Day Trips & Excursions in Italy

Explore two of Campania's cultural treasures on a full-day tour from Sorrento. Tour the ruins of an ancient Greek city at Paestum, which boasts some of the world's best-preserved Greek temples, as well as a museum collection of ancient art. Later, visit the beautiful coastal city of Salerno overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic old town and cathedral.

Discover the sunny southeastern shores of Sardinia on a day-long beach tour from Cagliari. Introducing you to the stretches of sand along the Villasimius coastline, the tour also takes in other must-see Sardinia highlights. Admire the pink flamingos of Parco Naturale Molentargius-Saline, stop for lunch in a pine forest, and snorkel in a marine conservation area. Cool-down dips in the sea at Campulongu, Porto Giunco, and Is Traias complete the day.

Discover Italy's second city without the hassle of advance planning on a shore excursion to Florence from Rome. A guide takes care of arranging all transfers, activities, and meals so that you don't have to, and provides lesser-known cultural and historical information crucial to understand Florence's past. Hassle-free port pickup and drop-off mean that you won't have to worry about missing your departing cruise ship.

Tivoli was once home to Roman emperors, and is rich in ancient heritage. With this tour, don't worry about organizing logistics - round-trip transportation from Rome makes this a seamless way to explore. Upon arrival, you'll have free time to visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the ruins of Hadrian's Villa and the scenic Villa d'Este (entrance own expense). As this is a self-guided tour, you can explore as you wish.

Experience Rome's major landmarks and attractions on this all-day tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel by luxury private transportation with an English-speaking driver. Visit many of the ancient capital's highlights, including the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Navona Square, Piazza di Spagna, St. Peter's Square and Venezia Square on one hassle-free excursion. Enjoy skip-the-line access to popular sites and entrance fees included in the tour price.

Escape the urban bustle for a day on this 6-hour culinary tour of the Roman countryside. Travel along the ancient Appian Way through historic villages like Castel Gandolfo, Nemi and Frascati, stopping at vineyards and other gourmet destinations to indulge in local flavors. Taste excellent regional wines, specialty products like 'porchetta,' fresh-baked biscuits and creamy gelato while your guide shares insight into the history and culture of the beautiful landscape.

Avoid the throngs of tourists during official visiting hours and enjoy exclusive access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel before they open to the public. Visit the Vatican Gardens and take a train through the Italian countryside to the Pope's summer residence, Castel Gandolfo. An English-speaking guide is with you at all times and the tour is also audio-guided to maximize the experience.

Leave behind the bucolic coast for a day and head to Rome on this guided day-long tour of the Eternal City. See the highlights of Rome, and learn about the history of the city and of each landmark, including the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and, of course the Vatican Museums and all its artistic glories. End the tour with a hearty three-course dinner with your fellow travelers. All entrance fees are at your own expense.

Leave Florence for a private tour of the Tuscan hills, and visit the UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa, San Gimignano, and the Chianti wine region. With your own private guide, you'll enjoy an attentive experience that packed with commentary and ample time for questions. Stop for photos by the iconic tower, enjoy free time to explore San Gimignano, and perhaps stop at a Chianti winery for lunch and wine tasting. Food and entrance fees through the day are at your own expense.

Immerse yourself in wine country on this full day tour from Venice. Ride with your private guide to two wineries about an hour outside of town, where you can walk among the grape vines, learn about local processing methods and growing techniques, and of course, sample the wines. You will also visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Villa Barbaro.

This is a tour that enables you to enjoy an entire day walking along characteristic streets and dedicate a day to the "Lands of Renaissance" discovering the historical centre of the marvellous Florence and its hills where you can visit the Etruscan town of Fiesole and De Medici Villas. 

Leave bustling Rome behind for the day and immerse yourself in the almost-vanished world of the Etruscans, a pre-Roman people who inhabited a swath of central Italy just north of Rome called Tuscia. After getting picked up at your hotel, head to Tarquinia, a town northeast of Rome that boasts a large amount of fascinating Etruscan-era fresco-filled underground tombs. Explore the necropolis and then head to Cerveteri where you'll wander around a millennia-old necropolis inside a burial mound that is still crammed with ancient Etruscan artifacts. Learn about the history and culture of the Etruscans from the guide and head back to Rome with the knowledge and appreciation of a people historically important to Italy.

Escape Rome for a day in the countryside on this private tour that takes you to Tivoli, known for its gardens at the Villa d'Este. Enjoy comfortable private transportation to reach Tivoli, where you can explore the expansive gardens independently. Afterward, take a drive through the area, admiring the rolling vineyard scenery. You'll stop at a local trattoria, where you can buy lunch and taste wines, if you wish. (Food, drinks and entrance fees are at your own expense.)

Check off three of Italy's UNESCO-listed gems on a full-day adventure from Rome. Soak up the scenery with a drive along the picturesque Amalfi Coast, then journey back in time as you explore the remarkably preserved ruins of Pompeii. Follow your guide around the sprawling ruins, learn about Roman life as you stroll around the Forum and stand in awe before the world's oldest surviving Roman amphitheater. After lunch (included), continue to historic Naples, where you can visit the Royal Palace, San Carlo Opera house and lively Piazza del Plebiscito.

Explore two of Italy's most fascinating Etruscan towns on a private, full-day tour that takes you through the scenic Roman countryside and back in time more than 10,000 years. Visit the ancient cities of Tarquinia and Cerveteri, which date back as far as the 9th century BC and are known for their elaborate necropoli and painted tombs. A private chauffeur will share the history of the area and take you to the various sites to explore at your own pace and leisure.

Visit some of the most beautiful parts of Western Sicily with this day trip from Palermo to Erice, Segesta, Nubia and the Trapani Salt Pans. Visit an archaeological excavation at Segesta. Take in the excellent views from the hilltop town of Erice. See how sea salt is still collected off the Sicilian coast at the Salt Pans of Trapani.

Get the best view of Rome while driving a gleaming Italian car of the 60s and 70s.Enjoy the eternal city of Rome in slow drive and the extremely scenic landscape of the surrounding Roman Castles.Typical light lunch will be includedOur staff will escort you during the experience and look after the car during the scheduled breaks.If requested you can have a driver for the car with no extra cost

The Best Way to see Rome in one day from Civitavecchia Cruise Port. Once you ship docks in Civitavecchia Cruise Terminal, you will meet your personal driver who will be waiting for you right under ship, he will be holding a signboard with your name on it. Pick up time is 8am and turn around 5 pm on time to get on board. The service includes a private English speaking driver and 6hrs of personal English speaking licensed guide in Rome.

Shop your way through Rome's best, brand-name bargains on a full-day shopping trip to Castel Romano Designer Outlet. You'll find more than 200 brands at deep discounts, as well as cafes, a children's play ground, and free Wi-Fi access throughout the outlets. This 7-hour tour includes round-trip transport from your hotel in a private car, with a shopping assistant to help make the most of your day at the outlets.

Experience the world-famous flavors and beauty of Tuscany on a private wine tour from Florence. Travel with a knowledgeable sommelier guide through the landscape of rolling hills and vineyards, stopping at three different estates to sample top-rated regional varietals and olive oil. At a family-owned winery, you'll also enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch featuring an array of fresh local products paired with wine. Learn about traditional winemaking processes from your guide and during a cellar tour and chats with vintners.