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Taormina Boat Tour
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Taormina Boat Tour

Explore Taormina's dramatic coastline by boat over 5–7 hours, steering clear of crowded shore attractions. A local guide steers you through hidden coves, coastal landmarks, and Sicilian heritage while you settle into the rhythm of the sea. Private transport collects you, onboard WiFi keeps you connected, and snacks fuel the journey. Timing flexes around ship schedules.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $308
Private Boat Tour Along the Amalfi Coast
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Boat Tour Along the Amalfi Coast

Spend a full day cruising the Amalfi Coast by private boat, stopping at Positano's pastel-hued waterfront and the historic fishing town of Amalfi. Swim in sheltered coves with gin-clear water, snorkel from the boat, and relax on deck with drinks and snacks whilst an English-speaking skipper handles navigation. Seven to eight hours of coastal exploration at your own pace, no rushing between tour groups.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2073
Etna and Alcantara Gorges Tour – Trekking, Lava Cave and River
5.0 (10)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Italy

Etna and Alcantara Gorges Tour – Trekking, Lava Cave and River

Spend a full day exploring Sicily's volcanic landscape on this eight-hour trek combining Mount Etna's slopes, underground lava formations, and the dramatic Alcantara Gorges. You'll walk roughly three kilometres across Etna's crater-dotted flanks at 2000 metres whilst a geologist explains the volcano's structure and eruption patterns. After descending into a lava cave equipped with helmet and torch, you'll finish at the Alcantara Gorges where basalt walls frame a river canyon ideal for wandering and photography.

8 hoursfrom AUD $150
Private Tour of the Amalfi Coast from Sorrento
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Tour of the Amalfi Coast from Sorrento

Eight-hour private boat tour along Italy's Amalfi Coast departing from Sorrento, visiting the fishing villages of Praiano and Positano, the medieval town of Amalfi, and the hidden Fjord of Furore. Navigate dramatic coastal cliffs and turquoise coves from your own skippered vessel, with optional stops for swimming, snorkelling, and lunch at family-run restaurants. Prosecco, limoncello, and local snacks included throughout the day.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2415
Mount Etna 4x4 Jeep Tour with lunch
5.0 (10)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Mount Etna 4x4 Jeep Tour with lunch

Bounce across Mount Etna's backcountry in a 4x4, navigating rough tracks through volcanic terrain shaped by centuries of eruptions. Based near Catania, this 7-hour outing takes you into deep gorges and native forests clinging to the mountainside, with lunch and local wine included. Your driver doubles as guide, handling the rough stuff while you soak in the raw, unpolished landscape.

7 hoursfrom AUD $182
Skip-the-line Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Shore Excursion from Salerno Cruise Port
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Skip-the-line Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Shore Excursion from Salerno Cruise Port

This eight-hour private excursion from Salerno cruise port combines two of Campania's standout attractions. Your driver collects you at the terminal and whisks you to Pompeii, where a specialist guide leads a focused 2.5-hour walk through the ruins—skip-the-line tickets included. Afterwards, you'll drive the dramatically winding Amalfi Coast road, stopping at scenic vantage points to absorb the clifftop views, then explore Amalfi itself before an hour's free time in the picture-postcard village of Positano.

8 hoursfrom AUD $798
Private Boat Tour Along the Amalfi Coast
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Boat Tour Along the Amalfi Coast

Cruise the full sweep of the Amalfi Coast by private boat, stopping at postcard villages and hidden coves between Positano and Maiori. You'll anchor for swimming and snorkelling in crystalline waters, with the skipper and crew handling navigation while you sip prosecco and pick at local snacks. Seven to eight hours on the water, all gear and refreshments provided.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1499
Fast Access Complete Vatican Sistine Chapel & St Peter Day Tour
5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Fast Access Complete Vatican Sistine Chapel & St Peter Day Tour

Skip the queues and explore the Vatican's masterpieces with an art historian guide over five hours. You'll move beyond the usual highlights through nine kilometres of galleries, taking in the Vatican Art Collection and Sistine Chapel's frescoes before emerging onto St Peter's Square. This private tour trades the crush of general admission for deeper insight into Renaissance and classical works, though St Peter's Basilica entry isn't included.

5 hoursfrom AUD $798
Sorrento Positano and Pompeii
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Sorrento Positano and Pompeii

An eight-hour guided tour from Naples taking in the coastal gems of southern Italy. You'll travel through the Sorrento and Positano coastlines before exploring Pompeii's volcanic ruins with a private two-hour guided walk through the ancient streets. Your driver navigates the winding Amalfi roads in a climate-controlled minivan, handling all logistics so you can focus on the landscapes and archaeology.

8 hoursfrom AUD $441
Boat tour with snorkeling and small aperitif in Alghero
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Boat tour with snorkeling and small aperitif in Alghero

A 4-hour coastal boat trip along Alghero's Riviera del Corallo, accessing hidden coves by dinghy with a skilled skipper. You'll snorkel in clear waters, try stand-up paddling, and enjoy a spread of fresh local fare and drinks mid-voyage. An underwater camera captures your finds for later sharing.

4 hoursfrom AUD $120
Tour Positano & Sorrento with a lunch stop
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Tour Positano & Sorrento with a lunch stop

An eight-hour coastal drive along the Amalfi reveals Positano and Sorrento at your own pace. Your English-speaking driver navigates the winding roads whilst sharing local stories, stops at scenic viewpoints for photos, and arranges lunch at neighbourhood spots of their choosing or yours. Wander each town's narrow streets independently before returning to your starting point.

8 hoursfrom AUD $500
Cinque Terre Private Tour from La Spezia
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Cinque Terre Private Tour from La Spezia

A private 9-hour outing from La Spezia exploring Cinque Terre's five cliff-bound villages plus the UNESCO-listed coastal town of Portovenere. Your driver-guide navigates the winding Ligurian coast, revealing terraced vineyards, dramatic geology, and fishing settlements unchanged for centuries. Each day differs—weather, crowds, and conditions reshape what you discover—making every route genuinely distinct. Customisable stops let you linger where it matters: a harborside lunch spot, a particular village piazza, or a viewpoint that calls for photographs.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1645
Private Tour Agrigento Valley of the Temples Park and Scala Dei Turchi
5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Private Tour Agrigento Valley of the Temples Park and Scala Dei Turchi

Spend a full day exploring Sicily's most celebrated ancient site and one of the Mediterranean's most striking beaches. This private tour takes you through the sprawling Valley of the Temples at Agrigento, where Greek ruins dot a vast archaeological park, then down to Scala dei Turchi—a dramatic white limestone cliff face that tumbles directly onto the sand. Eight to nine hours allows you to wander both locations at your own pace, moving between Hellenic history and natural theatre in a single journey.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $350
Villa Adriana and Villa d'Este Unique Photo Tour and Workshop
5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Villa Adriana and Villa d'Este Unique Photo Tour and Workshop

A small-group photography workshop across two Renaissance villas near Rome. Over 7–9 hours, a professional photographer guides you through Hadrian's Villa's ancient ruins and Villa d'Este's fountains and gardens, teaching you to shoot in changing light, master manual settings, and compose stronger images. Limited to four people for hands-on instruction. Includes private transport and guide; villa entry and camera rental optional.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $999
From Salerno to Amalfi Coast by car-stopping in Amalfi & Ravello
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

From Salerno to Amalfi Coast by car-stopping in Amalfi & Ravello

Travel the Amalfi Coast by private car from Salerno, visiting Amalfi and Ravello across five and a half hours. Your driver and guide navigate the winding coastal roads while you absorb the scenery from an air-conditioned vehicle. Stop at viewpoints, wander through historic villages, and taste local limoncello and pastries along the way. The itinerary flexes to your pace—linger where you wish, skip what doesn't appeal.

5h 30mfrom AUD $333
Private Tour to Pompei Sorrento and Positano with English speaking Driver/Guide
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Tour to Pompei Sorrento and Positano with English speaking Driver/Guide

Walk the preserved streets of Pompeii with a dedicated guide, then drive the dramatic Amalfi Coast to Sorrento and Positano. This seven-to-eight-hour private tour pairs archaeological depth with coastal scenery, skipping queues at the ancient site so you spend less time waiting and more time understanding how Romans lived before Vesuvius struck. Your English-speaking driver handles all logistics while a local expert unpacks Pompeii's secrets on foot.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2231
Lake Como private boat tour _ to Bellagio & Lunch _ 3/4 Hrs
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Lake Como private boat tour _ to Bellagio & Lunch _ 3/4 Hrs

Cruise Lake Como's northern reach from Argegno aboard a private sportboat, gliding past waterfront villages and grand estates. Choose the 3-hour sprint to Bellagio or the 4-hour version with a leisurely lakeside lunch stop at a local restaurant (your choice, confirmed beforehand). Small groups of up to six ensure you're not squeezed in with strangers. Wine and soft drinks flow throughout.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1499
Amalfi Coast Full Day Private Slow Cruise from Positano
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Amalfi Coast Full Day Private Slow Cruise from Positano

Explore the Amalfi Coast from the water aboard a private 10-metre motorboat with Cassiopea, a family-run operator since the 1950s. This eight-hour cruise departs Positano and hugs the dramatic coastline, revealing hidden coves and working fishing villages inaccessible from the clifftop roads. Choose to lunch at a waterside village, swim in turquoise water, or push on to Amalfi town and the hilltop charm of Ravello. Your skipper knows these waters intimately.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1998
Exclusive Private Positano & Amalfi Coast Cruise
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Exclusive Private Positano & Amalfi Coast Cruise

A seven-hour private boat journey tracing the Amalfi Coast from Positano to Amalfi, anchoring at secluded swimming spots unreachable by land. You'll float in turquoise waters, sample local cured meats and seasonal fruit, sip prosecco as the skipper shares insider knowledge of the region's hidden corners. The boat carries onboard amenities and serves breakfast before departure, making it a full-day escape rather than a rushed tick-box.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2581
Unique Professional Photoshoot Be the Model of Your Roman Holiday
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Unique Professional Photoshoot Be the Model of Your Roman Holiday

Spend four hours being photographed across Rome's most recognisable landmarks and hidden corners with Giulio D'Ercole, a five-star rated photographer who specialises in editorial-style portraits. Whether marking an anniversary, proposal, or simply capturing your Roman journey, you'll leave with over 80 polished digital images—a shareable visual record that feels both candid and expertly composed. Perfect for solo travellers, couples, families, or small groups seeking professional-quality memories without the stiffness.

4 hoursfrom AUD $666
Exclusive Private Sailboat Tour on the Amalfi Coast
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Exclusive Private Sailboat Tour on the Amalfi Coast

An 8-hour private sailboat charter along Italy's Amalfi Coast that trades motorised speed for the quieter pull of wind and sail. You'll navigate the dramatic coastline at a pace that lets you absorb the landscape—stopping to swim, snorkel, and eat lunch made from local ingredients. The crew adjusts the itinerary to suit your mood, whether that means lingering in a quiet cove or exploring a new anchorage. Prosecco, beer, and local liqueur feature throughout.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1166
Ancient Appian Way and Aqueducts EBike Tour
5.0 (10)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Italy

Ancient Appian Way and Aqueducts EBike Tour

Explore Rome's ancient infrastructure on a guided four-hour e-bike tour following the Appian Way and its historic aqueducts. Well-fitted electric bikes suited to all sizes make the ride manageable, with an easy 3km path to get your bearings before tackling the main route. Expert guides prioritise your comfort and safety throughout, and a proper break halfway gives you space to rest and refuel before the second half.

4 hoursfrom AUD $142
Private Boat Tour to Cala Violina and the Tuscan coast
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Boat Tour to Cala Violina and the Tuscan coast

Explore hidden coves along the Tuscan coastline aboard a private boat, dropping anchor at crystalline bays like Cala Violina and Cala Martina for swimming and snorkelling. This four-hour voyage whisks you past rocky inlets and past fishing villages to secluded spots where the water runs gin-clear and crowds vanish. Tailor the route to suit your mood—whether that's a quiet celebration or pure coastal wandering—then refuel with cold pasta, local wine and seasonal fruit eaten straight from the boat.

4 hoursfrom AUD $749
Mysteries of Palermo - UNESCO Walking Tour
5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Mysteries of Palermo - UNESCO Walking Tour

A four-hour guided walk through Palermo's UNESCO-listed heart, unravelling the city's layered past through its most significant monuments. Starting at the Cathedral, you'll trace a route past the geometric splendour of Quattro Canti and the provocatively sculpted Pretoria fountain, then discover the Byzantine domes and Norman heritage of Martorana and San Cataldo churches. Your guide unpicks the stories embedded in stone, offering context that transforms architectural sightseeing into genuine understanding.

4 hoursfrom AUD $466
Siena and San Gimignano, The Glory Of Medieval Age In Tuscany
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Siena and San Gimignano, The Glory Of Medieval Age In Tuscany

A full-day drive from Florence through medieval Tuscany, visiting Siena and San Gimignano with your own English-speaking driver. You'll navigate both towns at your own pace, absorb local histories and traditions, and choose between lunch in Siena or at a Chianti wine estate with house-made food and local wines. The journey includes panoramic routes through the rolling hills that define the region. Eight to nine hours total.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $633
Daily Excursion Full Day 8 Hours ( Amalfi Ravello Pompei)
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Daily Excursion Full Day 8 Hours ( Amalfi Ravello Pompei)

A private 8–9 hour drive through three iconic Campania destinations: the clifftop town of Ravello, the dramatic Amalfi Coast, and the volcanic ruins of Pompeii. Your Neapolitan driver navigates the winding coastal roads and handles logistics while you take in the scenery, with curated lunch stops at local pizzerias or seafood spots. You'll need to arrange your own Pompeii guide and ticket, but transport, water, and WiFi are sorted.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $583
Rome to Florence Private Transfer with Orvieto & Lunch
5.0 (10)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

Rome to Florence Private Transfer with Orvieto & Lunch

A seven-hour private drive from Rome to Florence that transforms transit into experience. Your English-speaking driver collects you from your hotel and steers a comfortable Mercedes through Umbrian countryside toward your destination, stopping in Orvieto to admire its Gothic cathedral. Midway, you'll sit down to a proper lunch at a working farmhouse, eating what locals eat, before continuing north. No rushing between coaches or waiting in stations—just open road, views, and someone who knows the region.

7 hoursfrom AUD $784
All-included Rome in a Day Tour with Vatican Sistine Chapel Colosseum & Pantheon
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

All-included Rome in a Day Tour with Vatican Sistine Chapel Colosseum & Pantheon

A privately guided 6-hour sweep through Rome's heavyweight sites, hitting the Colosseum interior, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona before heading into the Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms, and Sistine Chapel. Your art historian guide navigates the crowds and backstory. Colosseum and reservation fees included; you cover your own way between locations.

6 hoursfrom AUD $916
Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Rome Highlights Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port

A nine-hour private tour departing from Civitavecchia port that covers Rome's essential landmarks in a single day. Your driver collects you at the pier and steers you through ancient ruins—the Forum, Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Baths of Caracalla—before pivoting to Renaissance gems like the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. After lunch, you cross into Vatican City to explore its museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica before returning to port.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1260
Naples And Campi Flegrei Bike Tour
5.0 (10)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Naples And Campi Flegrei Bike Tour

Cycle through the volcanic landscape of Campi Flegrei on a guided 7–8 hour ride that reveals Naples beyond its urban reputation. You'll navigate crater lakes, climb rolling hills, and explore the region's geothermal features with a professional guide. This tour suits confident cyclists with several years of road experience; you needn't be elite, but steady fitness and bike handling skills are essential. Your guide manages logistics while you take in the views.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $200
Exclusive Private Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento - Full Day
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Exclusive Private Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento - Full Day

Set out from Sorrento on a seven-hour private boat charter to Capri aboard a sleek 2025 Trimarchi, handling up to six passengers. Your English-speaking captain shapes the day to your wishes—anchor in hidden coves, swim off dramatic cliffs, explore sea caves. The boat comes rigged with snorkelling kit, drinks, snacks, and towels. It's the sort of trip where you control the pace, pick where to linger, and skip the tour-group queues.

7h 15mfrom AUD $916
With Edo - The Forgotten Wine Roads of Piedmont · From Turin
5.0 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

With Edo - The Forgotten Wine Roads of Piedmont · From Turin

Edo runs a seven-hour wine tour through Canavese, a quiet region just north of Turin that bypasses the well-trodden Piedmont circuit. You'll visit two family-owned wineries with just three other travellers, meet the winemakers, and taste Erbaluce di Caluso whites and Carema reds grown on Alpine terraces. A homemade lunch using local ingredients sits at the heart of the day. This is wine country explored at a genuine pace, led by someone who knows every vineyard personally.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $598
Amalfi coast tour(Positano) & Sorrento coast for 4-6-8 passengers
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Amalfi coast tour(Positano) & Sorrento coast for 4-6-8 passengers

A full-day private drive along Italy's most dramatic coastline, exploring Positano and the Sorrento peninsula with a local driver who knows the back roads and stories. Seven to eight hours covering UNESCO-listed terrain at a measured pace—no rushed coach-tour itinerary. You'll stop where locals eat, see where light hits the cliffs best, and hear the history that shaped these villages. Perfect for travellers after genuine experience over ticked boxes.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $366
Amalfi coast 'til Sunset: a full day experience
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Amalfi coast 'til Sunset: a full day experience

Spend nine to ten hours exploring the Amalfi Coast by private boat, calling at Positano and Amalfi before anchoring offshore to watch the sun dip below the horizon. Your English-speaking captain steers a well-appointed vessel equipped for swimming and snorkelling, with prosecco to toast the day's end. The itinerary bends to your preferences, and you'll return to your starting point as light fades.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $2581
Luxury Tour Aegadian Islands: Favignana Levanzo with Lunch from Trapani
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Luxury Tour Aegadian Islands: Favignana Levanzo with Lunch from Trapani

Spend eight hours exploring the Aegadian Islands' finest coves aboard a 24-seat boat departing Trapani. Visit Favignana's turquoise bays—Cala Azzurra, Bue Marino, Cala Rossa and the Grotto of Lovers—then head to Levanzo for its sheltered anchorages. Tuck into a spread of Trapani pasta, fresh bread and seasonal fruit washed down with local wine, then float through the afternoon aperitif hour with spritzers and snacks. Snorkelling gear included; the marine reserve is yours to explore.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2172
Tuscany off the beaten paths
5.0 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Tuscany off the beaten paths

Spend eight hours exploring lesser-known corners of Tuscany with a knowledgeable local guide. You'll drive the scenic Chiantigiana road, stopping at two family-owned wineries for tastings and a farm-to-table lunch paired with local wines and olive oil. This tour skips the crowded hotspots in favour of authentic hilltop villages and small-batch producers, giving you a genuine sense of how the region actually works beyond the tourist trail.

8 hoursfrom AUD $416
Private Tuscany Day Tour: San Gimignano and Chianti Wine Region from Florence
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Tuscany Day Tour: San Gimignano and Chianti Wine Region from Florence

Eight-hour private tour through Tuscany's heart, departing Florence for the medieval towers of San Gimignano and the rolling vineyards of Chianti. Travel in an air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking driver who shares local knowledge and points out worthwhile stops along the way. Optional winery lunch with tastings available at your own cost, making this a flexible day that suits your pace and interests.

8 hoursfrom AUD $571
Private Tour in Pompeii Sorrento and Positano
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Tour in Pompeii Sorrento and Positano

Explore two Campania landmarks in a single day: walk through Pompeii's volcanic ruins, then drive the dramatic Sorrento-to-Positano coast road. Your eight-hour private tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle, entrance tickets, and the option to add a live guide at Pompeii for deeper context on the city's streets, brothel, forum, and intact homes. Pick-up and drop-off included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $520
Florence Market Tour & Cooking Class in Local Home with Mirella
5.0 (10)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Florence Market Tour & Cooking Class in Local Home with Mirella

Spend four hours shopping for ingredients at Florence's Sant'Ambrogio market, then drive to Mirella's home kitchen for a hands-on cooking class where you'll prepare three to four seasonal dishes from scratch. Learn how Florentine Renaissance flavours and Tuscan tradition shape her approach, then sit down to eat what you've made—starter through dessert—alongside wine, prosecco and limoncello.

4 hoursfrom AUD $497
4-Hour Private Boat Experience From Positano
5.0 (10)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

4-Hour Private Boat Experience From Positano

A four-hour private boat journey departing Positano that charts the dramatic Amalfi coastline between Positano and Atrani. You'll glide past vertical cliffs and turquoise inlets, stopping at fishing villages like Praiano and the Furore fjord, with time to swim in sheltered coves and explore Amalfi's medieval streets. The boat supplies snorkelling gear, refreshments, and towels so you move at your own pace between water and shore.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1332
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