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Rome by train

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Discover Rome

Rome, the Eternal City, offers a journey through millennia of history, art, and architecture. The Colosseum and Roman Forum speak of ancient times, while Vatican Museums house treasures including Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Piazza Navona and the Pantheon add to the city’s timeless allure, while trattorias serve Italian cuisine in charming settings. Rome’s cobbled streets, monumental ruins, and rich cultural heritage invite visitors to explore its layers of history.

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Short break to Rome

A short jaunt to Rome ticks all the boxes for the perfect city break by train.
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Discover Rome

Get under the skin of Rome on an overland journey by train through Italy, with time to discover the city sites and venture out into lesser-known suburbs.
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Multi-stop adventure through Rome

Travel through Italy on a multi-stop adventure to Rome, complete with scenic trains, locally-owned stays, and places that reveal the wonder of journeying overland.
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Stopovers to Rome

Cross France, Switzerland, and Italy on a looping train trip combining Alpine scenery with cities en route to Rome.
/ 6 nights
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Italian city getaway

Explore Italy’s key cities from Turin and Milan to Rome, linking royal history, ancient ruins, museums, and modern design by rail.
/ 8 nights
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Italian cities by sleeper train

Stop in Turin before an overnight InterCityNotte to Naples, returning north via Rome and Milan by rail.
/ 10 nights
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  • Roman ruins

    Rome’s Roman ruins are everywhere, transporting visitors back in time. Picture gladiators in the Colosseum, emperors at the Temple of Caesar, and bustling merchants in the Roman Forum.

  • Trastevere

    Head across the river for an evening in Trastevere to soak up the authentic Roman atmosphere. The charming streets are lined with some of the city's best restaurants and buzziest bars.

  • Vatican City

    Cross the River Tiber to Vatican City via Passetto di Borgo. Visit St. Peter's Basilica, marvel at its vast interior, and climb 551 steps to the dome for incredible views of Rome.

  • Villa Borghese

    Rent a bike to explore Villa Borghese, a 200-acre park with tree-lined paths, Classical sculptures, a serene lake, the 17th-century Galleria Borghese, and a replica of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.

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