Tour overview

This 8-day family holiday travels from Venice to Rome by train, with plenty for children to enjoy. A local leader looks after the group, which numbers no more than sixteen. You stay seven nights in hotels with family rooms where available, with breakfast daily and two dinners.

In Venice you explore the canals and squares and take a gondola ride, then travel to the Cinque Terre to walk between colourful villages and swim in the sea.

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In Florence a leader-led walk shows you the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, with time for gelato, and you finish in Rome among its ancient sites.

The physical rating is low. This holiday suits families with children aged five and over who want Italy's highlights together.

Trip highlights

  • Venice (Day 2)
  • A gondola ride (Day 3)
  • The Cinque Terre (Day 4)
  • Beach time (Day 5)
  • Florence (Day 6)
  • Rome (Day 7)

Your route

5 stops from Venice to Rome

8-day route: Venice – Cinque Terre – Florence – Rome
  1. Venice Days 1–2
  2. Cinque Terre Days 3–4
  3. Pisa Day 5
  4. Florence Days 5–6
  5. Rome Days 7–8

Why choose this tour

Italy's highlights designed for families. Easy train travel and a local leader.

Best suited to

  • Families with children aged 5 and over
  • First-time visitors to Italy
  • Families who like culture
  • Beach lovers
A family in a sunny Italian piazza

Day-by-day itinerary

8 days from Venice, Italy to Rome, Italy

  1. Day 1 · Venice Venice

    Welcome to Italy.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Venice Venice

    Canals and squares.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Venice, Levanto Cinque Terre

    A gondola ride.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Cinque Terre Cinque Terre

    Coastal villages.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Cinque Terre, Florence Florence

    Beach time.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Florence Florence

    The Duomo.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Rome Rome

    The Eternal City.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Rome Rome

    The holiday ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Crowds at the Trevi Fountain in Rome

Where you stay

  • Venice (2 nights) Hotel
  • Cinque Terre (2 nights) Hotel
  • Florence (2 nights) Hotel
  • Rome (1 night) Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 7 nights with family rooms where available
  • Meals 7 breakfasts and 2 dinners
  • Trains and taxis between cities
  • Gondola ride in Venice
  • Cinque Terre walks
  • Leader-led walks in Florence and Rome
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 6 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Brunelleschi's dome in Florence

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You have children under 5
  • You want a beach-only holiday
  • You want most meals included
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 3 and 5
Colourful houses of Manarola on the Cinque Terre coast, Italy

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £2,195 per person, twin share, tour only. 24 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

What ages is this holiday for?

Families with children aged 5 and over.

Do I need a visa for Italy?

No, UK citizens can visit Italy visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. Check gov.uk for the latest EU entry rules before you travel.

How do we travel?

By train and taxi between cities.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily and two dinners.

How are families roomed?

In twins, triples or adjoining rooms where available.

How many people travel together?

No more than sixteen travellers, with a local leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

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