Enchanting Italy
Overview
Fall in love with Italy over 9 wonderful days with several days in Venice and Florence, plus excursions to charming villages and beautiful countryside locales. Experience the charm, rich history, wonderful art, and incredible beauty of this wonderful country.
With a country as beautiful as Italy, traveling by train is a great way to cover as much ground as possible while also taking in the breathtaking sights. Let the smooth ride, great service, and amazing vistas transport you from city to city.
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, fun, and unforgettable.
Format
Locations
- Venice
- Florence
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Venice (if flight and hotel package option is chosen)
- Private airport transfers in Venice
- 7 nights of accommodation
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 1 tasting
- Round-trip high-speed train between Venice and Florence (in selected fare class)
- More Moments - 3 activities included:
- Walking tour of Venice
- Full-day excursion to Siena, San Gimignano, and Chianti (transfer not included)
- Full-day tour in Cinque Terre (transfer not included)
- 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
Upon arrival in Venice, take a private transfer to your hotel in the popular area of Mestre.
Day 3
Venice: Sightseeing
After breakfast, meet up with your guide and enjoy a walking tour of the city. The afternoon is yours to explore Venice. Browse the shops, or join an optional tour to Murano and Burano ($).
More Moments Activities Included
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Venice Walking Tour
Enjoy a guided walking tour of this magical city. Stroll through the narrow streets and cross over quaint canals to see the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark’s Square and its magnificent basilica and bell tower, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and many other highlights.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Venice (Mestre) - Florence
After breakfast, make your way to the railway station to take the train to Florence. Check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day getting to know Florence.
(Approximately 270 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5
Florence: At Leisure
Enjoy the day in Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance. Explore this wonderful city at your own pace.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6
Florence: San Gimignano, Siena & Chianti Excursion
Make your way to the pick-up point for your full-day excursion to the beautiful Chianti region.
(Approximately 170 km)
More Moments Activities Included
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San Gimignano, Siena & Chianti Excursion
Cross the hills of Chianti and enjoy free time in San Gimignano, a picturesque medieval town famous for its white wine. Continue to Siena, admiring the Piazza del Campo and passing by the Duomo, one of the most fascinating Gothic Italian churches. In the afternoon, head to the Chianti area and taste the region's delicious wine. Return to Florence.
Meal(s): Breakfast and tasting
Day 7
Florence: Cinque Terre Excursion
Head to the pick-up point to embark on a full-day excursion to Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most enchanting landscapes in the world.
(Approximately 390 km)
More Moments Activities Included
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Cinque Terre Excursion
Take a train from La Spezia to Riomaggiore, a 13th-century village, then visit Manarola and Monterosso, with their incredible beaches and lush vegetation. If the weather's nice, take a boat to Vernazza, a seaside town surrounding a little natural port. Return to Florence.
Meal(s): Breakfast and lunch
Day 8
Florence - Venice
After breakfast, make your way to the railway station, board your high-speed train to Venice, and then make your way to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
(Approximately 270 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9
Venice - Return to Canada
After breakfast, take a private transfer to the Venice airport and board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 persons
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Room details
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 persons
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Room details
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 persons
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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Daily from:
- May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
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Not Included:
- Meals, unless noted
- Drinks at meals
- Transfers to/from railway stations
- Transfers to/from guided tours
- 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.
In case the excursion in the French language is not available, the service will be provided in English.
- Full-day excursion to Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, and Chianti region, including wine tasting (duration: approximately 10 hours 30 minutes).
- Full-day excursion to Cinque Terre, including lunch, with an English-speaking guide (duration: approximately 12 hours 30 minutes). We recommend that you bring a hat to protect you against the sun and swimwear for the beach.
Details regarding excursion meeting points will be indicated on your documents prior to departure.
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- Round-trip high-speed train tickets between Venice and Florence
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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.