Rome - Florence - Cinque Terre - Italian Riviera by Train
❮Rome - Florence - Cinque Terre - Italian Riviera by Train
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This 10 night sample itinerary includes:
- Hotel for 3 nights in Rome
- Train from Rome to Florence
- Hotel for 2 nights in Florence
- Train from Florence to La Spezia (Gateway to Cinque Terre)
- Hotel for 2 nights in Cinque Terre Area
- Train from La Spezia to Santa Marguerita Ligure
- Hotel for 2 nights in Santa Marguerita Ligure
- Train from Santa Marguerita to Genoa (Italian Riviera)
- Hotel for 1 night in Genoa (Italian Riviera)
Combine some of the most magical cities in Italy!. Visit Rome (the Eternal City, with its stunning architecture like the Colosseum and the Roman Forum and delicious food) after that, travel to Florence (capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture) and next, the amazing Cinque Terre (five miles of rocky coast with five small villages overlooking the sea, in the midst of two capes with hundreds of miles of beautiful paths) and finally, to the Italian Riviera (sapphire blue Mediterranean sea with medieval hilltop hamlets and panoramic vistas) and its charming cities like: Santa Marguerita Ligure and Genoa. Travel between these cities by very convenient train rides which allow you an opportunity to observe the lovely country side. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Rome
Day 1Arrive to Rome
Overnight in RomeDay 2Overnight in RomeDay 3Overnight in RomeDay 4Departing from Rome
Transportation to next city by: Train - Rome to Florence -
Florence
Day 4Arrive to Florence
Overnight in FlorenceDay 5Overnight in FlorenceDay 6Departing from Florence
Transportation to next city by: Train - Florence to La Spezia (Cinque Terre) (Via Pisa) -
Cinque Terre Area
Day 6Arrive to Cinque Terre Area
Overnight in Cinque Terre AreaDay 7Overnight in Cinque Terre AreaDay 8Departing from Cinque Terre Area
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Santa Margherita Ligure
Day 8Arrive to Santa Margherita Ligure
Overnight in Santa Margherita LigureDay 9Overnight in Santa Margherita LigureDay 10Departing from Santa Margherita Ligure
Transportation to next city by: Train - Santa Margherita to Genoa -
Genoa
Day 10Arrive to Genoa
Overnight in GenoaDay 11Departing from Genoa
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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Rome
Rome is undeniably stunning, from its rich ancient culture, delectable cuisine and coffees to its uniquely European experiences. This city is packed full of sights; with thousands of years of history layered upon itself - you'll find everything here from Roman ruins to Renaissance art. It's also home to fantastic food, Vatican City, and sights galore.
Explore and discover the Roman Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine, discover the Vatican, the smallest independent state in the world; throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain, marvel at the Pantheon, sit on the Spanish Steps, wander the Piazzas, eat the best Gelato in Rome, climb Palatine Hill, walk the Ancient Appian Way and so much more! -
Florence
The Italian city of Florence sits nestled among the rolling Tuscan hills, with an unmistakable skyline dominated by the fabulous Duomo. With so much Renaissance art and culture, shopping opportunities, and incredible culinary delights, you will be spoiled for choices in what to do and see in this exciting capital city of Tuscany. Florence's museums, palaces, and churches house some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world.
Visit The Duomo Complex, Church of Santa Croce, The Cathedral, The Uffizi Gallery, Galleria dell'Accademia, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens and so much more. -
Cinque Terre Area
La Spezia is the main hopping-off point to Cinque Terre and your homebase for your visit to the beautiful Cinque Terre which are most easily reached by train (the journey time to the first of the villages, Riomaggiore, is just eight minutes, and there are generally at least a couple of trains every hour). It is a busy provincial capital and the main training and shipbuilding centre of the Italian navy. It offers low-key charm, several good-value restaurants and some worthwhile museums. Visit and explore the stylish Cinque Terres' villages: Riomaggiore, Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola and Corniglia and so much more.
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Santa Margherita Ligure
The palm lined harbor town of Santa Margherita Ligure is very close to Portofino. It was well known in the early 1900`s as a fashionable retreat for the rich and glamorous; today it is a peaceful, pretty town, better known now for the food festivals. Santa Margherita is also famous for its lobsters, caught daily by the fleet of fishing ships. It has a picture-perfect seaside promenade, where elegant hotels with Liberty facades overlook million-dollar yachts with bars, cafes, gelaterie and restaurants spread along the seafront the main quay. This is a pleasant, convenient base and ideally situated for day trips, such as Portofino, the picturesque San Fruttuoso monastery, the resorts of Camogli and Rapallo, Genoa and the Cinque Terre (around an hour by train, or an all-day boat excursion).
Visit and explore the Basilica di Santa Margherita (Baroque designs, lavish gold leaf and crystal chandeliers); Piazza Martiri della Liberta, and Piazza Vittorio Veneto (two seaside squares to sit and watch the activities of the fishing boats); The low hill and so much more. -
Genoa
Nestled in the center of the Italian Riviera, lies Genoa, stretching for several miles from the hills to the coast, it lives up to its reputation as the cultural capital of Europe, a title won in 2004 due to its theaters, museums, restaurants, cafes, shopping centers and Europe's largest aquarium. Genoa's historic center is said to be the largest medieval quarter in Europe and has a wealth of churches, palaces, and museums. During the time of the Romans, it served as an important maritime center for the empire and, during the period of the Renaissance, was known as one of the richest cities of Renaissance Europe. Visit and explore the Aquarium of Genoa, Piazza De Ferrari, Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, Royal Palace Museum, Via Garibaldi, Galata Museo del Mare, D'Albertis Castle and so much more.
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Explore and discover the Roman Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine, discover the Vatican, the smallest independent state in the world; throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain, marvel at the Pantheon, sit on the Spanish Steps, wander the Piazzas, eat the best Gelato in Rome, climb Palatine Hill, walk the Ancient Appian Way and so much more!
Visit The Duomo Complex, Church of Santa Croce, The Cathedral, The Uffizi Gallery, Galleria dell'Accademia, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens and so much more.
Visit and explore the stylish Cinque Terres' villages: Riomaggiore, Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola and Corniglia and so much more.
Visit and explore the Basilica di Santa Margherita (Baroque designs, lavish gold leaf and crystal chandeliers); Piazza Martiri della Liberta, and Piazza Vittorio Veneto (two seaside squares to sit and watch the activities of the fishing boats); The low hill and so much more.
Visit and explore the Aquarium of Genoa, Piazza De Ferrari, Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, Royal Palace Museum, Via Garibaldi, Galata Museo del Mare, D'Albertis Castle and so much more.