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Private Tuscany Tour: Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa from Florence
5.0 (15)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Tuscany Tour: Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa from Florence

This 11-hour private tour sweeps you through three of Tuscany's most compelling medieval towns from a comfortable minivan base in Florence. You'll navigate Siena's atmospheric lanes with a guide, taste four wines at a family vineyard paired with farmhouse lunch, wander San Gimignano's hilltop streets solo, and finish at Pisa's cathedral precinct. The route covers Renaissance palaces, Romanesque churches, and the region's vine-covered countryside in a single arc.

11 hoursfrom AUD $966
Boat tour of the island of Ischia with lunch and bath
5.0 (15)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Boat tour of the island of Ischia with lunch and bath

Spend seven hours circling Ischia aboard Marcello lo Smilzo, a traditional wooden boat that carries up to 28 passengers. You'll anchor in crystalline bays for swimming and snorkelling, explore sea caves and hidden coves along the jagged coastline, and enjoy freshly prepared seafood lunch with wine and water aboard. The pace is leisurely—think multiple dips, stretches of drifting, local music, and the kind of unhurried rhythm that makes boat days memorable.

7 hoursfrom AUD $158
Self-Drive Boat Rental from Sorrento – Explore the Coast!
5.0 (15)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Self-Drive Boat Rental from Sorrento – Explore the Coast!

Take the helm of your own boat from Sorrento's harbour for eight hours exploring the Amalfi Coast at your own pace. You'll get a full safety briefing and operational rundown from staff before departure. If solo navigation feels daunting, hire a skipper to take the wheel while you enjoy the scenery. The boat comes equipped with Bluetooth audio, a sun canopy, and a cooler—fuel and provisions are separate charges.

8 hoursfrom AUD $666
Full Day Sardinia Blue Zone Tour - The Family Experience
5.0 (15)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Full Day Sardinia Blue Zone Tour - The Family Experience

Spend ten hours in rural Sardinia alongside a local family, learning how they live and eat. Based from Cagliari, this guided tour trades tourist sites for genuine connection—you'll watch traditional cooking techniques, help prepare pasta by hand, and share a proper meal at their table. A driver and local guide handle transport in a cool minivan, collecting you from your hotel and returning you at day's end. Bring cash or card for the family lunch contribution (€100 per person, paid on arrival).

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $633
Daily Biking in the Rural Sicily
5.0 (15)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Daily Biking in the Rural Sicily

Spend a full day cycling through the quiet villages and farmland south of Palermo, reaching the rural heartland by regional train. You'll pedal secondary roads through working countryside—olive groves, small towns, and open vistas—on your choice of road, hybrid, or mountain bike. The guide knows the back routes where you'll find authentic Sicily without the crowds, and the pace suits riders with solid fitness rather than racers.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $250
shore excursion from Livorno to Pisa and Lucca
5.0 (15)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

shore excursion from Livorno to Pisa and Lucca

Escape the port of Livorno for a curated 5–6 hour drive through two of Tuscany's most compelling medieval towns. Your private minivan—equipped with air conditioning, WiFi, and a fluent English-speaking driver—takes you straight to Pisa's iconic leaning tower and Lucca's intact Renaissance walls. No coach queues, no set itinerary: you steer the pace. Perfect for cruise passengers wanting genuine exploration without the hassle of self-navigation.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $1166
Rome in A Day Tour: Vatican, Sistine, Colosseum, Trevi & Pantheon
5.0 (15)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Rome in A Day Tour: Vatican, Sistine, Colosseum, Trevi & Pantheon

Six hours hitting Rome's architectural heavens: the Colosseum's ancient grandeur, the Sistine Chapel's painted vault, St. Peter's Basilica, the Pantheon's dome, Trevi Fountain's baroque excess, and Piazza Navona's sculptured piazza. A private art historian guides you through two millennia of stone, fresco and marble, with skip-the-line Vatican access and Colosseum entry sorted. Expect a brisk pace—this covers ground.

6 hoursfrom AUD $926
Best Private 4-Hour City Tour of Colosseum and Rome Highlights
5.0 (15)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Best Private 4-Hour City Tour of Colosseum and Rome Highlights

A 4-hour private tour covering Rome's greatest hits, anchored by the Colosseum. Your guide takes you through the amphitheatre's ancient story—built in 72 A.D. to seat 55,000—then drives you through the city's most recognisable piazzas and fountains in your own vehicle. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. Best suited to those who want expert commentary without crowds or the hassle of public transport.

4 hoursfrom AUD $922
Private Transfer from Rome to Amalfi Coast
5.0 (15)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private Transfer from Rome to Amalfi Coast

A private driver collects you from Rome—airport, train station or hotel—and delivers you to the Amalfi Coast in a single, unbroken journey. The four-hour route follows the A1 motorway south through Naples, then winds onto the famous coastal drive. An English-speaking professional handles navigation and luggage; you simply relax in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water on tap. The service works in reverse too: Amalfi to Rome airports or stations.

4 hoursfrom AUD $649
Boat tour in Capri
5.0 (15)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Boat tour in Capri

Eight-hour boat tour around Capri's coastline, exploring secluded coves and underwater spots inaccessible from land. Your crew navigates to quiet beaches and rock formations while you swim, snorkel, and rest between stops. The itinerary balances active exploration with downtime—expect to spend roughly half the day in the water, half cruising past dramatic cliffs and hidden grottoes. Refreshments and snorkelling gear included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2498
Private Boat Tour to Capri's Hidden Gems with Local Skipper
5.0 (15)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Boat Tour to Capri's Hidden Gems with Local Skipper

Spend eight hours exploring Capri's lesser-known waters aboard a private boat steered by a local skipper. You'll navigate hidden grottos and quiet anchorages, swim and snorkel in crystalline seas, and enjoy brunch featuring regional specialities alongside prosecco and homemade limoncello. This charter is yours alone—no shared crowds, just you, the skipper, crew, and Capri's quieter character.

8 hoursfrom AUD $4979
Private Boat Tour Costiera Amalfitana e Capri Esposito 28 Luxury
5.0 (15)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Boat Tour Costiera Amalfitana e Capri Esposito 28 Luxury

Hire a private 28-metre boat for 7–8 hours along Italy's Amalfi Coast, with a skipper and crew. Cruise between Positano and Capri, stopping to swim and snorkel in calm bays, then explore one of the clifftop towns on foot. Lunch features regional specialities and prosecco; the boat stays yours alone throughout.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $4163
All inclusive private tour in the Archipelago of La Maddalena
5.0 (15)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

All inclusive private tour in the Archipelago of La Maddalena

Eight-hour private speedboat tour across Italy's La Maddalena Archipelago, skippered by a local expert who navigates to the region's most secluded anchorages. Your Apreamare 10 vessel comes fitted with sun canopies, freshwater showers, and a well-stocked galley. Sardinian antipasti and a full lunch with wine feature throughout the day. Snorkel, swim, or simply sprawl on cushioned seating with a drink whilst the skipper handles the wheel.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1832
Perfect Day Sailing Tours - Maddalena Archipelago
5.0 (14)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Perfect Day Sailing Tours - Maddalena Archipelago

Spend eight hours sailing through the Maddalena Archipelago's gin-clear waters aboard a small boat crewed by two skippers. With just ten guests maximum, you'll explore sheltered coves and granite islands off Sardinia's northeast coast, stopping to swim, snorkel, and paddle. The crew speaks German, English, and Italian, and the day includes lunch, drinks, snorkelling kit, and SUP boards.

8 hoursfrom AUD $258
Private Guided Tour Of Capri - Sorrento & Pompeii
5.0 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Guided Tour Of Capri - Sorrento & Pompeii

A full-day private tour linking three iconic Campania destinations: the exclusive island retreat of Capri, the clifftop town of Sorrento, and the haunting Roman ruins of Pompeii. Your driver and guide handle transport from Naples to the Sorrento pier, where you'll board a hydrofoil to Capri, then backtrack through Sorrento before finishing at Pompeii's excavations. Eight to nine hours of curated sightseeing with all transfers and entrance coordination sorted.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1915
Cesarine: Market Tour & Cooking Class at Local's Home in Lucca
5.0 (14)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Cesarine: Market Tour & Cooking Class at Local's Home in Lucca

Start at Lucca's bustling market with a local cook, then head to her home to learn three regional specialities from scratch. You'll prep, cook and eat together at her table, sampling dishes with Luccan wines. This 4.5-hour class runs in small groups and includes everything—market visit, hands-on instruction, a proper three-course meal, and drinks—with a cook who knows her city's food inside out.

4h 30mfrom AUD $331
Private Rome Experience
5.0 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Rome Experience

Spend eight hours exploring Rome with a private local guide who shapes the itinerary to your interests and pace. You'll skip queues at the Colosseum, Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica, then venture beyond the major sites into quieter neighbourhoods and neighbourhood trattorias where Romans actually eat. A private driver ferries you throughout, and your guide reveals the lesser-known corners that make the city tick rather than just the postcard version.

8 hoursfrom AUD $3331
Positano, Ravello and the Amalfi Coast Private Day Tour from Rome
5.0 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Positano, Ravello and the Amalfi Coast Private Day Tour from Rome

A 10–12 hour private drive along Italy's most dramatic coastline, threading through Positano, Ravello and Amalfi. You'll travel in comfort with a personal chauffeur and English-speaking escort, stopping at a choice of clifftop villas and exploring two of the coast's most alluring towns. The route traces UNESCO-listed terrain where near-vertical terrain meets turquoise water—expect hairpin bends, pastel villages and views that justify the journey from Rome.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1765
Guided Winery Tour with Top Tastings & Lunch in Bolgheri with Local Wine Guide
5.0 (14)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Guided Winery Tour with Top Tastings & Lunch in Bolgheri with Local Wine Guide

Spend six hours in Bolgheri with Francesca and Margarethe, both WSET Level 3–certified guides living in this coastal Tuscan enclave. You'll visit two carefully selected estates producing world-class Supertuscans like Sassicaia and Masseto, taste their wines directly at source, and break for lunch at a neighbourhood restaurant. The pair share local knowledge of the region's winemaking heritage and its most celebrated producers, whether you're returning to favourite labels or discovering new ones.

6 hoursfrom AUD $416
Amalfi Coast Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento
5.0 (14)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Amalfi Coast Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento

Sail the Amalfi Coast from Sorrento aboard a small boat with no more than six passengers. You'll cruise past dramatic cliffs, the Li Galli Islands and Furore Fjord, stopping for a swim in clear water before exploring Positano's steep streets and Amalfi's historic centre. The eight-hour journey includes light snacks, drinks and a bottle of Prosecco to share, with a professional skipper narrating the route back to base.

8 hoursfrom AUD $283
Como City & Bellagio Exclusive Full-Day Tour (1h from Milan, start at 10:30 am)
5.0 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Como City & Bellagio Exclusive Full-Day Tour (1h from Milan, start at 10:30 am)

Discover Como's Renaissance heart and the elegantly perched village of Bellagio across seven and a half hours. Start with a guided walk through Como's cathedral, medieval fortifications and lakeside streets, then speed across the water to Bellagio—a pastel-coloured settlement draped along steep hillsides. Explore narrow laneways lined with boutiques and cafés before a leisurely ferry ride back, passing grand lakeside villas. Limited to six people, ensuring a thoughtful pace rather than a stampede.

7h 30mfrom AUD $316
Cascia, Santa Rita and Roccaporena from Rome Private Day Tour
5.0 (14)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Cascia, Santa Rita and Roccaporena from Rome Private Day Tour

A 10-hour private journey from Rome into Umbria that traces Saint Rita's life across two sacred towns. Your English-speaking driver navigates rolling countryside to Cascia and the hilltop village of Roccaporena, where you'll explore the sites most central to the saint's story. Travel in a climate-controlled Mercedes with WiFi and water included. This is a self-guided pilgrimage with professional support rather than a fully escorted tour—your driver provides context and logistics while you set the pace at each location.

10 hoursfrom AUD $708
From Stintino: sailing trip to Asinara
5.0 (14)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

From Stintino: sailing trip to Asinara

An eight-hour sailing voyage from Stintino aboard a traditional wooden gozzo explores the rugged northern Sardinian coastline and Asinara National Park. You'll anchor at remote coves with transparent waters for swimming, land at Cala Reale to walk through untouched terrain, and return to the boat for a spread of local cured meats, handmade pasta with sausage ragù, and Sardinian desserts. The skipper and onboard naturalist share knowledge of the island's heritage as you drift between swimming stops on Asinara's eastern shore.

8 hoursfrom AUD $167
Private Chianti Full Immersion Tuscany & Wine from Florence
5.0 (14)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Private Chianti Full Immersion Tuscany & Wine from Florence

A nine-hour private tour through Chianti's rolling countryside, departing Florence with stops in San Gimignano and Siena before settling into a winery for tastings and lunch. Travelling in a comfortable Mercedes van with an English-speaking driver, you'll wind through vineyard-studded valleys and olive groves, experiencing how the landscape shapes the region's wine culture. The day balances proper sightseeing with unhurried time at the cellar, making it ideal for those wanting to understand Chianti beyond a quick sample.

9 hoursfrom AUD $883
Private transfer from Napoli to Sorrento with stopover in Pompeii ruins
5.0 (14)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private transfer from Napoli to Sorrento with stopover in Pompeii ruins

Drive from Naples to Sorrento in a private vehicle with a two-hour pause at Pompeii's archaeological site. Your driver handles luggage while you explore the Roman ruins, leaving you free to wander at your own pace. The four-hour journey includes air-conditioned transport, onboard WiFi, and bottled water. A guide isn't part of the package, though you can arrange one separately if booked ahead.

4 hoursfrom AUD $555
Private Amalfi Coast Boat Tour from Positano: Swim & Explore
5.0 (14)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Amalfi Coast Boat Tour from Positano: Swim & Explore

Seven-hour private boat journey along the Amalfi Coast, departing Positano. Cruise past towering limestone cliffs, anchor in secluded bays for swimming, and explore coastal settlements at your own pace. Your captain navigates to quiet swimming spots where turquoise water meets rocky shorelines, away from packed public beaches. Snorkelling gear, morning refreshments, and on-board facilities included. Tailored timing means you set the rhythm—linger where you like, move on when you're ready.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1965
Private Boat Tour to Positano
5.0 (14)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Boat Tour to Positano

Spend 7–8 hours exploring the Amalfi coastline by private boat, departing from Sorrento and heading toward Positano. You'll anchor for several hours in Positano itself, giving you time to wander the pastel-coloured streets and waterfront cafés. Multiple swimming stops punctuate the journey, with snorkelling gear provided for dips into translucent waters. The Li Galli islands—accessible only by sea—make a dramatic detour. Aperitifs and snacks keep things pleasant between swims.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2163
Half-Day Private Trip from Cagliari to Barumini in Su Nuraxi
5.0 (14)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Half-Day Private Trip from Cagliari to Barumini in Su Nuraxi

A four-hour private excursion from Cagliari south to Barumini, centring on Su Nuraxi—a Bronze Age nuraghe complex that reveals how ancient Sardinians built and lived. Your guide drives you through rural heartland and small villages, offering genuine glimpses of island life beyond the capital. The journey includes a panoramic overview of Cagliari itself, threading together archaeology, landscape, and contemporary Sardinian character in a single outing.

4 hoursfrom AUD $500
First Class Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi with Optional Unique Lunch
5.0 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

First Class Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi with Optional Unique Lunch

An eight-hour coastal drive from Naples or Salerno showcasing the Amalfi Coast's most celebrated towns. Travel in air-conditioned comfort with a knowledgeable driver through hairpin bends and dramatic seascapes, stopping in Sorrento for wandering and views, Positano for its tumbling pastel architecture, and Amalfi for its maritime heritage and layered character. An optional sit-down lunch featuring regional pasta, fried dough starters, and homemade limoncello rounds out the experience.

8 hoursfrom AUD $142
Amalfi coast driving tour
5.0 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Amalfi coast driving tour

Explore the Amalfi coast's clifftop villages and coastal views over eight hours in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. You control the itinerary—your driver suggests prime stops and viewpoints, but the choice of where to linger, what to eat, and which detours to take stays yours. All transport costs, parking, and entry fees are covered.

8 hoursfrom AUD $816
Private Tour in 2 UNESCO Sites: Alberobello & Matera.
5.0 (14)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Private Tour in 2 UNESCO Sites: Alberobello & Matera.

Spend a full day exploring two of southern Italy's most distinctive UNESCO-listed towns in a single private excursion. Travel through Alberobello's whitewashed trulli stone houses and Matera's ancient cave dwellings carved into dramatic limestone cliffs. Your dedicated guide navigates both sites whilst a private vehicle handles all transport, letting you focus on the architecture, history and landscape without logistical hassle.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $481
Sailing towards the Devil's Saddle
5.0 (14)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Sailing towards the Devil's Saddle

A four-hour sailing adventure off Cagliari where you'll pick up the fundamentals of boat handling through hands-on practice, not lectures. The boat heads toward the Devil's Saddle formation, dropping anchor in a sheltered cove beneath limestone cliffs. From there, you'll slip into a sea cave most visitors never find, then swim in crystalline water. Fresh drinks are supplied throughout.

4 hoursfrom AUD $100
Private Tour Pompeii and Sorrento from Naples
5.0 (14)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Private Tour Pompeii and Sorrento from Naples

Travel from Naples to Pompeii and Sorrento in a private Mercedes with an English-speaking driver who knows the region well. Over six hours, you'll move between the two destinations at your own pace, with your driver offering local insights and answering questions throughout the journey. This is a straightforward point-to-point service for your group alone, with air conditioning, WiFi and all logistics handled.

6 hoursfrom AUD $916
Private boat tour to the islands of Venice
5.0 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private boat tour to the islands of Venice

A four-hour private boat tour through Venice's lagoon visiting three distinct islands. You'll watch a glassblower demonstrate his craft in Murano, wander the brightly painted streets of Burano where lace-making traditions endure, and explore Torcello's Romanesque architecture and early history. The route traces how Venice developed across these settlements, moving at a relaxed pace with stops to absorb each island's character.

4 hoursfrom AUD $333
Private Half day Tour in Chianti, San Gimignano with wine tasting
5.0 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Half day Tour in Chianti, San Gimignano with wine tasting

Explore San Gimignano's medieval towers and the rolling Chianti vineyards in a private half-day tour lasting five hours. Your driver navigates you through Tuscany's storied landscape, stopping in this hilltop town famous for its distinctive architecture before heading into wine country. The experience connects you with centuries-old vines and local terroir, though wine tastings and meals are arranged separately depending on your preferences.

5 hoursfrom AUD $266
Pompeii-Sorrento-Positano tour from Naples, with licensed guide included
5.0 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Pompeii-Sorrento-Positano tour from Naples, with licensed guide included

This 9-hour guided tour from Naples traces three chapters of the Amalfi Coast in a single day: the clifftop town of Sorrento, the pastel-coloured village of Positano tumbling toward the sea, and finally Pompeii's haunting archaeological expanse with a licensed guide for two hours. You'll travel by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, departing at 7:30am and returning by 4:40pm. The route weaves coastal roads before descending into the shadow of Vesuvius.

9 hoursfrom AUD $783
Pompeii-Herculaneum-Wine tour from Sorrento, with licensed guide included
5.0 (14)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Pompeii-Herculaneum-Wine tour from Sorrento, with licensed guide included

An 8-hour exploration of two of Italy's most significant Roman archaeological sites, departing from Sorrento at 8 AM. Travel by private Mercedes with an English-speaking driver and licensed guides who lead you through nearly four hours across Herculaneum and Pompeii's preserved streets, homes and public spaces. Finish with lunch and regional wine tasting at Cantina del Vesuvio, sampling Lacryma Christi wines paired with local dishes before returning to your hotel around 4 PM.

8 hoursfrom AUD $910
Ferriere waterfalls hike - Amalfi and Ravello Coast
5.0 (14)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Italy

Ferriere waterfalls hike - Amalfi and Ravello Coast

A guided 4-hour trek through the Amalfi Coast's lemon terraces and fern groves to reach the Ferriere Waterfalls. Starting from Amalfi, Ravello, Scala, or nearby villages, you'll descend and climb 350 metres across roughly 9 kilometres of coastal footpaths. Your guide provides hiking poles and documents the walk with photos. The optional reserve entrance (€5) grants access to the waterfall pools themselves.

4h 5mfrom AUD $115
Family Ferrata
5.0 (14)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Family Ferrata

A guided introduction to rock climbing tailored for families with children. This four-hour session in Italy combines real wall climbing with nature observation, cable transport, and gentler via ferrata walking routes. Kids gain hands-on experience whilst parents develop or refine their skills, all supervised by an alpine guide with full safety equipment provided. Perfect for families wanting to explore climbing together in a structured, secure environment.

4 hoursfrom AUD $82
Private tour from Castellammare del Golfo to San Vito Lo Capo
5.0 (14)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private tour from Castellammare del Golfo to San Vito Lo Capo

This eight-hour private boat tour departs Castellammare del Golfo and traces the Sicilian coast to San Vito Lo Capo in a nimble 11–12 metre rubber dinghy carrying up to 12 passengers. Unlike larger vessels, these smaller craft access hidden coves and shallow beaches throughout the Zingaro Reserve and around Scopello, allowing swimming stops in genuinely turquoise water. You'll explore sea caves, anchor in secluded bays, and finish with lunch and a village wander in San Vito Lo Capo.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2380
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