Experience Italy at your own pace with three unforgettable week-long stays in the cities of your choice. Immerse yourself in local life while enjoying comfortable accommodations and the freedom to explore. With a full week in each destination, you’ll have the time to truly live like a local in some of Italy’s most captivating cities.

24 days | 22 nights

Self-guided tour

Trip Highlights

Destinations that include planned activities and/or overnight stays.

Italy

Rome Florence Venice Palermo Catania

Inclusions

• Round-trip flights to Rome
• 22 nights of accommodation
• 22 breakfasts
• Round-trip airport transfers in Rome
• High-speed train between the selected cities in economy class, if applicable
• Local flight from Rome to Palermo and Catania to Rome, if applicable
• Concierge service in the selected cities for assistance
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Itinerary

Day 1 | Canada to Rome

• Fly to Rome. 

Day 2-8 | Welcome to Rome

• Upon your arrival at the airport, meet your driver for your transfer to the hotel. Get settled for your 7-night stay and start planning your personal itinerary to explore the city’s iconic landmarks at your own pace.
•  Meal(s): Breakfasts

Day 9-15 | Rome to your 1st selected city: at leisure for 7 nights

• Start your day by heading to the train station to board the train to your first long-stay destination. Upon your arrival in your chosen city, make your way to your hotel, settle in and enjoy a week immersed in the charm and romance of Italy, with ample time to explore at your own pace. A local representative will be on hand throughout your stay to help arrange excursions and suggest must-see sights and experiences.
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•     Florence:  During your stay in Florence, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the region at your own pace. You may choose to visit iconic museums like the Uffizi and Pitti Palace, take day trips to charming Tuscan towns such as Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, Lucca, Pienza or Montepulciano, and enjoy the scenic landscapes and renowned wines of the Chianti area.
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•    Palermo:  During your stay in Palermo, Sicily, you’ll have time to explore the city and its surroundings at your leisure. Consider discovering Palermo’s rich history on a city tour, visiting the impressive cathedral in Monreale and the ancient ruins of Segesta or taking a day trip to the charming coastal town of Cefalù.
•  Meal(s): Breakfasts

Day 16-22 | Off to your 2nd selected city: at leisure for 7 nights

• Make your way to the train station and board the train to your next city. Upon your arrival, proceed to your hotel and settle in for the next week.
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•     Venice:  During your stay in Venice, take the opportunity to experience the city’s unique charm at your own pace. Perhaps enjoy a guided boat tour along the Grand Canal, visit the colourful islands of Murano and Burano or treat yourself to a classic gondola ride through Venice’s romantic canals.
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•     Catania: During your stay in Catania, enjoy the freedom to explore eastern Sicily at your own pace. Stroll through the historic centre on a city tour, hike the slopes of Mount Etna, visit the stunning town of Taormina, explore the baroque beauty of Ortigia or take a day trip to the remarkable Valley of the Temples in Agrigento.
•  Meal(s): Breakfasts

Day 23 | Return to Rome : at leisure

• Following breakfast, you’ll make your way to the train station for your return journey to Rome. Once there, make your way to the hotel and check in. Take advantage of your final day to relax or pick up any last-minute souvenirs.
•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 24

• Rome - Return to Canada
• After breakfast, you’ll take your transfer to the airport for your return flight home. 
•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Accommodations

Where you'll stay

The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.

3-Star Accommodation

Hotel

 Rome Hotel Galileo (or similar)

 Florence B&B City Senter (or similar)

 Venice Hotel Nazionale (or similar)

Room details

Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds

Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people

Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.

Best for

Classic Europe tours

Visit iconic places in Europe with worry-free itineraries. Tour packages include:

• Round-trip flight with Air Canada
• Local flights (select packages)
• Private airport and train station transfers (select packages)
• Hotel accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Train transportation (select packages)
• More Moments activities or excursions
• Aeroplan® points

Important Information

Departure Dates

Daily departures from November 15, 2026, to March 5, 2027

Not included

• Meals, unless specified
• Porterage
• Optional excursions or activities
• Personal expenses
• Transfers between the train station and the hotel in Rome, Florence and Venice
• Local taxes

Activities

Concierge service in the selected city for assistance with booking excursions or recommending must-see sights and experiences.

Transportation

High-speed train in economy class. Business class is also available. Please inquire.

   If you choose the Sicily option, a local flight from Rome to Palermo and a return flight from Catania to Rome are included, along with round-trip transfers between your hotels and the airports.

 If you opt for the Florence-Venice option, a high-speed train from Rome to Florence, Florence to Venice and Venice to Rome is provided. Transfers are not included.

Important Note

Choose one of the two combinations below:  

Rome (7 nights), Florence (7 nights), Venice (7 nights), Rome (1 night)  Rome (7 nights), Palermo (7 nights), Catania (7 nights), Rome (1 night)

The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.