Taste & Travel: Italy by Rail
Overview
Stay comfortably in Rome while having plenty of time to discover the local culture with selected day trips by train to Florence, Orvieto, and Sperlonga, including typical cuisine in each region.
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
Locations
- Rome
- Florence
- Orvieto
- Sperlonga
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Rome (if the Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
- Airport transfers to Rome hotel
- 7 nights of accommodation
- 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches
- Train tickets in standard class from Termini Station to Florence, Orvieto, and Sperlonga
- Shuttle bus to/from beach club in Sperlonga
- 3 More Moments activities included:
- Lunch in Florence at a selected trattoria for a 3-course meal
- Lunch in Orvieto at a selected trattoria for a 3-course meal
- Lunch by the sea in Sperlonga at a selected beach club
- Earn Aeroplan® points
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Rome.
Day 2
Welcome to Rome
Upon your arrival in Rome, take your transfer to your hotel and check in.
Day 3
Rome: At Leisure
Spend your day exploring Rome at your pace. Visit the Fountain of Trevi and enjoy a gelato.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Rome: At Leisure
Take advantage of a day spent in the Eternal City. Wander its ancient streets and get some souvenir shopping done while discovering the many monuments and ruins along the way, like Piazza Venezia or the Roman Forum.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5
Rome – Florence: At Leisure with Trattoria
After breakfast, head to the train station and board the train for your day trip to Florence. Upon arrival in Florence, enjoy a full day visiting the Renaissance capital of Italy on your own.
(Approximately 231 km)
More Moments Activities Included
-
Lunch at the Trattoria
Stop at a typical trattoria we have selected for you. Enjoy a 3-course meal while taking in the beautiful views of the city.
Meal(s): Breakfast and lunch
Day 6
Rome – Orvieto: At Leisure with Trattoria
After breakfast, board the train to Orvieto, an Italian village with 3,000 years of history. Spend a full day exploring this stunning hilltop town in Umbria. Visit the duomo, St. Patrick’s Well, and the underground city.
(Approximaely 60 km)
More Moments Activities Included
-
Lunch at the Trattoria
Enjoy lunch at a specially selected trattoria. Enjoy a 3-course meal while taking in the beautiful views of the city.
Meal(s): Breakfast and lunch
Day 7
Rome – Sperlonga: At Leisure with Beach Club
After breakfast, board the train for Sperlonga, a coastal town in the province of Latina, south of Rome, on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Upon arrival, board the shuttle bus headed for the beach club. Spend the day relaxing on the beach at your leisure.
(Approximately 105 km)
More Moments Activities Included
-
Lunch at the Beach Club
Spend your day at the beach club we have selected for you, including 2 sunbeds and 1 parasol. Enjoy a 3-course lunch on the beach.
Meal(s): Breakfast and lunch
Day 8
Rome: At Leisure
Enjoy a full day in Rome. Wander around the historic centre and visit a museum or gallery. Explore the Monti district or relax in Villa Borghese Park. Stop for a pizza or have a drink on a terrace. The day is yours to explore!
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9
Rome - Return to Canada
After breakfast, take your transfer to the airport and board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds.
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (2 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child).
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
-
Daily from May 1 to October 31
-
Not included:
- Meals and drinks, unless noted
- Transfers, unless noted
- Additional activities and excursions
- Personal expenses and insurance
-
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.
- Trattoria lunch in Florence: 3-course menu (excluding wine)
- Trattoria lunch in Orvieto: 3-course menu (excluding wine)
- Beach club lunch in Sperlonga: 3-course menu (excluding wine), 2 sunbeds, and 1 parasol
-
- A bus or funicular from the train station to Orvieto city center
-
City taxes are applicable for hotel stays in Rome and are payable in local currency upon arrival.
-
Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m. -
The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.