The Best of Italy
Overview
You only live once—you might as well make the most of it with this unforgettable 11-day guided rail tour of Italy’s best and brightest, from Venice and Tuscany to the Amalfi Coast and Rome.
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
- San Gimignano
- Siena
- Pompei
- Capri
- Sorrento
- Rome
Inclusions
- Flight to Venice; return flight from Rome (if flight and hotel package option is chosen)
- 9 nights of accommodation
- Bilingual guide (English and French)
- Airport transfers upon arrival in Venice and departure in Rome
- High-speed train ticket from Venice to Florence, Florence to Naples, and from Naples to Rome in First Class
- Round-trip transfer from Naples to Sorrento
- Round-trip local train between Frascati and Rome
- Hydrofoil to/from Capri
- 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners, and 1 tasting
- More Moments activities until October 10, 2024 include:
- Guided walking tour with a 30-minute gondola ride in Venice
- Guided walking tour with Bistecca dinner in Florence
- Full-day excursion in Florence, San Gimignano, Siena, Chianti
- Guided tour of Pompeii
- Capri island cruise with stop at the Blue Grotto
- Full-day cruise and tour down the Amalfi Coast
- Guided walking tour of Rome with skip-the-line visit of the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
- 1-day Hop-On Hop-Off bus pass in Rome (valid for 24 hours)
- Farewell dinner in Frascati
- More Moments activities included as of May 1, 2025:
- Guided walking tour with a 30-minute gondola ride in Venice
- Guided walking tour with Bistecca dinner in Florence
- Full-day excursion in Florence, San Gimignano, Siena, Chianti
- Guided tour of Pompeii
- Capri Island cruise with stop at the Blue Grotto
- Full-day cruise and tour down the Amalfi Coast
- Guided walking tour of Baroque Rome
- 1-day Hop-On Hop-Off bus pass in Rome (valid for 24 hours)
- Farewell dinner in Rome
- Worry-free luggage service (1 piece per passenger)
- Earn and redeem Aeroplan® points
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. Meet with the local guide for your walking tour and gondola ride.
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Walking Tour of Venice and Gondola Ride
In the afternoon, meet your tour guide for a 2-hour walking tour. Board a traditional Venice gondola for a 30-minute excursion through the city’s canals.
Day 3
Venice to Florence
After breakfast, take a high-speed train that will take you to Florence in two hours. Your afternoon is at leisure before we head off for dinner.
(Approximately 270 km)
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Guided Walking Tour of Florence and Bistecca Dinner
Explore the beauty of the city by night. Begin at Piazzale Michelangelo for its view over the city, followed by the city’s Ponte Vecchio Bridge, the Uffizi Gallery, and then on to the Brunelleschi’s Dome. Relax and enjoy a traditional steak dinner in the heart of Florence.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 4
Florence: Visit
After breakfast, embark on a Tuscan adventure.
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San Gimignano, Siena & Chianti Excursion
Discover the beauty of Tuscany and visit its enchanting medieval towns. Continue to San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, followed by the panoramic roads of the Chianti region to Siena, the city of the Palio Horse Race. Stop for lunch to sample traditional Tuscan dishes and wines.
Meal(s): Breakfast, lunch, and wine tasting
Day 5
Florence: At Leisure
Enjoy some time to visit Florence at your own pace or take one of the optional tours suggested by your tour guide.
($) Optional Activities
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Out & About
Make the most of your day and take one of the optional tours, such as the Accademia Gallery and its David Statue or the Uffizi Gallery and its masterpieces. Explore outside of Florence and take a day tour to either Cinque Terre or a Vespa ride in the Tuscan countryside.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6
Florence – Naples via Pompeii – Sorrento
Board your 3-hour high-speed train to Naples. Upon arrival, take your transfer to Sorrento with a stop en route to Pompeii for a guided tour of the buried city.
(Approximately 280 km)
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Guided Excursion to Pompeii
Explore the site of this Roman city, destroyed and buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. You will walk among the ruins of this mysterious city.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7
Sorrento – Capri
After breakfast, transfer to the harbour and cross to Capri, a favourite vacation spot that has been famous since Roman times. Arrive at the port of Marina Grande, where you will explore the main sights.
(Approximately 100 km)
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Full-day Excursion to Capri
Begin your visit around the island and see its many sites and monuments. Board the ship to sail towards the famous Blue Grotto. (The visit inside the sea cave is not included.) On your return to Sorrento, enjoy a limoncello tasting, the zesty liquor made from the fragrant lemons of the Sorrentine area (2024 departures only).
Begin your visit around the island and see its many sites and monuments. Board the boat to sail towards the famous Blue Grotto. (The visit inside the sea cave is not included.) A minibus will take you to Anacapri for spectacular views (2025 departures only).
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8
Sorrento – Amalfi Coast cruise
After breakfast, your transfer will bring you to the Port of Sorrento to start your full-day excursion on the Amalfi Coast.
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Amalfi Coast Cruise
Enjoy a scenic ride along the coastline and spend some free time exploring the Ancient Maritime Republic of Amalfi and Positano, the pearl of the coast. Enjoy some free time to visit the famous boutiques or have lunch near Marina Grande.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9
Sorrento – Rome
After breakfast, take a private transfer to Naples to board your high-speed train to Rome. Upon arrival, join the activities to explore Rome.
(Approximately 210 km)
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Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Use your bus pass to see all the city's highlights. A map and audio guide are included to give you an explanation of the main sights.
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Guided Walking Tour of Rome
Continue with a walking tour of Baroque Rome, where you will see the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon.
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Skip-the-line Visit of the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica
Get direct access to the masterpieces of the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter's Basilica (2024 departures only).
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 10
Rome: At Leisure
After breakfast, explore Rome at your own pace or opt for a visit of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. In the evening, take your transfer for your farewell dinner, Roman-style.
($) Optional Activities
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Guided Tour of the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
Visit the museum that treasures rich collections of art with masterpieces such as the Last Judgment by Michelangelo (2025 departures only).
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 11
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
Room occupancy: Maximum 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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2024:
- August 01, 08, 15, 22, 29, 2024
- September 05, 12, 19, 26, 2024
- October 03, 10, 2024
2025:
Every Thursday from May 1 to October 9, 2025
- May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025
- June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025
- July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2025
- August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025
- September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025
- October 2, 9, 2025
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Not included
- Meals and beverages, unless noted
- Transfers, unless noted
- Additional activities and excursions
- Personal expenses and insurance
- Gratuities
- City or tourist taxes payable at destination
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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.
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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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The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.