8-Nights Signature: Italy's Venice, Florence, Tuscany & Rome - National Geographic Signature

Signature: Italy's Venice, Florence, Tuscany & Rome
Venice's marble palaces, Florence's Renaissance masters, the rolling hills of Tuscany, and the eternal grandeur of Rome — Italy distills millennia of art, power, and culture into one remarkable expedition. Unlock noble estates, savour farm-to-table harvests, and uncover the ancient secrets of the Roman Forum alongside those who know them best.

Highlights
Meet a member of the noble Guicciardini family for a private talk at their 13th-century castle, Join an archaeologist for a private visit inside a temple-turned-church in the Roman Forum, Experience the bohemian heart of Oltrarno Florence’s "Left Bank" through a sunset tour of artisan food and wine.

Group Leader
Every National Geographic Signature departure is accompanied throughout by a dedicated National Geographic Expedition Leader, whose purpose is to ensure a seamless experience so you can fully immerse yourself in the destination. Your Expedition Leader offers deep insight into the landscapes you traverse, suggests enriching independent activities, recommends exceptional local dining venues, and connects you with our community friends along the way. Rather than acting as conventional guides, they possess a broad, sophisticated understanding of the historical, cultural, religious, and social tapestry of the region. To offer the ultimate perspective, we complement their expertise with specialist local guides whose deep regional knowledge adds profound depth to specific sites—delivering a masterfully balanced exploration.

Group Size Notes
Max. 22, Avg. 16

Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners

What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Meet
Your Expedition Leader and Group, Venice
Your Foodie Moment: Mercato Centrale Visit and Lunch, Florence Local Life: Florence Food Tour, Florence
Your Foodie Moment: Truffle Hunting and Farm to Table Lunch, Tuscany Signature Moment: Private Introduction to Castello di Gargonza, Gargonza
Your Foodie Moment: Tuscan Cooking Class, Gargonza
Your Foodie Moment: Wine Tasting and Dinner at the Castle, Gargonza Signature Moment: Private Visit to Chiesa di San Lorenzo in Miranda, Rome.
Arrival and departure transfers. Evening Orientation Walk Around Giudecca Island, Venice. Guided Walking Tour of Venice. The Human Safety Net, Venice. After Hours Visit St. Mark's Basilica, Venice. Join an Art Historian for a Tour of Galleria Uffizi, Florence. Florence Walking Tour. Walking Tour of Gargonza and Tuscan Woods. Walking Tour of Rome. Vatican Museum Visit. Guided Visit of Colosseum, Rome. Engaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expedition Expert Throughout. Porterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehicles. Tips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.