Europe Package Itinerary

Italy Classic Route

A first-time Italy flow with iconic history in Rome, coast pacing near Amalfi, Tuscany day touring from Florence, and Venice lagoon experiences.

10 Days / 9 Nights Rome -> Salerno/Amalfi -> Florence -> Venice

Starting Price CAD 3,550 Per person, tentative

Important: This itinerary is a planning draft. Flights, hotels, train schedules, and pricing are tentative and may change based on live availability and final travel dates.

Tentative Flights

Tentative international routing: Toronto (YYZ) -> Rome (FCO), return Venice (VCE) -> Toronto (YYZ).
Indicative cabin assumption: Economy Standard with one checked bag per traveler; Premium Economy and Business upgrades can be quoted separately.
Indicative connection strategy: one-stop routing in each direction to balance fare and transit time.
Airlines, timings, baggage rules, and seat availability remain subject to live inventory until ticketing.

Tentative Hotels

Rome: Occidental Aran Park (or similar 4-star class), breakfast included, 2 Superior rooms for 4 adults.
Salerno/Amalfi: Lloyd's Baia (or similar), standard Gulf View setup with breakfast included.
Florence: B&B Hotel Firenze Nuovo Palazzo (or similar), 2 Double Standard rooms with daily breakfast.
Venice: Hotel Centrale (or similar), 2 Double Standard rooms with breakfast included.
Final hotels may be replaced by equivalent class properties based on confirmed dates and room inventory.

Intercity Transfers

High-speed rail sector: Rome -> Salerno (2nd class by default, 1st class upgrade available).
High-speed rail sector: Salerno -> Florence with luggage support instructions.
High-speed rail sector: Florence -> Venice with city-center station arrivals.
Station-to-hotel transfers can be included as private or shared based on budget preference.

Tour Options and What They Include

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Basilica Entry

Guided Rome art-history block with skip-the-line style flow where available.

Professional guide with headset commentary (group tours).
Priority-access style entry to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
Basilica entry flow where Vatican operations permit.

Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill

Ancient Rome circuit focused on gladiator history and Roman civic life.

Colosseum timed entry and guided storytelling.
Roman Forum and Palatine Hill walkthrough.
Arena floor upgrade option where inventory allows.

Tuscany Day Circuit from Florence

Full-day route through San Gimignano, Siena, and Chianti countryside.

Coach transfers and licensed tour leader commentary.
Set-menu Tuscan lunch and guided tasting session.
Siena visit with Duomo access option if selected.

Venice Lagoon and Gondola Experiences

Murano/Burano crafts visit plus classic canal ride options in Venice.

Private-boat style transfer for lagoon island touring.
Glassblowing and lacemaking workshop demonstrations.
Grand Canal gondola segment with live or guided commentary options.

Day-by-Day Flow

Airplane wing over Europe during arrival

Day 1

Fly to Rome

Depart Canada for Rome on overnight routing. A pre-arranged airport transfer option can be held in draft until final pricing is approved.

Historic Rome street view at golden hour

Day 2

Rome Arrival + Light Exploration

Check in, recover from flight time change, and begin with a relaxed city orientation around piazzas, local cafes, and nearby landmarks.

Day 3

Vatican Museums + Sistine Chapel

Guided museum sequence covering major galleries and Sistine Chapel highlights, with priority-access style flow and headset support in group formats.

Day 4

Colosseum + Roman Forum + Palatine Hill

Ancient Rome deep-dive with Colosseum storytelling, Forum ruins, and Palatine viewpoints; arena-floor access can be requested as an upgrade.

Day 5

Train to Salerno + Amalfi Coast Orientation

Board high-speed rail to Salerno, check in near the coast, and spend the evening with a slower waterfront pace and dinner options.

Day 6

Amalfi Coast Leisure Day

Open day for Positano/Amalfi village time, coastal photo stops, and optional private driver routing for travelers who want a lower-effort day.

Day 7

Train to Florence

Transfer north to Florence, check in, and use the evening for Duomo-side orientation and walkable dinner zones in the historic core.

Day 8

Tuscany Day Tour

Full-day Tuscany route through San Gimignano, Siena, and Chianti with lunch and tasting-style experiences aligned to tour option selection.

Venice canal with boats and colorful buildings

Day 9

Train to Venice + Lagoon Experience

Travel to Venice and continue with Murano/Burano touring for crafts demonstrations and island atmosphere, depending on final activity selection.

Day 10

Venice Gondola + Departure

Complete your Venice canal experience with gondola-style routing, then depart for onward flight based on confirmed departure window.

Inclusions

Accommodation in listed hotels or equivalent class properties with daily breakfast.
Intercity rail sectors listed in itinerary with seat assignments subject to operator availability.
Rome touring blocks including Vatican and Ancient Rome activity structures based on selected options.
Florence-based Tuscany full-day routing with lunch and tasting-style components where included.
Venice lagoon and canal experience modules as per selected activity package.

Exclusions

Local city taxes payable directly at hotel where applicable.
Meals not specifically listed, along with snacks and personal beverage spend.
Visa processing fees, travel insurance, and personal incidental expenses.
Room category upgrades, private transfer upgrades, premium rail/air seat upgrades, and optional add-on tours.
Porterage and gratuities unless explicitly included in final confirmed quote.

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