Rome to Venice cultural tour in Italy
Description of Rome to Venice cultural tour in Italy
This tailormade Rome to Venice cultural tour has been designed for independent travellers looking to explore the art, architecture, craftsmanship and cuisine of Italy in a relaxed fashion. Travel by train between two of the most beguiling cities in Europe, via the magnificence of Perugia, Assisi, Ferrara and Ravenna, with all of the arrangements taken care of so that you can enjoy a pleasant journey.
Your trip begins in Rome, Italy’s magnificent capital, and you may wish to add on an extra day or two here to take in the city’s many historic sights before your departure to the Perugia, capital of the Umbria region, just a few hours away by train.
From Perugia you continue on to Assisi, with its handsome Basilica del Santo where Saint Francis was laid to rest, then Gubbio and the beautiful pink-stoned town of Spello on the slopes of Mount Subasio.
Via Bologna (it is worth adding an extra night here to fully appreciate one of Italy’s most renowned gastronomic destinations) you head to Ferrara, then Ravenna where you’ll follow in the footsteps of Dante and Lord Byron. Finally, you arrive in Venice, a moment that has been described as ‘like stepping into a painting’.
Throughout this enthralling Italian cultural tour you will enjoy a series of pre-arranged experiences that will give you a memorable introduction to Italy. From a hands-on cookery lesson in a real Italian kitchen, to wine tasting sessions, visits to artisan pottery and stucco workshops, this holiday unfolds at a gentle pace that allows you to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of each destination.
All of your train tickets will be provided to allow for a smooth journey. Where necessary, car hire can be provided for excursions, or you can be escorted by a private driver if you prefer. And you’ll stay in a series of historic, locally run accommodations, well-chosen for their locations and the warm welcomes they provide.
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4 Reviews of Rome to Venice cultural tour in Italy
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025 by Mary-Jo Duffy
I am recommending this operator and Chiara in particular, she shepherded me through many times, as an Australian not so famiiar with travel in Europe. Thank-you for connecting me with the operator, it was the best overseas experience hat I have had with respect to the design and support of a plan to explore a country. Read full reviewReviewed on 23 May 2024 by Anita Greiner
Very good - would use Chiara and her agency again with pleasure Read full reviewReviewed on 31 May 2024 by Sally Minoprio
Loved the Umbrian countryside. Hotels were good and well located. Read full reviewReviewed on 06 Oct 2023 by Beth Stephey
It was all memorable. Cooking class with Ana in Assisi was fantastic! Read full reviewResponsible Travel
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We tend to promote destinations that undertake initiatives aimed at protecting and improving the natural environment, by visiting these destinations you will support the efforts of the local authorities to engage in environmental projects. For example Perugia has adopted an automated rail system with traction rope to facilitate travel within the city as part of a sustainable mobility project.We select our accommodation preferring those that have a historic background. By doing this we support our cultural heritage and help the owners to sustain the costs of maintenance and restoration. There are many different types of buildings that can be considered witnesses to our history and cultural heritage, they may be castle, historic residences and also old farms that have all been turned into accommodation for tourists. The buildings are harmoniously set in the surrounding environment that can be either in the countryside, in a village or a town. The upkeep of such buildings is not only expensive, finding and using the suitable materials is necessary in order to avoid changing their characteristic features. The challenge for the people directly involved, namely the owners, and for those who indirectly share their aim is to avoid any type of restoration that is definitely more expensive, time consuming and does not produce the same results as a constant upkeep
People
We are a local tour operator and we establish partnerships with small businesses like ours in order to support local activities, craftsmen and typical productions. Your visit to artisans and local productions in Umbria will support traditional work activities in a very competitive globalized environment and the locals will benefit from the positive impact of tourism as a tool to preserve traditions and ancient customs.Traditional Italian foods have strong links to local agricultural production areas. By visiting small-scale food and wine productions you will help the local economies and the agricultural environment which means indirectly supporting the preservation of natural habitats and the landscape, the safeguarding of the groundwater system and the protection and defense of the local area by their inhabitants. You can support local producers by buying local products at the places that you will be visiting. We provide on request a list of restaurants and shops selling typical local products and we can also arrange menus at selected restaurants to enable travellers to experience a typical local meal with genuine food
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