Mangia. After Siena, head to the walled town of San Gimignano, famous for its white wine, before heading to the world renowned Vernaccia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Chianti area and enjoy a tasting of the Chianti red wine. Return to Florence in the evening.
 

Take a train to La Spezia, the gateway to the famous Cinque Terre. This stretch of coast is home to five fishing villages perched over the sea: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. A two day Cinque Terre Train Card is included, which allows access to the National Park area and the regional trains and local buses that connect the villages. Stay in La Spezia for the next two nights.
 

Enjoy a free day to continue your discovery of the Cinque Terre.
 

This morning board a train to Milan, the trip takes around 3 hours and 20 minutes. After arriving, there is free time to discover the city. Be sure to see the most famous symbols of Milan, such as the Duomo, the Castello Sforzesco, the Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio and the Navigli’s famous canals that are the hub of the Milanese nightlife. Spend two nights in Milan.
 

Enjoy a day trip to Lake Como. Travel by train to Como where the day is yours to explore the town and lake. A day ticket is included for the Hop-On Hop-Off public boat to discover the lake. Spend time in Como wandering the many local boutiques. Return to Milan in the evening.
 

Travel by high-speed train to Venice. After arriving, spend some time wandering the many laneways. In the afternoon, join a 30-minute gondola ride along Venice’s famous canals. Before dinner in Venice, it is traditional to have an aperitif based on “cichéti” (small snacks) in one of the many “bacari” (taverns) scattered along the “calli” (that is what the Venetian streets are called): a must do experience. Spend the next two nights in Venice.
 

Enjoy a free day to continue your discovery of the Venice.
 

After breakfast, make your way to your next destination.
 

Terms & Conditions

* Conditions apply. On sale until  31 Oct 26 for travel until 21 Oct 27.  Prices correct as at 13 Aug 26 but may be adjusted if surcharges, fees, taxes, or currency exchange rates are affected. Offers subject to availability. (All savings and bonus nights are included in the advertised price). Fees apply for direct payments made to Viva Holidays using a debit or credit card. Amounts payable to third parties not included. Bookings must be made directly with Viva Holidays or a travel agent, please confirm all prices, availability and details with your consultant before booking. Cancellation fees apply, offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. The Viva Holidays General Booking Conditions apply vivaholidays.com.au/policies/booking-conditions. Viva Holidays Pty Ltd ABN 78 634 662 294.                                    
 

From

$3,999* | per person twin share
SAVE $343* per person
Destination:
Multiple Cities, Italy
Duration:
11 Nights
Offer ends:
31 October 2026
Valid for travel:
15 Jul - 14 Aug 27. Add on an extra $608* per person for travel 15 Mar - 14 Jul, 15 Aug - 21 Oct 27.

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