Tours and Trips in Italy

Take a break from sightseeing and treat yourself to a gourmet Italian-style picnic in one of Rome's most beautiful parks. Choose to dine with friends in the idyllic Borghese Gardens; relax during a family lunch at the magnificent Villa Pamphili gardens; or impress your loved one with a romantic sunset picnic. Everything is included in your specially prepared hamper, so you can lay out your picnic blanket, pour a glass of Prosecco and feast on fresh organic salads, homemade cake and traditional Italian delicacies such as frittata and prosciutto.

Learn the secrets of a perfect pizza pie during a small-group cooking class in the heart of Rome. With a range of freshly-prepared ingredients at your fingertips, your chef/guide provides a hands-on learning experience that leaves you with tips and recipes to try at home. Afterwards, sit down with your classmates for a meal of pizza, drinks, and dessert.

Discover the rich history of Tuscany and Umbria on this diverse full-day tour from Florence. Visit the medieval hilltop town of Cortona, where the movie 'Under the Tuscan Sun' was filmed, and explore the birthplace of San Francesco on a guided tour of Assisi. Finally, delve into the Etruscan origins of Perugia while wandering among its historic walls, arches and monuments.

Savor the famous wines of Piedmont with this 4-hour guided wine tour of Barolo. Take in gorgeous views on a drive through the Langhe region, and visit a family-run wine estate to sample at least three of their wines. Enjoy some free time at the end of the day for souvenir shopping.

Explore Puglia's capital on this 2-hour bike tour that takes you through Bari's maze-like old town and lesser-known neighborhoods outside the city center. Cover much more distance than walking to see highlights such as the San Sabino Cathedral, the Basilica di San Nicola, and the local fish market while your guide shares insight into the city's heritage. Take in beautiful seaside views and stop for a tasting of delicious handmade ice cream.

Designed for early birds, this morning tour allows you to appreciate the beauty and peace of Venice at daybreak. Stroll around a relatively empty St. Mark's Square before the day's crowds arrive, and breakfast like a Venetian with three stops for authentic Italian coffee and some of the finest pastries in town.

Escape the bustle of Rome for a wine-themed shore excursion with this full-day private tour. After pick-up at the Civitavecchia port, admire the scenic countryside in Umbria and Tuscany. Learn about local wines during a tasting and visit the historic towns of Assisi and Cortona. The itinerary can be personalized according to your interests.

Taste your way around town with this street food tour of Bari, and learn about the city's signature treats from a private guide. Starting with a walk around Bari's Old Town, the tour introduces you to standout sights such as the Basilica of St. Nicholas and its sacred crypt. Continue to explore the cobblestoned enclave, trying fresh burrata cheese, focaccia, salumi, panzerotti, and home-made gelato. Finally, you'll finish with a visit to the city's French neighborhood where a large fish market is held.

Pedal through Bari on a bike tour, then finish in the home of a local signora, cooking a pasta dish typical of the Puglia region. The experience starts with a ride through the city's handsome Old Town to discover landmarks as the Basilica of St. Nicholas and striking Bari Cathedral. Follow your guide through the modern French side of the city, then call in at a local home to make orecchiette pasta pomodoro by hand. A glass of the intense primitivo local wine is included as you eat.

Ensure a smooth and stress-free start to your Italian cruise by pre-booking this private departure transfer to Bari cruise port. Your driver will pick you up from your Bari hotel and drive you to your cruise ship in a luxury, air-conditioned vehicle. Not only will you skip the hassle of public transport and avoid expensive taxi fares, but these convenient transfers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Widely considered Rome's top attraction, the UNESCO-listed Colosseum dates back to the days of the Roman Empire - but the weight of history isn't always interesting to younger visitors. On this child-friendly tour, beat the queues with skip-the-line Colosseum entry and explore nearby Palatine Hill. With your private guide's audio-visual aids ensuring everyone stays engaged throughout, step back 2,000 years and see Rome as it was in its heyday.

Visit Rome's baroque churches on this walking tour that introduces you to sites not usually included in the average Rome sightseeing itinerary. As you check out places like the Church of San Giovanni de Fiorentine and the Church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, you'll learn about the history of baroque architecture and its purpose by artists like Francesco Borromini, Giacomo della Porta, Carlo Moderna and Pietro de Cortona.

Discover the sights and flavors of Bari on a 3-hour bike tour. After exploring the historic Old Town on two wheels, you'll then visit a bakery, brewery, deli, winery, and a gelateria. Sample food at each venue, trying treats such as the local 'focaccia barese,' before you venture into the modern streets of the city's French quarter.

For a special night out while vacationing in Venice, book an entertaining evening out at the cabaret. A grand magic show, musical performers, and dancers keep you entertained while you dine on a multi-course international dinner with Italian wine. Choose from among three different menus; a welcome cocktail is included.

Take a day trip to Assisi and Cortona and discover these charming hilltop towns alongside a guide. Departing from Florence, travel first to Assisi, where you'll visit the Convent of Santa Chiara, the Basilica of San Francesco, and hear about the life of St. Francis of Assisi. Pause for a peek inside Santa Maria degli Angeli church, believed to be a favorite spot of St. Francis. Then head to Cortona for some time to explore independently before returning to Florence.

Discover Assisi’s rich history on a private, 3-hour walking tour. Stroll through the charming squares and narrow streets of old town, and learn about the city’s multilayered past as you view ancient Roman ruins and medieval buildings. Pay homage to Assisi’s famous patron saint at the Basilica of St Francis, which boasts one of Italy’s finest collections of church art. Stop as often as you like and enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide. 

Taste typical street food during this private walking tour of Bari. Go off the beaten bath and explore the old city center, including medieval side streets. The itinerary also features top landmarks such as Basilica San Nicola and Piazza del Ferrarese. Your local guide leads the way to taste traditional street snacks including focaccia barese and panzerotto.

Team a walking tour of Bari with a cooking class in a local home, and discover the secrets of the local orecchiette pasta. With a private guide, you'll make your way around the enticing Old Town lanes, discovering landmarks such as the Basilica of St. Nicholas and hearing the city's history. After a visit to the city's French enclave with its modern seafront sights, you'll visit the home of a local to make fresh pasta pomodoro and try the local primitivo red wine.

See what the 16th-century mansions of Milanese nobleman were like with a trip to the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum in Milan. This once private home is now a museum filled with furniture, paintings, tapestries, weapons, textiles, and more from the Italian Renaissance period. Stroll through the opulent hallways of the mansion and see masterpieces from the era.

Though sometimes overshadowed by rival Lecce, Bari has a few surprises up its sleeve, especially in its old town. With this tour, let a guide take you to uncover Bari Vecchia, from the Basilica of Saint Nicholas of Myra - also known as Santa Claus - which houses his bones, to the medieval Norman-Swabian fortress that welcomes visitors to the district. Finish the tour with a light lunch of focaccia.