Tours and Trips in Italy

Explore Palermo's key sights on foot on this walking tour of the Sicilian capital. Meet your guide in a convenient location in central Palermo, and set off. You'll see popular landmarks ranging from the Palermo Cathedral and Palazzo Riso to the Massimo Theater. You'll also learn about the city's long entanglement with the mafia, and will meet the shopkeepers and other individuals who have pioneered a local anti-mafia movement.

Maximize your time in Palermo port with this 3-hour Segway sightseeing tour. Simply step on the electric, self-balancing Segway, and then glide behind a guide as you explore the streets of Palermo. Hop off to take photos, learn about the city's history and see a multitude of sights. The Gallery of Modern Art, Capos Market and the Palace of the Normans are just a few Palermo landmarks on the list.

This magical Panoramic Tour of Trieste and Miramare Castle is ideal for travelers interested in historic architecture and magnificent scenery. Avoid the stress of busy public transport, and instead travel easily between sites in a comfortable vehicle, with pickup and drop-off included. The tour will showcase seaside scenery, caves, castles, mountains, and parks. You'll avoid waiting in long visitor lines at Miramare Castle, as entrance tickets are included.

With the pope's declaration of 2016 as the year of the 'Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy,' it's a great time to explore Rome's religious heritage. On this 3-hour Segway tour, visit many of the city's most important and intriguing churches, including Castel Sant'Angelo and St Peter's Basilica - the heart of the Vatican. See ancient pilgrimage roads and lesser-known holy sites while your knowledgeable guide illuminates the history of Catholicism in Rome.

Go paragliding over the Cinque Terre or over Tuscany in tandem with an expert instructor who accompanies you throughout your experience. Your flight starts on a hill above Monterosso where you soar through the air with your instructor, securely attached with your harness. Enjoy incredible views of the coast and Cinque Terre as you glide down to the beach at Monterosso, for departure from the Cinque Terre; or over Tuscany for paragliding from Lucca or Pisa.

See the famous sights of the Eternal City on a Rome night tour. You'll cruise through the city by coach, admiring landmarks like the Colosseum, St Peter's Basilica and Castel Sant'Angelo beautifully illuminated after dark. To enhance your experience, you may upgrade your tour when booking to include a traditional Italian dinner at a local restaurant near the Trevi Fountain.

Attend a Papal Audience with Pope Francis I at the Vatican! Tickets may be free but they are extremely hard to come by, so booking in advance is essential. By booking ahead, you're ensuring you won't waste any time trying to get tickets while you're on vacation in the Eternal City. 

Attend the weekly address of the pope with this papal audience ticket. In Vatican City, your guide will lead you through the mass of people to a prime location, where you'll watch the pope address the crowd, and hear about the historical tradition of the papal audience. With a personal audio headset, you'll be sure to hear everything the guide says above the noise of the crowd. While the weekly audience with the pope draws very large numbers, this ticket provides guided commentary in a group limited to 20 people.

Indulge all your senses with a 3-hour walking tour of Palermo's rich street food traditions. Join a knowledgeable guide for a walk through the historic part of the city and its vibrant outdoor markets. Sample some of Palermo's unique street foods, such as 'panelle' and 'meusa.' Watch the lively scenes all around you, observing what seems like another time.

Enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime experience of a papal audience with Pope Francis I with the convenience of hotel pickup with this 4-hour tour. Sit either in the famous St Peter's Square or in Nervi Hall for a live blessing of the crowd by the pope. Get picked up from one of a select group of hotels and enjoy a papacy discussion with your tour escort as part of the experience.

Explore Rome's colorful religious history on 1.5-hour, guided tour of the Pantheon and the Basilica of Santa Maria sopra Minerva. See ancient tombs, artwork, and landmarks as your guide uses multimedia tools and reconstructions to bring the past to vivid life.

Have the rare opportunity to hear the Pope speak when you attend the weekly Papal Audience, and don't worry about the logistics - this tour makes the experience seamless. Meet your guide in the morning, directly at your Rome accommodation, and head to the Vatican. You'll begin the day with a traditional Italian breakfast before heading to St. Peter's Square (or Nervi Hall, on days when the weather is bad) to hear the Pope's messages and blessings.

When visiting Rome, don't miss the chance to hear the Pope speak in person. Reserve your official papal audience ticket in advance, and have it personally delivered to your Rome hotel the day before his scheduled speech. You'll receive instructions on how and when to arrive at St. Peter's Square to ensure you have plenty of time to get a spot and won't miss a word of the memorable address.

Get to know the Eternal City with a panoramic hop-on hop-off bus tour of Rome. Take in the 360-degree views from the open air top deck of the bus. Ride in comfort past the main attractions in Rome, getting off at any point to explore further on your own. Enjoy unlimited circuits and stops during the ticket's validity.

Zip through Rome on a Vespa with this full-day tour, including lunch. Cover ground quickly and see top landmarks such as the Colosseum, Piazza della Repubblica, and Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. Skip the hassle of navigating and follow your guide to see the best of the Eternal City. Helmets and safety locks are included.

Sample the best of Sicily's street food during a 3- or 4-hour walking tour of Palermo. This small-group food tour, led by a local expert guide, explores the fascinating culinary world of Sicily's capital. Visit the famous and bustling Vucciria and Mercato di Capo outdoor markets, tasting five different Sicilian treats along the way - including 'panelle' (chickpea fritters) and 'arancine' (deep-fried rice balls). Pass major Palermo monuments during the tour, like the imposing Teatro Massimo, and round out your tour with some local sweet wine and a seasonal dessert. This food walking tour is limited to 12 people, making sure you get a more personal experience.

The UNESCO-listed city of Rome is home to ancient treasures including the Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Trevi Fountain - but reaching the far-flung sites on foot takes time. This panoramic bus tour from central Civitavecchia includes a round-trip shared transfer service, allowing you to reach the sites of Rome from coastal Italy in comfort. Enjoy free time to hit the sites at your own pace, with sweeping city views along the way.

Over this 1.50 hours guided tour, visit the best-preserved monument of Ancient Rome  and admire the unique example of Gothic church in Rome Listen to the history of the stone elephant in Piazza della Mineva, made by Bernini, before entering in Santa Maria sopra Minerva basilica. In this church, where the popes of the Florentine Medici family were buried, observe the masterpieces of painting and sculpture made by the best Renaissance artists. Then move to the Pantheon and marvel at its oculus in the stunning dome.

One of the most beautiful gardens on earth"¦Parco Sigurtà, rated as amongst the five most beautiful gardens in the world and described by Prince Charles as a "world's unique wonder" provides a breathtaking scenic location for a relaxing day out in the middle of nature.

Leave the Palermo port, and spend a day getting to know Sicily. The day-long shore excursion, with a private driver, takes in the towns of Marsala, Erice and Segesta. Travel along the coast to see the Doric Temple of Segesta and the Venus Castle of Erice. Then later, in Marsala, explore the cathedral and the Church of St John the Baptist — a 16th-century treasure with underground vaults.