Rome & Florence Short Break
A first taste of Italy in under a week: the Vatican and the Colosseum in Rome, then Renaissance Florence, linked by a 95-minute high-speed train.
Rome (3N), Florence (2N)
Overview
- Skip-the-line guided Vatican Museums and Colosseum tours
- High-speed train Rome to Florence included
- Accademia Gallery timed entry to see Michelangelo's David
- Optional half-day trip to Pisa or a Tuscan winery
A first taste of Italy in under a week: the Vatican and the Colosseum in Rome, then Renaissance Florence, linked by a 95-minute high-speed train.
Rome & Florence Short Break runs for 5 nights and 6 days across Rome, Florence. Like every Elitech itinerary it carries no fixed departure date — tell us roughly when you want to travel and we confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
The route below is a starting point. Extend a city, change the hotel category, add a private guide or remove a sightseeing block, and we will re-cost the trip and send you a revised plan, usually within a working day.
No fixed departure dates. This itinerary is operated in the window that suits you. Tell us roughly when you can travel and we will confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
Cities covered
Travel themes
Best time to travel: March to June and September to November. Rome and Florence stay pleasant into late autumn.
Day-by-day itinerary
Days are shown in sequence, not as calendar dates — your trip runs on the days you choose. Download as PDF
- Day1
Arrive in Rome
Arrival transfer. Evening walk to the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. Overnight in Rome.
- Day2
Vatican City
A skip-the-line guided tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica. Overnight in Rome.
- Day3
Ancient Rome
A guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum, then the Pantheon and Piazza Navona at your own pace. Overnight in Rome.
- Day4
Train to Florence
A high-speed train to Florence, about 1 hr 35 min, and an afternoon walking tour of the Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio. Overnight in Florence.
- Day5
Florence
Timed entry to the Accademia in the morning. The afternoon is free, or add a half-day trip to Pisa. Overnight in Florence.
- Day6
Departure
Transfer to Florence airport or Santa Maria Novella station.
What is included
We list exclusions as prominently as inclusions — nothing appears for the first time at the payment stage.
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 5 nights in the hotel category shown, on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Arrival and departure transfers, and transport for the sightseeing listed in the itinerary
- All entrance fees for the sightseeing listed in the itinerary
- Assistance on arrival and a dedicated consultant reachable through the trip
- All applicable taxes on the services listed above
- Visa documentation support and file preparation by our in-house desk
- Basic overseas travel insurance for travellers up to 59 years
- High-speed train Rome to Florence with seat reservation
- Skip-the-line guided Vatican and Colosseum tours
- Accademia Gallery timed entry
Exclusions
- Airfare to and from the start and end points of the tour
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
- Visa fees, and any biometric or service charges levied by the consulate
- Lunch and dinner unless listed against a specific day
- Personal expenses — laundry, telephone calls, minibar, room service and tips
- Optional excursions and activities marked as 'on request'
- Camera and video charges levied at monuments
- Any increase in government taxes or fuel surcharge after booking confirmation
- Costs arising from circumstances beyond our control — weather, roadblocks, flight rescheduling or medical evacuation
- Porterage at airports and hotels
- Insurance premium loading for travellers aged 60 and above, and for pre-existing conditions
- City tourist tax, charged per person per night and paid directly at each hotel
- Pisa or winery excursion, available on request
Hotels
Properties shown as “or similar” may be substituted with an equivalent in category and location. We confirm the final property before departure.
| City | Nights | Hotel | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | 3 | Hotel Universo or similar | 4 Star |
| Florence | 2 | Hotel Albani Firenze or similar | 4 Star |
Before you book Italy
Pricing
Every rate below is per person for the published hotels. Your final quotation reflects hotel availability for the days you choose, and taxes are shown separately, never buried.
Starting from
₹69,900
per person · twin sharing
A market-rate starting price for the published hotels on twin sharing. Your quote is built for your dates, hotel category, room mix and group size. Peak weeks (Diwali, Christmas–New Year, May–June) change it.
| Room sharing | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Per person on twin sharing | ₹69,900 |
| Per person on triple sharing | ₹65,706 |
| Single occupancyPrivate room throughout | ₹96,462 |
| Child with bed (5–11 years) | ₹57,318 |
| Child without bed (2–5 years) | ₹43,338 |
| Infant (under 2 years) | On request |
Taxes, shown up front: 5% GST is added to the package price, and 2% TCS applies to overseas tour packages under the Finance Act 2026. TCS is not a fee: it is credited against your income tax. Work out your TCS →
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Terms, payment and cancellation
Terms & conditions
This itinerary is quoted on twin-sharing basis and is subject to availability at the time of confirmation. Hotels shown as 'or similar' may be substituted with a property of comparable category and location, and you will be informed before departure. Prices may change before confirmation due to currency movement, revised government taxes or supplier rate changes.
Sightseeing may be resequenced to suit local conditions, weather or monument closure days. Where an included attraction cannot operate for reasons beyond our control, we substitute a comparable alternative or refund the applicable component.
Payment policy
A booking amount of 30% of the package cost confirms your services, with the balance due before departure on the date stated in your booking confirmation. Where an airline or hotel requires earlier full payment, we tell you at the time of quoting.
We accept UPI, credit and debit cards, net banking and NEFT/RTGS transfer to our registered current account. We never request payment into a personal account — always verify account details by calling us before transferring.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be made in writing. Standard charges apply from the date we receive your request: the booking amount is retained more than 45 days before departure, 35% between 31 and 45 days, 60% between 16 and 30 days, 80% between 8 and 15 days, and 100% within 7 days or for a no-show.
Air tickets, cruise bookings and non-refundable hotel rates follow their own supplier terms, which are stated in your quotation before payment. A visa refusal does not waive cancellation charges.
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