Italian Renaissance
Overview
Experience the best of Italy, with ample time to explore Rome, Florence, and Venice. Zip around the beautiful streets of Florence and enjoy an unlimited bus or boat pass in Rome and Venice to hit all the must-see spots.
The train tickets and hotel stays are included in the package, along with some meals and many other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy and unforgettable.
This itinerary features More Moments activities included with your package.
Format
Trip Highlights
- Italy
- Rome
- Florence
- Venice
Inclusions
- Flight to Rome; return from Venice
- Private airport transfers in Rome and Venice
- 9 nights of accommodation
- 9 breakfasts
- High-speed train between Rome and Florence; Florence and Venice
- More Moments activities included:
- 2-day Hop-On Hop-Off pass in Rome (valid for 48 hours)
- Smart walking tour featuring local tastings
- 2-day vaporetto (water bus) pass in Venice (valid for 48 hours)
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Rome.
Day 2
Welcome to Rome
Upon arrival in Rome, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is yours to explore Rome.
Day 3-4
Rome: Sightseeing
Enjoy two full days getting to know the Eternal City.
More Moments Activities Included
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Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
Your 48-hour Hop-On Hop-Off bus ticket is a great way to see all the highlights while comfortably seated on a double-decker open coach. A map and audio commentary are included to give you an explanation of the main sights.
Meal(s): 2 breakfasts
Day 5
Rome - Florence: Sightseeing
After breakfast, make your way to the railway station to take the train to Florence. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel to check in, then meet your guide for your tour through Florence.
(Approximately 285 km)
More Moments Activities Included
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Smart walking tour of Florence
Join your tour leader for a leisurely walk through the heart of Florence, accompanied by an informative audio guide that brings the city’s rich history and culture to life. Together, you’ll discover some of Florence’s most iconic landmarks.
At the end of the walking tour, your tour leader will escort you to a local enoteca in the Santa Maria Novella district. Here, you’ll enjoy a shared platter of regional specialties, accompanied by one glass of wine per person, the perfect way to unwind and savour the flavours of Tuscany.
Meal(s): Breakfast, tastings
Day 6-7
Florence: At leisure
Explore the Cradle of the Renaissance over two leisurely days. If you like, take an optional excursion to Tuscany ($), or just enjoy Florence on your own.
Meal(s): 2 breakfasts
Day 8
Florence - Venice
After breakfast, make your way to the train station for your train to Venice, and then make your way to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring magical Venice as you like.
(Approximately 270 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9-10
Venice: Sightseeing
Explore Venice with the help of your 48-hour vaporetto (water bus) pass. If you like, take a half-day excursion to the lovely Venetian Islands ($).
More Moments Activities Included
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Venice Vaporetto Pass
Discover Venice's major sites and marvel at the beauty of this unique city.
Meal(s): 2 breakfasts
Day 11
Venice - Return to Canada
After breakfast, take a private transfer to the airport and board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accommodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Room details
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Room details
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people
A 4-star superior accommodation indicates that the hotels meet the standards of a 4-star rating in North America.
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Best for
Fly & Rail tours
Enjoy the romance and joy of train travel. Tour packages include:
- Round-trip flight with Air Canada
- Hotel accommodation
- Train transportation
- Aeroplan® points
Earn more with Aeroplan
In addition to accumulating points on the flight portion of your trip, you’ll earn up to 4,000 extra Aeroplan points on select tour packages.
- Members ages 2 to 12 will receive extra points equivalent to 50% of the points granted to members ages 13 and up.
- Travel completion by December 31, 2026.
Important Information
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Daily from April 01 to November 30
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Not included:
- Meals, unless noted
- Drinks at meals
- Transfers to/from rail stations
- Transfers to/from guided tours; meeting points will be provided
- Gratuities
- Porterage
- Local city taxes, payable to the hotel directly
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The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.
Details regarding excursion meeting points will be indicated on your documents prior to departure.
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Please note: The train service included in the package may be replaced with another mode of transportation of similar standard, subject to operational considerations or unforeseen circumstances. Any changes will be reflected in the travel documents provided.
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City taxes are applicable for hotel stays in Italy and are payable in local currency upon checkout.
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The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.