Route notes
Why this routing works
This routing starts with a long-haul jump from Sydney into Rome, then uses an overland segment between Rome and Florence before continuing by air from Venice. Grouping the Italian stops first keeps the intra-Europe sequence compact, with Rome, Florence, and Venice arranged as a single cluster before moving on to Paris and London.
From London, the itinerary crosses the Atlantic to Toronto, then finishes with a transcontinental move to Los Angeles before the final Pacific leg back to Sydney. That westbound progression keeps the route moving in one direction rather than backtracking between Europe and North America.
Ticketing-wise, this is a multi-stop economy itinerary with seven stopovers between departure and return. The mix of flight sectors and one overland section is useful when cities are close together, allowing the ticket to cover the long-haul structure while leaving a surface transfer where it fits the route. At 5 weeks total, the timing balances several short European stays with a longer North American stop.
With departure in November and a sold price range of USD 3,013 to USD 3,945, this itinerary sits in a practical long-haul framework: open-jaw in Italy, onward flights across Europe, then a transatlantic and transpacific finish back to Australia. It is best suited to travelers who want multiple stops on one ticket without adding unnecessary routing complexity.