Flavours of Italy
Overview
Savour the flavours of Italian culture on this Italy tour. Start in magical Venice, where you'll enjoy local delicacies and boat the city's canals. Head over to Florence to enjoy some of Italy's best art and wine, then head to Rome to immerse yourself in the country's history.
With a country as beautiful as Italy, travelling by train & bus 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.
Format
Locations
- Venice
- Florence
- Rome
Inclusions
- Flight to Venice; return flight from Rome (if flight and hotel package option is chosen)
- 8 nights of accommodation
- Airport transfers upon arrival in Venice and departure in Rome
- Professional English and French-speaking tour guide
- 8 breakfasts, 1 dinner, 1 wine tasting with light lunch
- High-speed train between Venice and Florence in first class
- Luxury coach from Florence to Rome
- More Moments activities included:
- Venice Vaporetto Pass (48 hours)
- Highlights of Venice guided walking tour
- Murano Island guided walking tour with glass blowing visit
- Highlights of Florence guided walking tour
- Siena discovery guided tour with food and wine tasting in a vineyard in Chianti
- Walking guided tour in Rome including Colosseum and Palatine Hills
- Hop-On Hop-Off pass in Rome (valid for 24 hours)
- Worry-free luggage service (1 piece per passenger)
- 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: Sightseeing
Upon arrival, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in. After your afternoon visit, return to your hotel and partake in a welcome dinner.
More Moments Activities Included
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Murano Island Guided Walking Tour with Glass Blowing Visit
In the afternoon meet your tour guide to discover the ancient and precious glass-blowing art in a traditional “furnace”.
Meal(s): Dinner
Day 3
Venice: Visit
Today, explore the Floating City! Take advantage of some free time and buy local glass-made souvenirs.
More Moments Activities Included
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Highlights of Venice Guided Walking Tour
Your guide will take you through narrow alleys, canals, and small bridges to discover the main attraction, witnessing the mighty power of the city across the centuries. You’ll see the Rialto Bridge, Piazza S. Marco with its Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs, that leads to the prisons.
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Vaporetto Pass
Taking advantage of the Vaporetto Pass, move freely across the Historical center of Venice.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Venice to Florence
After breakfast, take a high-speed train that will take you to Florence in two hours. Once there, begin your guided walking tour.
(Approximately 270 km)
More Moments Activities Included
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Highlights of Florence Guided Walking Tour
Start the guided tour on foot throughout the Florentine streets, admiring the beauty of the Uffizi building with the Vasari Corridor, and the monumental group of the Duomo, including the stunning Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the baptistery, and the Giotto’s belltower famous for its bronze “Gate of Paradise”.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5
Florence: At Leisure
Enjoy a leisurely day in Florence by exploring its beautiful gardens and historic streets. Visit renowned museums, admire Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia Gallery, or explore the world-famous Uffizi Gallery with masterpieces like Botticelli's Birth of Venus. Pause at the Church of Santa Croce, the final resting place of Michelangelo, Galileo, and many other famous Florentines.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6
Florence: At Leisure
Today, you have another opportunity to deepen your knowledge of Florence or opt for an optional activity, such as a day tour of the scenic Cinque Terre.
($) Optional Activities
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Cinque Terre
This picturesque coastline features five ancient fishing villages connected only by mule tracks and accessible by rail or water.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7
Florence - Rome: Guided Sightseeing
Today, travel to Rome by coach stopping in Siena and Chianti countryside for a full day experience around some of Tuscany's most breathtaking towns, where amazing views are around every corner.
(Approximately 300 km)
More Moments Activities Included
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Siena Discovery Guided Tour with Food and Wine Tasting in a Vineyard in Chianti
With your guide's expertise, explore Siena, one of the world's most beautiful cities, and immerse yourself in its art, culture, and traditions, including the famous Palio horse race held twice a year. Continue to a traditional farm and winery to learn about the winemaking process from grape to glass. Enjoy a tasting session featuring Chianti wines and local products.
Meal(s): Breakfast and tasting
Day 8
Rome: Sightseeing
In the morning, take a guided walking tour of Baroque Rome. In the afternoon, take advantage of the Hop-On Hop-Off bus to get a panoramic tour of the Eternal City.
More Moments Activities Included
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Guided Walking Tour of Rome
Join a guided stroll through the alleys of Baroque Rome, where you'll admire iconic sites such as the enchanting Piazza Navona and the renowned Pantheon (from the outside). You'll also have the chance to make a wish by tossing a coin into the legendary Trevi Fountain.
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Hop-On Hop-Off (24 Hours)
Pop into all of Rome’s most famous attractions.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9
Rome: Visit
Today's itinerary includes an exciting visit to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum.
More Moments Activities Included
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Colosseum and Palatine Hills Guided Tour
Explore the grandeur of the Colosseum, the iconic symbol of ancient Rome where gladiators once fought. Ascend Palatine Hill to enjoy breathtaking views and learn about the origins of Rome. Wander through the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Roman public life, filled with historic ruins and monuments.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 10
Rome - Return to Canada
After breakfast, take a transfer to the Rome airport and board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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- April 20, 2025
- May 4, 2025
- May 18, 2025
- May 25, 2025
- June 8, 2025
- June 29, 2025
- July 27, 2025
- August 10, 2025
- August 31, 2025
- September 14, 2025
- September 28, 2025
- October 5, 2025
- October 19, 2025
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Not included:
- Meals and beverages, unless mentioned
- Transfers, unless mentioned
- Additional activities and excursions
- Personal expenses and insurance
- Gratuities
- City or tourist taxes payable at destination
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At time of reservation, please indicate if you would prefer an English-speaking or French-speaking tour guide.
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.
Out & About - Suggested itinerary
This itinerary 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.
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- High-speed train between Venice and Florence
- Luxury coach between Florence and Rome
Details regarding transfers between train stations, hotels and excursion meeting points will be communicated by the tour leader during your journey.
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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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Maximum group size: 24 people
The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.