Unfortunately any tours we do need to be in the other direction. We would be starting in Sicily on the 26/09 and finishing in Venice on the 17/10 2026

Please note, we do not offer a package which starts in Sicily and ends in Venice however, most of our packages either start in Rome and sometimes Venice.

Can you please clarify what information is given for the self-guided tour? My dad doesn't speak English, can we get the instructions in Spanish? Do you also provide public transport tickets to move around the main cities such as Florence or Rome?

We take care of everything for you regarding logistics such as airport transfers, hotel accommodations, train tickets and all the breakfasts. This is a freedom tour therefore, there are no excursions included with a tour guide. If you wish to book optional excursions, you can book these online or once you arrive at destination. Regarding transfers within the city, you can get recommendations from your hotel reception on how to use public transportation otherwise you can use their taxi service as well. However, while in Cinque Terre, we do provide you with a day pass for the trains to get from village to village if you wish.

Is there a guide in each city or do you have to book your own tours in each town. If there is a guide, are they more of a consultant to help you know what tours to book independently.

The Italy By Train is a freedom tour, with no tour guides or groups included, giving you the perfect opportunity to explore Italy at your own pace. For optional excursions, you can book these in advance online. Should you need assistance while at your destination, we will provide you with a document containing useful contact numbers, or you can also reach out to your hotel reception for help on excursions.

We are interested in doing a variation on your "Italy by Train" (Venice to Rome) itinerary and would like to know if you can organise it. We arrive in Venice on 10th May by cruise ship and wish to depart from Milan on 22nd May. We would like to include two (2) nights in San Gimignano before going to La Spezia. Then we would like to go to Milan (instead of Rome). Can you accommodate our request?

We do not custom make packages. What I would suggest is to book our Italy By Train package from May 10th (Venice) to May 20th (Rome). You can then make your own way from Rome to Milan while staying under your own arrangements until May 22nd. We would not be able to add nights in between for you to visit San Gimignano unfortunately, this would have to be arranged on your own either before or after our tour as we can not replace or remove anything from our packages.

What are the check-in and check-out times for the hotels?

Typically, hotel check-in is in the afternoon and check-out is around noon, but these times can vary slightly based on the hotel's policies.

What if the flight details change or we have new flight information?

Please provide any new or changed flight details so we can organize the transfers accordingly.

Is there any risks of trains getting cancelled in a flood situation? What is the alternative then? Do we have to do local city tours on our own? Or included in package?

Only in case of extreme adverse weather conditions would the trains have to be cancelled as this type of transportation is usually not much impacted by rains. Regarding tours, you have freedom to make your own schedule depending on your personal interests. Excursions will be available from the tour desk of your hotels. You may also book them online prior to departure.

How much is the single supplement for the Italy by Train?

To know the single supplement amount for any tour on Tour Radar, you can click on Check availability, Select your date and confirm. Then on the Book Now page, choose the appropriate number of guests.

Can we handle our bookings for additional activity or side trips?

Yes, you can book additional activities but these will not be included in the original package and need to be managed separately.

Are all our tours guided?

While many tours have guides, some exploratory or free-time segments might be self-guided.

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Italy By Train

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Venice
Optional Activities
- Explore Venice on your own
Day 2
Venice
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Venice
- Visit to St Mark's Basilica
- Discovery of Palazzo dei Dogi
- Visit to Rialto Bridge
Optional Activities
- Gondola rides
- Guided tours of specific landmarks
Landmarks
St Mark's Basilica
Palazzo dei Dogi
Rialto Bridge
Grand Canal
Day 3
Venice to Florence
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Florence on your own
Days 4 - 5
Florence
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Florence
- Visit to Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo)
Optional Activities
- Guided museum tours
- Art gallery visits
- Visits to nearby towns (Pisa, Siena, Montepulciano)
Landmarks
Santa Maria del Fiore
Day 6
Florence to La Spezia
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore La Spezia on your own
Day 7
Cinque Terre
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Unlimited train trips between La Spezia and Levanto (Cinque Terre card)
- Self-guided exploration of Cinque Terre villages
Optional Activities
- Hiking between villages
- Guided tours
- Boating excursions
Landmarks
Monterosso al Mare
Vernazzo
Corniglia
Manarola
Riomaggiore
Day 8
La Spezia to Rome
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Rome on your own
Days 9 - 10
Rome
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Rome
- Visit to Colosseum
- Visit to Forum Romanum
- Visit to Pantheon
- Visit to St Peter's Basilica
- Visit to Villa Borghese gardens
- Visit to Trevi Fountain
Optional Activities
- Guided museum tours
- Vatican tour
- Organized sightseeing tours
Landmarks
Colosseum
Forum Romanum
Pantheon
Piazza Navona
Campo del Fiori
Piazza di Spagna
St Peter's Basilica
Villa Borghese
Trevi Fountain
Day 11
Departure from Rome
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

Landmarks
St Mark's Basilica
Palazzo dei Dogi
Rialto Bridge
Grand Canal

Landmarks
Santa Maria del Fiore

Landmarks
Monterosso al Mare
Vernazzo
Corniglia
Manarola
Riomaggiore

Landmarks
Colosseum
Forum Romanum
Pantheon
Piazza Navona
Campo del Fiori
Piazza di Spagna
St Peter's Basilica
Villa Borghese
Trevi Fountain

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KRISTEN
May 19th, 2024
Smooth process and fast responses when needed. Hotels were located a bit out of the central areas but were close to...
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Thank you for your feedback! We’re pleased to hear that the process was smooth and that our team responded quickly to your needs. We’re also glad you enjoyed the included breakfasts and found the hotels convenient for public transportation. We appreciate your comments about the locations of the hotels and the timing of the breakfasts, and we’ll take this into account for future improvements. If you have any other suggestions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out!
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AUDREY
May 6th, 2024
Placing hotels close to the train stations is helpful! This was an amazing trip… the order of city visits was perfect!
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We're delighted that you enjoyed your trip and found the hotel placements convenient! It's great to hear that the order of city visits worked well for you. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!
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HEIKEI
April 21st, 2024
What a great experience. I was apprehensive to book this trip, but it turned out to be a great decision!
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We’re thrilled to hear that your trip exceeded your expectations! It’s wonderful that you took the leap and enjoyed the experience. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!
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Dwight
March 26th, 2024
I have been offered the opportunity to give a review several times before this. I wanted to wait until the trip was...
I have been offered the opportunity to give a review several times before this. I wanted to wait until the trip was completely done. The staff from TourRadar were as helpful as they could be. Unfortunately, the trip was booked through WingBuddy and we were much less pleased with their service. Several of the hotels we were booked in were pretty horrible, even by European standards. Our hotel in Florence was practically right on the major railroad tracks and neither of us got any sleep because of the trams and trains. It would seem that WingBuddy would maybe consider reading reviews for the hotels they book for their travelers. The amount of fighting we had to do before the trip to get any information at all was ridiculous and having to pay extra for a hotel change ($500 USD) with no credit at all for what we had already paid for is 100% unacceptable. Because of our issues with Wingbuddy, we likely will not be using TourRadar again. If your partner agencies are this bad, we feel that we could do better by booking through other agencies.Show more
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Rudite
March 15th, 2024
Overall what was on offer, was delivered. The hotels in Florence and La Spezia were hed out as 4 star, but e beieve...
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Hello Rudite! Thank you so much for your review! We have taken your feedback about the accommodations into consideration and will apply accordingly. We hope you were still able to have an amazing trip!
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CYNTHIA
August 20th, 2023
Excellent trip, well organized. We will definitely book with Wingbuddy again!! Thank you!!
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JAMA
October 22nd, 2023
Francesca was a wonderful guide at Versailles. She is very knowledgeable of its history. We learned so much!
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We're delighted to hear that Francesca made your visit to Versailles memorable with her deep knowledge and engaging insights. Thank you for sharing your experience!
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ANDREA
October 8th, 2023
This was the first time either of us had traveled with a tour company, and we would highly recommend Wingbuddy based...
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ASTRID
July 17th, 2023
very well organized package. thank youuuuuu
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DAVID
May 9th, 2023
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Danielle
Asked on February 10th, 2026
Unfortunately any tours we do need to be in the other direction. We would be starting in Sicily on the 26/09 and finishing in Venice on the 17/10 2026
Tour Details
- WingbuddyOperator•Written February 2026
  Please note, we do not offer a package which starts in Sicily and ends in Venice however, most of our packages either start in Rome and sometimes Venice.
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Bonnie
Asked on January 30th, 2026
Can you please clarify what information is given for the self-guided tour? My dad doesn't speak English, can we get the instructions in Spanish? Do you also provide public transport tickets to move around the main cities such as Florence or Rome?
Tour Details
Transport
- WingbuddyOperator•Written February 2026
  We take care of everything for you regarding logistics such as airport transfers, hotel accommodations, train tickets and all the breakfasts. This is a freedom tour therefore, there are no excursions included with a tour guide. If you wish to book optional excursions, you can book these online or once you arrive at destination. Regarding transfers within the city, you can get recommendations from your hotel reception on how to use public transportation otherwise you can use their taxi service as well. However, while in Cinque Terre, we do provide you with a day pass for the trains to get from village to village if you wish.
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Dale
Asked on December 29th, 2025
Is there a guide in each city or do you have to book your own tours in each town. If there is a guide, are they more of a consultant to help you know what tours to book independently.
Tour Details
- WingbuddyOperator•Written December 2025
  The Italy By Train is a freedom tour, with no tour guides or groups included, giving you the perfect opportunity to explore Italy at your own pace. For optional excursions, you can book these in advance online. Should you need assistance while at your destination, we will provide you with a document containing useful contact numbers, or you can also reach out to your hotel reception for help on excursions.
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Kim
Asked on February 12th, 2025
We are interested in doing a variation on your "Italy by Train" (Venice to Rome) itinerary and would like to know if you can organise it. We arrive in Venice on 10th May by cruise ship and wish to depart from Milan on 22nd May. We would like to include two (2) nights in San Gimignano before going to La Spezia. Then we would like to go to Milan (instead of Rome). Can you accommodate our request?
Tour Details
- WingbuddyOperator•Written February 2025
  We do not custom make packages. What I would suggest is to book our Italy By Train package from May 10th (Venice) to May 20th (Rome). You can then make your own way from Rome to Milan while staying under your own arrangements until May 22nd. We would not be able to add nights in between for you to visit San Gimignano unfortunately, this would have to be arranged on your own either before or after our tour as we can not replace or remove anything from our packages.
S
Steffi
Asked on January 23rd, 2025
What are the check-in and check-out times for the hotels?
Accommodation
- WingbuddyOperator•Written January 2025
  Typically, hotel check-in is in the afternoon and check-out is around noon, but these times can vary slightly based on the hotel's policies.
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Jordan
Asked on January 19th, 2025
What if the flight details change or we have new flight information?
Flights / Transfers
- WingbuddyOperator•Written January 2025
  Please provide any new or changed flight details so we can organize the transfers accordingly.
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Bruce
Asked on October 21st, 2024
Is there any risks of trains getting cancelled in a flood situation? What is the alternative then? Do we have to do local city tours on our own? Or included in package?
Tour Details
Transport
- WingbuddyOperator•Written October 2024
  Only in case of extreme adverse weather conditions would the trains have to be cancelled as this type of transportation is usually not much impacted by rains. Regarding tours, you have freedom to make your own schedule depending on your personal interests. Excursions will be available from the tour desk of your hotels. You may also book them online prior to departure.
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Douglas
Asked on August 3rd, 2024
How much is the single supplement for the Italy by Train?
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Single supplement
- WingbuddyOperator•Written August 2024
  To know the single supplement amount for any tour on Tour Radar, you can click on Check availability, Select your date and confirm. Then on the Book Now page, choose the appropriate number of guests.
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Leticia
Asked on August 2nd, 2024
Can we handle our bookings for additional activity or side trips?
Tour Details
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- WingbuddyOperator•Written August 2024
  Yes, you can book additional activities but these will not be included in the original package and need to be managed separately.
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Barbara
Asked on July 10th, 2024
Are all our tours guided?
Tour Details
- WingbuddyOperator•Written July 2024
  While many tours have guides, some exploratory or free-time segments might be self-guided.

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Venice

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Venice to Florence

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