10 NIGHTS / 12 DAYS
Day 1: Canada - Venice (Italy)
Flight with a good itinerary.
Day 2: Venice
Arrival at the airport in Venice. You will be greeted by our local representatives after exiting the customs and transferred to your hotel in Venice. The rest of your day is free for you to relax or start your exploration of this legendary city.
Day 2 to 4: Venice
All breakfasts at the hotel. 2 days at leisure to discover Venice, "The City of Love", one of the most romantic cities in the world and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities on Earth! Follow the Grand Canal up to the Piazza San Marco to visit the famous St Mark's Basilica, an architectural jewel completed in the 11th century. Roam along Venice’s canals and admire palaces that have been occupied by the same old venetian families for centuries. Wander the winding streets and explore the most iconic places of the "Floating City": the Palazzo dei Dogi, symbol of Venice's glorious past and the legendary Rialto Bridge, the oldest of four bridges spanning the Grand Canal bustling with gondolas. Venice is a unique city that has to be visited at least once. (Breakfasts)
Day 4: Venice - La Spezia
After breakfast at the hotel, make your way to the train station in Venice-Mestre to embark on your train toward La Spezia. Upon arrival at the train station in La Spezia, make your way to the hotel (taxi or public transport) for your check-in. Rest of the day at leisure to discover the coastal city of La Spezia. (Breakfast)
Day 4 to 6: Cinque Terre
All breakfasts at the hotel. Take advantage of 2 days in the picturesque Cinque Terre, a wild region located on a superb coastline made up of cliffs, coves and beaches. These 5 fishing villages - Monterosso al mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore - perched on rocks and tumbling toward the sea have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Difficult to access, this coastal region has preserved its charm and authenticity from the romantic era. The best ways to explore the colorful, medieval villages are by train or by taking the paths connecting them to each other. Along the way, you will be rewarded with scenery so beautiful it will seem as though you have walked straight into a postcard! (Breakfasts)
Day 6: La Spezia - Florence
After breakfast at the hotel, make your way to the train station in La Spezia to embark on your train toward Florence. Upon arrival at the train station in Florence, make your way to the hotel (taxi or public transport) for your check-in. Rest of the day at leisure to discover the gorgeous city of Florence. (Breakfast)
Day 6 to 9: Florence
All breakfasts at the hotel. 3 days at leisure to explore Florence, dubbed as "The Cradle of the Renaissance", the place where with the help of Michelangelo Italian art reached its pinnacle. The capital city of Tuscany attracts, every year, crowds from all around the world wishing to contemplate its marvelous churches, its lavish palaces and its impressive museums that makes it unique. You will certainly be fascinated by Santa Maria del Fiore, the cathedral dominating the city and more commonly referred to as the Duomo. The beauty of the city even seems to reflect itself on the landscapes surrounding it starting with lush, rolling hills where many gems such as Pisa, Siena and Montepulciano are nestled. (Breakfasts)
Day 9: Florence - Rome
After breakfast at the hotel, make your way to the train station in Florence to embark on your train toward Rome. Upon arrival at the train station in Rome, make your way to the hotel (taxi or public transport) for your check-in. Rest of the day at leisure to start your exploration of the glorious city of Rome. (Breakfast)
Day 9 to 12: Rome
All breakfasts at the hotel. 3 days at leisure to visit Rome, the political and cultural capital of Italy. The "Eternal City" is a huge city that feels like a village. Start your visit with the multiple remains of the largest city of Ancient Rome: the Colosseum, the Forum Romanum and the Pantheon are among the most famous. Stroll through the cobbled streets of the Old Town between Piazza Navona, Campo del Fiori and Piazza di Spagna. Take a break at a cafe to have a delicious typical gelato. Visit the world's largest and most sacred church, St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican and relax in the gardens of Villa Borghese before joining the crowds admiring the Trevi Fountain, a landmark of Rome. In the evening, relax on the patio of a local restaurant and enjoy an aperetivo with your wine. (Breakfasts)
Day 12: Rome - Canada
After your breakfast, greeting in the lobby of your hotel by local representatives and transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight home. (Breakfast)
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