Rome - Montecatini - Florence - Padua - Venice by Train

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 from Roman ruins to Renaissance art. It's also home to 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, climb Palatine Hill, walk the Ancient Appian Way and so much more!

Montecatini Terme is heaven for those who love spa treatments! The curative powers of the hot springs and steaming vaporous caverns of the Valdinevole have been renowned for centuries. The Parco dei Termi, a long park of neoclassical temples expanding over the sources of various underground hot springs, is the ideal place for relaxation. Here you will find Terme Tettuccio, a historic spa famous for its thermal waters. It's a lavish Liberty-style building constructed in the latter part of the 18th century by Leopold of Habsburg, the Grand Duke of Tuscany. He also had two other spas built, the Regina and the Leopoldine, and the three spas made this area famous all over Europe, boasting their obvious riches and royalty.

Explore the Piazza Giusti, an ancient sanctuary with its original stone flooring and noble coat of arms; the Parlascio, a historic site of public markets and assemblies; see the town center's historic fountains, as well as the Roman Church of Saint Peter with its gorgeous paintings spanning through several historical ages; walk the town's main street of Viale Verdi; visit the Hamlet of Montecatini Alto with ancient castles, churches and towers atop an enchanting hill, and so much more.

The 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.

A former Roman settlement, Padua's importance grew during the 13th and 16th centuries when it became the second biggest university city in Europe. Dante and Copernicus studied here, Petrarch and Galileo taught here. The Basilica di Sant'Antonio with the grave of Sant'Antonio is the most important attraction and the Prato della Valle, the biggest square in Europe, is worth a visit. Padua appears twice in the UNESCO World Heritage List, first for its Botanical Garden, and second for the 14th-century frescoes located in different buildings around the city center.

Explore and discover the Basilica of Saint Anthony, Scrovegni Chapel, Prato della Valle, University of Padua Botanical Garden, MUSME Science Museum, Padua Cathedral and so much more.

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!