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Discover the best cellars of Salento

🍜 Food & Cooking

Discover the best cellars of Salento

Spend eight hours touring Salento's finest wineries with a guide who spent 15 years in wine biochemistry research before transitioning to cellars. You'll taste regional wines at carefully selected producers, learn what makes Salento's viticulture distinctive, and eat lunch among the vines. The route covers authentic working cellars rather than tourist-focused estates, so expect genuine conversation with winemakers and insight into how local varieties develop their character.

8 hoursfrom AUD $283

Dolomites of Bolzano Winter Hiking & Sledding Experience

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Dolomites of Bolzano Winter Hiking & Sledding Experience

Traverse the UNESCO-listed Dolomites on foot with a local mountain guide, choosing quieter routes that reveal the range's grandeur without the crowds. This seven-hour winter outing near Bolzano pairs a guided ascent suited to your pace with an exhilarating sled descent. You'll travel with no more than three others, supported by equipment and transport arranged beforehand. All that's required is winter boots, a backpack, and moderate fitness; the guide handles navigation and route selection entirely.

7 hoursfrom AUD $316

Private Tour by Car from Sorrento to the Amalfi Coast

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Tour by Car from Sorrento to the Amalfi Coast

A seven to eight-hour private drive along the Amalfi Coast, departing Sorrento. You'll visit Positano's hillside village, historic Amalfi, the clifftop town of Ravello, and smaller fishing settlements scattered between. Stop wherever the coastal views compel you—the driver knows the scenic pull-offs. Travel in a seven-seat Mercedes with air conditioning, generous boot space, and comfortable leather seats. Meals and attraction entries are your call.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $905

Amalfi Coast & Pompeii – Exclusive Private Day Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Amalfi Coast & Pompeii – Exclusive Private Day Tour

A seven to eight-hour private journey linking two UNESCO-listed treasures: the Amalfi Coast's dramatic clifftop villages and the frozen-in-time ruins of Pompeii. Your knowledgeable driver-escort navigates the winding coastal roads in a climate-controlled vehicle, stopping at Positano and Sorrento before exploring the ancient Roman city. Rather than standard guiding, you travel with a certified professional who contextualises what you're seeing, building understanding throughout the day across both destinations.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $361

Private Tour in San Gimignano and Chianti Day Trip from Florence

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Tour in San Gimignano and Chianti Day Trip from Florence

Spend eight hours driving through Tuscany's rolling countryside south of Florence, visiting a solemn American World War II memorial and cemetery, then stopping at a centuries-old butcher shop in Greve and a family-run vineyard and olive oil estate in Castelina di Chianti. Your private vehicle and driver guide you through these layered landscapes of history, craft, and agriculture, with time to talk with producers about their work and see how they've built their businesses across generations.

8 hoursfrom AUD $283

Private Boat Tour of Amalfi Coast with Drinks

🐠 Water Activities

Private Boat Tour of Amalfi Coast with Drinks

Spend 6–7 hours aboard a private boat tracing the Amalfi Coast's dramatic shoreline. You'll glide past Positano's stacked pastel villages, slip into sea caves, and anchor in turquoise coves for swimming and snorkelling. The boat stocks prosecco, limoncello, beer, and light snacks throughout—no need to leave the water's edge for refreshment. A relaxed, unhurried way to see the coast's medieval towns and geology without the crowds ashore.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $2855

Capri All Inclusive Semi-Private Boat Tour with City Visit

🐠 Water Activities

Capri All Inclusive Semi-Private Boat Tour with City Visit

Circumnavigate Capri on a guided boat tour hitting 17 coastal landmarks, coves and swimming spots across seven to eight hours. The semi-private group of up to 12 travels with a skipper and hostess, swimming and snorkelling at selected stops before anchoring for four hours free time ashore. Onboard brunch showcases local ingredients—cured meats, cheeses, fresh fish—paired with house Prosecco and Limoncello. Pick-up and drop-off at private piers, all gear and refreshments included.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $465

Market Tour and Cooking Class

🍜 Food & Cooking

Market Tour and Cooking Class

Start at a bustling Italian market where your chef decodes seasonal produce, cured meats, and regional cheeses before you shop for lunch ingredients. Head to the kitchen to prepare three dishes spanning Italy's regions, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside local wine. Four hours total, market-to-table.

4 hoursfrom AUD $250

Portovenere & Three Islands Small Group Boat Tour from La Spezia

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Portovenere & Three Islands Small Group Boat Tour from La Spezia

A 4-hour coastal cruise departing La Spezia that navigates the Ligurian shoreline, calling at Portovenere and three surrounding islands. You'll pass working fishing villages and UNESCO-listed heritage sites, with time to swim in clear water and sample regional focaccia and limoncello. Small-group format keeps things intimate; a professional skipper and crew handle navigation whilst you relax on deck.

4 hoursfrom AUD $165

Private boat tour along Amalfi Coast

🐠 Water Activities

Private boat tour along Amalfi Coast

Hire a private Gagliotta boat for a seven-hour independent exploration of the Amalfi Coast, navigating between Positano, Praiano, and Amalfi at your own rhythm. Your crew handles navigation while you choose when to anchor in hidden coves, swim in clear waters, and soak in the dramatic coastline. The boat arrives fully provisioned with snorkelling gear, refreshments, towels, and onboard facilities, leaving you free to relax or pursue whatever appeals—whether that's sunbathing, exploring sea caves, or simply drifting with a drink in hand.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2664

Day trip Rome: Tarquinia and Cerveteri, Etruschi tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Day trip Rome: Tarquinia and Cerveteri, Etruschi tour

A 6–9 hour drive from Rome to two Etruscan necropolis sites: Cerveteri and Tarquinia. Both are UNESCO-listed and packed with ancient tombs and frescoes that map out a vanished civilisation. Your driver doubles as an informal guide, sharing context about each location. Hotel pickup is included for groups of four; smaller groups depart from Cinecittà Metro. You'll have time for lunch in Tarquinia before returning to Rome by late afternoon. Entry fees to each site cost €10 and are paid on arrival.

6 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $192

Boat rental without license Castellammare del Golfo-Rent boat

🐠 Water Activities

Boat rental without license Castellammare del Golfo-Rent boat

Self-drive a modern boat from Castellammare del Golfo for half or full day without needing a licence. You'll navigate calm bays and rocky coves along Sicily's northwest coast, steering your own vessel to secluded swimming spots and coastal landmarks. The fleet is regularly updated for comfort and safety, with crew on hand for guidance. Fuel costs extra at roughly €2 per litre.

4 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $133

Best of Bologna in one day : Food, architecture, art and history

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Best of Bologna in one day : Food, architecture, art and history

A seven-hour deep dive into Bologna's layered identity across food, art, and architecture. You'll taste your way through the city's legendary cured meats, aged balsamic, and Parmigiano Reggiano at the historic market, then move through Renaissance churches, the anatomical theatre at Archiginnasio, and the Pinacoteca Nazionale. A hands-on pasta class rounds out the experience, connecting Bologna's reputation for culinary craft to centuries of artistic achievement.

7 hoursfrom AUD $241

Post Cruise Private Tour from Civitavecchia to Rome visit All Major Attractions

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Post Cruise Private Tour from Civitavecchia to Rome visit All Major Attractions

Disembark at Civitavecchia and head straight to Rome's heart with your own driver. This five-hour private tour covers the city's legendary monuments—Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, Pantheon and beyond—with flexibility to shape your route based on what matters most to you. Your driver collects you at the port, handles the 90-minute drive, then drops you at your Rome hotel or onward transport.

5 hoursfrom AUD $525

Volterra and San Gimignano: a taste of medieval Tuscany!

🛕 Culture & History

Volterra and San Gimignano: a taste of medieval Tuscany!

Skip the tourist queues at Pisa and Florence for a nine-hour private van tour through Volterra and San Gimignano, two genuine medieval hilltop towns that showcase Tuscany's quieter character. Your driver-guide navigates the winding roads whilst sharing local knowledge, offering a more intimate look at the region's architecture, art, and landscape than the well-trodden circuit allows. Departures start at 8:30am and can be adjusted to suit your plans.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1465

PRIVATE Full-Day Wine Experience in Chianti Classico.

🍜 Food & Cooking

PRIVATE Full-Day Wine Experience in Chianti Classico.

Spend eight or nine hours exploring Chianti Classico with your own driver and minivan, departing from Florence. You'll navigate through vineyard-dotted hills and stop at family-owned estates to taste Chianti and Super Tuscan wines, visit medieval villages like Greve or Panzano, and sample cured meats, cheeses and olive oil straight from producers. Your English-speaking driver knows the region well and can steer you towards hidden corners or let you call the shots entirely.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $550

Mount Etna Sunset with sicilian tasting

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Mount Etna Sunset with sicilian tasting

Climb Europe's most active volcano with a local guide, navigating lava caves and high-altitude ridges before sunset. This 5.5-hour Sicilian experience starts with tastings of volcanic-region produce on an organic farm, then ascends through otherworldly terrain where solidified lava flows and ancient craters dominate the landscape. You'll reach roughly 2,000 metres, explore subsurface caverns lit by torchlight, and watch light change across the slopes as the day ends. The drive, hike, and farm visit combine geology, local food culture and raw mountain drama.

5h 30mfrom AUD $98

Full capri

🐠 Water Activities

Full capri

A seven-hour boat tour circumnavigates Capri's dramatic coastline, revealing sea stacks, hidden grottoes, and crystalline coves inaccessible by land. You'll navigate past the Faraglioni rock formations and explore caves where light filters through underwater apertures, with time for snorkelling in sheltered bays. Refreshments and equipment included.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2331

Barolo&Barbaresco Wine Experience with a Local Winemaker / Milano

🍜 Food & Cooking

Barolo&Barbaresco Wine Experience with a Local Winemaker / Milano

A nine-hour private wine tour departing Milan led by a Piemonte-born winemaker who owns local vineyards. You'll visit two working wineries in the Barolo and Barbaresco region, tasting wines directly with someone who grows and produces them. This is a chance to move beyond standard tourist routes and learn winemaking from someone whose family has roots deep in these celebrated hills. Lunch can be added separately.

9 hoursfrom AUD $833

Private Amalfi Coast Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Amalfi Coast Tour

Spend eight hours discovering the Amalfi Coast's most celebrated villages in a private minivan with an English-speaking driver. Loop through Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello at your own pace, wandering colourful laneways, ducking into independent shops, or simply soaking up the Mediterranean light. Hotel collection and return included, with air-conditioned comfort throughout.

8 hoursfrom AUD $576

From Palau: Maddalena National Park boat tour

🐠 Water Activities

From Palau: Maddalena National Park boat tour

Explore La Maddalena Archipelago on a private inflatable boat skippered by a Sardinian native who knows every hidden inlet. Over seven hours, you'll navigate turquoise waters between granite islands, stopping to snorkel in crystalline bays and swim at secluded spots chosen on the day. The itinerary bends to your mood—linger where you wish, move on when ready. A glass of local wine shared aboard rounds out the Mediterranean experience.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1166

Private Tour Half Day Boat Trip in Favignana from Trapani

🐠 Water Activities

Private Tour Half Day Boat Trip in Favignana from Trapani

A leisurely half-day boat tour departing from Trapani to explore Favignana's crystalline coves aboard a spacious, well-appointed vessel. You'll anchor at Cala Azzurra and Cala Rossa for swimming and snorkelling, with time to wander Favignana's compact harbour town. The Maxi Rib carries up to 12 passengers in comfort, offering wine, water and onboard facilities throughout the four-hour outing. Departures at 10am or 3pm.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1915

Simply the best of the Amalfi Coast from Positano

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Simply the best of the Amalfi Coast from Positano

This 7.5-hour private tour traces the Amalfi Coast's most compelling stops, starting from Positano and threading through clifftop villages and coastal towns. You'll drive the legendary Amalfi road, exploring Amalfi's medieval streets and cathedral, then ascend to Ravello's mountain perch for views across Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo gardens. A lunch break at a family-run trattoria gives you a taste of local cooking away from the tourist crush.

7h 30mfrom AUD $500

Private Tour Positano, Amalfi and Ravello by Minivan Mercedes

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Tour Positano, Amalfi and Ravello by Minivan Mercedes

A nine-hour private minivan tour threading through three iconic Amalfi Coast villages. Your English-speaking driver navigates the dramatic coastal road, stopping for an hour each in Positano with its stacked pastel houses, Amalfi's cathedral-anchored piazza, and Ravello's clifftop gardens. You'll taste local limoncello and melloncello, with pick-up and drop-off from your preferred location. Lunch is on you, but the views are free.

9 hoursfrom AUD $550

Pompeii Sorrento Positano , Minivan + Guide

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Pompeii Sorrento Positano , Minivan + Guide

A seven-hour guided tour through three of Campania's most storied destinations. Start at Pompeii, where 2,000 years of preserved Roman life—houses, baths, shops—await exploration with expert commentary. Continue to the clifftop village of Positano, where pastel buildings tumble toward the Tyrrhenian Sea, then venture inland to meet local artisans crafting traditional cheeses and mozzarella using methods unchanged for generations. Includes private minivan transport and English-speaking guide throughout.

7 hoursfrom AUD $500

Dolce Vita 5Terre&Portovenere: Full Day Tour with Lunch

🐠 Water Activities

Dolce Vita 5Terre&Portovenere: Full Day Tour with Lunch

Spend seven hours sailing the Cinque Terre coast and Portovenere on a small yacht, stopping to swim in clear Ligurian waters and eat locally sourced brunch aboard. Your crew knows these villages and hidden coves well—expect to see what day-trippers miss, without the crowds. The boat carries snorkelling gear and floating tubes for those who want to cool off between villages.

7 hoursfrom AUD $308

Private Tour: Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip from Rome

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Tour: Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip from Rome

A private driver escorts you north from Rome into Tuscany's heartland for an 11-hour exploration of two medieval showstoppers. You'll navigate Siena's Gothic splendours—including the striped Duomo and the famous Palio racecourse at Piazza del Campo—before heading to San Gimignano to wander past its signature towers and browse artisan workshops along Via San Giovanni. Your own sedan or minivan means you move at your pace, with hotel collection and return included.

11 hoursfrom AUD $1266

Private Tour from Rome to Pisa and Florence with Tower of Pisa

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Tour from Rome to Pisa and Florence with Tower of Pisa

A 14-hour private journey from Rome through Tuscany's two most celebrated art cities. Start in Pisa with the Leaning Tower and cathedral complex, then drive into rolling hills toward Florence. After lunch on your own, a guide leads you through Florence's Renaissance landmarks—Michelangelo's David at the Accademia, the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, and the goldsmiths' bridge. You'll return to Rome in the evening with an air-conditioned vehicle, private driver and assistant throughout.

14 hoursfrom AUD $413

Tour of Chianti for small groups departing from Florence or surroundings

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Tour of Chianti for small groups departing from Florence or surroundings

A private eight-hour tour through Chianti wine country departing from Florence, led by professional licensed drivers who offer local knowledge and commentary throughout. Your vehicle navigates the rolling hills, small villages, and vineyard landscapes of this celebrated region without the constraints of group coach schedules. The driver handles logistics while you focus on exploring at your own pace, stopping where you choose—whether that's a winery, village piazza, or countryside vista. All vehicles meet strict Italian road standards and can access restricted zones unavailable to regular tourist transport.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1166

Cooking Class for Pasta Lovers in Florence Country House

🍜 Food & Cooking

Cooking Class for Pasta Lovers in Florence Country House

Master three classic Tuscan pasta dishes in a working farmhouse outside Florence. Over four hours, you'll roll and fill ravioli, prepare a tomato-based starter, and craft tiramisu from scratch. This hands-on session takes place in the Tuscan countryside, where you'll cook alongside an instructor in an authentic setting, then sit down to eat what you've made. Transport and lunch included.

4 hoursfrom AUD $359

Day Cruise by Sailboat - Route: Bari and its coastline

🐠 Water Activities

Day Cruise by Sailboat - Route: Bari and its coastline

Spend nine hours sailing along Bari's Adriatic coastline aboard a professionally crewed vessel. This coastal cruise departs from Italy's heel and follows the rocky shores and hidden coves of Puglia's eastern edge. Your experienced skipper handles navigation whilst you settle into the rhythm of the sea. Optional extras—fresh seafood, local aperitifs, and sport fishing—can be arranged to suit your group.

9 hoursfrom AUD $2082

Private boat tour Capri & Positano

🐠 Water Activities

Private boat tour Capri & Positano

An 8-hour private boat journey along the Campania coast, launching from Capri to explore its dramatic geology before heading to Positano. You'll navigate sea caves—the famous Blue Grotto, Champagne Grotto, and Coral Cave—pass iconic rock formations like the Faraglioni, and pause at Tordigliano beach for swimming and snorkelling. The afternoon takes you to Positano, where an hour ashore lets you wander its steep pastel streets, browse artisan sandal makers and galleries, and visit the cliffside Santa Maria Assunta church. Your skipper handles navigation; you bring curiosity.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1482

Sorrento Cooking School Cook as Locals with seaview Hands on 100%

🍜 Food & Cooking

Sorrento Cooking School Cook as Locals with seaview Hands on 100%

Spend four and a half hours in a Sorrento kitchen overlooking the coast, learning to make gnocchi, pizza, aubergine parmigiana and desserts alongside passionate local chefs. You'll work with seasonal ingredients sourced nearby, master traditional Italian techniques, then sit down to eat everything you've cooked. The class includes a pizza demonstration, lemon marmalade prep, local wine, and transport to and from your accommodation.

4h 30mfrom AUD $225

Amalfi Coast and its amazing beauty

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Amalfi Coast and its amazing beauty

A private eight-hour journey along Italy's Amalfi Coast with an English-speaking local driver who knows where the crowds don't reach. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at lesser-known spots that reveal why this stretch of coastline captivates people. The driver's local knowledge means discovering tucked-away villages, viewpoints, and experiences beyond the standard postcard views. Bring your own lunch or eat where locals do.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1124

Full Day Tour to Otranto coast most beautiful Beaches from Lecce

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Full Day Tour to Otranto coast most beautiful Beaches from Lecce

A private seven to eight-hour coastal run from Lecce following the Otranto shoreline to its most striking beaches. Your driver collects you early, steers through scrubland dotted with Mediterranean flora, then parks in Otranto's old quarter for independent wandering. Afterwards, you stop at a respected bakery for regional pastries before hitting the water. Time splits between three distinct beaches—Turks' Bay for raw, untamed swimming and cliff-edge paths; Torre Sant'Andrea for crystalline shallows and hidden inlets. The pace is entirely yours; the vehicle waits.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $215

Rome and Vatican Private Tour with Driver and Vatican Guide

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Rome and Vatican Private Tour with Driver and Vatican Guide

Your private seven-hour Rome and Vatican tour pairs a knowledgeable English-speaking driver with an official Vatican guide to navigate the capital's grandest monuments without the queues. You'll start with hotel pickup, then move through Rome's iconic landmarks—the Pantheon, Colosseum exterior, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Palatine Hill—before spending dedicated time in the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entry. The air-conditioned vehicle keeps you comfortable between stops, and St. Peter's Basilica closes out the experience.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1082

Taormina and Castelmola Private Tour from Messina Port

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Taormina and Castelmola Private Tour from Messina Port

Your private driver collects you from Messina port and drives south along Sicily's coast to Taormina, a mountaintop town with sweeping views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea. Wander the stone-paved streets and visit the ancient Greek Theatre before lunch at a seaside trattoria. In the afternoon, climb higher still to Castelmola for almond wine and quieter vistas. The 5–6 hour itinerary lets you set your own pace, with air-conditioned transport throughout.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $265

Discover Brunello Wines with DiWine Experience

🍜 Food & Cooking

Discover Brunello Wines with DiWine Experience

Spend eight hours exploring Brunello territory with a sommelier who doubles as your driver, steering you toward lesser-known wineries that serious drinkers actually visit. You'll taste wines at intimate producer estates, eat a proper Tuscan lunch away from the main tourist drag, and learn how these bottles come together from someone who knows the region's cellars inside out. Groups welcome, but private tours available if you'd rather keep the conversation close.

8 hoursfrom AUD $408

Lugano Mountains, private tour from Milan, Lugano, lake Como.

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Lugano Mountains, private tour from Milan, Lugano, lake Como.

A private eight-hour excursion from Milan into Switzerland's Verzasca Valley, where emerald waters and stone villages reward the journey. Your guide drives you across the border, walking you through traditional Swiss hamlets before reaching the valley's signature stone bridge and a thundering waterfall at its end. The river's colour justifies its nickname—Switzerland's answer to tropical waters. Tailored entirely to your group's pace.

8 hoursfrom AUD $583

Spello E-Bike & Wine Tour with Scenic Winery Lunch

🍜 Food & Cooking

Spello E-Bike & Wine Tour with Scenic Winery Lunch

Pedal through Umbria's quiet backroads on an e-bike, tracing the Olive Path Trail between Spello and Assisi past vineyards and olive groves. The 6-hour route culminates at a family-run winery where the owners share their organic wines and homemade cooking that reflects the region's seasonal rhythms. This isn't a race through sights—it's an unhurried day built around local food, wine, and genuine connection.

6 hoursfrom AUD $316

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