Tours and Trips in Italy

Venice is famous for its UNESCO-listed lagoon, but the city's islands are also renowned for their handicrafts. This 5-hour cruise by private boat stops at Murano Island to watch a thrilling glass-blowing demonstration and Burano Island to visit a lace-making factory.

Uncover and admire the world-famous monuments as well as places off the beaten path on this 2.5-hour walking tour. Your expert guide will provide the commentary along the way and will bring those monuments to life for you. From breathtaking Trevi Fountain to Timeless Pantheon and magnificent Piazza Navona. This introduction tour is a great way to explore the center of Rome and get your bearings. Your guide will also show you some of the best restaurants and ice cream shops in Rome.Highlights - Small groups which makes up for more personal experience - Expert guide who will fill the tour with invaluable commentary - Headsets so you can hear the guide clearly (5 people and more) - Ample time to ask questions and take photos

Walk in the footsteps of Giuseppe Verdi on a small-group tour of Milan, and visit the city's famous opera house of La Scala. A great experience for lovers of classical music who only have a limited amount of time free, this short morning walking tour puts the spotlight on the famous opera composer and his time in the city. You'll visit La Scala to see the theater and on-site museum, and stroll to Verdi's beloved hotel in the city.

Enjoy an evening of Baroque music at a 1-hour concert at the Borromini Sacristy. Your ticket includes access to the Church of Sant'Agnese, along with an English presentation about its 17th-century architecture. Professional singers and musicians perform Frescobaldi, Dowland, Monteverdi, and more.  Continue your evening with an optional dinner at a nearby restaurant, including wine and scaloppine al limone (veal with lemon).

Enjoy another side of Venice with a guided motor-boat tour through the Venetian Lagoon, with stops at Murano, Torcello and Burano islands. Journey past a stunning 16th-century church, Lido beach resort, and Venice's stunning Public Gardens en route to Murano, known for its rich, centuries-old glassmaking history. Explore one of its factories, then set out for Burano, often regarded as one of the world's most colorful cities. Afterward, make a stop on Torcello, a peaceful, less-populated island where you'll find a series of exquisite Byzantine mosaics in a 7th-century cathedral. 

Discover the wonder of Europe's only active volcano on this Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii day trip from Naples. Follow your local guide through the ancient ruins of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed city. Enjoy a traditional Italian pizza lunch with your small group and then hike to the top of the notorious volcano, where you'll find stunning views of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding landscapes.

Walk in snowshoes on the craters of Mt. Etna with this half-day trip to Europe's highest active volcano. After a pickup from your Catania accommodation, you'll travel to the walking trails that snake around the fiery landmark. Learn about the landscape as you walk around the volcano's snowy craters, then finish up with a hot drink before your return to Catania.

Visit the famed glassblowing island of Murano via private water taxi, and watch glass artisans at work. Explore the seventh century cathedral in Murano's historical center before learning about the skill required to blow glass. Step inside a traditional glass factory for a full demonstration, peruse showrooms, take advantage of discounts on glassware, and slip your foot into a glass slipper. If it's your size, you'll walk away with a specially made souvenir crafted from Venetian glass.

MUVIS - that is the Wine & Agro-industrial Museum - is housed in Vasellis' huge cellars, it is an anthropological museum portraying its territory features and nuances thus offering to its visitors an in-depth journey into its physical and symbolic roots.

Cruise around the Venetian islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello on this daytime cruise. After leaving the city, you'll pass San Giorgio Maggiore on the way to Murano, an island known for its artisan glass. Visit one of the glass factories, then cruise onward to Burano where candy-colored fishermen houses and the famous Burano lace await. Your final visit is to the nearby island of Torcello, where you'll have free time to visit its striking cathedral.

Visit Mt. Vesuvius on a half-day excursion from Sorrento, and learn about the mighty volcano from an alpine guide. After traveling away from the coast and up the steep slopes of Vesuvius, you'll walk up to its crater with a guide and group. Learn about the infamous eruption of AD79, which buried Pompeii, and pose for photos with a backdrop of the Bay of Naples before your return to Sorrento.

Explore the intricacies of two famed Italian handicrafts with a day trip from Venice to the nearby islands of Murano and Burano. Watch centuries-old glassblowing techniques in Murano, and marvel at the detailed stitches of exquisite Burano lace. Your knowledgeable guide will share the history of these two artisan islands while you visit local workshops and wander the picturesque streets.

Escape the crowds of the center of Venice on this guided tour that takes you through the Venetian Lagoon to the islands of Murano and Burano. Visit historic sites on both islands and learn about their rich heritage of glass- and lace-making. After some free time to explore, enjoy a glass of wine on the return boat journey.

When night falls across Venice, uncover a shadowy world of restless spirits and Old World legends on this 2-hour ghost tour of the historic Cannaregio district. Discover sinister tales that haunt the city's former Jewish ghetto as you stroll through hidden backstreets and lamplit squares, listening to your guide's retelling along with the gently lapping water of darkened canals.

Visit Torcello, Murano and Burano - three islands in the Venetian Lagoon - on this tour from Venice by motorboat. With a guide, you'll watch glass being blown at a Murano glass factory, see historical cathedrals on Torcello and admire exquisite handmade lace on Burano. This is a great way to see more than just the central sights of Venice and enjoy a cruise on the water. Select a departure time when booking.

Explore the Venetian Lagoon at your own pace on a semi-independent tour and cruise to the islands of Murano and Burano. Discover Murano's rich glass-making heritage as you peek into a glass-blowing workshop, then enjoy free time to take in the rest of the island. Next, grab your camera and set off to admire the colourful houses and serene canals of Burano, one of Venice's most photogenic spots. Your self-guided tour includes round-trip transport by motorboat, plus multilingual assistance on-board.

Experience the dark side of Venice on a 1.5-hour evening walking tour, highlighting the 'Floating City's' ghosts and legends. Explore both the Castello and Cannaregio neighborhoods, meandering along dimly-lit alleyways and quiet canals while learning about Venice's more sinister side. Your guide will regale you with stories of the city's most notorious figures, from ancient times through present day, leaving you with a whole new 'appreciation' for this 'Bride of the Sea.'

Explore the infamous volcano Mt Vesuvius up close on this 4-hour tour from Sorrento. Watch the Italian countryside glide by the window of an air-conditioned coach as you make your way up the slopes of Mt Vesuvius. This is the volcano that buried Pompeii and Herculaneum in hot ash in 79 AD, and from its summit you can see not only the immense crater but also excellent views over the Mediterranean Sea. Skip-the-Line entrance fee to Mt Vesuvius not included.

Visiting the monumental complex of San Domenico Maggiore in Naples is a suggestive experience that spans 8 centuries between art, history, culture and faith. This complex is one of the most important monuments of the Neapolitan historical center. Here, from Saint Thomas D'Aquino to Michelangelo da Caravaggio, from Raffaello to Luca Giordano and Luigi Vanvitelli, have left their traces.The complete guided museum tour culminates with a visit to the Corridor, the "Cella di San Tommaso d'Aquino", to the "Sala del Capitolo "and to the "Refettori". The Saint philosopher studied and lived several times in the Basilica of San Domenico Maggiore: here are preserved objects belonging to the Saint and the prodigious Crucifix of the thirteenth century, which according to tradition, spoke to the Aquinate Friar.

Prepare yourself for a fully multi-media kids tour of the Colosseum and Ancient Rome! Spend 2.5 hours touring with a top-child friendly guide. Have the once-in-a-lifetime experience to watch the Colosseum reconstructed before your very eyes with a special 3D programme and headgear. Enter the Colosseum with skip the line tickets and continue to be blown away as your guide uses their iPad and other interactive devices to bring these monuments back to life.