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Discover Italy

Overview

Experience the trip of a lifetime in beautiful Italy and travel from one picturesque city to another. Whether you’re in Venice, Florence, or Rome, get swept away by the richness of Italian culture.

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.

This itinerary also includes Out & About suggestions for activities that are not included in your package, but they are great tips for places to visit and things to do.

12 days | 10 nights

Format

Self-guided tour

Locations

  • Venice
  • Florence
  • Naples
  • Pompei
  • Capri
  • Rome

Inclusions

  • Flight to Venice and return flight from Rome (if the Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
  • 10 nights of accommodation
  • Daily breakfasts
  • Airport transfers to and from destination
  • Round-trip high-speed train from Venice to Florence, Florence to Naples, and Naples to Rome, in selected categories
  • More Moments activities include:
    • Venice tour by motor-launch along the Grand Canal 
    • Half-day excursion to Murano and Burano Islands
    • 1-day Hop-On Hop-Off pass in Florence (valid 24 hours)
    • Half-day excursion to Pompeii
    • Full-day excursion to Capri
    • Full-day excursion to Amalfi Coast
    • 1-day Hop-On Hop-Off pass in Rome (valid 24 hours)
  • Earn 4,000 extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour for travel completed by December 31, 2025

Itinerary

Day 1

Depart Canada

Fly to Venice.

Day 2

Welcome to Venice (Mestre): Sightseeing

Upon arrival, take the transfer to your hotel and check in. From there, start your afternoon in vibrant Venice.

More Moments Activities Included

  • Motor-launch Along the Grand Canal

    Head to your meeting point to begin your guided boat tour. Pass through the Giudecca Canal, where you’ll discover masterpieces such as the churches of Redentore and San Giorgio Maggiore.

Day 3

Boat Across Venice (Mestre)

Board a comfortable private boat with a local guide to navigate along the islands of Lido, Certosa, Vignole, and Sant Erasmo before stopping in Murano.

More Moments Activities Included

  • Half-day Excursion to Murano and Burano Islands

    Discover the ancient and precious glass-blowing artistic practice in a traditional furnace. Take some time to shop and visit the Cathedral of Saints Maria and Donato. The fisherman’s island—Burano—is famous for lacemaking. See the colourful houses before heading back.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 4

Venice to Florence

After breakfast, take a high-speed to Florence in two hours. Once there, begin exploring Florence.

(Approximately 270 km)

More Moments Activities Included

  • Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass in Florence

    Discover Florence aboard a Hop-On Hop-Off bus. Visit every corner of the city and be free to explore the best museums and monuments.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 5

Florence : At Leisure

After breakfast, enjoy your day at leisure as you explore Florence, or opt for a Tuscan adventure.

($) Optional Activities

  • Out & About

    Pisa, San Gimignano, Siena with Chianti tour with lunch and wine tasting:  A fully guided excursion to discover the beauty of Tuscany and visit its enchanting medieval towns.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 6

Florence: At Leisure

Relax and enjoy your surroundings, or make the most of your visit and take an excursion for the day.

($) Optional Activities

  • Out & About

    Visit coastal Cinque Terre or experience the Tuscan countryside on a Vespa.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 7

Florence – Naples: Sightseeing

You’ll start your journey in the morning and board your high-speed train to your next destination. After a 3-hour ride, you’ll reach Naples. Check in at the hotel.

(Approximately 447 km)

More Moments Activities Included

  • Pompeii Excursion

    The ancient city of Pompeii, a UNESCO heritage site, is still one of the most visited archaeological sites in the world. This tour stops in Pompeii for a few hours, giving you the chance to have a walking tour through the ruins with a licensed tour guide.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 8

Naples: Excursion to Capri

After breakfast, enjoy a full day’s excursion to the Isle of Capri. Head to the harbour and reach the enchanting landscape.

More Moments Activities Included

  • Full-day Excursion to Capri Island

    Discover the town of Anacapri and visit Villa San Michele in your free time, or take a scenic chairlift ride atop Mount Solaro, then visit the unforgettable piazzetta in the main square of Capri. From this tiny square, you will walk along the narrow streets filled with local handcrafted shops and fashion brands. The Augustus Gardens are not far away, and the view of the Faraglioni rocks and the twisty road of Via Krupp are stunning.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 9

Naples: Excursion to Amalfi Coast

After breakfast, head off to your full-day excursion to a second UNESCO heritage site: the Amalfi Coast.

More Moments Activities Included

  • Amalfi Coast Excursion

    Experienced drivers will guide you through the breathtaking twisty road that runs between the cobalt blue sea and the slopes of the Lattari Mountains. The tour stops in the towns of Amalfi and Ravello.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 10

Naples – Rome

After breakfast, make your own way to Naples to board your high-speed train to Rome. Upon arrival, take advantage of the Hop-On Hop-Off bus to get a panoramic tour of the Eternal City.

(Approximately 230 km)

More Moments Activities Included

  • Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass (24 hours)

    Pop into all of Rome’s most famous attractions with a transfer bus pass, valid for the entire day.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 11

Rome: At Leisure

After breakfast, enjoy time at your leisure or take an optional tour of your choice.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 12

Rome - Return to Canada

After breakfast, take your transfer to the Rome airport and board your flight home.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Accomodations

Where you'll stay

The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.

Location

Hotel

Venice
(Mestre) Adria Hotel (or similar)
3
Florence
B&B City Centre (or similar)
3
Naples
Dei Mille Hotel (or similar)
3
Rome
Hotel Regio (or similar)
3

Room details

Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.

Venice
(Mestre) Delfino Hotel (or similar)
4
Florence
San Gallo Palace (or similar)
4
Naples
Palazzo Salgar (or similar)
4
Rome
Saint John Hotel (or similar)
4

Room details

Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.

Venice
Maison Venezia UNA (or similar)
4
Florence
Pitti Palace (or similar)
4
Naples
Royal Continental (or similar)
4
Rome
The Glam (or similar)
4

Room details

Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
A 4-star superior accommodation indicates that the hotels meet the standards of a 4-star rating in North America.

Important Information

  • Daily departures from May to October

  • Not included:

    • Meals and beverages, unless noted
    • Transfers between hotel and train station or meeting points, unless noted
    • Additional activities and excursions
    • Personal expenses and insurance
    • Gratuities
  • 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.

    This itinerary also includes Out & About suggestions for activities that are not included in your package, but they are great tips for places to visit and things to do.

    In case the excursion in the French language is not available, the service will be provided in English. French excursions are only offered if a minimum of people are registered.

  • City taxes are applicable for hotel stays in Italy and are payable in local currency upon checkout. 

  • The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.