Active pace with longer touring days. Expect intermittent walking at a moderate pace for 2–3 hours over a variety of terrain, including cobblestones, hills and uneven pavements. Must be able to negotiate stairs of varying heights, sometimes without handrails. Can tolerate periods of standing during guided tours and be able to climb in/out of various modes of transportation. Some days may include 5–7 km of walking over the course of the day.
Fly to Milan, via Montreal
Check into your hotel and enjoy a short tour of the Navigli District’s galleries, cafés and restaurants. Enjoy a Welcome Reception and Dinner.
On a walking and coach tour, see the city’s Castello Sforzesco, Gothic Milan Cathedral, Galleria, Teatro alla Scala, palaces and charming squares. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with time to explore Milan at your own pace.
Enjoy vibrant Milan, Italy’s fashion capital. Join a tour of DaVinci’s “The Last Supper” or take a regional train to beautiful Lake Como, known for its historic towns and stunning lakeside views.
Board the high-speed Le Frecce train to Venice. Take a panoramic boat tour of the Venetian Lagoon, then check into your hotel for a two-night stay.
Travel via boat to St. Mark’s Square for a guided tour of Venice’s rich heritage. Take in St. Mark’s Basilica’s opulent frescoes and Doge’s Palace. Afternoon at leisure for gondola rides, palace visits, or to explore the city’s hidden gems. This evening, we enjoy Cicchetti bites before the comedic and musical performance, “Venetian Dream” at the Teatro Goldoni—one of the world’s oldest operating theatres.
Morning at leisure in Venice. In the afternoon, board the Frecce high-speed train to Florence, a city steeped in art and history. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy some free time to relax or explore at your own pace.
Our guided walking tour of Florence takes you to the iconic Piazza della Signoria with its statues and palazzi, the historic Santa Croce Basilica, the renowned Ponte Vecchio, and the magnificent Duomo, (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore—a symbol of Florence with its red-tiled dome). Enjoy a leisurely afternoon, then this evening savor a traditional Florentine dinner, featuring classic Tuscan dishes paired with red Chianti wine.
Time to discover Florence’s world-famous museums, including the Uffizi, the Accademia, and the Pitti Palace. Stroll through the stunning Boboli Gardens, or take a regional train to Pisa, home of the Leaning Tower, or to Lucca, the beautiful former capital of medieval Tuscany.
Take a high-speed train to Rome, the Eternal City, for a 4-night stay. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided orientation tour.
Take a guided tour of Rome’s timeless beauty by coach and on foot. Pass the Colosseum where gladiators competed, the Roman Forum, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, and the magical Trevi Fountain. Dinner is at a traditional Italian restaurant.
Spend a full day exploring the Eternal City at your own pace. You might visit the Colosseum, the Pantheon, or the underground Catacombs, or spend the afternoon in historic Vatican City. Admire St. Peter’s Basilica, considered the holiest Catholic site, explore the Vatican Museums’ vast art collection, and marvel at Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.
Enjoy another full day to explore Rome at your leisure. Perhaps stroll through the beautiful Villa Borghese and visit the Galleria Borghese, home to masterpieces by Caravaggio, Rubens, Bernini, and Da Vinci, or take a day trip to Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the only archaeological site offering a complete picture of an ancient Roman city. This evening, delight in a festive Farewell Dinner with live music.
Fly directly home to Canada.
You may cancel your tour up to 60 days prior to departure (120 days prior for tours requiring a visa, cruises or rail journeys) for any reason, and receive a full refund of your deposit / payment (less the $75 administration fee).
Cancellation & trip interruption insurance included!
Included in the cost of your tour is our Cancellation Insurance Policy, which provides coverage in case of emergency injury or illness (including Covid), right up to your date of departure (terms and conditions apply).
Our Manulife Out-of-Country Health Insurance Plan covers expenses related to Trip Interruption in case of emergency injury or illness. For tours within Canada, Senior Discovery Tours will cover such expenses (terms and conditions apply to all policies).
