4 or 6nt 4* Romantic Rome & Venice Getaway, Flights & Train Transfer

Famed for their pasta, fine art, great wine, romantic history and gelato, the twin cities of Rome and Venice make a superb choice for a short break away...

We're offering you a four-night Venice and Rome break including return flights and train transfers from €199pp or a six-night break from just €319pp, saving you up to 29%.*

Departing from Dublin, you'll begin your Italian sojourn with a two or three-night stay in the capital city, Rome. Here, your base is the the charming Hotel Saint Paul. The hotel offers a welcoming, scenic haven sheltered just outside of the vibrant city centre, with plenty of transport links into central Rome. You'll then transfer via Rail Italia to Venice where you'll be staying at one of two comfortable hotels. Stay at the lavish Hotel Delfino for a further two or three nights. In both hotels, you'll enjoy comfortably furnished en-suite rooms with a TV and Wi-Fi. Plus, you can opt to travel the other way around, visiting Venice first and then travelling to Rome, it's up to you...

From the ancient wonders of the Colosseum, Palatine, and the Pantheon, to the frescoes in the Palazzo Massimo alle Terme museum, Rome is saturated with history, art, and inspiration. Religious buildings invoke wonder at every turn, from St Peter’s famous dome to the intrigue of a 2nd century Mithraic temple that lies beneath the layers of 12th and 4th century churches at San Clemente.

Once whisked to Venice by train (which takes approximately four to six hours), you'll adopt a very different way of Italian life. With more artistic masterpieces per square kilometre than any other city in the world, Venice is a dense haven for seekers of aesthetic beauty. Make sure you make time to enjoy a romantic gondola ride which allows you to peacefully drift through the watery channels. You can also hit the cultural high notes by taking in the mosaics of the Basilica San Marco, but don't forget to pause at an 18th century coffee house for an intense hot chocolate, of course. Perfect!

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*Original prices calculated using the prices from italiarail.com, booking.com, britishairways.com and aerlingus.com, with xe.com for currency conversion (correct as of 26.10.16).