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Pompeii and Naples with Street Food from Sorrento and Naples

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Pompeii and Naples with Street Food from Sorrento and Naples

Spend eight hours moving between two of southern Italy's essential stops: Pompeii's archaeological site and Naples' street-food scene. An archaeologist leads a two-hour walk through the buried Roman city, explaining how Vesuvius preserved daily life in ash. Afterwards, a local guide takes your group through Naples' markets and laneways, stopping at pizzerias, pastry shops, and food stalls where you'll buy and eat alongside residents. Groups stay under 20 people, ensuring you're not herded but genuinely shown around.

8 hoursfrom AUD $184

Bluefin Tuna Fishing Charter in the Egadi Islands

🐠 Water Activities

Bluefin Tuna Fishing Charter in the Egadi Islands

Spend eight hours chasing bluefin tuna in the Egadi Islands, Sicily's legendary fishing grounds. You'll be equipped with rods, tackle, and livewell storage whilst working alongside experienced crew to battle one of the ocean's most formidable fish. The charter balances the adrenaline of the catch with genuine downtime on calm waters, where jagged coastlines and transparent seas form the backdrop to your hunt.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1332

Pompeii and Vesuvius Full Day Private Shore Excursion

🛕 Culture & History

Pompeii and Vesuvius Full Day Private Shore Excursion

A seven-hour private excursion combining two of Campania's most significant archaeological sites. Your day starts with a guided walk through Pompeii's preserved Roman streets and structures, led by a local expert. After exploring the buried city, you'll drive to Mount Vesuvius itself, where a steep 20-minute ascent brings you to the crater rim. Hotel transfers from Salerno, Naples or the Amalfi coast are included, along with all admission fees and a dedicated driver.

7 hoursfrom AUD $787

Padova Cooking Experience

🍜 Food & Cooking

Padova Cooking Experience

Learn to cook Venetian classics with Catia at her Padova home over four hours. You'll explore one of Europe's oldest markets, handle ingredients at colourful produce stalls, then return to her kitchen to roll bigoli pasta using a traditional 1600s press, prepare cicchetti appetisers, and finish with homemade tiramisu. Family recipes passed down through generations form the backbone of this hands-on session.

4 hoursfrom AUD $200

Half Day Private Capri Boat Tour

🐠 Water Activities

Half Day Private Capri Boat Tour

Your private skipper navigates a four-hour loop around Capri and the Sorrento Coast, stopping at sea caves, dramatic rock stacks, and secluded swimming spots. The route hugs the shoreline past Roman ruins and freshwater cascades before circling Capri's famous geological formations. You'll have the boat to yourself, snorkelling gear ready, and prosecco chilling on board—conditions permitting, the Blue Grotto is within reach.

4 hoursfrom AUD $633

Positano , Praiano to Capri private boat tour

🐠 Water Activities

Positano , Praiano to Capri private boat tour

Cruise from Positano to Capri aboard a private boat, taking in the dramatic Amalfi coastline between 4–7 hours. You'll anchor at swimming spots, explore Praiano's sheltered coves, and sip wine or champagne as the boat moves between villages. Food tastings and beach gear are included; bring your appetite for lunch ashore or pack extras. The Tyrrhenian Sea here is transparent enough to spot the seabed from the bow.

4 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $1832

One day tour Positano & Amalfi

🐠 Water Activities

One day tour Positano & Amalfi

This eight-hour coastal journey departs Sorrento by boat, threading past Marina della Lobra before anchoring in Ieranto Bay for a swim in transparent Mediterranean waters. You'll cruise past Punta Campanella, the dramatic headland separating Naples and Salerno gulfs, and explore the protected marine reserve at Baia delle Sirene. Land in Positano for lunch at a waterfront restaurant and browse the village's boutique-lined lanes, then continue to Amalfi to walk among its medieval churches, crypts and the landmark Duomo.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1582

Unique Rome by Day, Street Photography Tour and Workshop

🛕 Culture & History

Unique Rome by Day, Street Photography Tour and Workshop

A 4-hour guided walk through Rome's streets with photographer Giulio D'Ercole, who brings 20+ years of experience to teach you how to shoot candid moments with confidence. You'll learn technical fundamentals—light, focus, exposure—alongside the psychological side of approaching subjects respectfully. Whether you're starting out or refining your eye, this workshop rebuilds how you see and capture everyday scenes. Camera rental available if needed.

4 hoursfrom AUD $300

Capri Island Private Boat Tour with Traditional Gozzo Boat

🐠 Water Activities

Capri Island Private Boat Tour with Traditional Gozzo Boat

Hire a traditional gozzo boat for a private 6–8 hour exploration of Capri's coastline. Departing from Naples, Sorrento, Positano, or Amalfi, you'll navigate hidden coves, dramatic rock formations, and crystalline waters at your own pace. Swim in secluded spots, snorkel among fish and sea life, and visit landmarks like the Faraglioni stacks. Your skipper adapts the route to suit your interests, whether you crave adventure or simple floating tranquillity.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $4330

Capri tours

🐠 Water Activities

Capri tours

Charter a traditional wooden gozzo along the Amalfi coast and explore Capri's dramatic seascapes on your own terms. This seven-hour boat rental puts you in control of the vessel's pace, whether you want to anchor in hidden coves, cruise past limestone cliffs, or simply drift while taking in the Mediterranean light. The open-air design—bow deck with sunbathing space, stern seating with views—keeps everyone comfortable as you move between the coast and the island. Refreshments are sorted: soft drinks, beer, prosecco and nibbles come with the booking.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1449

Rent EBike Amalfi Coast

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Rent EBike Amalfi Coast

Explore the Amalfi Coast's clifftop villages and hidden coves at your own pace on a modern electric bike. This 11-hour rental lets you cover stretches of coastline that would take hours on foot, stopping freely to soak in views and poke about narrow laneways. Battery-powered assistance handles the steep gradients without the sweat, and you'll sidestep the madness of finding car parks in these cramped seaside towns.

11 hoursfrom AUD $83

Small Group Luxury Boat Experience in Capri

🐠 Water Activities

Small Group Luxury Boat Experience in Capri

A seven-to-eight-hour coastal voyage around Capri and the Amalfi Coast for no more than six passengers. Your boat becomes a floating base for swimming, snorkelling and exploring limestone cliffs and secluded coves at your own rhythm. The crew handles provisions—prosecco, local nibbles, snorkelling kit—while you decide where to linger and when to move on. No itinerary dictates your day; the Mediterranean does.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2331

Half day around Capri by Itama 38 speedboat

🐠 Water Activities

Half day around Capri by Itama 38 speedboat

Speed across the Tyrrhenian Sea aboard a sleek 38-foot Itama, built for agility and comfort. This four-hour coastal circuit showcases Capri's dramatic rock formations, hidden coves, and crystalline waters from a vantage most land-based visitors never reach. You'll drop anchor in secluded spots perfect for snorkelling, with on-board refreshments and equipment provided. The boat's shallow draft opens access to smaller grottos and rocky inlets that larger vessels can't navigate.

4 hoursfrom AUD $2248

Private full day tour by boat along Positano and Amalfi

🐠 Water Activities

Private full day tour by boat along Positano and Amalfi

Spend seven hours cruising the Amalfi Coast by private boat, exploring coves and villages unreachable by road. You'll anchor at secluded beaches, snorkel in crystalline waters, and visit clifftop towns where pastel houses tumble down narrow alleys to the shore. The boat carries refreshments and gear; you move between sea time and wandering whitewashed settlements linked by steep steps and hidden piazzas where local life unfolds.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1915

Authentic Venetian Cooking Classes

🍜 Food & Cooking

Authentic Venetian Cooking Classes

Learn to cook Venetian dishes using seasonal ingredients sourced from the lagoon in this hands-on 4-hour class in Venice, Italy. You'll prepare a full meal alongside your instructor in a designer kitchen or courtyard, discovering time-honoured techniques rooted in family traditions. Finish by eating what you've made, then take recipes home to recreate these regional classics in your own kitchen.

4 hoursfrom AUD $383

Pompeii- Amalfi Coast tour from Sorrento, with licensed guide included

🛕 Culture & History

Pompeii- Amalfi Coast tour from Sorrento, with licensed guide included

A 9-hour loop from Sorrento covering two of Campania's highlights: a certified guide leads you through Pompeii's excavated streets for 2 hours, then your driver takes the coastal road to Positano and Amalfi, where you'll have free time to wander each town. You'll leave at 7:45 AM and return by 4:45 PM, with water and transport sorted. Lunch is your call.

9 hoursfrom AUD $793

Private E-bike Tour " Langhe del Barbaresco " - Asphalt only

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Private E-bike Tour " Langhe del Barbaresco " - Asphalt only

Pedal through the Langhe's rolling vineyards and medieval hilltop villages on a guided e-bike route that hugs quiet asphalt roads. This six-to-seven-hour tour covers roughly 40 kilometres with 840 metres of elevation gain near Alba and Barolo, threading through UNESCO-listed wine country since 2014. A regional cycling guide handles navigation and e-bike tuning whilst pointing out the landscape's history and agricultural character. The paced route suits medium-fitness riders seeking something less strenuous than a road bike challenge.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $167

Private 4-Hour Lake Como Boat Tour: Villas, Bellagio & Prosecco

🐠 Water Activities

Private 4-Hour Lake Como Boat Tour: Villas, Bellagio & Prosecco

A private 4-hour boat tour of Lake Como piloted by an experienced skipper, tailored to your pace and interests. Cruise past celebrated villas including Villa d'Este and Villa del Balbianello, navigate the dramatic Orrido di Nesso gorge, and anchor near Bellagio's waterfront. Prosecco and Italian nibbles accompany your journey as your skipper shares local stories and architectural history. Ideal for couples, families, or small groups after a bespoke experience without the coach-tour crowds.

4 hoursfrom AUD $2496

Surroundings of Rome on Vespa

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Surroundings of Rome on Vespa

Ride pillion on a Vespa through Rome's countryside, choosing between hilltop wine towns or Renaissance villas. This 4–5 hour private tour takes you to the Castelli Romani—Frascati, Rocca di Papa, Marino, Ariccia—or Tivoli's Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana. Stop for lunch featuring local produce and regional wines whilst your driver navigates winding roads past vineyards and historical sites. You'll travel as a passenger, so no riding experience needed.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $383

Amalfi Coast Private Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Amalfi Coast Private Tour

An eight-hour private drive tracing the Amalfi Coast's most celebrated stops, departing from Naples or Salerno. You'll visit Ravello, a cliff-top medieval village, Amalfi itself with its 11th-century cathedral and winding merchant streets, and Positano's pastel-hued waterfront. An English-speaking driver handles navigation and parking while you explore each location at your own pace, with optional lunch arranged on request. Return transport to your starting point included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $486

Class Mask Workshop - Create our Mask in paper mache

🛕 Culture & History

Class Mask Workshop - Create our Mask in paper mache

Learn mask-making from a practising craftsperson in Italy over two half-day sessions. Shape paper pulp in traditional stone moulds, then embellish your creation with fabrics, pigments, Swarovski crystals, gold leaf and feathers. You'll leave with a finished mask you've built from scratch, guided through both the structural and decorative stages by someone who knows the craft inside out.

4 hoursfrom AUD $433

Amalfi Coast and Positano Private Boat Tour

🐠 Water Activities

Amalfi Coast and Positano Private Boat Tour

Explore the Amalfi Coast's hidden coves and clifftop villages from a 36-foot private yacht over 7–8 hours. Depart from your chosen port and cruise past dramatic headlands toward Positano and Amalfi, stopping for swimming in turquoise waters. The crew handles onboard aperitifs and snacks whilst you decide where to eat lunch ashore; return voyage includes a tasting of house-made limoncello. Fully tailored to your pace and interests.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2748

Taormina: Private/Guided Godfather with Granita at Bar Vitelli

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Taormina: Private/Guided Godfather with Granita at Bar Vitelli

Explore the Sicilian villages where Coppola shot The Godfather, driven through winding mountain roads in a private air-conditioned car with a local guide who knows the film's production details and the actual history behind the story. Over four to six hours, you'll walk the streets of Savoca and Forza d'Agro, stand in the piazzas where iconic scenes played out, visit the church used for Michael's wedding, and taste granita at the famous Bar Vitelli. It's a tour of a real place shaped by cinema, not just a film fan's checklist.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $366

Art tour of Ravenna and its mosaics (private tour)

🛕 Culture & History

Art tour of Ravenna and its mosaics (private tour)

This 5–6 hour private walking tour explores Ravenna's extraordinary Byzantine and early Christian mosaics, among Europe's finest. You'll move through churches, baptisteries, and mausoleums adorned with golden tessellated artwork that survived centuries. A guide unpacks the city's transformation from Roman port to spiritual powerhouse, revealing how marshland geography shaped its rise. UNESCO World Heritage ticket included.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $450

Private Transfer Rome to Florence with a stop to visit Siena

✈️ Transfers

Private Transfer Rome to Florence with a stop to visit Siena

Travel between Rome and Florence by private car with your own driver, breaking the journey in Siena to explore Tuscany's medieval streets and countryside. This six-hour transfer swaps motorway monotony for a proper stop in one of Italy's most striking hilltop towns, letting you stretch your legs among Gothic architecture and winding piazzas while your driver handles the road ahead. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

6 hoursfrom AUD $666

Private boat tour on the Portofino Riviera

🐠 Water Activities

Private boat tour on the Portofino Riviera

A full-day private boat journey along Italy's Tigullio coast, departing from Portofino and visiting four distinct stops: the medieval Abbey of San Fruttuoso, dramatic Punta Chiappa, and colourful Camogli. Six to nine hours on the water with time to swim, snorkel, and explore each village's character at your own pace. Drinks and equipment supplied.

6 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1499

Private tour with typical boat in Venice & islands with Prosecco

🐠 Water Activities

Private tour with typical boat in Venice & islands with Prosecco

Explore Venice's lagoon aboard a traditional wooden boat with a skipper who knows the backroads. This 4.5-hour private tour takes up to six passengers to celebrated islands like Murano and Burano, plus quiet corners most visitors miss. You'll move at your own pace through narrow channels and open water, with cold drinks and snacks aboard. Tailor your stops and timing to suit the group.

4h 30mfrom AUD $250

Small Group Tour from Naples to Capri Boat and Land

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Small Group Tour from Naples to Capri Boat and Land

This nine-hour boat and land tour departs Naples and takes you around Capri by fast ferry, then explores the island's two main towns on foot and by shuttle bus. You'll circle the coastline to spot sea caves and the famous Faraglioni rock formations, then head inland to Anacapri for local shops and food, climb to Monte Solaro via chairlift, and finish at Capri's main piazza. An English-speaking guide leads the group throughout, returning you to Naples by evening.

9 hoursfrom AUD $250

Half Day E Bike Tour of Via Appia with Catacombs and Lunch

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Half Day E Bike Tour of Via Appia with Catacombs and Lunch

This five-hour e-bike tour rolls you through Rome's most historically layered landscape on the ancient Via Appia. You'll ride over original basalt roads, descend into the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus or Saint Sebastian to see early Christian burial chambers, pass the ruins of Maxentius's villa, and pedal through the Park of the Aqueducts where Rome's water infrastructure still dominates the skyline. A stop at a local spring includes Italian-style grilled food made from farm-fresh ingredients bought that morning.

5 hoursfrom AUD $250

Capri, Blue Grotto, Sorrento & Pompeii Private Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Capri, Blue Grotto, Sorrento & Pompeii Private Tour

This nine-hour private tour connects three of southern Italy's showstoppers in a single day. Starting from Naples or Sorrento port, you'll ferry to Capri for the Blue Grotto, explore the island's dramatic coastline, then head to Sorrento for lunch and a wander through its narrow streets. The afternoon takes you overland to Pompeii, where a local guide walks you through the haunting remains of the Roman city buried by Vesuvius nearly two millennia ago. A dedicated driver and guide handle all logistics and transport.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1199

Pompeii private guided tour and Amalfi coast

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Pompeii private guided tour and Amalfi coast

A nine-hour private tour combining the archaeological ruins of Pompeii with coastal views of the Amalfi region. Travel in a dedicated vehicle with a guide who tailors the experience to your pace and interests. You'll spend two hours exploring Pompeii's preserved streets and buildings, then continue along the dramatic coastline. The driver handles logistics while you focus on the landscape and history—no rushing between coach groups.

9 hoursfrom AUD $966

Private 4 Hours Island of Capri Tour

🐠 Water Activities

Private 4 Hours Island of Capri Tour

A private four-hour boat tour charting Capri's dramatic coastline with stops at the Faraglioni rock formations, Villa Malaparte, and Marina Piccola. You'll navigate past sea caves, jump into turquoise water for two or three swims, and snorkel at sheltered spots. The leisurely pace suits explorers wanting to see the island's standout features without rushing. A family-run operation with three decades' experience pilots the route, combining local knowledge with modern boat comfort.

4 hoursfrom AUD $799

Ligurian cooking classes

🍜 Food & Cooking

Ligurian cooking classes

Cook alongside Anna in her Ligurian home kitchen for five hours, mastering regional techniques and flavours passed down through generations. You'll prepare and eat a full meal in an authentic domestic setting, learning how locals approach their distinctive coastal cuisine. Wine and spirits feature throughout, adding depth to the experience of eating as Ligurians do.

5 hoursfrom AUD $150

Family or friends Transportation Service for the Experiences

✈️ Transfers

Family or friends Transportation Service for the Experiences

A private driver service along Italy's Amalfi Coast, designed for families and groups travelling together. Your English-speaking driver handles the route while you relax, offering commentary on the landscape and towns passing by. Trips run 4 to 8 hours depending on your itinerary. The service prioritises comfort and reliability, with proper child safety provisions included.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $999

Tour in bike history Island Ortigia and archeological park Neapolis

🛕 Culture & History

Tour in bike history Island Ortigia and archeological park Neapolis

Cycle through Syracuse's layered past on this four-hour guided ride across Ortigia island and the Neapolis archaeological zone. You'll pedal past Apollo's temple, the cathedral built into Athena's shrine, and freshwater springs, then explore the Greek theatre, the vast sacrificial altar of Hiero II, and the Roman amphitheatre carved into stone. A bike-paced alternative to walking, covering ground most visitors miss.

4 hoursfrom AUD $200

Capri Island Private Boat Tour Experience

🐠 Water Activities

Capri Island Private Boat Tour Experience

This seven-to-eight-hour private boat tour lets you explore Capri's coastline at your own pace, with a skipper who knows where the quieter coves and clearest waters hide. You'll anchor in spots most day-trippers miss, snorkel from the boat's platform, and eat snacks while watching the cliffs rise above you. The crew handles navigation and logistics so you can simply sit back, swim, and soak in the Mediterranean without the crowds of larger vessels.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $3079

Market Ritual, Cooking Class & Family Table

🍜 Food & Cooking

Market Ritual, Cooking Class & Family Table

Spend four hours in Cilento's celebrated Blue Zone learning to hand-roll pasta from Nonna Maria in her family kitchen. The morning starts with coffee and a stroll through neighbourhood shops to pick seasonal ingredients, then moves to her kitchen where you'll work through traditional techniques passed by word and gesture rather than recipe. Lunch unfolds on the terrace with wine, fresh mozzarella, and her homemade limoncello—a genuine taste of how people actually eat in this corner of southern Italy.

4 hoursfrom AUD $300

The best of Venice in a day

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

The best of Venice in a day

A five to six-hour guided walk through Venice that moves beyond the postcard spots. Starting from the train station, you'll navigate quiet calli and hidden squares with a local guide, discovering neighbourhoods where Venetians actually live. Along the way, you'll taste proper food and drink, learn the rhythms of the city, and understand what gives Venice its particular character. It's designed to feel less like sightseeing and more like a day spent as someone who knows the place.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $1132

Day Trip from Rome: Pope’s Summer Residence & Gardens Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Day Trip from Rome: Pope’s Summer Residence & Gardens Tour

Slip out of Rome's chaos to the Pope's hilltop retreat above Lake Albano. This five-hour guided tour takes you through centuries-old papal palaces and immaculate botanical gardens, where ancient Roman fragments sit amongst manicured grounds and sweeping Campagna views. Round-trip transport and an English-speaking guide are included; you'll have free time to wander, lunch at local restaurants, or browse the town's shops before heading back.

5 hoursfrom AUD $291

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

🍜 Food & Cooking

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

Shop the Rialto markets with a Venetian cook, then prepare three dishes—antipasto, fresh pasta, and dolce—at their home kitchen. This 4.5-hour session run by Cesarine, Italy's longest-standing network of home cooks, teaches genuine recipes passed through generations. You'll cook alongside your host, handle every technique yourself, and eat what you've made with local wines and espresso. Small group, authentic kitchen, no shortcuts.

4h 30mfrom AUD $331

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