b"UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCESITALYFLORENCE, DAY 5 1 TO PARIS MilanFROM LYON1 Venice 3 Uncover Rome with a tour of its TurinLucca best-kept secrets, including lunch 3 Florence in Trastevere.PisaDiscover Renaissance Florence, 3 Rome ITALY see the Leaning Tower in Pisa, and visit the walled city of Lucca.Nights in hotel First Class Rail Standard Class Rail Stay on Murano island in Venice,a city of enchanting culture, which YOUR ITINERARY we discover on a guided tour. Enjoy dinner at the Palazetto Pisani, a Venetian Palace Days 1-4 - London and Rome overlooking the grand canal, on Meet at London St Pancras for the Eurostar to Paris, continuing toour final night in Venice.Lyon for the night. On Day 2, we journey to Milan for the train to Rome, a treasure trove of historic and cultural delights. We check intoWHAT'S INCLUDED our hotel for three nights. Enjoy a guided tour on Day 3, discovering the incredible Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Trevi Fountain,UK Tour Manager throughouta Baroque masterpiece. We pause en-route for ice cream at Giolitti, the oldest gelateria in Rome. On Day 4 we're introduced to someFirst and Standard Class rail of Rome's lesser-known gems. We visit the Quartiere Coppedtravel, Standard Premier Class on district, where a blend of Baroque, ancient Greek, Art Nouveau, andEurostar journeysA GRAND TOURmedieval structures give the area a whimsical quality. We continueComplimentary luggage service to the Basilica of Santo Stefano Rotondo. This is one of Rome's most OF ITALY unique churches; dramatic frescoes line the circular walls inside, each11 nights' hotel accommodationdepicting the death of a martyr. Finally, we visit bohemian Trastevere,18 meals including 11 breakfasts, known as Rome's 'foodie' neighbourhood, where we enjoy lunch at a1 lunch and 6 dinners12 DAYS FROM 2,895 BY FIRST AND STANDARD CLASS RAIL local restaurant. This afternoon is free. Perhaps visit Vatican City and see the peaceful Sistine Chapel, taking in its breathtaking frescoesAll tour excursionsWe immerse ourselves in the hidden gems of Italy as we head off the beaten trackpainted by artists including Michelangelo and Botticelli. YOUR HOTEL in Rome, discover the rich culture of Renaissance Florence, and visit iconic PisaDays 5-7 - Florence, Pisa and Lucca with its Leaning Tower. In the romantic city of Venice, we end our holiday with aWe travel by rail to Florence, the Renaissance capital of the world,Days 1-2where we spend three nights. A guided tour here includes the DuomoOvernight stay in Lyon4truly memorable dinner at a Venetian Palace. with its iconic red-tiled dome, and the Ponte Vecchio, a 14th-century bridge home to 43 jewellers' shops. On Day 6 you're free to exploreDays 2-5Florence. The city is home to a fifth of the world's Renaissance art,Hotel Massimo d'Azeglio, Rome4including 1,700 masterpieces in the famous Uffizi Gallery, which youDays 5-8 could admire. Or, you could visit Boboli Gardens. Designed for theNH Collection Palazzo Gaddi, Medici family, they opened in 1766 and feature splendid fountainsFlorence4VENICE, DAY 8 and statues. On Day 7, we travel by rail across Tuscany, where rolling hillsides and olive groves line our route. We arrive in Pisa, famousDays 8-11for its leaning tower. On our guided tour we discover the Field ofHyatt Centric Murano, Venice4Miracles, seeing the Leaning Tower and marble Duomo. We continueDays 11-12to Lucca - a place of true beauty. The heart of the walled city is filledOvernight stay in Turin4with charming piazzas, churches, and art galleries, linked by cobbled streets and intricate passageways, and we have time here to explore.Days 8-12 - Venice, Turin and London Max 25 peopleWe travel by rail to the 'Floating City' of Venice. We transfer to our hotel on the island of Murano, where we stay for three nights, before2022 TOUR DATESheading to a local restaurant for dinner. On Day 9, we take a guided tour of Venice, beginning in St Mark's Square, dominated by the Basilica di San Marco and Doge's Palace. This afternoon, and on DayApr242,895 Sep 4, 182,99510, you're free to soak up the atmosphere of this romantic city. ForMay152,995 Oct22,895a bird's eye view, climb the Campanile di San Marco, which offersJun 5, 192,995incredible vistas over the centre and shimmering lagoons further out. On the evening of Day 10 we head into the heart of Venice for a farewell meal in a Venetian palace - a truly remarkable end to ourTour Code: IEG| per person based adventures in Italy, as we eat surrounded by elegance. We leaveon 2 sharing. Deposit from 500 per ROME'S 'FOODIE' NEIGHBOURHOOD - TRASTEVERE, DAY 4 Venice on Day 11, travelling by rail to Turin for the night. On Day 12,person. Supplement for solo travellers we continue to Paris by rail, for the Eurostar for London St Pancras. from 1,045.54 ITALY Call us on 01904 521995 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 55Visit your local Travel Agent"