The Best of Italy
Overview
You only live once—might as well make the most of it with this unforgettable 12-day guided rail tour of Italy’s best and brightest, from Venice to 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
• Round-trip flights to Venice, return from Rome
• 10 nights of accommodation
• Bilingual guide (English & French)
• Airport transfers upon arrival in Venice and departure in Rome
• Door-to-door luggage service
• High-speed train ticket from Venice to Florence, Florence to Naples and from Naples to Rome in 1st Class
• Round-trip transfer from Naples to Sorrento
• 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 tasting
• More Moments activities included:
o Guided walking tour in Venice
o Guided walking tour in Florence
o Full-day excursion in Florence, San Gimignano, Siena and Chianti
o Guided tour of Pompeii
o Full-day excursion on Capri Island
o Full-day cruise and tour down the Amalfi Coast
o Guided walking tour of Baroque Rome
o 1-day Hop-On Hop-Off bus pass in Rome (valid for 24 hours)
• Earn extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour
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.
More Moments Activities Included
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Walking tour of Venice
In the afternoon, meet your tour guide for a 2-hour walking
($) Optional Activities
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Gondola ride
Experience a traditional Venice gondola for a 30-minute excursion through the city’s canals.
Meal(s):
Day 3
Venice at leisure
Explore Venice at your own pace. Lose yourself in the back lanes and quiet squares, where tourists seldom tread and the Venetians go about their daily lives
($) Optional Activities
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Optional Activities ($)
You can explore Murano's glass-blowing workshops and the Murano Glass Museum, enjoy a gondola ride or choose an optional guided tour of the Doge's Palace or Saint Mark’s Basilica with skip-the-line tickets.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Venice to Florence
After breakfast, take a high-speed train that will take you to Florence in two hours. Enjoy an afternoon at your leisure.
(Approximately 270 km)
More Moments Activities Included
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Guided walking tour of Florence
Explore the beauty of the city by night. Begin at Piazzale Michelangelo for its view over the city, followed by the city’s Ponte Vecchio bridge, the Uffizi Gallery and then on to Brunelleschi’s Dome.
($) Optional Activities
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Bistecca Dinner
Partake in an exclusive and traditional dinner in the heart of Florence with the famous Florentine-style T-bone steak, “Bistecca Fiorentina.”
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5
Florence: Visit
After breakfast, embark on a Tuscan adventure.
More Moments Activities Included
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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 6
Florence: At Leisure
Enjoy some time visiting Florence at your own pace or take one of the optional tours suggested by your tour guide.
($) Optional Activities
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Optional Activities ($)
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 7
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)
More Moments Activities Included
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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 8
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)
More Moments Activities Included
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Full-day excursion to Capri
Begin your visit around the island and see its many sites, monuments and the famous Blue Grotto. (The visit inside the sea cave is not included). Afterwards, a minibus will take you to Anacapri for spectacular views.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9
Sorrento – Amalfi Coast cruise
After breakfast, your transfer will take you to the Port of Sorrento to start your full-day excursion on the Amalfi Coast.
More Moments Activities Included
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Amalfi Coast cruise
Cruise along the Amalfi Coast from Sorrento to Amalfi, with stops in Positano and Amalfi. Enjoy free time to explore, shop and have lunch by the sea. Then continue to Amalfi to visit its stunning cathedral and hillside views.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 10
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)
More Moments Activities Included
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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.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 11
Rome: at Leisure
After breakfast, explore Rome at your own pace or opt for a visit to the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel.
($) 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.
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Farewell Dinner
Transfer and enjoy a farewell dinner in Trastevere, a lively bohemian district across the Tiber, where locals and visitors can sit down to an authentic Roman evening.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 12
Rome - Return to Canada
After breakfast, take a transfer to the Rome airport and board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accommodations
Where you'll stay
4-Star Accommodation
Location
Hotel
Room details
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people
Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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Every Tuesday from May 5 to October 13, 2026
Flights are on Mondays
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Not included
- Meals & 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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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.
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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.
Door-to-door luggage service (1 piece per passenger): Throughout the journey, the luggage transfers between destinations will be handled by the ground handler, providing a seamless and hassle-free experience.
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The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.
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City taxes are applicable for hotel stays in Italy and are payable in local currency upon checkout.