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Tour Erice, Trapani salt pans, Segesta

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Tour Erice, Trapani salt pans, Segesta

This 10-hour private tour threads through western Sicily's layered history, hitting the medieval hilltop town of Erice, the geometric salt ponds near Trapani, and the ancient Greek ruins of Segesta. You'll travel in air-conditioned comfort with a private driver, moving at your own pace between three distinct landscapes—each revealing a different chapter of the island's past. Guides available in multiple languages.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1116

Tuscany's hidden gems: San Gimignano, Volterra, St Galgano Abbey

🛕 Culture & History

Tuscany's hidden gems: San Gimignano, Volterra, St Galgano Abbey

Visit three of central Tuscany's most compelling medieval sites in a single day. Start in San Gimignano, famous for its soaring 14th-century towers that dominate the hilltop town, then climb to Volterra's hilltop perch for sweeping countryside views. End at San Galgano Abbey, a roofless 13th-century Cistercian ruin where gothic stone frames open sky—a place that rewards quiet wandering and imagination. An 11.5-hour excursion by coach with an English-speaking guide and free time at each location.

11h 30mfrom AUD $231

From Florence: PRIVATE Siena and San Gimignano with wine tasting

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

From Florence: PRIVATE Siena and San Gimignano with wine tasting

A 9.5-hour private drive through three showstopping Tuscan towns: Siena with its famous Palio horse race legacy, the medieval towers of San Gimignano, and the fortified village of Monteriggioni. You'll taste local wines including crisp DOC whites, enjoy lunch, and get free time to wander each town's cobbled streets at your own pace. A professional guide joins you in Siena; a luxury vehicle and driver handle the rest.

9h 30mfrom AUD $925

Private Guided Tour from Rome to Pompeii

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Guided Tour from Rome to Pompeii

Eight-hour private excursion from Rome to Pompeii with dedicated driver and archaeologically-trained guide. Travel south through the Italian countryside in a Mercedes sedan or minivan, arriving at the volcanic ruins for a thorough two-hour exploration of the preserved Roman city. Your guide meets you at the entrance and walks you through streets, homes and public spaces frozen by Mount Vesuvius's eruption in 79 AD. Returns you to Rome with time to spare before evening plans.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1067

Private Boat Experience in Amalfi Coast Full Day

🐠 Water Activities

Private Boat Experience in Amalfi Coast Full Day

A six-to-seven-hour private boat journey along the Amalfi Coast, departing from Amalfi's Molo Darsena. You'll navigate hidden sea caves, swim at secluded spots, and pass coastal villages clinging to dramatic cliffs. The route takes in natural rock formations, abandoned villas, and a waterfall, with stops designed around your pace. Lunch at a waterfront restaurant (your cost) breaks up the day. Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and fuel are covered.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $1157

Naples to Praiano/Amalfi transfer via 2h in Pompei (or viceversa)

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Naples to Praiano/Amalfi transfer via 2h in Pompei (or viceversa)

Private transfer connecting Naples and the Amalfi Coast via a two-hour stop at Pompeii's archaeological site. Travel in an air-conditioned Mercedes with an English-speaking driver who provides commentary on regional landmarks and handles your luggage. The journey takes 4–5 hours total. Pompeii entry tickets and optional private guides are booked separately; the driver will assist with arrangements if needed.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $365

Arbatax: Full-Day Sailing Tour of the Gulf of Orosei

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Arbatax: Full-Day Sailing Tour of the Gulf of Orosei

Spend nine hours sailing the Gulf of Orosei aboard a 16-metre vessel departing from Arbatax port on Sardinia's east coast. You'll navigate turquoise coves including the dramatic Cala Goloritzé, swim in pristine waters, and snorkel among rocky outcrops. The day wraps around shared meals: local aperitifs at departure, fresh fish lunch mid-voyage, and crepes as you return. Groups of 4–10 only; tours cancel if fewer than four book.

9 hoursfrom AUD $283

Amalfi Coast, Capri & Li Galli Islands BOAT EXCURSION

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Amalfi Coast, Capri & Li Galli Islands BOAT EXCURSION

Spend eight hours exploring the Amalfi Coast and Capri by boat, discovering sea caves, hidden coves and picturesque fishing villages inaccessible by land. Your skipper navigates a fleet of traditional wooden gozzos and modern dinghies to reveal the coast's most dramatic stretches, with time built in for swimming and snorkelling among crystalline waters. Prosecco, snacks and all gear included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $358

Tuscany Tour Siena - San Gimignano - Winery

🛕 Culture & History

Tuscany Tour Siena - San Gimignano - Winery

A full-day circuit through Siena's Gothic splendour, the medieval tower-town of San Gimignano, and into Chianti's vineyard slopes. You'll move between three distinct landscapes—urban heritage, hilltop settlement, and wine country—with private transport and a knowledgeable driver narrating the route. The day culminates at a working winery where you taste Chianti Classico and can arrange lunch among the vines. Eight hours total, mixing culture with wine appreciation.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1149

Private Boat Tour from Sorrento to Positano!

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Private Boat Tour from Sorrento to Positano!

This six-hour private boat tour departs Sorrento and traces the Amalfi Coast to Positano, taking in both coastlines in a single voyage. You'll navigate past dramatic cliffsides, secluded coves, and fishing villages whilst passing through the Punta Campanella Marine Reserve and spotting the Li Galli Islands. Swimming stops at hidden grottos break up the journey before arrival in Positano, where you can explore its steep pastel-painted streets or laze on the beach. Snorkel gear, refreshments and towels are provided.

6 hoursfrom AUD $2498

One day private tour in Savoca, Taormina and Castelmola

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

One day private tour in Savoca, Taormina and Castelmola

A 5–7 hour private loop through three hilltop villages with roots in film history and Sicilian tradition. Start in Savoca, where The Godfather was shot—visit the actual Bar Vitelli and cathedral from the wedding scene. Push on to Castelmola, a tight medieval village with the quirky Turrisi bar serving almond wine and cannoli. Cap it off in Taormina with the Greco-Roman theatre, the main street's buzz, and a view across to Isola Bella from a choice vantage point. Travel by air-conditioned car with water and snacks on hand.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $300

The Best of Rome (Driver Only/Self Touring)

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The Best of Rome (Driver Only/Self Touring)

Hit Rome's essential sights in a single day with your own driver and Mercedes, cutting out the walking grind. You'll pull up directly to ancient monuments, grand piazzas, and world-class museums across eight-and-a-half hours. Your English-speaking driver handles navigation and transport while you explore each site independently at your own pace—no tour guide, no rushed groups, just you deciding how long to linger at the Colosseum or Vatican.

8h 30mfrom AUD $1415

6-hour boat tour of Cinque Terre

🐠 Water Activities

6-hour boat tour of Cinque Terre

This 6-hour boat journey departs La Spezia and traces the Cinque Terre coastline by sea, visiting all five villages from the water. You'll cruise past Portovenere and its Byron Cave, navigate the dramatic red cliffs near Tramonti, then work your way along Riomaggiore, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Monterosso. Multiple swimming stops let you snorkel in the Marine Protected Area, spotting local fish. The boat includes fresh focaccia, prosecco, and cold drinks throughout.

6 hoursfrom AUD $233

Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio from Civitavecchia - Private Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio from Civitavecchia - Private Tour

A private 7–8 hour shore excursion from Civitavecchia taking you to two of Umbria's most striking hilltop towns. You'll explore Orvieto's cathedral and medieval streets, then venture to the isolated village of Civita di Bagnoregio, accessible only by a narrow footbridge. Travel in a comfortable Mercedes with your own English-speaking driver who can adjust the itinerary to suit your pace. Optional winery visit available.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $899

Private Half Day Canyoning Tour in Gordona

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Private Half Day Canyoning Tour in Gordona

Descend Val Bodengo's river gorge in Gordona over five hours, navigating white water, natural rock slides, and vertical drops via abseil and jump. You'll scramble through the streambed past cascading waterfalls, tackle swims in pools, and rappel stretches of up to 25 metres. The guide handles all safety kit and coaching—jumps and major abseils are optional, with bypass routes available for any section that doesn't appeal.

5 hoursfrom AUD $355

Dolomites of Cortina Winter Hiking & Sledding Experience

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Dolomites of Cortina Winter Hiking & Sledding Experience

Traverse the UNESCO-listed Dolomites on foot with a local mountain professional who steers clear of crowded routes. This seven-hour winter outing near Cortina pairs a guided ascent at your own pace with an exhilarating sledge descent back to the start. Bring sturdy winter boots, a backpack and basic fitness; snowshoes and traction gear are provided where snow demands it. A private vehicle collects you from your accommodation.

7 hoursfrom AUD $316

From Naples - tour with small group in Amalfi Coast

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

From Naples - tour with small group in Amalfi Coast

A 9-hour guided tour departing Naples that takes you through three coastal gems—Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi—with an unhurried pace and a dedicated driver. You'll spend the day wandering seaside promenades and village streets, stopping where you fancy to photograph, browse local shops or simply sit with a coffee. Designed for travellers who'd rather soak up the landscape than race through a packed schedule.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $112

Private Cooking Class in Rome with a Local Expert Cristina

🍜 Food & Cooking

Private Cooking Class in Rome with a Local Expert Cristina

Learn to cook two or three traditional Roman dishes in Cristina's home kitchen, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside wine and conversation. This four-hour private class strips away the tourist version of Italian cooking—you'll work with Cristina's family recipes in an actual Roman residence, potentially meeting her regular dinner guests, and hear stories about the city from someone who lives here rather than performs for visitors.

4 hoursfrom AUD $268

Cooking Class in a historic sicilian farmhouse

🍜 Food & Cooking

Cooking Class in a historic sicilian farmhouse

Spend a full day at Fontana Murata, a sprawling 300-hectare Sicilian estate, learning to roll fresh pasta and craft cannoli using recipes passed down through generations. Work with ingredients grown on the farm itself—wheat, olives, tomatoes, grapes—whilst the owners share their family's four decades of agricultural heritage. You'll cook, eat together, and taste local wine in a working farmhouse that pioneered agritourism in western Sicily.

8 hoursfrom AUD $167

Amalfi Coast Full Day Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Amalfi Coast Full Day Tour

Spend a full day tracing the dramatic cliffsides and pastel-hued villages of southern Italy's most celebrated coast. This eight to nine-hour tour covers four signature stops along the Amalfi stretch, moving between whitewashed towns, steep gorges and Mediterranean vistas by air-conditioned coach. You'll navigate the winding coastal roads at a measured pace, stopping to explore charming piazzas and local neighbourhoods where the scenery shifts constantly.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $516

Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour from Sorrento

🐠 Water Activities

Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour from Sorrento

Charter a private boat for eight hours along Italy's Amalfi Coast, departing from Sorrento. You'll navigate at your own pace between Positano, Amalfi, and lesser-known coves, swimming in quiet bays and exploring pastel villages without the crowds. Your experienced skipper handles navigation whilst you decide whether to linger on deck, snorkel in crystalline water, or slip into Nerano for a beachside lunch. Prosecco, limoncello, and local soft drinks flow throughout the day.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1166

Private cooking School on Board with Lunch and Swimming in Capri

🍜 Food & Cooking

Private cooking School on Board with Lunch and Swimming in Capri

Learn traditional fishing and cooking techniques aboard a private boat along the Capri coastline. Over seven hours, you'll haul in your own catch, prepare it in the galley, and eat lunch surrounded by dramatic cliffs and turquoise water. Between cooking lessons, swim and snorkel off the boat in sheltered coves. This is hands-on tuition from someone who does this work daily, not theatre.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1415

VIP Capri Yacht Experience Private Cruise Swim and Sunbathe

🐠 Water Activities

VIP Capri Yacht Experience Private Cruise Swim and Sunbathe

A seven-hour private yacht charter from Sorrento that takes you along the Amalfi Coast to Capri's most striking natural formations. You'll have exclusive access to a luxury Azimut 62s with up to 11 other guests, a professional skipper, and a dedicated host. Swim in crystalline waters, explore sea caves and the Blue Grotto, and stretch out on generous sun decks. Snorkel gear, towels, drinks, and snacks are all provided—your job is simply to relax and soak in the Italian coastline.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2831

Explore Amatrice and Rieti: A Hidden Gem Day Tour from Rome

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Explore Amatrice and Rieti: A Hidden Gem Day Tour from Rome

This eight-hour private drive from Rome takes you to Amatrice and Rieti, two towns in the Lazio region rebuilding after earthquake damage. Your English-speaking driver navigates you through lesser-known Italian landscapes, sharing regional knowledge throughout the journey. You'll explore at your own pace while travelling in a comfortable Mercedes minivan, making this a relaxed alternative to crowded group tours. The itinerary supports local recovery efforts whilst offering genuine insight into central Italy beyond the capital.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1166

Luxury Eno and Oil experience, by e-bike and more...

🍜 Food & Cooking

Luxury Eno and Oil experience, by e-bike and more...

Explore Italy's wine and oil country on two wheels over five hours, stopping at working producers to taste their craft. You'll descend into the stone cellars of Salviano Castle to sample regional wines paired with cured meats and cheese, then visit a functioning oil mill where cold-pressed extra virgin oils are tasted on bruschetta with olive and truffle spread. The route threads through ancient settlements and rolling countryside, revealing how terroir shapes both wine and oil.

5 hoursfrom AUD $266

Civitavecchia Shore Excursion Rome Highlights Semi Private

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Civitavecchia Shore Excursion Rome Highlights Semi Private

Maximise your Civitavecchia port day with this five-hour semi-private excursion covering Rome's essential sights and the Vatican. Your English-speaking driver collects you from the port and shuttles you through the capital in an air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps before heading into Vatican City. You'll walk through the Vatican Museums, stand beneath the Sistine Chapel ceiling, and enter St. Peter's Basilica with professional guidance included. The itinerary prioritises efficiency and breadth—ideal for cruise passengers juggling tight timings.

5 hoursfrom AUD $200

Sweet Molly Venetian Lagoon Boat Tour (4 hours)

🐠 Water Activities

Sweet Molly Venetian Lagoon Boat Tour (4 hours)

Cruise the Venetian Lagoon aboard Sweet Molly, a 1938 Swedish motorboat crafted from Honduras mahogany. This four-hour private tour lets you choose your own route — hit the famous glass-blowing workshops of Murano and colourful houses of Burano, or slip into quieter backwaters most visitors miss. Prosecco, snacks and bottled water included. No guide means you navigate at your own pace with the skipper.

4 hoursfrom AUD $2498

Arena di Verona Opera - Ticket + 1h City guided walking tour

🛕 Culture & History

Arena di Verona Opera - Ticket + 1h City guided walking tour

Catch a full opera production at the Arena di Verona, the world's largest open-air Roman amphitheatre, with a numbered seat in the 6th sector. Before the evening performance, a local guide walks you through Verona's medieval streets and piazzas, pointing out the city's layered history. The tour departs at 6pm, giving you time to settle in before curtain. Repertoire rotates between classics like Aida, Carmen, Tosca, and La Traviata.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $103

Amalfi Coast Tour: Explore Sorrento, Positano, Ravello & Amalfi

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Amalfi Coast Tour: Explore Sorrento, Positano, Ravello & Amalfi

An eight-hour guided journey along the Amalfi Coast connecting Sorrento, Positano, Ravello and Amalfi by private minivan. Your local driver shapes the route to your interests, stopping where you want to linger—whether that's a clifftop viewpoint, a village piazza, or a family-run trattoria. You'll hear insider stories about each settlement and have breathing room to photograph, wander and eat without being rushed through a set agenda.

8 hoursfrom AUD $415

Full Day Private Tour of Capri

🐠 Water Activities

Full Day Private Tour of Capri

Spend eight hours exploring Capri's coves and dramatic rock formations aboard a private vessel with experienced crew. You'll swim in the emerald waters of the Grotto Verde, snorkel around the island's iconic sea stacks, and discover hidden swimming spots inaccessible by land. The boat comes fully equipped with drinks, snorkelling gear, and towels, leaving you free to focus on the coastline's raw beauty rather than logistics.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1665

Shore Excursion: Capri, Sorrento and Pompeii Exclusive Day Tour from Naples Port

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Shore Excursion: Capri, Sorrento and Pompeii Exclusive Day Tour from Naples Port

A full-day circuit from Naples port linking three Campania highlights. Start with a ferry to Capri, where you'll seek out the Blue Grotto's luminescent waters by boat or car, weather dependent. Then jetfoil across to Sorrento, where you'll wander the old town and grab lunch. Finish at Pompeii's excavated streets with a local guide walking you through the preserved Roman city before returning to port.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1149

Relax & Sea: Full Day Capri on a Sorrento Gozzo

🐠 Water Activities

Relax & Sea: Full Day Capri on a Sorrento Gozzo

Spend seven to eight hours aboard a traditional wooden gozzo, exploring Capri's coastline at a leisurely pace with an experienced skipper. This private boat charter takes you to secluded swimming spots and snorkelling bays around the island, with refreshments and all gear provided. Ideal for small groups wanting to escape the crowds and experience Capri's crystalline waters without the intensity of organised port visits.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2032

Rome to Pompeii for Kids and Families with lunch at Winefarm

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Rome to Pompeii for Kids and Families with lunch at Winefarm

Escape Rome for the day and explore Pompeii's frozen streets with your family in tow. A private driver collects you from your hotel and whisks you south in a comfortable minivan—three hours of smooth motorway driving—where a child-friendly local guide walks you through the site's essential landmarks: the Forum's public heart, the Theatre's tiered stone, the Baths' heated chambers, and the Gladiators' Barracks. Lunch at a countryside winery breaks up the day. You're back in Rome by evening, tickets and queues handled beforehand.

8 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1347

3 Ports Private Excursions from Florence Rome Naples

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

3 Ports Private Excursions from Florence Rome Naples

Book three separate shore excursions across Italy's cruise ports in one package deal. From Livorno, explore Pisa and Florence or venture into Tuscany's countryside. The Rome stop includes city highlights minus museum interiors. Your finale takes you down the Amalfi Coast to Sorrento and Positano. Groups up to eight travel in a private air-conditioned minivan with English-speaking drivers who handle logistics, ensuring you're back at each port on schedule.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $4796

Private Day Trip to Sirmione from Venice

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Day Trip to Sirmione from Venice

A private eight-hour loop through three of Northern Italy's most captivating towns, departing Venice. You'll start in Verona, exploring the Arena and Juliet's House before heading to Borghetto sul Mincio, a tucked-away village where watermills line the Mincio River and medieval bridges span the water. The day concludes on Lake Garda's shoreline at Sirmione, where you'll wander past Scaligero Castle and stumble upon first-century Roman ruins overlooking the water. A dedicated driver handles navigation so you focus on soaking in the architecture, gelato, and lakeside views.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $748

1-Day Tour to Visit the Wonderful Amalfi Coast

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

1-Day Tour to Visit the Wonderful Amalfi Coast

A guided drive along Italy's Amalfi Coast with a private driver who knows the region's stories and back roads. Over six to eight hours, you'll stop in Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello with roughly ninety minutes free time in each village to wander, eat, and browse local shops. Your driver stays on hand throughout, offering local insight and helping you find the quieter corners of this steep, dramatic coastline south of Naples.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $333

Florence & Pisa bus tour from La Spezia

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Florence & Pisa bus tour from La Spezia

An eight to nine-hour coach excursion departing La Spezia to explore Florence and Pisa at your own pace, backed by bilingual guide support throughout. Travel by air-conditioned shuttle to Florence's tourist coach hub, then tram into the city centre—newly required due to traffic restrictions. Your guide meets you at the terminal with local knowledge and assistance, letting you navigate both cities independently whilst knowing help is close by. Visit Renaissance architecture, climb medieval towers, and wander cobblestone streets without rigid group schedules.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $125

Amalfi Coast Private Tour from Sorrento - Premium 28ft Boat

🐠 Water Activities

Amalfi Coast Private Tour from Sorrento - Premium 28ft Boat

Spend eight hours aboard a private 28-foot speedboat tracing the Amalfi Coast from Sorrento. Your skipper navigates the turquoise waters past dramatic limestone cliffs, pulling in at postcard villages like Positano and Amalfi. Stop to swim and snorkel in sheltered coves, sip prosecco between destinations, and eat lunch at a waterfront restaurant if you choose. This is coastal Italy at a measured pace, with the freedom to linger where it suits you.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1332

Guided Tour Pompeii And Vesuvius from Positano Skip the Line

🛕 Culture & History

Guided Tour Pompeii And Vesuvius from Positano Skip the Line

An eight-hour journey from Positano that pairs two essential Campania sites: the preserved Roman city of Pompeii and the volcano that buried it. Your guide walks you through the ash-frozen streets and homes of Pompeii, then ascends Mount Vesuvius itself, where you'll stand at the crater rim and grasp the scale of the 79 AD eruption. Skip-the-line entry and air-conditioned transport between sites are included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $426

Rome Private Half-Day Tour with Private Minivan and English Speaking Driver

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Rome Private Half-Day Tour with Private Minivan and English Speaking Driver

Spend four hours exploring Rome's most significant landmarks from the comfort of a private minivan. Your English-speaking driver navigates the city's historic streets, providing on-board context about what you're seeing and adjusting the itinerary to match your interests. The tour departs and returns to central Rome, offering flexibility to focus on areas that appeal most to you.

4 hoursfrom AUD $399

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