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Amalfi Coast 7-hour Private Boat Rental in Maiori or Minori
5.0 (23)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Amalfi Coast 7-hour Private Boat Rental in Maiori or Minori

Rent a private boat for seven hours and navigate the Amalfi Coast at your own pace, no licence needed. Launch from Maiori or Minori and chart your course past Positano and Praiano, explore the dramatic Furore Fjord, and anchor near the Li Galli Islets for a swim. You're in complete control—stop where the mood takes you, linger over views, or drift in quiet coves without the hassle of road traffic or tour schedules.

7 hoursfrom AUD $533
Full Day Tour Pompeii–Sorrento -Positano
5.0 (23)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Full Day Tour Pompeii–Sorrento -Positano

An eight-hour drive through Campania's most storied coastline, connecting Pompeii's haunting ruins with the clifftop villages of Sorrento and Positano. Your English-speaking driver handles navigation and logistics while you explore independently—perfect for travellers who want flexibility without the hassle of rental cars or public transport. You'll cover ancient sites, dramatic seascapes, and charming towns at your own pace, with someone reliable managing the vehicle and tackling Campania's unpredictable roads.

8 hoursfrom AUD $566
Portofino and Santa Margherita Private Tour of Ligurian Gems
5.0 (23)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Portofino and Santa Margherita Private Tour of Ligurian Gems

Explore Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure on a private 4–6 hour tour along Italy's Ligurian coast. Your local guide leads you through each village's harbour-front streets, past pastel-coloured buildings and boutiques stocked with regional delicacies. Ferry between the two towns (or travel by coach in winter), pause for a swim if the mood takes, then settle in for focaccia and local wine. Add optional cooking classes or wine tastings to deepen your connection to the region's food culture.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $583
The 2 South gems: Capri and Positano Day Cruise
5.0 (23)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

The 2 South gems: Capri and Positano Day Cruise

A seven to eight-hour coastal cruise departing from the Amalfi region, calling at Capri and Positano with swimming stops in sheltered coves. You'll cruise past the dramatic Li Galli islets, guided by a skipper who knows the best snorkelling spots and anchorages. The afternoon gives you time to explore Positano's pastel-coloured streets and grab lunch at a harborside restaurant before returning. Prosecco, snorkelling gear, and beach towels included.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2331
Private Amalfi Coast Tour from Sorrento
5.0 (23)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Amalfi Coast Tour from Sorrento

A seven-hour private boat tour along Italy's Amalfi Coast, departing from Sorrento. Your skipper navigates the dramatic coastline, stopping at secluded coves and villages like Positano. Swim in turquoise waters, explore pastel-coloured towns perched on cliffs, and enjoy drinks and snacks throughout. Ideal for celebrating with family or friends, with personalised service from start to finish.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1799
Private Amalfi Coast Cruise: Positano, Amalfi & Swim Stops
5.0 (23)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Amalfi Coast Cruise: Positano, Amalfi & Swim Stops

Spend eight hours aboard a traditional wooden gozzo exploring the Amalfi Coast's most dramatic stretches. Your private skipper navigates past the Li Galli islands, Fiordo di Furore, and hidden coves inaccessible by land, stopping wherever conditions and your mood allow. Swim in crystalline bays, wander through Positano and Amalfi at leisure, and anchor for lunch at waterfront trattorias. The boat carries a maximum of twelve, making this a genuinely intimate way to see why this coastline has captured imaginations for centuries.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1574
Chef Service Ostuni, Cisternino, Ceglie, Fasano
5.0 (23)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Chef Service Ostuni, Cisternino, Ceglie, Fasano

A private chef arrives at your accommodation in Ostuni, Cisternino, Ceglie, or Fasano to prepare authentic Puglian cuisine tailored to your preferences. Over 4.5 hours, you'll experience regional cooking traditions in the comfort of your own space—whether that's a holiday home, apartment, or masseria. The chef handles all cooking and cleanup, leaving you to savour the meal without the effort. Menus can be adapted for vegetarian, vegan, coeliac, or other dietary needs.

4h 30mfrom AUD $167
Private Chianti Classico Wine Tasting Tour in Two Family Wineries
5.0 (23)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Private Chianti Classico Wine Tasting Tour in Two Family Wineries

Spend five hours in the Chianti Classico hills visiting two family-owned wineries where the producers themselves greet you. Your local guide drives you through the region's rolling vineyards, sharing stories of winemaking traditions and village life. Taste Chianti Classico alongside cured meats, cheese and olive oil in intimate, unhurried settings designed to feel like a friend's invitation rather than a commercial operation.

5 hoursfrom AUD $266
Pompeii, Herculaneum & Mt. Vesuvius Guided Tour from Sorrento
5.0 (23)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Italy

Pompeii, Herculaneum & Mt. Vesuvius Guided Tour from Sorrento

A comprehensive 9-hour journey from Sorrento through three of southern Italy's most significant archaeological sites. Spend two hours with a licensed guide exploring Pompeii's street-level ruins, then move to Herculaneum where volcanic ash preserved timber beams and household objects in striking detail. The day concludes with a hike up Mount Vesuvius itself, the volcano responsible for both sites' preservation, offering views across the Bay of Naples from the crater rim.

9 hoursfrom AUD $894
Rome Photo Masterclass: Private Tour & Workshop
5.0 (22)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Rome Photo Masterclass: Private Tour & Workshop

Work with National Geographic contributor Marco Bulgarelli to photograph Rome's historic core across four hours, timing your shots around golden hour light. You'll master travel photography fundamentals—urban landscapes, portraits, street scenes, architecture—while building a genuine travel album rather than collecting postcards. The itinerary adapts to sunset timing and your interests, whether that's the Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo, Vatican approaches, or quieter churches. Rain sharpens the mood; your camera or phone works fine.

4 hoursfrom AUD $283
Skip-the-Line Best of Pompeii in one Day Tour w Local Guide & new opened houses
5.0 (22)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Skip-the-Line Best of Pompeii in one Day Tour w Local Guide & new opened houses

Cut through Pompeii's crowds with a local art historian who knows the site inside out. This four-hour private tour bypasses ticket queues and steers you toward the essential ruins—newly opened houses, preserved Roman interiors, and the stories buried beneath volcanic ash since 79 AD. You'll navigate the sprawling archaeological zone strategically, seeing what matters most rather than wandering aimlessly. Ask your guide to linger where you're curious; the itinerary flexes to your interests.

4 hoursfrom AUD $550
Luxury Tour from Naples to Amalfi Coast
5.0 (22)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Luxury Tour from Naples to Amalfi Coast

Spend eight hours exploring the Amalfi Coast from Naples in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Your English-speaking driver navigates the dramatic clifftop roads whilst you take in vertical limestone walls, pastel-painted villages, and working fishing harbours. Stop in Positano to wander its steep stacked streets, climb to Ravello for panoramic vistas across the Tyrrhenian Sea, and visit Amalfi's cathedral and waterfront. The route follows the famous Path of the Gods footpath corridor. Flexible itinerary allows time for lunch at a seaside trattoria or simply sitting in the sun.

8 hoursfrom AUD $616
Mount Etna: All around E-bike
5.0 (22)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Mount Etna: All around E-bike

Traverse Mount Etna's south flank to north-east ridge on a full-suspension e-bike, covering nearly 100 kilometres of off-road terrain in seven-and-a-half hours. Certified nature guides lead you through shifting volcanic landscape—lava fields, sparse vegetation, rocky outcrops—explaining the mountain's geology, botany and wildlife as you ride. Modern e-bikes (Mondraker, KTM, Cannondale) handle the technical sections; you pedal when it matters.

7h 30mfrom AUD $333
Rome: Exclusive 6 hour sightseeing tour in Golf cart for Cruisers
5.0 (22)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Rome: Exclusive 6 hour sightseeing tour in Golf cart for Cruisers

Skip the gridlock and tour Rome's signature landmarks from a private golf cart over six hours, departing from Civitavecchia port. Your local driver navigates tight medieval lanes and hidden courtyards inaccessible to standard tour buses, reaching fountains, piazzas and monuments most visitors miss. The route adapts to your interests, and round-trip port transfers are included.

6 hoursfrom AUD $933
Farmer's Market and Pasta Making with Italian Wine
5.0 (22)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Farmer's Market and Pasta Making with Italian Wine

A four-hour cooking class in Rome that starts at Campo de' Fiori market, where you'll shop alongside a local chef before heading to a kitchen near the Jewish Ghetto. You'll hand-roll ravioli and make a traditional Italian dessert from scratch, then sit down to eat what you've cooked with wines selected to match each dish. Small groups keep the atmosphere relaxed and conversational, mixing market knowledge with hands-on cooking technique.

4 hoursfrom AUD $208
Homemade Pasta Class and Lunch in the Heart of Chianti
5.0 (22)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Homemade Pasta Class and Lunch in the Heart of Chianti

Learn to roll and shape pasta from scratch at Francesco's farmhouse kitchen in the Chianti countryside, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside homemade desserts and local wine. This four-hour session puts you to work alongside your host in a working family kitchen, not a staged demo space. You'll leave with a handmade memento of the dish you prepared and a practical skill you can replicate at home.

4 hoursfrom AUD $280
Daytrip from Naples to Amalfi Coast, Positano, Amalfi & Ravello
5.0 (22)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Daytrip from Naples to Amalfi Coast, Positano, Amalfi & Ravello

A nine-hour private drive from Naples explores three celebrated Amalfi Coast villages. You'll visit Positano's pastel-hued clifftop streets, the ceramics-filled Amalfi town centre, and Ravello's terraced gardens and coastal views. Your English-speaking driver collects you from your Naples hotel or cruise port and returns you at day's end, handling the notorious cliff-road driving so you can focus on the landscape.

9 hoursfrom AUD $714
4-hour Rome tour with private driver
5.0 (22)
✈️ Transfers
Italy

4-hour Rome tour with private driver

A four-hour private driving tour of Rome with an experienced driver who knows the city well. You'll travel in a modern, well-maintained vehicle equipped with water, tea, coffee, and onboard WiFi. The route and pace are yours to set—whether you want to tick off major landmarks, explore neighbourhoods at leisure, or combine both. Accessible for wheelchair users, families with prams, and anyone seeking a flexible alternative to group tours or public transport.

4 hoursfrom AUD $366
Tour DA Messina, Taormina and savoca
5.0 (22)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Tour DA Messina, Taormina and savoca

A guided loop through three Sicilian highlights, departing from Messina. You'll visit Savoca, where Godfather scenes were shot, then explore Taormina's clifftop town with its Greek-Roman theatre, medieval streets, and local food stalls. On return, stop at the Strait-side Shrine of Christ the King and Messina's cathedral, home to Europe's largest astronomical clock. Five to six hours total, private transport throughout.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $248
Simply Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour con Giovanni
5.0 (22)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Simply Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour con Giovanni

Explore the Amalfi Coast aboard a traditional wooden gozzo with skipper Giovanni, departing from Positano for a 6-hour coastal journey. You'll cruise past Positano's clifftop villages, slip into the hidden Furore Fjord, pass the Saracen tower at Capo di Conca, and finish with a 2-hour stop in Amalfi itself. The boat carries sparkling wine and water; lunch happens ashore at your choice of waterfront restaurants. Departs 10 AM, returns 4 PM.

6 hoursfrom AUD $991
Private Godfather and Taormina Tour with Luxury Van
5.0 (22)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Godfather and Taormina Tour with Luxury Van

Track the iconic filming locations from The Godfather across Sicily's stunning coastline in a private air-conditioned van. This 6–7 hour tour combines cinematic history with a visit to Taormina, the jewelled town perched above the Ionian Sea. You'll travel in comfort with a knowledgeable driver navigating both the film's most recognisable scenes and the region's architectural gems, stopping to absorb the Sicilian landscape that became a character in itself.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $298
Private Tour of Capri and the Blue Grotto from Sorrento
5.0 (22)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private Tour of Capri and the Blue Grotto from Sorrento

A private boat journey from Sorrento that traces the Sorrentine Peninsula's dramatic coastline before arriving at Capri for a full day of coastal exploration. You'll navigate past the island's signature rock formations, luminous sea caves, and hidden coves whilst your skipper guides you to prime snorkelling and swimming spots. A lunch break in a local trattoria punctuates the eight hours on water, letting you taste regional dishes alongside Prosecco and limoncello.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2082
Capri Private Tour from Sorrento
5.0 (22)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Capri Private Tour from Sorrento

Launch from Sorrento on a private speedboat for seven hours exploring Capri's rugged coastline and submarine caves. Your skipper navigates to the Blue, Green and White Grottos, with time built in for swimming and snorkelling in sheltered coves away from the day-trippers. The afternoon is yours to wander Capri's village lanes, hunt down local food, and soak in the slower rhythm of the island before the return journey along the Sorrentine cliffs.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1201
Private tour: discover Langhe wines with expert sommelier
5.0 (22)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Private tour: discover Langhe wines with expert sommelier

A six-to-seven-hour private wine tour through Piedmont's celebrated Barolo and Barbaresco zones, led by a sommelier with a decade's expertise. You'll visit two distinct producers, meet winemakers, and taste their offerings across morning and afternoon sessions. A midday break at a traditional osteria lets you explore regional food pairings at your own cost. Minimum two guests.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $291
Fun Climb
5.0 (22)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Fun Climb

Scale the limestone cliffs surrounding Lake Garda in this four-hour guided climb suited to all abilities. Based in Arco, Italy's premier climbing destination, you'll work with a certified mountain guide who teaches rope techniques and safety protocols whilst you progress on real rock. Equipment is supplied, and the guide manages all protective systems so you can focus on the climbing itself.

4 hoursfrom AUD $117
Pasta Cooking Classes and Apulian Recipes
5.0 (22)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Pasta Cooking Classes and Apulian Recipes

Roll up your sleeves in Apulia and learn to shape pasta the way locals have for generations. Over four hours, your host walks you through making dough, cutting shapes, and cooking dishes rooted in regional tradition. You'll work with your hands, taste what you've made, and pick up the stories behind each recipe—no prior kitchen experience needed.

4 hoursfrom AUD $133
Private Shore Excursion Civitavecchia: Best of Rome and Vatican
5.0 (22)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Shore Excursion Civitavecchia: Best of Rome and Vatican

A nine-hour private excursion from Civitavecchia port delivering a structured sweep of Rome's centrepieces. Your driver collects you at the terminal for an 80-minute drive into the city, starting at the Colosseum's exterior before moving through the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Circus Maximus. The afternoon covers Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, and the Vatican. You'll break for lunch mid-tour. Transportation is private and air-conditioned throughout, with drop-off back at port.

9 hoursfrom AUD $616
Private boat tour to Capri departing from Sorrento
5.0 (22)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Private boat tour to Capri departing from Sorrento

Charter a private boat from Sorrento for a seven-hour coastal exploration along the Amalfi peninsula, with your own skipper as guide. Swim at secluded spots, glide past dramatic cliffs and sea caves, and toast with Prosecco as the day winds down. The boat carries all essentials—towels, masks, refreshments, and onboard facilities—leaving you to soak up the Mediterranean without logistics fuss. Landing on Capri itself incurs a separate fee, though you can dine at waterfront restaurants to sidestep it.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2198
Siena and San Gimignano Day Tour from Rome
5.0 (22)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Siena and San Gimignano Day Tour from Rome

A 10-hour private drive from Rome into Tuscany's medieval heartland, visiting the brick-built streets of Siena and the tower-studded village of San Gimignano. Travelled in a Mercedes minivan with an experienced English-speaking driver who knows the region well and can field questions throughout the day. The driver isn't a licensed guide, but their local knowledge fills much of that gap. You set the pace and stops; the operator is happy to adjust the itinerary to suit your interests.

10 hoursfrom AUD $624
Excursions along the Amalfi Coast With Private Driver
5.0 (21)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Excursions along the Amalfi Coast With Private Driver

Eight hours navigating the Amalfi Coast by private car, stopping at villages perched above the Tyrrhenian Sea. Your driver handles the notorious switchbacks whilst you absorb the landscape—vertical cliffs, lemon groves, pastel houses tumbling toward water. You'll explore Positano and Amalfi on foot, eat where locals do, and watch light change across the sea from high terraces. It's the coast at your own pace, not a coach full of cameras.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1319
Palermo Rooftop Cooking Class with Full Meal, Wine & Storytelling
5.0 (21)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Palermo Rooftop Cooking Class with Full Meal, Wine & Storytelling

Learn to cook a complete Sicilian meal on a seventh-floor Palermo terrace whilst the city sprawls below. You'll work alongside a local chef through four courses of traditional dishes, using seasonal ingredients and time-honoured techniques, then settle in to eat what you've made with wine pairings and conversation. The four-hour session includes a market foray, snacks, and refills poured generously. Vegetarian versions available.

4 hoursfrom AUD $215
Truffle Hunting, Lunch & Cooking Class in Rome's Countryside
5.0 (21)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Truffle Hunting, Lunch & Cooking Class in Rome's Countryside

Hunt for truffles across the Roman countryside alongside trained Lagotti dogs and a knowledgeable guide, then return to prepare fresh pasta and tiramisù before sitting down to a four-course truffle lunch. This six-hour experience combines fieldwork with hands-on cooking, giving you both the foraging story and the meal itself. Transport from Ottaviano metro station is included, along with wine and water throughout.

6 hoursfrom AUD $749
Full Day Tour of Amalfi Coast and Capri
5.0 (21)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Full Day Tour of Amalfi Coast and Capri

Spend seven hours exploring the Amalfi Coast and Capri aboard AQA38, a 13-metre yacht built for small groups. Chart your own course between Amalfi's clifftop villages, Positano's pastel-coloured terraces, and Capri's famous sea caves. The boat crew handles navigation while you decide where to linger—dive into turquoise coves, wander waterfront piazzas, or simply watch the limestone cliffs change colour as the sun shifts.

7 hoursfrom AUD $4496
Private Amalfi Coast Sightseeing Tour
5.0 (21)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Amalfi Coast Sightseeing Tour

An eight-hour private tour along the Amalfi Coast in a climate-controlled car with a knowledgeable driver. You'll visit three coastal villages—Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello—moving at your own pace without the constraints of group schedules. Your driver acts as a local guide, sharing insights about the region's history and character while handling navigation so you can focus on the scenery and towns.

8 hoursfrom AUD $458
Boat excursion from Palinuro to the Bay of Frescoes
5.0 (21)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Boat excursion from Palinuro to the Bay of Frescoes

Set sail from Palinuro's harbour for a 4-hour marine expedition into the protected waters of Baia degli Infreschi. This boat journey showcases a designated conservation zone known for its dramatic coastal features and submerged archaeology. Your skipper navigates Italian-speaking waters whilst you explore sea caves, rock formations, and protected habitats. Drinks are provided; bring your own food if needed.

4 hoursfrom AUD $100
Capri in a Day: All-Inclusive Premium Boat Tour + Island Visit
5.0 (21)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Capri in a Day: All-Inclusive Premium Boat Tour + Island Visit

This seven to eight-hour boat tour circles Capri aboard a luxury yacht, combining coastal cruising with swimming, snorkelling, and four hours of independent exploration ashore. You'll taste regional specialities and house-made limoncello whilst taking in the island's dramatic cliffside scenery. The package covers all meals, drinks, equipment, and transfers from private piers, with groups capped at twelve people to keep things intimate.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $415
Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Dock to Rome, Mercedes Vehicle
5.0 (21)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Dock to Rome, Mercedes Vehicle

Escape the port for a private nine-hour exploration of Rome by Mercedes, departing at 8am from Civitavecchia dock and returning by 5pm. Your English-speaking driver navigates you through the capital's major landmarks, offering commentary on each stop whilst you sit back and absorb the history. The route is customisable to your interests, and the vehicle accommodates up to eight passengers, making it an efficient way to see Rome without the hassle of public transport or crowded tour groups.

9 hoursfrom AUD $733
Exclusive day tours on a private boat with an exclusive guide
5.0 (21)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Exclusive day tours on a private boat with an exclusive guide

Spend seven hours exploring Venice's lagoon islands from a private boat piloted by a born-and-bred Venetian who shares how locals actually live, eat and move through their city. You'll visit Murano to watch master glassmakers at work, wander Burano's distinctive streets, and reach Torcello's quieter corners. Your guide explains Venice's history and character throughout, starting from a waterfront meeting point where coffee and wine await before departure.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1082
PRIVATE Full-Day Siena and Chianti Classico Wine Experience.
5.0 (21)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

PRIVATE Full-Day Siena and Chianti Classico Wine Experience.

Escape Florence for a full day in Tuscany's wine country with your own private minivan and driver. Start in Siena, wandering its medieval lanes and striped marble cathedral before heading into Chianti Classico. Visit working wineries and olive oil estates run by multigenerational families, taste their wines and sample cured meats and aged vinegars from a celebrated local butcher. The eight-hour journey includes hotel pickup and drop-off, chilled water, and wifi en route.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $541
Burano Kayak Eco-Tour Through the Venetian Lagoon
5.0 (21)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Burano Kayak Eco-Tour Through the Venetian Lagoon

Paddle through the Venetian Lagoon's quieter islands on this 4.5-hour kayak journey. You'll navigate Sant'Erasmo and Vignole—Venice's produce-growing heartland—explore the 16th-century Sant'Andrea fortress, learn the origins of quarantine at Lazzaretto Nuovo, and find a secluded natural beach on Certosa. An expert naturalist guides you throughout, offering perspective on the lagoon's ecology and history whilst you catch Venice's famous skyline from the water.

4h 30mfrom AUD $281
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