Tours and Trips in Italy

Enjoy a relaxing visit to two of Florence's most spectacular green spaces with this walking tour of Florence gardens. Explore the massive Boboli Garden behind the Pitti Palace, once the private garden of the Medici family. See the Bardini Garden with its collection of art work on display.

Spend a day exploring the Tuscan hills, marvelling at art masterpieces and tucking into Italian cuisine on this full-day tour of Florence. Look out over the city from hilltop Fiesole, admire the architecture of Piazzale Michelangelo and enjoy a delicious lunch (included) of typical Tuscan specialties. Then, discover why Florence is nicknamed the 'Cradle of the Renaissance' with skip-the-line tours of the city's two leading art galleries - the Accademia and Uffizi Gallery.

Revel in the treasures of Rome and Vatican City on a full-day of exploration led by an expert guide. See remnants of ancient Rome including the legendary Colosseum, the Pantheon and the sprawling Roman Forum while hearing tales of gladiators and emperors, and admire Baroque Italian art at Piazza Navona. In the afternoon, explore holy highlights of Vatican City including the awe-inspiring Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Square. Tour size is limited for a more intimate small-group experience.

Escape the bustle of Florence with this private 2-hour gardens tour. Visit the lush green spaces of the Villa Bardini Gardens and Boboli Gardens with a guide.

Visit two Sicilian cities in one day on this full-day tour from Taormina. Spend the morning exploring the Greek ruins and the island of Ortigia in historic Syracuse, enjoy free time for lunch, then visit the Baroque town of Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Take a scenic one-way cruise from Venice to Padua, stopping along the way to visit Venetian villas along the Brenta Riviera. Admire the views from the window of the Burchiello boat as you float along the river to three villas: Villa Pisani, Villa Widmann and Villa Foscari, aka 'La Malcontenta.' You'll also stop in Oriago to buy lunch or explore on your own.

Experience Florence's major landmarks and attractions on an all-day tour from Rome. After convenient hotel pickup and a 90-minute high-speed train ride, meet a local guide at the station in Florence and embark on a city tour featuring Piazzale Michelangelo, the statue of David at Accademia Gallery, and the Florence Cathedral's "Gates of Paradise." Then, enjoy free time to explore the city's picturesque streets at your own pace.

Swap Roman ruins for Renaissance masterpieces on this full-day tour of Florence from Rome. Admire medieval monuments like the Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio, peek into the exquisite Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and stroll around the grand Piazza Santa Croce. That's not all: visit the famous Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo's iconic 'David' sculpture, tuck into a delicious pizza lunch (included) and take in the views from Piazzale Michelangelo. This small-group tour is limited to seven people.

Buy your Galata Maritime Museum admission ticket in advance to skip lines and maximize your time in the exhibits, which include Christopher Columbus's original manuscripts and a 4D shipwreck reproduction. After you learn about the little-known history of Italian seafaring, climb to the top floor for panoramic views of Genoa's cityscape. Your ticket includes free coat check.

From Porto di Civitavecchia, this 9-hour guided tour will visit the magnificent gardens of Villa d'Este, a renaissance villa with over 1,000 fountains, with a beautiful view with Rome in the background. Enjoy a wine tasting with locally produced wines, along with wonderfully typical Romano food, at a nearby trattoria.(food and wine 30Euros x persons -not included in fare)

Spend a memorable day cruising up and down Italy's picturesque Amalfi Coast on this full-day boat tour from Naples. Soak up the Mediterranean sun on deck, and cool off with plenty of swimming and snorkeling stops. Enjoy free time to explore the colorful port towns of Positano and Amalfi, and toast your day at sea with a sweet limoncello tasting and happy hour.

For a more unique Pompeii experience, take this private day trip that includes the use of a 3D virtual reality headset. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site with a licensed guide to see Pompeii as it once was, just before it was covered in volcanic ash from the eruption of Mt Vesuvius. As you wear the headset, watch 2- to 6-minute historical re-creations of the main points of interest. You'll also be driven up Mt Vesuvius itself, where you can walk to the top of the volcano and visit the crater.

Set out on a comprehensive full-day tour of Rome with this shore excursion from Civitavecchia port. Discover Rome on foot and visit several landmarks including the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Pantheon. Follow a local guide to see iconic attractions such as Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona. Transfers to and from the port are included.

Visit two of Italy's UNESCO World Heritage listed attractions on this full-day shore excursion from Naples. Journey along the picturesque Amalfi Coast; enjoy free time to explore the hilltop towns of Positano and Sorrento; then marvel at the archeological wonders of ancient Pompeii.

Maximize time in coastal Cinque Terre with a private full-day guided tour. The itinerary conveniently combines transportation in a Mercedes van with a ride on a scenic ferry and a village walking tour. Explore the charming five villages of Cinque Terre independently with free time for sightseeing. Sample local wines during a tasting and see the famous "Leaning Tower" during a stop in Pisa.

Tuscany is famous for its medieval towns, gourmet cuisine, and fine wines, and this full-day tour from Rome checks off all three. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage towns of Siena and San Gimignano, sample wines from the Chianti region, and taste a selection of delicious Tuscan foods.

Explore the underground tunnels beneath Naples with this entrance ticket to Galleria Borbonica. Learn about the history of the tunnels including their origins in the 1850s and how they were used as a military hospital during World War 2. Descend 33 yards beneath the surface to see an air bomb shelter, statues from the Fascist period, and historic cars.

Explore the life and scientific legacy of one of the most famous Florentines on a private tour revolving around Galileo. Visit the astronomer's namesake museum to learn about his life and see historic telescopes, and pay tribute at a forum and statue dedicated to him at the Observatory Museum. After learning about Galileo's controversial theories and discoveries, finish the journey in front of his tomb inside the Basilica of Santa Croce.

Combine a nature walk on Mount Etna with some leisure time in Taormina on this small-group tour from Catania. Enjoy the scenery on the ride to Mount Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano, then disembark with a nature guide and your small group for a walk through the landscape. Learn about the environment, flora, and fauna of Mount Etna, including entrance to a lava cave. Visit a company producing local honey and olive oil, then move on to Taormina for some free time to explore independently.

Explore Rome like a local on a private 7-hour scooter tour of the city's historic sites and highlights. Follow the footsteps of gladiators and emperors in the Colosseum, then learn about the fierce chariot races held at the Circus Maximus. Channel ancient armies and heroes as you zip down the Appian Way and go beneath the city streets into the shadowy Catacombs. Spend the afternoon exploring the vibrant piazzas and fountains at the heart of the city, see a riverside castle and take in the sweeping views from Janiculum Hill.