Travel Type
Long Stay
Duration
21 Days/20 Nights
Country
Italy
Fall under the spell of Italy… Discover landscapes that will take your breath away, explore rich artistic and cultural history, and of course, feast on delicious food. Prepare yourself for unforgettable memories!
Inclusions
– 20-night accommodation in 3.5* and 4* hotels, with daily buffet breakfast
– Arrival transfer from Venice airport (VCE) to the hotel in Venice-Mestre
– Transfer from Venice-Mestre to Montecatini, with a stop in Valpolicella
– Wine tasting activity in the Valpolicella area
– Transfer from the Montecatini region to Ischia Island, with a stop in Tivoli
– Guided tour of Villa d’Este
– Return ferry between Naples and Ischia Island
– Transfer from Naples to Rome, with a stop in Pompeii
– Entrance to the Pompeii excavation site and complete guided tour
– Transfer from the hotel in Rome to Rome (FCO) airport
– Porterage of 1 luggage per person
– Assistant host from Venice to Rome if we reach 25 participants
Exclusions
Lunches, dinners, beverages (water, coffee at night, tea, soda, etc.) – Gratuities to drivers, guides, tour leaders and local representatives – Optional excursions – Travel insurance – The Italy touristic tax, payable at the hotel’s front desk (approx. 3€ to 7€ per person, per night – approx. 95€ for the stay) – Seat selection with group departure – All other items not mentioned in the present itinerary or vouchers.
*Note –The hotel category is rated according to European standards.
Additional Information
ADD AN OPTIONAL 6-EXCURSION PACKAGE – $699 PER PERSON
NOTE: If we do not reach 20 participants, the excursions will be shared with other clients that are not part of our group.
*Excursion dates will be available approx. 1 month prior to departure.
HALF DAY EXCURSION TO MURANO AND BURANO – FROM VENICE
Price includes: English-speaking local escort, return train tickets between Mestre and Venice, boat tour of Murano and Burano (4 hours)
*Tour ends in the city center of Venice
HALF DAY WALKING TOUR OF VENICE
Price includes: English-speaking local tour guide, 2.5 hours walking tour of Venice
*Occurs on the same day as the Murano and Burano excursion, from the city center
FULL DAY EXCURSION TO SIENA, SAN GIMIGNANO, AND THE CHIANTI REGION, WITH WINE TASTING – FROM MONTECATINI
Price includes: Private bus at the group’s disposal for the full day excursion, bus parking and city permits, English-speaking local escort for the full day, half day guided tour of Siena, wine tasting in a local cantina in San Gimignano
HALF DAY WALKING TOUR OF FLORENCE
Price includes: English-speaking local tour guide, 2.5 hours walking tour of Florence
*Art oriented tour
FULL DAY AMALFI COAST – FROM ISCHIA ISLAND
Departing from Ischia by boat to Positano and Amalfi (shared tour, mixed with international passengers)
Price includes: Return transfers between the hotel and the Ischia pier, English-speaking local escort for the full day, boat tickets: Ischia – Positano – Amalfi – Ischia
FULL DAY CAPRI – FROM ISCHIA ISLAND
Price includes: Return transfers between the hotel and the Ischia pier, English-speaking local escort for the full day, boat ticket: Ischia – Capri – Ischia, minibus to tour Capri Island
Please note: a visit to the Blue Grotto is not included.
This tour is not recommended for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.
1
OCTOBER 9: VENICE-MESTRE
After a connecting flight within Europe, arrival at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). Transfer to the hotel in Venice-Mestre.
The hotel is next to public transportation, which takes you to Venice in 10 minutes.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Venice-Mestre: Campanile Hotel Mestre 3.5* (or similar) for 3 nights
2 - 3
OCTOBER 10 – 11: VENICE-MESTRE
Day at leisure.
Optional excursions to see the islands of Murano and Burano and/or a walking tour of Venice available ($)
Meals : Breakfast
4
OCTOBER 12: VENICE-MESTRE – VALPOLICELLA – MONTECATINI TERME
After breakfast, group transfer from Venice-Mestre to the Valpolicella area for a wine tasting activity. Learn about some of the region’s local wines. The day ends in Montecatini Terme. Arrival at the hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Montecatini Terme: Hotel Manzoni 3.5* (or similar) for 7 nights
5 - 10
OCTOBER 13 – 18: MONTECATINI TERME (Tuscany region)
Stay at leisure.
Enjoy the Tuscany region which will win you over with its unique landscapes, beautiful art, its history, and amazing food. Optional excursions to explore the Tuscany region and/or a walking tour of Florence available ($)
Meals : Breakfast
11
OCTOBER 19: MONTECATINI – TIVOLI – ISCHIA ISLAND
After breakfast, early group departure from your hotel to the beautiful island of Ischia. On the way, we will make a stop for lunch (at leisure) and for a half-day guided tour of Villa d’Este, a 16th century villa in Tivoli, near Rome, famous for its terraced hillside Italian Renaissance Garden and especially for its profusion of fountains. It is now an Italian State Museum and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ferry to Ischia Island and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Ischia Island: Hermitage Hotel Ischia 4* (or similar) for 7 nights (centrally located on the island)
12 - 17
OCTOBER 20 – 25: ISCHIA ISLAND
Days at leisure. Enjoy the island and the sun! Many excursions are available ($). Ischia is a beauty… A CNN article described Ischia as The Paradise Island that offers a taste of the real Italy! This volcanic island with its natural hot springs, sandy beaches and a slower pace of life will surely seduce you. A perfect place to enjoy thermal sources spas, nice restaurants, small boutiques, and stunning views.
Optional excursions to the Amalfi region and Capri available ($)
18
OCTOBER 26: ISCHIA – POMPEII – ROME
After breakfast, group departure from your hotel to Rome with a stop in Pompeii. Upon arrival in Pompeii, meet your tour guide and enjoy a 2-hour tour of the excavation site. Fascinating! Arrival in Rome and check-in at the hotel. Dinner and evening at leisure to explore the Eternal City.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Rome: The Guardian 4* (or similar) for 3 nights
19 - 20
OCTOBER 27- 28: ROME
Stay at leisure. Rome offers and almost demands endless new discoveries, thanks to the enormity of its artistic heritage.
Meals : Breakfast
21
OCTOBER 29: DEPARTURE FROM ROME
Group departure transfer to Rome Fiumicino airport (FCO).
Meals : Breakfast
| Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy | |||
| Departures – Fall 2025 | PRICE | ||
| from Calgary with flight with Air Canada: October 8th – 29th (20 nights) | 6749 | ||
| from Vancouver with flight with Air Canada: October 8th – 29th (20 nights) | 7049 | ||
| Land Only: October 9th – 29th (20 nights) | 4999 | ||
| Single Occupancy – Land Only | + 1960 | ||
| 6-Excursion Package | +699 per person | ||
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Discover Italy – detailed itinerary
Discover Italy – detailed itinerary
