Rome, Florence and Pisa by Rail
This seven night trip through Italy's most iconic cities connects Rome, Florence and Pisa by first class train, moving at a pace that lets you actually see each place properly. With skip the line tickets, guided tours and a food tour of Florence included, the itinerary is well put together from start to finish.
Rome
Fly into Rome and transfer directly to the Trevi Palace Luxury Inn, a well located hotel in the city centre within easy walking distance of the main sights. Three nights here gives you time to cover the city properly. On the first full day, skip the line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel is included, one of the most visited sites in the world and worth every minute.
The following morning a walking tour takes in the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, four of Rome's most recognisable landmarks in one well paced morning.
Florence
Board a first class train at Roma Termini and arrive into Florence in just over an hour. Three nights at the MH Florence Hotel and Spa gives you a comfortable base in the city centre. A skip the line guided tour of the Duomo Cathedral is included, taking you inside one of the most impressive buildings in Italy.
On the second day a self guided food tour of traditional eateries covers bruschetta, Tuscan soup, local cheeses, salami and wine pairings across three well known spots in the city. It is a good way to eat well and get a feel for the neighbourhood at the same time.
Pisa
Take the first class train from Florence to Pisa for a final night at the Grand Hotel Duomo, right beside the famous square. A guided tour of the best of Pisa including the Leaning Tower is included, giving you a proper introduction to one of Italy's most recognisable landmarks before a private transfer to Pisa Airport for the flight home.
Included in this Itinerary
Return flights from Dublin to Rome and home from Pisa with Aer Lingus, private airport transfers in Rome and Pisa, first class rail from Rome to Florence and Florence to Pisa, 3 nights at Trevi Palace Luxury Inn Rome (breakfast included), 3 nights at MH Florence Hotel and Spa (breakfast included), 1 night at Grand Hotel Duomo Pisa (breakfast included), 7 breakfasts. Included activities: skip the line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, Rome panoramic bus tour, Navona, Pantheon, Trevi and Spanish Steps walking tour, Galileo Galilei Museum skip the line ticket, Duomo Cathedral skip the line guided tour, Florence food tour of traditional eateries and wine pairings, guided tour of Pisa and the Leaning Tower. Based on 2 passengers sharing. Flights depart Dublin on 03 September 2026. Price is correct at the time of posting (19 March 2026). Offers are subject to change.
Price from €1,999 per person
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