Signature: Italy's Venice, Florence, Tuscany & Rome

You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.

Your opportunity to meet your Expedition Leader and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Starting from the industrial-chic Molino Stucky, you'll trace the island's transition from a manufacturing powerhouse to a peaceful, Palladian sanctuary. By the time you reach the Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore, ( A Renaissance masterpiece designed by Andrea Palladio in the 16th century) you are rewarded with panoramic views of Piazza San Marco and the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute.

Jump in and cross the water to the next stop.

Discover iconic Venetian landmarks on a guided walking tour. Revel in the labyrinth like alleyways, charming bridges, and bustling squares, while gondolas glide through serene canals. Enjoy the unique ambiance of this historic city where every corner tells a story.

The mission of The Human Safety Net is to unlock the potential of people living in vulnerable circumstances so that they can transform the lives of their families and communities. Visit this unique space located in the Procuratie Vecchie building. Once home to the offices and residences of the Procurators of San Marco, the site is now open to the public for the first time in 500 years.

An after-hours visit to St. Mark's Basilica in Venice is one of the most profound "behind-the-scenes" experiences in Europe. Once the massive bronze doors are locked to the public and the midday crowds have vanished, the atmosphere shifts from a busy tourist site to a silent, golden sanctuary.

Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.

A visit to the Mercato Centrale is a sensory bridge between historic Florence and modern culinary innovation. The orientation walk guides you through the traditional ground-floor stalls where locals shop for seasonal produce, followed by a curated lunch in the vibrant upper-floor food hall. It is an experience of "controlled chaos" that offers the most efficient and delicious way to understand the Tuscan palate in a single afternoon.

A tour of the Uffizi with an Art Historian is a masterclass in the Italian Renaissance. By filtering the museum's thousands of works into a coherent story of perspective, humanism, and patronage, this specialist ensures you don't just see the "greatest hits," but understand why these specific paintings changed the course of Western history. It is the difference between looking at a painting and truly seeing the mind of the artist.

A locally guided Florence walking tour is a masterclass in urban evolution and human achievement. By pairing exclusive architectural marvels with the local storytelling, it transforms the "museum city" of Florence into a living laboratory of Renaissance innovation and modern conservation.

Uncover the treasures of Florence, savoured by locals for generations, on this 3-hour walking tour through Oltrarno. Experience the unique flavours and foods that make the cuisine of this region so distinct from the rest of Italy. Famous for being the birthplace of the Renaissance and home to Michelangelo's famous statue of David, Florence is a city rich with culture, history and of course, some of the tastiest Tuscan food in the region. Wander the streets and soak up the bohemian vibe as you stop to sample wine and salami.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

A visit to Cucina Giuseppina is a raw, authentic journey from the roots of the Tuscan forest to the table. Led by a Master Hunter and his dog, you'll spend the morning unearthing the elusive Marzuolo truffle before retiring to a private hunting cottage. There, you'll enjoy a multi-course, farm-to-table lunch where your fresh finds are shaved generously over handmade pasta, all paired with the farm's own Chianti.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

The current owner, Neri Guicciardini, is deeply involved in the daily life of the castle. As part of your stay, enjoy a private meeting with him or a member of his family. Typically held in the main villa or the historic tower, this gathering offers a warm, personal conversation over coffee or an aperitivo. You'll hear firsthand accounts of how his father, Roberto, rescued the village from abandonment in the 1970s. Furthermore, you will learn about the family's noble lineage, which dates back to the 11th century, and the castle's connection to Dante Alighieri, who stayed here during his exile in 1304.

A walking tour of Gargonza offers a rare lens into cultural preservation, often led by the Count himself. Explore the fortified walls of a 13th-century castle before retreating into the silent beauty of the Tuscan woods. It is a story of a ghost town brought back to life, celebrating Dante's legacy, Renaissance architecture, and the enduring bond between a noble family and their land.

A cooking class at Chateau Gargonza is a hands-on masterclass in "Cucina Povera" made elegant. It is an intimate journey where you transform humble ingredients-flour, eggs, and herbs-into a multi-course Tuscan feast. By the time you sit down to lunch with a glass of estate wine, you aren't just eating a meal; you are consuming the heritage of a village that has been feeding travelers since the time of Dante.

A wine tasting and dinner at Gargonza is a sensory time-capsule. It begins with a sophisticated analysis of high-altitude Sangiovese in a medieval cellar and concludes with a farm-to-table feast that celebrates the seasonal bounty of the Tuscan woods. It is an evening defined by "quiet luxury"-where the quality of the ingredients and the depth of the history do all the talking.

It's bigger than a van, smaller than a bus, and just the right size for adventure.

This walking tour is a choreographed journey through Rome's high-points. Starting with the Trevi Fountain, the ancient engineering of the Pantheon, and the Baroque drama of Piazza Navona, you experience the city's transition from a superpower of the ancient world to a curated masterpiece of the modern one.

The Vatican Museums near St Peter's Basilica contain priceless works of art from ancient to modern times. There are many different museums to choose from, but two of the most well known are the Sistine Chapel and the Raphael rooms.

Guided by an archaeologist, you move from the imperial grandeur of a deified Empress to the scientific heritage of a 600-year-old medical guild. It is an experience of "exclusive vantage points"-standing atop a 2,000-year-old podium to look out over the Forum, while surrounded by the quiet, scholarly atmosphere of one of Rome's oldest professional guilds.

A guided visit to the Colosseum today serves as a profound lesson in archaeological storytelling, bringing the ancient stones to life. By navigating the newly restored Travertine Piazza, the Imperial Passage, and the Underground Hypogeum, the experience moves beyond a simple photo-op to reveal the complex logistics of ancient Roman control. It remains the world's most powerful symbol of how architecture was used to entertain-and pacify-a superpower.

You will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport at the end of your adventure.