Tour Plan
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Day 0 - Depart from Home
Your adventure begins today as you board your
international flight to Italy. As you take off, imagine the
shimmering canals of Venice, the peaceful beauty of
Italy9s lakes, and the timeless streets of Verona and
Milan. A journey of discovery, elegance, and authentic
Northern Italian charm awaits.
WELCOME TO ITALY ! Upon arrival in Milan, you9ll be
transferred to your hotel in the Venice area and get
settled for an extraordinary vacation in Northern Italy.
Arrive in Milan Malpensa (MXP APT): One (1) group
transfer from Malpensa airport at scheduled time (3:00
PM) to the accommodation in the Venice area.Upon
arrival, enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel.
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Day 2: FULL DAY TOUR - TREVISO & PROSECCO TASTING
Step into the heart of Veneto with a full day journey through Treviso and the enchanting Prosecco
Hills, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Begin your day in the elegant town of Treviso. As you
wander through the medieval center, enjoy the colorful facades, hidden frescoes, and quite corners
where locals sip espresso by the Buranelli Canal. Free time for lunch on your own. In the afternoon
leave the city behind and drive north into the rolling Prosecco Hills, where vineyards stretch as far
as the eye can see. Journey through the countryside, passing villas and medieval towns, to visit a
local winery known for its Prosecco production. At the end of the experience, return to your hotel
and overnight.
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Day 3: VENICE SIGHTSEEING - HALF DAY TOUR 3 FREE TIME IN THE AFTERNOON
Begin your Venetian adventure with a guided walking tour, strolling through narrow cobblestone
streets and picturesque squares. Discover iconic landmarks such as St. Mark9s Basilica, the
Doge9s Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs, while your expert guide shares captivating stories about
Venice9s rich history, art, and culture.
Explore charming hidden alleys, artisan shops, and vibrant markets that reveal the city9s authentic
spirit beyond the usual tourist paths.
In the afternoon, enjoy free time to experience Venice at your own pace. Whether you
choose to relax at a canal-side café, browse local boutiques, or visit one of the city9s world-
renowned museums, the magic of Venice is yours to discover.
OPTIONAL: GONDOLA RIDE
Enjoy a classic 30-minute gondola ride, gliding along serene canals and under historic bridges,
soaking in the timeless atmosphere of this unique city.
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Day 4: VENICE TO VERONA - THE CITY OF ROMEO AND JULIET 3 LAKE MAGGIORE
After leaving the magical Venice you9ll travel ahead of Verona 3 The city of Love. Here, your local
guide will greet you and lead you through the city9s historic center 3 a UNESCO World Heritage.
You9ll visit Piazza Bra, home of the Roman Area, one of the best-preserved amphitheaters in
the world, the elegant Via Mazzini, known for its marble streets and refined boutiques, the exterior
of Juliet9s House with its icon balcony and timeless love story and other city landmarks. After the
guided tour, enjoy a short break to sip a coffee, try a local snack or browse artisan shops before
continuing toward Lake Maggiore. Check in at hotel and overnight.
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Day 5: FULL DAY TOUR - LAKE MAGGIORE (STRESA & ISOLA BELLA)
Today, enjoy a short scenic drive along the lake to reach Stresa. Stresa is a peaceful little town on
the banks of Lake Maggiore, in the Piedmont region of Italy. Nestled between the Borromean
Islands and the backdrop of Alpine peaks, Stresa offers a picturesque setting ideal for relaxation.
Whether you take a leisurely stroll along the panoramic lakeside promenade, explore the charming
cobbled streets, or enjoy some local cuisine, Stresa perfectly embodies the essence of the Italian
dolce vita.
After a brief introduction to Stresa, hop on a boat for a panoramic tour across the Borromean Gulf.
Your first stop is the serene Isola Madre 3 a garden paradise filled with exotic plants and white
peacocks. Next, land on Isola dei Pescatori 3 a quaint fishing village with winding alleys,
handmade crafts, and lakeside restaurants. This is the island of life and flavor.
End your tour with Isola Bella, where a grand Baroque palace and tiered Italian gardens rise
dramatically from the lake. Explore art-filled rooms, cool grottoes, and terraces offering sweeping
lake views. Board the boat back to Stresa, carrying unforgettable memories and stunning photos.
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Day 6 : FULL DAY EXCURSION TO LAKE COMO 3 FERRY TO BELLAGIO
Start your day with a scenic drive towards the stunning Lake Como. Enjoy a comfortable journey
through the picturesque landscapes of Northern Italy until you arrive in the charming city of Como.
There, you'll board a ferry and embark on a relaxing cruise across the lake, surrounded by
breathtaking mountains and elegant villas, heading to the charming village of Bellagio 4 often
called <The Pearl= of Lake Como. Nestled among cypress groves, Bellagio9s earthy-colored buildings
climb up from the lakeside promenade. Wander through narrow streets and alleys lined with craft
shops, boutiques, and cafés. In the afternoon, sail back to Como, where you can enjoy the delights
of this lakeside town with its spectacular mountain views, wonderful restaurants, and
boutiques.Return to your hotel on Lake Maggiore for the evening.
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Day 7: DAY TOUR IN MILAN
On your final day, you9ll head to the dynamic city of Milan, Italy9s capital of fashion, design, and
modern elegance. After days spent discovering lakes, villas, and quiet villages, it9s time to immerse
yourself in the energy of this world-class metropolis.
Upon arrival, join your tour manager for a light orientation walk through central Milan. You9ll stroll
past some of Milan9s most iconic sights: the majestic Duomo, the elegant Galleria Vittorio
Emanuele II, and the buzzing Piazza della Scala, home to the famous opera house.
After free time for lunch on your own, enjoy Milan at your own pace. Whether you9re hunting for
designer finds, local fashion, delicious treats, or unique souvenirs, Milan offers it all.
You9ll return with stories, laughter, treasures, and maybe just enough espresso to keep the magic of
Italy with you a little longer. Return to your hotel on the lake and celebrate the end of your
unforgettable journey with a special farewell dinner4a perfect way to reflect on the memories
made and toast to new friendships.
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Day 8: Mila Malpens a 3 FLIGHT HOME
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel, then check out and prepare for your journey home.
At the scheduled time, you9ll be transferred to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) for your return flight.
One (1) group transfer is scheduled at 5:00 AM from your hotel on Lake Maggiore.
As you leave Italy, take with you unforgettable memories of shimmering lakes, romantic cities, and
the warm spirit of Italian hospitality. Arrivederci, Italia 4 until next time!
1) Booking Your Holiday
- Your contract in respect of your holiday is made with CANAM Tour Operator (‘the Company‘), registered in Toronto, Canada and all bookings are subject to these terms and conditions.
- All communications by the Company in relation to your holiday will be sent to the address stated on the booking form.
- All bookings must be made through an authorised representative of the Company. At the time of booking the Company booking form must be completed and submitted together with a deposit of 50% of the total cost of the booking.
- Receipt of the deposit and booking form by the Company does neither guarantee nor imply confirmation of the booking. No booking shall be confirmed until the Company issues a written notice. The Company reserves the right to refuse a booking without giving any reason and shall in that event return any deposit received.
- Your holiday must be paid in full at least 30 days before the departure date. If payment is not received by the due date, the Company reserves the right to cancel the booking and retain the deposit. The person who signs the booking form guarantees payment of the total amount shown on the booking form in accordance with these conditions. It is the responsibility of the signatory to ensure the Company receives payment in full by the due date. No reminders will be sent.
- If you book within 30 days of your departure date payment must be made in full at the time of booking.
- All special requests, such as dietary requirements, should be noted on the booking form.
- The Company will provide the service as set out and confirmed in writing.
2) Price Policy
- The Company is under no obligation to furnish a breakdown of the costs involved in a holiday.
- The Company reserves the right to notify you of any increase in price before accepting your booking.
- After a Confirmation Invoice has been issued, unless you choose to pay for your holiday in full at the time of booking, the price of your holiday is subject to the possibilities of surcharges in certain limited circumstances. However, a surcharge will only be levied to allow for variations in transportation cost, including cost of fuel, increase in normal published airfares, taxes or fees chargeable for services such as landing taxes at airports, the exchange rate applied to the particular package or if the government or regulatory body introduce an increase of taxes. Even then, the Company will absorb an amount equal to 2%of your holiday price(excluding insurance premiums and amendment charges) before passing on any surcharge to you. Only amounts in excess of this 2% will be surcharged. Surcharges will be notified by a revised Confirmation Invoice sent to you.
- If a surcharge would increase the total holiday price shown on your original Confirmation Invoice by 10% or more, you may cancel your booking within 14 days of the date of issue of the revised Invoice and obtain a full refund of all payments made to the Company and any amendment charges previously incurred.
- Optionally, you may choose to pay for your holiday in full at the time of booking, in which case your holiday price will be fixed at the cost quoted by the Company at the time. To qualify for this benefit you should return the Confirmation Invoice to the Company with full payment to reach the Company within 7 days of the date printed on the Confirmation Invoice.
- The financial commitments offered above by the Company mean that the Company is not able to reduce the holiday prices should the value of the exchange rate of Canadian Dollar changes.
3) Cancellation and Changes by the Company
- Occasionally it may be deemed necessary to make changes to your holiday and the Company reserves the right to do so at any time, and you will be notified of any changes at the earliest possible opportunity. If a major change to your tour is necessary, providing it does not arise from circumstances beyond the Company’s control, you may choose
- to accept the change of arrangements
- to purchase another holiday from us or
- to cancel your holiday. Compensation may be payable in cases of major change as detailed below.
- No compensation will be payable for minor changes. Minor changes include minimal changes to departure and arrival times, changes to the type of aircraft used and restaurant and accommodation changes to a comparable or superior standard.
- Major changes include cancellation, changes to your airport, delays in departure or return by more than 12 hours and accommodation changes to an inferior standard of accommodation.
- Compensation will not be paid for changes or cancellations caused by Acts of God (Force Majeure), war, threat of war, riot, civil strike, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural or man-made disaster, fire, technical problems to transport, closure or congestion of airports, strikes or other industrial action, adverse weather conditions or any other event beyond the Company’s control. It is essential that you take out adequate travel insurance.
- The Company reserve the right to cancel your holiday at any time before the date of departure, even after a confirmation notice has been sent. If your holiday is cancelled the Company will refund in full the money you have already paid. No compensation will be payable.
- Transportation is subject to the conditions of carriage of the carrier, some of which may limit or exclude liability. These conditions are often the subject of international agreement between countries and copies of the conditions, which apply to your holiday journey, will normally be found on the carrier’s tickets.
- If you fail to pay the balance of the holiday price at least 30 days before departure, the Company will treat the booking as cancelled and levy the cancellation charges set out below
- The company also has the right to refuse any person as a member of the tour, if in their opinion that person could endanger the health, safety and enjoyment of others on the tour. In any of the events mentioned above, the company’s sole liability and the client’s sole remedy will be limited to a refund of any monies paid, less the amount for services already utilised plus administrative fees.
4) Cancellation and Changes by You
- You may cancel your holiday at any time providing you notify the Company in writing. The following charges will be levied on any cancellation:
- 30 days or more 50% of Deposit
- 15 – 30 days 100% of Deposit
- 8 – 15 days 80% of Tour Cost
- 1 – 7 days 100% of Tour Cost
- After the itinerary is confirmed, the client is permitted free of administration charges one set of amendments, though will be liable for any added cost this may add to the tour, including airline charges, hotels etc. Any further modifications, which are instigated by the client, will incur a charge which will be due to communication and administration expenses that may have incurred.
5) Our Responsibilities
- The Company does not own or manage the aircraft, accommodation, restaurants and other facilities used in conjunction with the tours arranged. While the Company has exercised care in selecting providers of travel, accommodation, restaurants and other facilities, the Company have not had the opportunity to inspect and do not represent that such aircraft, accommodation, restaurants, and other facilities and services have been inspected.
- The Company is not responsible if you or any member of your party suffer death, illness or injury as a result of any failure to perform or improper performance of any part of our contract with you where such failure is attributable to
- the acts and/or omissions of any member of the party, or
- those of a third party not connected with the provision of your holiday, or
- an event which neither the Company or the service provider could have foreseen or prevented even with due care.
- Should any member of your party suffer illness, injury or death through misadventure arising out of an activity, which does not form part of the holiday the Company has arranged for you the Company cannot accept liability. The Company will offer general assistance where appropriate.
- The Company regret that no refund will be made on unused tickets where travel, sporting event or other types of ticket, unless a refund can be obtained from the carrier or provider.
6) Your Responsibilities
- You are responsible for arranging your own travel insurance, though an appropriate policy can be incorporated into your tour package. Details of all insurance policies held by each member of your party must be provided on the booking form. No booking forms can be accepted without sufficient proof that personal policies have been arranged. Please ensure that your insurance cover applies to the specific activities you are booking and which are confirmed on the Confirmation Invoice.
- Each member of the party must have a valid passport, visas and all necessary documentation for the countries they are touring. The Company accept no responsibility for any delay or expense should your documents not be in order.
- You are responsible for checking-in for flights at the correct time and for presenting yourself to take up all pre-booked components of your holiday. The Company cannot accept responsibility for clients missing flights as a result of late check-ins and no credit or refunds will be given if you fail to take up any component of your holiday. No credit of refunds will be given for lost, mislaid or destroyed travel documents.
- By booking a holiday with the Company you undertake to behave in an orderly manner and not to disrupt the enjoyment of others on holiday with you nor to do anything to bring the reputation of the Company into disrepute. If you breach this clause your holiday will be terminated with immediate effect and the Company will have no further contractual obligation to you. The Company will be entitled to recover from the offending party and/or the person who signed the booking form compensation for any damage caused.
- It is the responsibility of the person who signs the Booking Form to disclose any pre-existing medical conditions that members of their party may have.
- All equipment and personal effects shall be all times and in all circumstances at the owner’s risk. The Company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage or delay to your luggage or effects unless directly caused by the negligence of one of our representatives.
7) Smoking
The Company forbids smoking in any vehicle operated by the Company. Frequent stops can be arranged for those who desire to smoke. All accommodation will be reserved with non-smoking rooms, unless the client specifically requires a smoking room. Confirmation is depending on hotel availability.
8) Waiver
The Company will undertake to ensure the safety of the client throughout the tour, however aspects of each particular tour may not be without an element of danger. Clients should be prepared to sign a ‘Waiver of Responsibility’ form before they begin their tour. This form is an understanding that all clients need to exercise judgement and care at all times to ensure their own safety and that of their fellow tourists.
9) Disclaimer
The Company has made all reasonable efforts to check the accuracy of the information contained in our website. The Company cannot however accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this site.
10) Complaints
- If you have a problem during your holiday, please inform the relevant airline, hotel, local agent of other suppliers immediately so that they can endeavour to put things right. If you cannot resolve the problems, you must contact the Company office so that they are given an opportunity to help. The Company will not hold themselves responsible for the non-performance of an itinerary through causes beyond their control or when they are not notified of a problem at the point where remedial action can be taken. In the unlikely event that a complaint cannot be resolved at the time, your should write to the Company within 28 days of returning home, giving your original booking reference number and all other relevant information. If you fail to take any of these steps you will hinder the Company’s ability to put any problem right and/or investigate it fully and any right you have to receive compensation will be reduced or completely invalidated.
- Any dispute that may arise will be governed by Canadian law and both parties shall submit to the jurisdiction of the Canadian Courts.
- All information given by the Company whether in writing or orally is to the best of the Company’s knowledge and believed correct at the time given and is given in good faith. The booking conditions shall take precedence over any other warranty or condition that may have been given.
11) Data Protection Act
It may be necessary for the Company to ask you for certain personal information. Examples of this would be dietary requirements, disability/medical or religious information etc. This information will be kept confidential by the Company and is available to you to inspect during the Company’s normal working hours. It will be passed to the suppliers, if it is necessary for them to know this information in order to fulfill the Company’s contract to you.
