Highlights of Italy
Overview
Explore the best of Italy with a digital guide and plenty of free time in Venice, Florence, and Rome. Stroll down streets that are almost 2,000 years old, sample delicious gelato, or sip wine from a sidewalk terrace.
With a country as beautiful as Italy, travelling 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.
This itinerary features More Moments activities included with your package.
Format
Locations
- Venice
- Florence
- Rome
Inclusions
- Flight to Venice; return from Rome (if the Flight & Hotel package option is chosen).
- Airport transfers in Venice and in Rome
- 7 nights of accommodation
- 7 breakfasts
- High-speed train between Venice and Florence; Florence and Rome (in selected fare class)
- More Moments activities included:
- Self-guided city tour with digital app in English or French for Venice, Florence, and Rome
- 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 your arrival in Venice, take your transfer to your hotel and check in.
Day 3
Venice: Sightseeing
After breakfast, get ready to explore Venice with your digital phone app.
More Moments Activities Included
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Highlights of Venice
Select a preset walking itinerary that will introduce you to the history of Venice, including the Venetian traditions, while wandering through the enchanted streets of this floating city.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Venice (Mestre) - Florence
After breakfast, make your way to the train station and board your high-speed train to Florence. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel to check in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
(Approximately 270 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5
Florence: Sightseeing
The city's historical center is compact, so it's perfect to explore on foot with your digital app to guide you!
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Highlights of Florence
Florence is a city that breathes art, and your digital guide ensures you don't miss a thing. Let it guide you along the picturesque Arno River and through the charming streets of Florence. Get offline navigation for the best walking tours and tram routes to experience the city's cultural richness. Discover Tuscan cuisine with recommendations for the finest restaurants, all within the app.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6
Florence - Rome
After breakfast, make your way to the railway station to take the high-speed train to Rome. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel to check in. In the afternoon, explore Rome at your leisure.
(Approximately 285 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7-8
Rome: Sightseeing
Enjoy two full days at leisure and get to know the Eternal City! Make the most of your time by following the self-guided digital app. Head out on optional excursions ($) to the magnificent Colosseum, the impressive Vatican Museums, or the classic Borghese Gallery. In the evening, head to dinner ($) and make sure to try out the local pasta or pizza, and let's not forget the incredible Italian wine!
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Highlights of Rome
The digital guide takes you on a captivating journey through the Eternal City. Discover the awe-inspiring Colosseum, the grandeur of the Roman Forum, and the beauty of the Pantheon. Your app provides immersive audio commentary from local historical figures, providing you with rich insights into Rome's remarkable past. Get geolocation and offline navigation along the best walking routes, ensuring you never miss a Roman marvel.
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 (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child).
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Room details
Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds.
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 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
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Daily from May 1 to October 31
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Not included:
- Transfers between railway stations and hotels, and between hotels and activity/exclusion meeting points
- Meals, unless noted
- Additional activities and excursions
- Personal expenses and insurance
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Digital Guide:
You have access to an innovative tourist app tailored for the entire tour duration. This app will turn your journey into an interactive and enlightening adventure. You can explore numerous points of interest and a variety of captivating itineraries in each city, all available offline. Upon receiving the link along with your travel documentation, you can download the city maps on both iOS and Android platforms.
The app offers the following features:
- Predefined walking tour routes for each city.
- Offline geolocation and navigation for the best walking, bus, tram, and river routes.
- Information on distance and estimated travel time.
- Audio commentary at points of interest, narrated by native actors portraying renowned local historical figures.
- The commentary combines captivating storytelling, unique trivia, and historical insights that are rarely found elsewhere.
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City taxes are applicable for hotel stays in Rome and are payable in local currency upon arrival.