
Join us in Italy!

Jean-Luc and Nick are back with another unforgettable group travel experience—and this time, we’re going to Italy!
After incredible adventures together around the world, we’re ready to experience la dolce vita as we travel across one of Europe’s most beautiful and iconic countries.
Once again, we’re thrilled to be teaming up with our amazing friends at Rustic Mama Retreats for an unforgettable 8-day, 7-night Italian adventure taking us from Rome to Pisa, Florence, Verona and Venice.
Together, we’ll experience some of Italy’s most famous sights, explore beautiful cities, wander the rolling hills of Tuscany, enjoy incredible food, and make plenty of memories along the way.
From the Colosseum and Vatican City to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the beauty of Florence, romantic Verona, and the canals of Venice, this is the kind of bucket-list adventure we’ve been dreaming about.
Italy is calling—and we want you to experience it with us!
Check out all the exciting details below and get ready to say Ciao, Italia! 🇮🇹




Registration & What’s Included
At Rustic Mama Retreats, affordability and fun go hand in hand. We’ve worked hard to create an incredible Italian experience with so much already included—so you can focus on enjoying the adventure without having to organize every detail yourself.
🇮🇹 8-Day, 7-Night Italy Adventure — $4,250 per person
🔒 Reserve your spot with a $950 deposit per person
💳 Flexible payment plans available
✈️ Roundtrip airfare from Toronto included
🏨 7 nights of hotel accommodations included
✅Here’s the breakdown and what’s included:
✅ Roundtrip airfare from Toronto to Rome, including 1 checked bag, 1 carry-on and 1 personal item
✅ 7 nights of hotel accommodations in various hotels across Italy
✅ Breakfast daily at the hotel
✅ Daily activities and private guided excursions, as outlined in the itinerary below
✅ All transfers, bus and train travel across Italy
❌What is NOT included:
❌ Meals and beverages outside of breakfast. Lunch and dinner will be your responsibility, although there may be some optional group dinners if you wish to participate.
❌ Additional excursions and activities you choose to add outside of the included itinerary
❌ City and tourist taxes
❌ Tipping and gratuities
❌ Travel insurance
✈️ Important Airfare Information
The advertised trip price includes airfare booked as part of our group flight reservation from Toronto. Seats are assigned through the group booking process and specific or preferred seat assignments cannot be guaranteed.
If choosing your own seat is important to you, we’re happy to provide a separate individual airfare quote. Please note that individually booked airfare may change the total cost of your trip.
Want to fly from a different airport, arrive in Italy early or stay longer after the tour? Absolutely! We can provide a custom airfare quote based on your travel plans. Any difference in airfare will be reflected in your final trip price.
Depart Toronto – April 10th 2027
Air Canada flight departs Toronto at 7:45pm. Overnight transatlantic flight. Arrives in Rome at 10:20am.
Depart Venice – April 17 2027
Home flight departs Venice at 6:55am. Arrives in Brussels at 8:40am. Small layover.
The Depart Brussels at 9:55am, arriving in Toronto at 11:50am.
👟 Important: Activity & Mobility Requirements
This is an active, multi-city European trip. Guests should be comfortable with significant walking, including uneven streets, stairs and busy sightseeing days.
We’ll also be changing hotels throughout the trip, and guests must be able to manage their own luggage, including getting it to and from hotel rooms and transportation.
Because of the pace and physical nature of the itinerary, this trip may not be suitable for guests with significant mobility limitations.
If you have concerns about whether the trip will work for you, please reach out to us before registering so we can discuss the itinerary and requirements.
Adventure. Connection. Italy. 🇮🇹
Don’t miss your chance to experience Italy with Jean-Luc, Nick and the Rustic Mama Retreats community!
From the history and culture to the food, scenery and unforgettable experiences along the way, this is one adventure you won’t want to miss.
Spots are limited—reserve yours today! 🇮🇹
Itinerary
Day 1 – Depart Canada
Fly overnight to Rome, Italy! Sit back, relax, and get ready for an incredible week exploring some of Italy’s most iconic cities.
Day 2 – Welcome to Rome
Arrive in Rome and settle into your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to begin exploring the Eternal City at your own pace. Wander the streets, find your first authentic Italian meal, and soak up the atmosphere before meeting your Tour Director and fellow travellers.
Day 3 – Rome
Discover the highlights of Rome with a local guide, beginning at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. Travel past the Tiber River, Caius Cestius Pyramid, Aurelian Walls and Caracalla Baths before walking from Circus Maximus to the Arch of Constantine and the legendary Colosseum. The remainder of the day offers time to explore Rome or take part in an optional excursion ($).
Day 4 – Rome to Florence via Pisa
Journey into beautiful Tuscany, surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves and charming villages. Stop in Pisa and take the mini-train to the Square of Miracles to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa before continuing to Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance.” An optional Tuscan culinary experience may be available in the evening ($).

Itinerary
Day 5 – Florence
Spend the day discovering magnificent Florence! Enjoy a guided walking tour featuring Piazza Santa Croce, Signoria Square, Palazzo Vecchio, Loggia dei Lanzi, the spectacular Duomo and Giotto’s Bell Tower, and see the Baptistery’s famous bronze “Gate of Paradise.” Enjoy free time afterward to shop, eat and explore this incredible Renaissance city.
Day 6 – Florence to Venice via Verona
Travel north to romantic Verona, the setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. See the ancient Roman Arena, browse the shops along Via Mazzini, and wander the city’s beautiful cobblestone streets. Continue to the Venice area for the evening with time to explore.
Day 7 – Venice
Experience the magic of Venice! Take an included boat ride to St. Mark’s Square and visit a traditional Venetian glassblowing workshop. Spend the rest of the day exploring Venice’s winding alleyways, canals, bridges, piazzas and cafés at your own pace. Group dinner is included this evening.
Day 8 – Return to Canada
Enjoy breakfast before beginning your journey home to Canada — with plenty of photos, memories and a little piece of Italy in your heart!

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