EAT, DREAM, LOVE FROM ROME

6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

Rail Tour

OPERATED DAILY FROM 01 APRIL 2022 TO 26 OCTOBER 2022

Day 1: Rome – Bologna: This tour starts with the journey by high-speed train from Rome Termini to Bologna Centrale. The journey takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. After arriving, hotel accommodation and free time to visit the city, a one-day hop-on / hop-off panoramic bus ticket being included with multilingual audio guide. Tasting of local products is included as well. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: Bologna: Breakfast at the hotel, then free day to continue exploring Bologna or to take advantage of one of the many optional experiences possible. This area is known as the Italian ‘Food Valley’, and there are many options for food enthusiasts: you can participate in a Bolognese cooking class with lunch at the home of a real ‘sfoglina’, one of those ladies who still make egg pasta by hand according to the local ancient recipe. For those who are fond of fast cars and motorcycles, however, this is also the ‘Motor Valley’ of Italy, home to historic brands such as Ferrari, Ducati and Lamborghini. You can visit their factories and museums. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Optional experiences: 

  • Cooking class in Bologna with a real ‘sfoglina’ (semi-private)
  • Bologna Walking tour (private)
  • Ferrari full day from Bologna (small group)

Day 3: Bologna – Verona: After breakfast at the hotel, you can still spend some time visiting Bologna. You can climb the 500 steps of the Asinelli Tower, to enjoy a view of the city from above, or take the panoramic train to San Luca (the hill overlooking Bologna) with a multilingual audio guide and taste a local product. Then we board the high-speed train to Verona Porta Nuova; the journey takes less than 1 hour. Depending on the time of arrival, in Verona you can start exploring the city on a presentation walk with a local guide, or you can learn how to prepare the real Italian traditional ice cream in a funny practical class. Accommodation and overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Optional experiences: 

  • Asinelli Tower & Food Tasting (regular)
  • Train to San Luca & Picnic Box (regular)
  • Verona Walking tour (small group or private)
  • Ice cream making class (semi-private)

Day 4: Verona: Breakfast at the hotel, then day dedicated to visiting the city: a skip-the-line entrance ticket is included to a self-guided visit of the Arena of Verona on one’s own, one of the largest open-place theatres in the world and the main attraction of the city. You can continue to discover what the city offers through one of the many optional visits such as a bicycle tour in the historic center or you can opt for a food tour and taste local products and wines in the historic shops of Verona. Alternatively, you can choose an excursion outside the city with transport included, to discover the wonderful vineyards of the province, such as the precious Valpolicella Amarone. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Optional experiences: 

  • Verona Bike Tour (small group)
  • Verona food & wine walking tour (small group)
  • Visit to the Amarone cellars with tasting (semi-private)

Day 5: Verona – Rome: After breakfast at the hotel, you can still spend some time visiting Verona or take an optional trip to the Garda Lake with a stop in Sirmione and a boat ride on the lake. Then we board the high-speed train to Rome Termini: the journey takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes. Depending on the arrival time, it is possible to have a half day at disposal in Rome to discover the city or join an optional activity. Accommodation and overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Optional experiences:

  • Excursion to Sirmione with a boat trip on the Garda Lake (semi-private)
  • Guided tour of the Colosseum & the Roman Forum (small group)
  • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel (small group)
  • Cooking class (small group)
  • Rome Walking tour (private)
  • Guided Tour with E-bike (small group)
  • Rome Catacombs (small group)

Day 6: Rome: Breakfast at the hotel, check-out and end of the tour. Possibility to book a private airport transfer, or to continue the journey by joining another itinerary of ours.

Meals included: Breakfast.

INCLUSIONS:

  • 2 nights in 4* hotel in Bologna
  • 2 nights in 3*or 4* hotel in Verona
  • 1 night in 3* or 4* hotel in Rome
  • 5 Breakfasts at the hotel
  • Daily Hop On Hop Off ticket in Bologna, including audio guide with commentary in
  • English/Spanish/Portuguese/Russian & food tasting
  • Skip the line entrance ticket to the Verona Arena – ticket only without guide service – not available on Monday)
  • 2nd class high speed train ticket from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale station
  • 2nd class high speed train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova station
  • 2nd class high speed train ticket from Verona Porta Nuova to Roma Termini station

NOTES

  • Transfers from/to the rail stations are not included. The hotels are located walking distance from the rail stations.
  • 1 luggage per person allowed
  • Tourist city tax not included, to be paid on the spot

Contact Us at 800-621-2259 or info@tourcrafters.com to book today!