This day trip from Rome by train takes you to the beautiful city of Florence for a tour that includes a visit to the iconic Duomo. You'll travel by high-speed train, which is a comfortable and efficient way to reach Florence. Once you arrive, you'll be met by a knowledgeable local guide who will take you on a walking tour of the city's highlights, including the Medici district, Piazza Signoria, and the picturesque Ponte Vecchio. After the walking tour, you'll have time to explore Florence at your own pace and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, your guide will lead you to the magnificent Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, where you'll admire the artistic treasures inside, including the marble choir of Bandinelli, stained-glass windows by Donatello, Ghiberti, and Andrea del Castagno, and the famous Dome. After the Duomo visit, you'll have some free time to shop, sightsee, or enjoy a gelato before heading back to Rome by train.
You will board the train to Florence from Rome. The journey takes around 1.5-2 hours depending on the type of train you choose, and the scenery along the way is breathtaking. As the train leaves Rome, you'll pass through the picturesque Italian countryside with rolling hills and quaint villages. As you get closer to Florence, you'll see the stunning Tuscan landscape, including vineyards and olive groves. Trains depart regularly from Rome's main train station, Roma Termini, and arrive at Florence's main station, Firenze Santa Maria Novella.
Explore the wonders on a walking tour of the city's most iconic sights. Begin in the Medici district, where you'll see the family's palace, San Lorenzo Church, and the Medici Chapels.
Next, visit the stunning Duomo complex, featuring the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Brunelleschi's Dome, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Baptistery of San Giovanni. Your official guide will lead you to discover the cathedral's artistic treasures, including the marble choir of Bandinelli, and stained-glass windows by Donatello, Ghiberti, and Andrea del Castagno. Admire the Dome, the largest ever built in masonry, with its frescoes by Vasari, an incomparable icon of Renaissance architecture.
You will make your own way to the meeting points