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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

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

Taormina and Giardini Naxos Shared Boat Tour

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Taormina and Giardini Naxos Shared Boat Tour

Eight-hour boat journey along Sicily's northeastern coast, departing from Taormina and Giardini Naxos. You'll cruise past dramatic cliffsides and limestone formations, dropping anchor at secluded bays for swimming and snorkelling. The vessel carries a maximum of twelve passengers, keeping the experience intimate. Prosecco and Sicilian nibbles feature on the welcome, with fresh fruit and soft drinks throughout. All gear, fuel and fees are sorted.

8 hoursfrom AUD $283

Private Transfer Rome to Florence with a stop to visit Siena

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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

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

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

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

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

Private tour with typical boat in Venice & islands with Prosecco

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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

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

Day trip Etna and Taormina Highlights

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Day trip Etna and Taormina Highlights

Explore Europe's most active volcano and Sicily's most picturesque coastal town in a single day. This private tour departs from Messina, Taormina or Giardini Naxos, taking you up Mount Etna's slopes before descending to Taormina's clifftop streets. Along the way, stop at a local farm in Zafferana Etnea to sample wines, honey and produce grown in the volcano's mineral-rich soil. Six to eight hours of driving, walking and tasting.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $316

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

Family or friends Transportation Service for the Experiences

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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

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

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

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

Full day luxury trip around Amalfi Coast and Capri

🐠 Water Activities

Full day luxury trip around Amalfi Coast and Capri

A 6–7 hour private boat tour along the Amalfi Coast and to Capri, steering past dramatic cliffsides and hidden swimming spots. Your captain navigates to the most photogenic sections of coastline, with a Positano stop and flexible lunch arrangements at a spot of your choosing. Drinks and snacks included; you'll spend substantial time in the water.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $2998

Private Boat Tour of Capri by Gozzo Boat - Signature Experience

🐠 Water Activities

Private Boat Tour of Capri by Gozzo Boat - Signature Experience

Seven hours aboard a traditional wooden gozzo exploring Capri's dramatic coastline—past the towering Faraglioni rocks, into the luminous Blue Grotto, and across quiet anchorages where few venture. You'll drift between sheer golden cliffs and crystalline water, stopping to swim and snorkel in hidden bays. The boat carries all the essentials: snacks, brunch, cold drinks, and enough comfort to make lingering feel effortless. Departs from the Amalfi Coast.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1482

Villa Adriana Private Day Trip from Rome By Train

🛕 Culture & History

Villa Adriana Private Day Trip from Rome By Train

Travel by train from Rome to Tivoli and explore Hadrian's Villa, the sprawling second-century retreat where emperors once walked. Your private guide leads you through the archaeological complex's ruins—bathing suites, sanctuaries, colonnaded gardens—with skip-the-line entry. The 5.5-hour outing includes transport both ways and covers ground at a measured pace, finishing with the train journey back through the Campagna landscape.

5h 30mfrom AUD $295

Private tour Amalfi Coast and Pompei: Positano and Sorrento

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private tour Amalfi Coast and Pompei: Positano and Sorrento

A private eight-hour sweep along the Amalfi Coast and into Pompeii's archaeological ruins. You'll travel in a climate-controlled minivan with an experienced local guide, stopping at Positano and Sorrento to absorb the coastal landscape and learn about the region's layered history. The driver handles navigation while you take in the dramatic cliffside scenery and absorb insights from someone who's spent 16 years reading this terrain.

8 hoursfrom AUD $563

Amalfi Coast Day Trip from Pompeii

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Amalfi Coast Day Trip from Pompeii

A chauffeured journey from Pompeii along the Amalfi Coast's clifftop roads, taking in dramatic viewpoints and sampling local limoncello. Your driver navigates the winding coastal roads whilst you soak in views of pastel villages clinging to volcanic slopes. Eight hours total includes photo stops at the coast's most striking vantage points and a taste of the region's signature citrus liqueur.

8 hoursfrom AUD $233

Private Cinque Terre Tour from Livorno Port & Tour Leader

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Cinque Terre Tour from Livorno Port & Tour Leader

A nine-hour private tour from Livorno Port that drives you to Cinque Terre, the five stacked villages perched on Liguria's dramatic coastline. Your English-speaking guide leads you through these UNESCO-listed settlements, revealing their maritime heritage and local traditions whilst you take in views across the Mediterranean. You'll move between villages by train or ferry—your choice—with comfortable transport and expert commentary throughout the day.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1082

Sorrento private tour from Naples Train Station with Pompeii and Positano

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Sorrento private tour from Naples Train Station with Pompeii and Positano

Catch the high-speed train from Rome and spend a day exploring the Sorrento Peninsula's coastal gems. Your driver collects you from Napoli Centrale and steers through the Mediterranean's windiest roads to Pompeii's volcanic ruins, then heads to Positano's pastel cliffside villages and the dramatic Amalfi shoreline. Eight hours of guided touring in an air-conditioned minivan, with stops tailored to your pace and interests. Train tickets and Pompeii entry are separate.

8 hoursfrom AUD $384

Salerno/Naples Port Positano, Amalfi & Ravello - Shore Excursion

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Salerno/Naples Port Positano, Amalfi & Ravello - Shore Excursion

This eight-hour shore excursion from Naples or Salerno ports takes you straight to the Amalfi Coast's three standout villages. You'll visit Positano first, where pastel-hued buildings tumble toward pebble beaches, then explore Amalfi's historic centre with its famous cathedral and lemon groves. The tour finishes in clifftop Ravello, where Renaissance villas and manicured gardens command views across the Tyrrhenian Sea. Transport, onboard commentary, and free time at each stop are included; you arrange your own meals.

8 hoursfrom AUD $142

Private Chianti Wine Tasting from Florence, Half Day Experience

🍜 Food & Cooking

Private Chianti Wine Tasting from Florence, Half Day Experience

A six-hour private tour through Chianti's vineyard hills, visiting two working estates to taste the region's signature reds alongside lunch and local oils. You'll travel by private car from Florence, stopping first at an established winery for vineyard walks and tastings, then at a smaller producer where you'll eat and drink whilst overlooking San Gimignano's medieval silhouette. Your driver shares local knowledge as you wind through the UNESCO-listed countryside.

6 hoursfrom AUD $941

Assisi and Cascia Private Day Tour from Rome with Lunch

🛕 Culture & History

Assisi and Cascia Private Day Tour from Rome with Lunch

A 12-hour private pilgrimage from Rome through two pivotal Catholic sites. Start in Assisi, where the Basilica of St. Francis dominates the hillside—a medieval architectural masterpiece that shaped European art and design. After lunch, head to Cascia to visit the Monastery of Saint Rita, whose intercession draws believers seeking solutions to seemingly impossible problems. A guide accompanies you through Assisi's churches and chapels; Cascia's shrine is self-guided. Private transport and driver included throughout.

11 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1499

Affordable Private Luxury Limousine from Rome to Positano

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Affordable Private Luxury Limousine from Rome to Positano

Skip the train chaos and settle into a private Mercedes for the scenic haul from Rome down to Positano. This 4-hour-plus transfer gets you from city streets to clifftop villages in genuine comfort—leather seats, cold water, proper air con, and a driver who actually knows where the good spots are. Pick-up from any Rome airport, hotel, or station; drop-off wherever you're staying on the Coast. You arrive relaxed, not frazzled.

4h 20mfrom AUD $560

Florence and Wine Tasting Private Tour from Livorno

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Florence and Wine Tasting Private Tour from Livorno

A nine-hour private tour from Livorno that combines Florence's essential landmarks with a Chianti winery visit. Your driver navigates you through the city centre in the morning, leaving space for independent browsing, then heads into Tuscany's wine country for a tasting session paired with a light lunch. The itinerary pairs art and architecture with regional viticulture, returning to port with time to spare.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1465

Lucca and Pisa Day Tour from Rome

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Lucca and Pisa Day Tour from Rome

Twelve-hour private drive from Rome to Lucca and Pisa, hitting both towns' landmark attractions without the tour-bus crowds. You'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes with an English-speaking driver who knows the territory well and can point out details beyond the usual stops. The pace is brisk but manageable, and the operator handles route tweaks based on what interests you most. Admission fees and meals aren't included, so budget accordingly.

12 hoursfrom AUD $916

Private Capri Full Day Tour by Land and Sea from Sorrento

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Capri Full Day Tour by Land and Sea from Sorrento

Spend eight hours discovering Capri's rugged coastline and hilltop villages on this combined boat and land tour from Sorrento. A shared jetfoil gets you to the island, where a traditional wooden boat takes you past sea caves and dramatic rock formations. After swimming in crystalline waters, you'll ride a chairlift to Mount Solaro's summit, then explore Capri town's main square at leisure before returning to the mainland.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1166

Private Tour: Pompeii Ruins from Rome in a Day

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Tour: Pompeii Ruins from Rome in a Day

This eight-hour private excursion whisks you from Rome to Pompeii's haunting archaeological site. Your English-speaking driver collects you in a comfortable Mercedes or minivan for the 2.5-hour journey south. Upon arrival, a knowledgeable guide leads you through two hours exploring the buried Roman city—streets, homes, and artefacts frozen by Vesuvius's eruption. After lunch (your choice of venue and cost), you return to Rome refreshed and sated with history.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1004

Authentic Piedmont small producers wine tour with a Sommelier

🍜 Food & Cooking

Authentic Piedmont small producers wine tour with a Sommelier

Explore Monferrato, Piedmont's quieter wine region, guided by a sommelier through two small producers' cellars and vineyards. This seven-hour tour reveals how local winemakers approach their craft—from natural fermentation philosophies to the revival of indigenous grape varieties. You'll walk through rolling countryside between visits, sit down to regional cooking at a family-run restaurant, and taste wines directly from the producers themselves, learning their stories alongside their bottles.

7 hoursfrom AUD $333

All Inclusive Pompeii, Pizza Class & Olive Oil Experience

🍜 Food & Cooking

All Inclusive Pompeii, Pizza Class & Olive Oil Experience

This eight-hour tour combines archaeology, artisanal production, and hands-on cooking in the Bay of Naples. You'll spend two hours navigating Pompeii's volcanic ruins with a private guide, then travel to Sorrento's olive oil heartland to witness cold-press methods firsthand. The finale: rolling pizza dough under a chef's instruction, topping your disc, and firing it in a wood-burning oven before eating what you've made, paired with local wine and pudding.

8 hoursfrom AUD $996

Pienza, Montalcino, Brunello Wine and Pecorino Cheese PRIVATE TOUR from FLORENCE

🍜 Food & Cooking

Pienza, Montalcino, Brunello Wine and Pecorino Cheese PRIVATE TOUR from FLORENCE

An eight-hour private tour from Florence through Tuscany's Val d'Orcia, taking in the hilltop town of Pienza and the wine region around Montalcino. Travel in a comfortable Mercedes with an English-speaking driver, visiting producers of Brunello wine and Pecorino cheese in their working settings. The journey includes hotel collection and return, with refreshments provided during transit. Lunch is arranged separately, giving you flexibility to eat where you choose.

8 hoursfrom AUD $966

Amalfi Coast Tour from Naples

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Amalfi Coast Tour from Naples

A nine-hour coastal drive from Naples that strings together three of the Amalfi's most celebrated stops. Travel in a climate-controlled minivan with a knowledgeable driver who guides you through the region's geography, culture and quirks. You'll see Positano's dramatically stacked pastel buildings, wander Amalfi's narrow lanes and taste its famous pastries, then climb to Ravello's clifftop gardens and terraces. The pace lets you absorb each place without rushing.

9 hoursfrom AUD $589

Day trip by sailing boat Capo Codacavallo and Molara

🐠 Water Activities

Day trip by sailing boat Capo Codacavallo and Molara

Spend eight hours sailing the northeastern Sardinian coast aboard the Blue Queen, with two to three swimming stops in protected marine coves. The skipper adjusts the route based on conditions—you might explore Molara's pools and Capo Coda Cavallo's cliffs, or venture toward Tavolara's dramatic limestone faces and Cala Brandinchi's white sand. Between swims, tuck into local antipasti and chilled wine on deck whilst the boat drifts through gin-clear water.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2165

Full day boat excursion of Ponza & Palmarola from Rome

🐠 Water Activities

Full day boat excursion of Ponza & Palmarola from Rome

A 12–13 hour boat journey to Ponza and Palmarola, two islands off the Italian coast near Rome. You'll depart Rome by private minivan to Anzio, then board a fast ferry to Ponza, where a local guide leads you past Roman cisterns and natural rock formations. Multiple swimming stops, snorkelling gear provided, and a lunch of fresh pasta with white wine served aboard. Finish with time to browse local shops before the return ferry and transfer home.

12 hours – 13 hoursfrom AUD $649

Discover Capri on a private boat tour

🐠 Water Activities

Discover Capri on a private boat tour

Hire a private boat for seven hours to explore Capri's dramatic coastline at your own pace. Your English-speaking skipper navigates you past hidden coves and legendary landmarks whilst you float between swimming stops. Prosecco and light refreshments are onboard; the boat includes showers and toilets. Ideal for groups wanting flexibility—stop where you fancy, swim when you like, and time lunch ashore or skip it entirely.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2198

Naples Sunset Boat Tour: Private Cruise with Aperitif

🐠 Water Activities

Naples Sunset Boat Tour: Private Cruise with Aperitif

Cruise Naples' shoreline aboard a private boat, discovering the coastal layers of history and geology that frame the city. Eight hours on the water lets you drift past cliffs, inlets and settlements while anchored on deck with chilled Prosecco and local nibbles. No previous sailing experience needed—just show up and let the skipper handle the navigation while you absorb the light and sea air.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2851

Grand Tour to Pompeii (with private guide) & the Amalfi Coast from Rome & back

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Grand Tour to Pompeii (with private guide) & the Amalfi Coast from Rome & back

A 14-hour day trip from Rome combining Pompeii's archaeological remains with the dramatic coastline of southern Campania. Depart early in a private Mercedes with your own driver, explore Pompeii's preserved streets with a dedicated guide for two hours, then travel to the Amalfi Coast to wander Positano's pastel villages and Sorrento's narrow lanes. Return to Rome by 9pm. Entrance fees and meals are separate.

14 hoursfrom AUD $1049

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