Signature Italy Tour
ScrollDeparture dates
2020 September 23 - October 8
2021 May 16 - May 31
2021 September 13 - September 28
16 days
All-inclusive
$6,995
Per person in double occupancy
Single supplement: $1,195
A cherished favorite for many travellers, and the home of the “Dolce Vita” way of life, Italy has an expansive and established influence in world culture. Fall under the subliminal charm of fine leathers, renaissance art, classical music, delicate pasta, Neapolitan pizza, wonderful wines, fresh mozzarella and velvety chocolate. From Venice’s waterways and Pisa’s leaning tower, to Florence’s Duomo and Cinque Terre’s panoramic views – an unforgettable experience awaits. Our complete itinerary goes beyond the essentials and is the perfect way to discover Italy for the first, second or tenth time.
This tour includes
Tour essentials
- International flights with Air Canada / Lufthansa
- 14 nights in first class hotels
- Dedicated English-speaking tour guide and local guides
- Carefully selected visits, with entrance fees
- Luxury coach bus transfers and luggage porterage throughout
Food & drink
- All 42 meals, including: 14 breakfasts, 14 lunches and 14 dinners
- 4 local product tasting lunches (included in meal count)
- Amalfi style farewell dinner (included in meal count)
- Welcome cocktail
- Bottled water daily (2 x 500ml)
Our approach perks
Private car service to and from your home airport
International and domestic flights
Meals and excursions that are typically sold separately
Tips for all service providers
24/7 Group Guru (in addition to tour guide and local guides)
Extensive travel insurance with Manulife Financial
Total value $3,047
This tour’s itinerary
Overview
Detailed View
DAYS 1 & 2 GOODBYE CANADA, CIAO ITALIA!
Enjoy a private car ride to the airport. Travellers departing from the Toronto
airport are assisted with their check-in. Meet your dedicated Group Guru
and fellow travellers and fly overnight to Venice. After freshening up at
your hotel, board a private water taxi to the quaint islands of Murano and
Burano. Admire the world’s most exquisite blown glass in Murano, before
touring the colourful fisherman houses in Burano. Return to Mestre for our
welcome cocktail. Overnight in Mestre. (L,D)
DAY 3 EXPLORE VENICE
Walking tour of the main attractions of Venice, including the Grand Canal,
Piazza San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, the Ponte Dei Sospiri and the magnificent
St. Mark’s Basilica. Explore the city at your own pace or join us
for an optional mask making activity and a visit to the local Squero (at no
additional cost). Overnight in Mestre. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 VERONA & ROMEO AND JULIET (212 KM)
Travel to Verona and enjoy a panoramic tour of must-sees, including the
Basilica di San Zeno, Arena di Verona and Piazza del Erbe. Romantics
get ready, you will see Juliet’s balcony at the Casa di Giulietta. On to Lake
Garda, the largest lake in Italy, where you will stay for the night. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 DISCOVER LAKE GARDA
Today is dedicated to the Italian lake district. Visit the resort town of
Sirmione, whose history dates back to the Middle Ages, before journeying
along the spectacular coastal roads of Lake Garda. Overnight in the Lake
Garda area. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 SAVOURING EMILIA ROMAGNA (362 KM)
Spend today touring Emilia-Romagna and savouring the region’s gastronomy.
Discover the secrets of creating the perfect Parmesan cheese (a big part
of it is tasting!) then continue your culinary adventure at a Prosciutto farm
before driving to Tuscany. Overnight in Montecatini. (B,L,D)
DAY 7 COLOURFUL CINQUE TERRE (294 KM)
Today you explore the picturesque Cinque Terre National Park. Follow the coast
of La Spezia, then set out to explore the village of Riomaggiore at your own
pace. Hop on a boat and set foot in the fishing village of Vernazza on the
way to Monterosso before returning by train. Overnight in Montecatini. (B,L,D)
DAY 8 LEANING TOWER & SUBLIME OLIVE OIL (104 KM)
Journey to Pisa and visit the iconic Leaning Tower, Pisa Baptistry and
Camposanto Monumentale. Learn about the care that goes into making
some of the world’s finest olive oil at a local production farm, complete
with a tasting lunch. Overnight in Montecatini. (B,L,D)
DAY 9 BEAUTIFUL FLORENCE
Onward to Florence to visit many of its famous landmarks, notably Il
Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. Free afternoon, or join
us for optional tour of the Uffizi Gallery (at no additional cost). Overnight
in Florence. (B,L,D)
DAY 10 SIENA & ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME (298 KM)
Head to Siena for a guided tour of the city. Delight awaits with Chianti
and artisanal olive oil tastings at a local vineyard. Enjoy the scenic route
to Rome where you will spend the night. (B,L,D)
DAY 11 ROMAN ADVENTURE
Explore the capital of what was the most influential and expansive empire the
world has known. Admire must-sees such as the Coliseum, Piazza Navona,
Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and the Pantheon. Overnight in Rome. (B,L,D)
DAY 12 THE VATICAN & MICHELANGELO
Discover the holy “city-country” of The Vatican. Pause for a moment inside
St. Peter’s Square before marveling at Michelangelo’s famous work inside
the fresco-clad Sistine Chapel. Tour the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica.
This afternoon, you choose: free time or join us for an optional visit of the
catacombs (at no additional cost). Overnight in Rome. (B,L,D)
DAY 13 POMPEII, THE CITY OF ASH & SORRENTO (268 KM)
Travel to Pompeii, once preserved in time under 20 feet of ash. Tour the
famous ruins and learn about the city’s tragic downfall. Then, continue to the
picturesque seaside resort town of Sorrento for your overnight stay. (B,L,D)
DAY 14 AMAZING AMALFI COAST
Discover the famous Amalfi Coast while visiting Positano and Amalfi, where
every view deserves to be its own postcard. Pause along the way to visit
the tiny haven of Minori and unleash your taste buds during a visit to a
local mozzarella and limoncello producer. Return to Sorrento for our farewell
dinner in an authentic setting. Overnight in Sorrento. (B,L,D)
DAY 15 DAY TRIP TO CAPRI
Today you set sail to Capri. Discover the towns of Capri and Anacapri,
very different even if they share a name. Bustle through Capri’s streets
lined with hotels, restaurants, and distinguished boutiques. Relax on the
quiet Anacapri plateau perched above the main city, and marvel at the
panoramic views. Overnight in Sorrento. (B,L,D)
DAY 16 ARRIVEDERCI ITALIA, HOME SWEET HOME
Fly from Naples to Canada, with a same day arrival. Your driver will meet
you at the airport to help you with your luggage and drive you home.
Grazie! (B)
