b'ITALIAN CUISINEESCORTEDCuisine & Culture: Rome,9 DAYSFROMFlorence & Venice $2,815Wine, architecture and culture welcome you to Italy on this2026 Departures in: 9-day rail vacation taking you from the ancient Rome andAPR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCTVatican City to Renaissance Florence and romantic Venice.YOUR ITINERARYINDEPENDENTDay 1: Arriving in Romeplenty of time to view the artworks, As you land in Rome, a private transferincluding Michelangelos sculptureUNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCEStakes you to your hotel. Later, join aof David. Overnight Florence. small group tour of the Eternal City withDiscover the romance of Rome at famous sights aglow. Overnight Rome.Day 6: Food & Drink in Florencenight on a panoramic city tourYou have a choice of excursions todayVisit the Vatican Museums, Day 2: Vatican City Sightseeingwith two optional tours. Embark on aincluding the Sistine ChapelAfter a leisurely morning, a driverFlorentine food discovery, sampling aEnjoy a tasting of varietals from escorts you to the Vatican City for awide array of regional delights. Or joinsmall wineries in Tuscanytour of the museums. Marvel at thea small group Chianti tour with wine- Embark on a tour of Florence treasures of the Gallery of Tapestries,tasting and lunch. Overnight Florence.featuring the Accademia GalleryRaphael Rooms and the breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Overnight Rome.Day 7: By Rail to VeniceExplore Venice, including a small In First Class carriages, make your waygroup tour to the citys wine barsDay 3: Exploring Romeacross Italy to Venice, transferring There is a choice of excursions today.to your hotel by private boat. Later, Choose to visit the Roman Forum andhead out with a guide to visit VenicesWINE TASTINGColosseum, or embark on a Romanbacari, or wine bars. Overnight Venice. food tour, savoring the flavors of the Italian capital. Overnight Rome. Day 8: Discovering Venice A guided walking tour of Venice Day 4: To Florence by Trainbeginning at St. Marks Square allows A private transfer takes you to Romesyou to soak in the magic of the Floating station for your train journey toCity. Entrance to the Doges Palace Florence. After checking in to youris included at the end, allowing you hotel, enjoy a wine tasting at a popularto gaze upon works by Titian and wine bar in the city. Overnight Florence.Tintoretto. The remainder of your day is spent at leisure. Overnight Venice.To book and for more Day 5: Uncovering Florence Get acquainted with Florence on thisDay 9: Homeward boundinformation, go to mornings walking tour. View timelessYour exploration of Italy concludes withvacationsbyrail.com palazzos, the iconic Duomo anda private transfer to Venice airport,or call 877-253-9891conclude at the Accademia gallery, withwhere you begin your journey home.13'