Tours and Trips in Italy

See magnific Cagliari from the sea! It's a perfect solution if you're staying in Cagliari center - board the sailboat from the port of Cagliari and take the short cruise around St.Elia cape, Sella dell'Diavolo promontory until Poetto and back. The experienced skippers will take you around some of the most beautiful coves that you can't see from the land. This half day excursion departs on mornings at 10:00 am and on afternoons 15:00h.

Explore the historic hill town of San Gimignano with this 2-hour walking tour. Learn about the many Medieval towers that give the town such a distinctive skyline.

Dig into the delicious culinary history of the Tuscan capital with this 4-hour food and wine tour of Florence. Join a knowledgeable local guide for visits to 7 places to eat or drink in the historic center - trattorias, restaurants, pastry shops, gelaterias, wineries and more. Check out the food vendors in the bustling San Lorenzo Market. Take this tour on your first day in Florence so you can eat better for the rest of your stay. Come hungry!

Explore the history and legends of St Mark’s Square on a 2-hour walking tour led by a local guide. Known as the cultural and political heart of Venice, the square is home to some of the city’s most dazzling landmarks and architecture, including Italo-Byzantine St Mark’s Basilica and Gothic Doge’s Palace. Upgrade to include a ride on a classic Venetian gondola after the tour — a must-do experience when visiting Venice!   

Bei einer individuellen Führung durch das Schloss Miramare können Sie die die einstigen Gemächer von Erzherzog Maximilian (dem späteren Kaiser von Mexiko) und seiner Gattin Charlotte erkunden. Allein die spektakuläre Lage dieses Märchenschlosses mit seinem üppigen Park ist einen Besuch wert - und ich werde Ihnen gerne die tragische Geschichte des in Mexiko ermordeten Erzherzogs und seiner dem Wahn verfallenen Frau erzählen.

Explore two of Campania's cultural treasures on a full-day tour from Sorrento. Tour the ruins of an ancient Greek city at Paestum, which boasts some of the world's best-preserved Greek temples, as well as a museum collection of ancient art. Later, visit the beautiful coastal city of Salerno overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic old town and cathedral.

The most important Franciscan church in Florence is Santa Croce.A great variety of works of art are situated in the church and museum of Santa Croce, making the visit even more interesting, since most of the pieces are still in loco - in the places for which they were created.

Visit two important periods of history in Campania with this full-day coach tour to Salerno and Paestum from Sorrento. Learn about Salerno's status as a world capital of medicine during the Medieval era and how it was a landing zone for Allied landings during World War II. Travel further back in time to see the well-preserved ancient Greek ruins at Paestum.

Step inside one of Florence's spiritual gems with a guided tour of the Santa Maria de Novella church, a Gothic-Renaissance design that's steeped in centuries of Florentine history. Admire evocative frescoes and devotional sculptures by Giotto, Brunelleschi, and Ghirlandaio that decorate the chapels while a guide explains their meaning and importance. For a sensory treat that combines the feel of a medieval apothecary with the fragrance of luxury Italian perfume, browse elixirs and bath products in the little-known pharmacy tucked within the church walls.

Venture beyond Florence's obvious charms and big-name attractions to discover the city's secret corners. On this private walking tour, wind past Renaissance churches, through romantic piazzas, and across the Ponte Vecchio bridge while a guide shares stories that shaped the city. From Dante to the mafia, Medici scandals to falling golden globes, uncover traces of history still tucked into Florentine landmarks that most visitors simply walk right past.

Learn the legends and history behind one of Venice's architectural gems on a guided tour of the Scala del Bovolo staircase. Climb this unusual spiral stairway built on the exterior of a palace for spectacular city views. Hidden in a maze of winding backstreets, the staircase can be difficult to find on your own, so let a guide take you there and reveal of the stories behind its curious shape and purpose.

Enjoy a relaxing day of sailing along the coast of Sicily on a full-day sailboat tour from Catania. Your expert captain takes you past Aci Castello and Aci Trezza, sailing along the route that Ulysses took in the 'Odyssey.' See the beautiful bay of Cyclops (Scogli dei Ciclopi), look for dolphins, and enjoy the opportunity to go swimming, snorkeling and fishing. You can even learn the basics of sailing. Have a delicious lunch with traditional Sicilian dishes on board the boat, then go into Aci Trezza to explore the town.

Discover some of Rome's hidden treasures on this small-group tour that takes you from the arenas of the ancient republic to the sublime art of the High Renaissance. Admire sacred relics and an unfinished masterpiece by Michelangelo at San Pietro in Vincoli church, and see where gladiators prepared for battle at the Ludus Magnus near the Colosseum. Then, take an underground archaeological tour through millennia of Roman history at the multi-layered Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano.

Break away from the crowds to enjoy the serenity of two historic palaces and their hidden gardens in Venice. Get a taste of noble life on a tour of the elaborate estates and gardens of Nani Bernardo Palace and Ca' Zenobio Palace, located in the Dorsoduro district far from the bustle of St. Mark's Square. Finish in true local style with a tasting of 'cichetti,' delicious Venetian appetizers, at a typical bar.

The Basilica di Santa Croce, with its austere interior and neo-Gothic façade, is one of the largest Franciscan churches in the world, and is part of a complex of religious buildings that include cloisters, crypts, and the Museo dell'Opera. With this pre-booked ticket, save yourself the trouble of waiting in line for admission to the complex, leaving you more time to see the religious art and burial places of some Florence's most important artists, writers, and scientists.

Discover the sunny southeastern shores of Sardinia on a day-long beach tour from Cagliari. Introducing you to the stretches of sand along the Villasimius coastline, the tour also takes in other must-see Sardinia highlights. Admire the pink flamingos of Parco Naturale Molentargius-Saline, stop for lunch in a pine forest, and snorkel in a marine conservation area. Cool-down dips in the sea at Campulongu, Porto Giunco, and Is Traias complete the day.

Get an inside look at the famous San Siro Stadium, home of A.C. Milan and Inter Milan. Visit the changing rooms, the mixed zone, and the tunnel where the players walk onto the 'La Scala del Calcio' during this stadium tour. Visit the attached museum which goes back 100 years in time and learn the history of the Milanese football teams.

Perched on a hilltop above Naples, Saint Elmo's Castle offers incredible views over the city and the Bay of Naples below. Enjoy priority access with this skip-the-line entrance ticket and explore the 14th-century fortress, peek inside the historic Saint Elmo chapel, and walk the ramparts.

Explore some of the highlights of Florence's historic center with this 3-hour tour from the Baptistery to San Miniato al Monte. See the Baptistery's bronze doors, the Orsanmichele church and the 'Gate of Heaven' at the church of San Miniato al Monte.

Learn about a different side of Roman history with this mystery walking tour. Hear ghost stories and visit haunted places, including where Julius Caesar was assassinated. See popular landmarks such as Castel Sant'Angelo and Piazza Venezia as you stroll along Rome's narrow cobbled streets. This family-friendly tour is a good match for kids.