Emilia Romagna (Bologna - Rimini - Ravenna - Ferrara) and Venice by Train
❮Emilia Romagna (Bologna - Rimini - Ravenna - Ferrara) and Venice by Train
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This 12 night sample itinerary includes:
- Flight into Bologna and out of Venice
- Hotel for 3 nights in Bologna
- Train from Bologna to Rimini
- Hotel for 2 nights in Rimini
- Train from Rimini to Ravenna
- Hotel for 2 nights in Ravenna
- Train from Ravenna to Ferrara
- Hotel for 2 nights in Ferrara
- Train from Ferrara to Venice
- Hotel for 3 nights in Venice
Combine Bologna (a thriving university town and architectural gem), Rimini (Adriatic coast, in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region), Ravenna (former capital of the Western Roman Empire, the Visigoth Empire, and the Byzantine Empire, but best known today for the Byzantine mosaic decoration of its churches and tombs), Ferrara (known for the buildings erected by its Renaissance rulers, the Este family) and Venice (built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads, just canals, lined with Renaissance and Gothic palaces) with train between cities.
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Bologna
Day 1Arrive to Bologna
Overnight in BolognaDay 2Overnight in BolognaDay 3Overnight in BolognaDay 4Departing from Bologna
Transportation to next city by: Train - Bologna to Rimini -
Rimini
Day 4Arrive to Rimini
Overnight in RiminiDay 5Overnight in RiminiDay 6Departing from Rimini
Transportation to next city by: Train - Rimini to Ravenna -
Ravenna
Day 6Arrive to Ravenna
Overnight in RavennaDay 7Overnight in RavennaDay 8Departing from Ravenna
Transportation to next city by: Train - Ravenna to Ferrara -
Ferrara
Day 8Arrive to Ferrara
Overnight in FerraraDay 9Overnight in FerraraDay 10Departing from Ferrara
Transportation to next city by: Train - Ferrara to Venice -
Venice
Day 10Arrive to Venice
Overnight in VeniceDay 11Overnight in VeniceDay 12Overnight in VeniceDay 13Departing from Venice

Italy
For centuries Italy has drawn foreign visitors - mostly for its architectural, artistic, and scenic splendors. Italy can truly be all things to all people. From the passion and excitement of noisy urban crowds to the quiet, rural idyll where the traditional life can be experienced, Italy's great cities are replete with rich attractions and culture alongside some of the most pristine beaches and spectacular mountains in the world.
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Bologna
Bologna is one of the most overlooked gems in Italy! Architecturally unified by a panorama of sienna-colored buildings, marbled sidewalks, and porticos it offers beautiful piazzas, churches and museums, as well as quaint cafes, busy bars and vibrant nightlife. It's the perfect destination for experiencing and tasting the region's fabulous food and eponymous pasta sauce. Bologna's university, dating from 1088 is one of the oldest in the world, and continues to thrive and contribute to the city’s successful combination of tradition and innovation.
Visit and explore the Piazza Maggiore, Saint Petronius Church, Neptune Fountain, Santo Stefano Church, Archaeological Museum, National Gallery, Piazza del Mercato (or market square), Quadrilatero, San Luca Sanctuary, Palazzo Comunale Museum, Museum of History, and so much more. -
Rimini
From sun, sea and sand to clubs, parties and theme parks to history, style and serenity, Rimini offers every entertainment. This coastal town, located in Italy's Emilia Romagna region, showcases the Italian's passion for life, which radiates from all corners of this enchanting city. It's an ideal spot for travelers looking for a different Italian experience.
Visit and explore the Corso d'Augusto (the Arch of Augustus), Rimini Beach, Tempio Malatestiano (religious building), Museo della Citta (city museum), Italia in Miniatura, Tiberio Bridge, Piazza Tre Martiri, Riccione Beach, Piazza Cavour, Parco Giovanni Paolo II, Castel Sismondo, Colossal Ferris wheel, Mirabilandia Theme Park, and so much more. -
Ravenna
Located on the Adriatic Sea between Venice and Florence, Ravenna is a city with a long rich history. It has been the capital of the Western Roman Empire, the Visigoth Empire, and the Byzantine Empire under Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora. Today, it's most famous for the elaborate and intricate early Christian and Byzantine mosaics decorating its churches and tombs, which have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The city itself is very charming, with good restaurants and a vibrant nightlife.
Visit and discover Dantes Tomb, Basilica of San Vitale, Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Mausoleo di Galla Placidia, Fontanella Piazza del Popolo, Basilica of Saint Francis, and so much more. -
Ferrara
Situated on the banks of the river Po, Ferrara is a beautiful renaissance city with much of its legacy intact. Among the historic treasures are sumptuous palazzos dating from the 14th century and the narrow Medieval streets. Don't miss the great exhibitions staged at the Palazzo dei Diamanti, where the works of Dalì, Mirò, Monet, Chagall have been hosted. Other sights include the façade of the cathedral, the renaissance frescoes of Palazzo Schiafanoia, and the stately Este Castle.
Visit and explore the Palazzo dei Diamanti, Cathedral of Ferrara, Este Castle, National Archaeological Museum of Ferrara, Museum of Casa Romei, and so much more. -
Venice
With sumptuous palaces and romantic waterways, Venice is straight out of an 18th-century Canaletto masterpiece. No matter how many times you have seen it in movies or on TV, the real thing is more surreal and dreamlike than you ever imagined. Its landmarks, the Basilica di San Marco and the Palazzo Ducale are exotic melanges of Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance styles. It is full of secrets, ineffably romantic, and - at times - given over entirely to pleasure. You must walk everywhere in Venice; and where you cannot walk, you go by water.
Explore Piazza San Marco, stroll across the Rialto Bridge, get lost in the endless canals, admire the Basilica Santa Maria della Salute, visit the San Giorgio dei Greci, walk around the Jewish Ghetto, learn about Venice's musical history, tour Venice's unique architecture at Campo Santa Maria Formosa, celebrate one of Venice's many festivals, go window shopping, and so much more!

Visit and explore the Piazza Maggiore, Saint Petronius Church, Neptune Fountain, Santo Stefano Church, Archaeological Museum, National Gallery, Piazza del Mercato (or market square), Quadrilatero, San Luca Sanctuary, Palazzo Comunale Museum, Museum of History, and so much more.

Visit and explore the Corso d'Augusto (the Arch of Augustus), Rimini Beach, Tempio Malatestiano (religious building), Museo della Citta (city museum), Italia in Miniatura, Tiberio Bridge, Piazza Tre Martiri, Riccione Beach, Piazza Cavour, Parco Giovanni Paolo II, Castel Sismondo, Colossal Ferris wheel, Mirabilandia Theme Park, and so much more.

Visit and discover Dantes Tomb, Basilica of San Vitale, Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Mausoleo di Galla Placidia, Fontanella Piazza del Popolo, Basilica of Saint Francis, and so much more.

Visit and explore the Palazzo dei Diamanti, Cathedral of Ferrara, Este Castle, National Archaeological Museum of Ferrara, Museum of Casa Romei, and so much more.

Explore Piazza San Marco, stroll across the Rialto Bridge, get lost in the endless canals, admire the Basilica Santa Maria della Salute, visit the San Giorgio dei Greci, walk around the Jewish Ghetto, learn about Venice's musical history, tour Venice's unique architecture at Campo Santa Maria Formosa, celebrate one of Venice's many festivals, go window shopping, and so much more!