Bellissima Italia Rail Tour
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 non-stop from Toronto to Milan.
Check into your hotel and enjoy a short tour of the Navigli District’s galleries, cafes and restaurants. Enjoy a Welcome Reception and delicious dinner.
On a walking and coach tour, see the city’s Castello Sforzesco, Gothic Milan Cathedral, Galleria, Teatro alla Scala, palaces and charming squares. Afternoon at leisure to visit the Duomo, Da Vinci’s Last Supper, or shop among the fashion capital.
Take a regional train to beautiful Lake Como where you’ll find centuries-old towns and gorgeous shoreline views. Enjoy a guided tour, and a short cruise to Cernobbio—an ancient village with villas and art.
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 a comedic and musical performance "Venetian Dream" at the Teatro Goldoni - one of the world's oldest operating theatres.
We take the high-speed train to Florence, one of the world’s most cultural and artistic cities, and check into our hotel for some time at leisure. This evening we’ll enjoy a typical Florentine dinner, featuring a selection of traditional Tuscan dishes accompanied by red Chianti Wine.
Our guided walking tour of this magnificent Renaissance city will include visits to Piazza della Signoria (with its statues and stunning palazzi), the historical Santa Croce Basilica, the Ponte Vecchio, and we’ll see the Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore—a symbol of Florence with its red-tiled dome). Afternoon at leisure.
Travel via local train across rural Tuscany to Pisa. Tour the Leaning Tower, white marble Duomo and Baptistery. After, continue by rail to Lucca for a walking tour of the walled city’s Palazzo Mansi and tapestry collection. Visit the Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, a spectacular square with ochre-painted stucco and sun-splashed al-fresco spaces.
Take a high-speed train to Rome, the Eternal City, for a three-night stay. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided orientation tour.
Take a guided tour of Rome’s timeless beauty by coach and foot. Pass the Colosseum where gladiators competed, the Roman Forum, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, and magical Trevi Fountain. Dinner is at a traditional Italian restaurant.
Visit the historic Vatican City, including St. Peter’s Basilica, considered the holiest Catholic site. Stop into the Vatican Museum’s vast artistic collection, then the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll see Michelangelo’s remarkable frescoes adorning the walls and ceilings. Afternoon at leisure before a delicious Farewell Dinner with live music!
Fly directly home to Canada.
You may cancel your tour up to 60 days prior to departure (90 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).
