Tours and Trips in Italy

There's more to Rome's ruins than the Colosseum! Discover the secret sites and hidden gems of ancient Rome on this 3-hour tour of underground Rome. Explore the evocative ruins of the Stadium of Domitian, the Pantheon and Hadrian's Temple, and venture off (or under) the beaten track as your guide reveals the last vestiges of the once-mighty Roman Empire. This small-group tour is limited to 13 people, ensuring a personalized experience.

As two of Rome's (and the world's) most famous historic attractions, the Vatican and the Colosseum attract large crowds daily. Skip those crowds and avoid wasting time waiting in lines with this combination ticket that allows direct, skip-the-line entry to both. To avoid rushing your visits, visit the Vatican on one day and the Colosseum the next.

UNESCO-listed Rome is famous for the Colosseum and the Forum, but beneath the city streets lie ancient ruins hiding secrets many visitors miss. On this tour, follow winding alleyways to attractions including the Pantheon with your guide. Then, delve below street level to explore hidden caverns beneath Navona Square and the Trevi Fountain. Through Rome's ancient subterranean architecture, gain unrivaled insight into life under Roman Empire rule.

During your Civitavecchia port of call, take a private day trip to the region of Umbria, where you'll visit the towns of Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio. Then head into the Maremma countryside on the way to check out the Etruscan site of Tuscania or Tarquinia. This shore excursion introduces you to Italy's renowned scenery, history and past cultures.

From the Valpolicella hills to Verona city centre: discover a secret garden in the oldest part of the city on the banks of the river Adige. Enjoy the Valpolicella wine from our family vineyard: we'll reveal you the secret of our valuable product!Take a stroll in the unique views of the river in the romantic setting of this flower garden. Admire the ancient well which appears in Franco Zeffirelli's 1st version film Romeo and Juliet. Taste the excellent wine from the Valpolicella hills and Italian traditional food, experience traditional authentic quality of Verona with a local. *WINTER SESSION* The experience keep going during winter season in the garden on a covered patio (with heater) overlooking the river and the garden.

Discover Rome's hidden gems on this full-day private driving tour. Explore beyond the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain and visit lesser-known attractions such as the catacomb area, Janiculum Hill, the Church of St. Peter in Chains, and much more. Delve deeper into the rich history of Rome with informative commentary from your guide and see a side of the city that is relatively unknown to most tourists.

Enjoy the best of both worlds while visiting the Vatican with this self-guided tour. Skip the long lines with priority tickets, then explore at your own pace with the help of the Vatican Adventure guide, which you can read on your smartphone or print off. Learn about the history of the exhibits in the museum without straining to listen to an in-person tour guide.

Treat your special somebody to a Valentine's Day opera concert and wine tasting in the heart of Rome. Set in a baroque church near the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon, the concert features arias from beloved Italian operas such as Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata for an evening filled with romance. A tasting of red Italian wine completes the night out.

For a break from the bustle of Milan, this small-group tour takes you to the glittering shores of Lake Como and two of the lake's hidden gems. Take a short and scenic walk along the lakeshore to reach Villa del Balbianello and Villa Melzi, two historic estates and gardens that are only accessible by foot and often closed to the public. Travel in a comfortable minivan with an intimate group no larger than eight.

See two of Italy's greatest archeological sites on this exciting guided tour of the Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale. Leave Taormina with a local guide and be prepared to get very acquainted with Ancient Greek statuary and architecture, as well as, as centuries-old monuments from the Roman Empire. See the amazing collection of mosaics and even an ancient hunting lodge.

This is a sharing tour up to 15 people and you will visit with an enthusiastic and friendly guide, the Vatican  areas normally closed to the public with an exclusive private access inside the Sistine Chaper for our members of the group only. In 3 hours you will cover the Vatican Museums galleries and the restricted areas such as the the Niccoline Chapel, Cabinet of the Masks and Bramante Staircase. What makes your tour unique is the visit of the Sistine Chapel and the possibility to stay about 30 minutes alone sharing it only with your group up to 15 people.

Skip hours-long lines and head straight in to the Vatican and Sistine Chapel when you book a VIP access tour, available at a range of times throughout the day to fit your schedule. Personal headsets ensure everyone can hear the guide, who provides a wealth of information on one of Rome's most popular and ornate destinations. Choose the early-morning access tour to avoid crowds and enter before the general public.

Visit the underground attractions of Rome on a 4-hour private tour. The comprehensive itinerary would be difficult to complete in one day by public transit or taxi. Instead, start from your hotel and let your private driver comfortably transport you to a number of locations. Explore each attraction independently, including the Catacombs of St. Callixtus and Capuchin Crypt. Listen as your driver explains monuments you pass along the way.

Discover what ancient sites lies beneath Rome's already historical streets on an underground tour. Following a guide, explore a labyrinth of hidden churches, temples, tombs and narrow streets 50 feet (15 meters) below the modern-day street level. See houses of Roman senators, abandoned shops and even a subterranean spring. You'll start at the Basilica of St Clement to head below ground, plus visit the ancient church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo on Celian Hill.

Escape to the beautiful winemaking valley of Valpolicella on this small-group tour from Venice. Drive through rolling vineyards and stop in at a winery to taste a selection of distinctive regional wines. See an altar that dates back to the 8th century at the Church of San Giorgio, and enjoy leisure time to wander the streets of Verona - a town made famous as the setting of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet.' Group numbers are limited to eight people to ensure a personalized experience.

Visitors to Rome often have to decide between seeing iconic attractions or the city's hidden, but no-less fascinating side. This unusual bike tour lets travelers see both, traveling to places like Piazza Navona and the Pantheon, but also to hidden gardens, fountains, and archeological sites along back-alleys and side streets. It's a great way to spend an afternoon outdoors in Rome, and you'll feel like you'll know the city a little more intimately.

Discover a side of Rome that most visitors overlook: venture below street level and explore the city's hidden, subterranean highlights. On this small-group tour, you'll encounter catacombs, ancient churches, pagan temples, and other underground sights, and will learn more about Rome's wealth of history. Meet your guide in a central location in the afternoon; entry costs for all venues are included in the ticket price.

Get special access to the Vatican Museums on this 4-hour Friday evening tour. Begin with a 3-course dinner overlooking St. Peter's Basilica, including wine. Proceed to skip the line and enter the popular museum long after most crowds have left. Enjoy a guided tour, including a visit to the Sistine Chapel.

Venture beneath the lofty churches and bustling city streets of Rome to discover the ancient mysteries of the Domitilla catacombs. Follow in the footsteps of early Christians as you explore this underground network of tunnels and burial chambers, and marvel at the macabre and astonishing art created by thousands of monks' skeletons at the Capuchin Crypt. You'll also discover thousands of years of spirituality at an underground Mithraic temple, a pagan sanctuary buried under the famous Basilica of St. Clement.

Explore off the beaten path in Rome with this underground walking tour. Follow a private guide to see three historic sites including the multi-level underground of San Clemente's Basilica, the Capuchin Crypt, and Vicus Caprarius, located under Trevi Fountain. Learn about the history of Ancient Rome and see Roman aqueducts during this private tour.