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Italy Family Journey: Venice to Rome
Home to ancient ruins, artistic masterpieces, gelato, and pizza, Italy is an enchanting destination for all ages. Discover the country’s top highlights on a journey from Venice through the heart of Tuscany to Rome. Explore fresco-adorned churches and Renaissance palaces, climb medieval towers, and get immersed in Italian culture with art classes and cooking lessons.
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: National Geographic Family Journeys
Trips for adventure-loving families in search of a meaningful way to discover the world together.
Service Level: Upgraded
Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
Physical Grading: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Merchandising: New Trips
Trip Type: Small Group
Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
Age requirements: 13+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Italy Family Journey: Venice to Rome - Itinerary
DAY 1
Venice
Welcome to Venice–your arrival transfer to the hotel is included. Check in and get excited to meet your fellow travelers during a welcome meeting this evening where all families can bond before the Journey ahead.
Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your National Geographic Expedition Leader and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. 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.
Shuttle:
Travel from the airport to your hotel and get ready for an unforgettable journey.
Hotel Principe:
Hotel Principe
Italy Family Journey: Venice to Rome - Itinerary
DAY 1
Venice
Welcome to Venice–your arrival transfer to the hotel is included. Check in and get excited to meet your fellow travelers during a welcome meeting this evening where all families can bond before the Journey ahead.
Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your National Geographic Expedition Leader and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. 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.
Shuttle:
Travel from the airport to your hotel and get ready for an unforgettable journey.
Hotel Principe:
Hotel Principe
What’s Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
- Your Family Journeys Moment: Venetian Mask Making For Kids, Venice
- Your Foodie Moment: Florence Pasta Cooking Class, Florence
- Your Discover Moment: Florence
- Your Family Journeys Moment: Gladiator School Lesson, Rome
- Arrival transfer
- Guided Venice city tour and glass blowing demonstration
- Leonardo Da Vinci museum
- Walking tour of Florence
- Visit Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo
- Entrance to Colosseum
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
- Hotels (7 nts)
- 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners
- Train, boat, taxi, metro, walking
- 2 National Geographic Expedition Leaders throughout, local guides
Italy Family Journey: Venice to Rome Departure Dates
All Years
| Start | Ending | Availability | Prices from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jun 21 2026 | Sun, Jun 28 2026 | Open (6) | $3,849 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Sun, Jun 28 2026 | Sun, Jul 05 2026 | Open (10) | $3,271.65 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Sun, Jul 05 2026 | Sun, Jul 12 2026 | Open (13) | $4,149 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Sun, Jul 12 2026 | Sun, Jul 19 2026 | Open (6) | $4,149 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Sun, Aug 02 2026 | Sun, Aug 09 2026 | Open (16) | $4,149 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Sun, Dec 20 2026 | Sun, Dec 27 2026 | Open (20) | $4,149 USD (price includes taxes and fees) |
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USEFUL INFO
What's Included
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
Your Family Journeys Moment: Venetian Mask Making For Kids, Venice
Your Foodie Moment: Florence Pasta Cooking Class, Florence
Your Discover Moment: Florence
Your Family Journeys Moment: Gladiator School Lesson, Rome. Arrival transfer. Guided Venice city tour and glass blowing demonstration. Leonardo Da Vinci museum. Walking tour of Florence. Visit Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo. Entrance to Colosseum. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
What are the main highlights of this trip?
What are the main highlights of this trip?
Explore Venice’s mazelike canals, create your own Venetian mask, experience the genius of Leonardo da Vinci at a museum dedicated to his fantastic inventions, follow in the footsteps of gladiators at the Roman Colosseum, learn to make pasta from scratch at a cooking class in Florence.
Is there a disclaimer I should read before booking this trip?
Is there a disclaimer I should read before booking this trip?
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you view a final copy of your Trip Details a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Is there an itinerary Disclaimer?
Is there an itinerary Disclaimer?
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Are there Itinerary notes?
Are there Itinerary notes?
Prices are based on double occupancy; all other room configurations are on request and cannot be guaranteed. We will accommodate triples/quads whenever possible. Please call for further details.
Family Journeys are designed for groups traveling with children between the ages of 7 and 17. Your group must include a child in order to book, and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
