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Two Days Tour Including Boat-ride in Polignano
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Two Days Tour Including Boat-ride in Polignano

Explore Polignano a Mare over two days with return transport, one night's lodging, and a guided boat excursion along the Adriatic coastline. You'll discover the whitewashed old town perched on dramatic cliffs, enjoy lunch and breakfast, and spend an hour on the water investigating sea caves and hidden coves accessible only by boat. Pickup and drop-off from your chosen point make logistics straightforward.

2 daysfrom AUD $366
Vatican Museums Skip-the-Line Tickets with Sistine Chapel Access
5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Vatican Museums Skip-the-Line Tickets with Sistine Chapel Access

Bypass the queues at the Vatican Museums and head straight into Rome's most celebrated art collection. You'll navigate the Gallery of Maps, tapestry halls, and Raphael Rooms at your own rhythm before reaching the Sistine Chapel to stand beneath Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling and The Last Judgment. This self-guided ticket grants you unrestricted access to all open galleries without waiting in line, ideal if you want to linger over Renaissance works without a tour group keeping pace.

1 dayfrom AUD $115
Fall in love with Tuscany by touring bike - 1 day rental
5.0 (3)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Fall in love with Tuscany by touring bike - 1 day rental

Rent a touring bike for a day and pedal through Tuscany's rolling hills and countryside at your own rhythm. You'll cover ground on a proper road bike equipped with panniers, letting you stop whenever the light hits right or a village calls. This is cycling as a way to notice things—the texture of cypress groves, how the landscape shifts between valleys, the pace at which rural Italy actually moves. Bring moderate fitness and a willingness to go slow.

1 dayfrom AUD $62
"Live Your Sicilian Dream" 4-Day Private Tours from Taormina”
5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

"Live Your Sicilian Dream" 4-Day Private Tours from Taormina”

Four days exploring Sicily from your Taormina base, with a private Mercedes and driver steering you through volcanic slopes, Baroque town centres, and film-set villages. You'll taste Mount Etna wines over lunch, wander the golden streets of Noto and Syracuse, walk through the Godfather filming locations in Savoca and Forza d'Agrò, then finish in Catania's bustling fish market. Tailor the itinerary to suit your pace—this is just your group and a knowledgeable local guide.

4 daysfrom AUD $2581
Mini cruises to discover Ogliastra, the heart of Sardina
5.0 (2)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Mini cruises to discover Ogliastra, the heart of Sardina

Sail through Ogliastra's remote coastline aboard a well-appointed vessel built for these waters. Over four days, you'll anchor in coves with crystalline sea and dramatic cliffs, swimming directly from the boat or exploring by dinghy. The skipper's decade of local knowledge means you'll find spots most visitors miss—hidden beaches, limestone formations, and the kind of isolation that makes Sardinia's eastern edge special.

4 daysfrom AUD $5329
Sicilian Photography Workshop
5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Sicilian Photography Workshop

Spend three days capturing Sicily's landscapes and light with a photographer-led workshop. You'll move through varied terrain—coastal villages, baroque towns, rural interiors—practising composition and technique in real conditions. Each day combines shooting sessions with technical feedback, breakfast, lunch and dinner included. A Travelosophy guide stays on call throughout, offering logistical support and local knowledge.

3 daysfrom AUD $3560
Taste of Sicily Gourmet tour
5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Taste of Sicily Gourmet tour

An eight-day gourmet exploration of Sicily that combines regional cooking, local producers, and archaeological sites across the island. Travelling with experienced English-speaking guides, you'll sample authentic Sicilian cuisine, visit working farms and markets, and explore three major cities—Syracuse, Agrigento, and Palermo—each with their own culinary traditions and historical significance. Breakfast and lunch are included daily, allowing you to eat as locals do rather than hunting for tourist menus.

8 daysfrom AUD $6320
BEST OF EMILIA-ROMAGNA - Private 2 Days Tour from Bologna
5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

BEST OF EMILIA-ROMAGNA - Private 2 Days Tour from Bologna

Explore Emilia-Romagna's cultural heartland over two days with private transport from Bologna. Day one takes you to Ravenna's Byzantine mosaics—San Vitale, Galla Placidia, and Dante's tomb—guided by a local historian, followed by fresh seafood on the coast and an overnight in Brisighella. On day two, wander through medieval villages, taste award-winning olive oil, and discover Dozza's frescoed facades and fortress before returning to Bologna by evening.

2 daysfrom AUD $1664
Private Day Tour: Herculaneum and Wine Tasting
5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Private Day Tour: Herculaneum and Wine Tasting

Spend a day exploring Herculaneum's remarkably preserved Roman streets and buildings with a private guide, then head to a local winery for tastings paired with a three-course lunch. You'll walk through the ancient city frozen by Vesuvius's eruption, see casts of residents in their final moments, and finish the afternoon sampling regional wines. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.

1 dayfrom AUD $450
7-Days Italian Lakes and Riviera Tour from Milan
5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

7-Days Italian Lakes and Riviera Tour from Milan

A seven-day loop through Italy's celebrated northern lakes and Ligurian coast, departing Milan. You'll navigate Lake Orta, Maggiore, Como, Garda and Iseo by private boat, exploring towns like Bergamo and Verona on foot. The route curves toward the coast at Genoa, taking in Cinque Terre's clifftop villages, the harbour charm of Rapallo and Santa Margherita, and Portofino's refined waterfront before returning to Milan. Accommodation included across six nights; transport by private coach with a guide.

7 daysfrom AUD $5129
PADI Open Water Diver Course
5.0 (2)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

PADI Open Water Diver Course

Earn your PADI Open Water certification over three days in Italy with professional instruction and guided dives. This course takes you from classroom basics to independent diving, using well-maintained equipment aboard a family-friendly vessel. Boats feature shaded decks, onboard facilities, and light refreshments, with hotel collection included in Naxos or Taormina.

3 daysfrom AUD $991
Sicily Adventure Tour
5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Sicily Adventure Tour

A two-day guided tour through Sicily led by a local who navigates you beyond the tourist trail to authentic villages, regional specialities and hidden corners. Your driver handles logistics—fuel, parking, refreshments—while you decide where to eat and which sites to explore. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle and spend nights in accommodation of your choice, gaining insider knowledge of Sicilian traditions and culture without the markup that catches unwary visitors.

2 daysfrom AUD $4979
3-Day Tuscany Wine Tour Experience from Florence
5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

3-Day Tuscany Wine Tour Experience from Florence

Spend three days exploring Chianti and Scansano's vineyards from a countryside villa base near Florence. This small-group tour (maximum 8 people) combines tastings at working estates with meals showcasing regional cooking. You'll stay in a traditional Tuscan farmhouse, with transport, accommodation, and all meals included. The pace suits most fitness levels, giving you time to absorb the landscape and understand what makes these wines tick.

3 daysfrom AUD $3600
Explore Bari in 2 days with Museum Highlights and accomodation
5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Explore Bari in 2 days with Museum Highlights and accomodation

Spend two days exploring Bari's medieval lanes and coastal charm with a local guide who knows the town's layered history. You'll stay in a restored apartment in the old quarter, giving you mornings to wander before structured museum visits and tastings begin. The pace mixes walking through neighbourhoods where traditions still grip daily life with curator-led museum time. Breakfast and entry fees are sorted; you eat where you choose, which means finding the trattorias locals actually use.

2 daysfrom AUD $565
10-Night Sorrento Coast and Sicily Tour from Rome
5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

10-Night Sorrento Coast and Sicily Tour from Rome

This 11-day circuit sweeps from Rome through the Sorrento Coast and into Sicily, hitting the essential stops between two seas. You'll base yourself in four-star hotels whilst exploring Pompeii's frozen streets, taking the night ferry to Sicily, and threading through Palermo, Monreale, Agrigento and Taormina. Two detours venture into villages that doubled as Godfather locations. A professional guide shepherds the group; meals and transport are handled.

11 daysfrom AUD $5434
Milky high way - Amalfi coast - Alta Via dei Monti Lattari.
5.0 (2)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Italy

Milky high way - Amalfi coast - Alta Via dei Monti Lattari.

Traverse the Alta Via dei Monti Lattari, a demanding 75-kilometre ridge walk across the Amalfi Coast's highest points over five days. Starting in Cava dei Tirreni and finishing at Massa Lubrense, this trek rewards serious hikers with sweeping panoramas of both the Amalfi and Sorrento coastlines. Your guide provides hiking poles and documents the journey with photographs, though you'll need to arrange your own meals and transport to trailheads.

5 daysfrom AUD $381
Rome Excursion: Full day tour from Civitavecchia Port with Lunch
5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Rome Excursion: Full day tour from Civitavecchia Port with Lunch

Slip away from Civitavecchia port for a guided sprint through Rome's heavyweight monuments. This small-group tour hits St Peter's Basilica, the Spanish Steps, and the Colosseum, with a local guide steering you past the obvious crowds and into the city's real stories. You'll eat lunch somewhere in the mix and be back at the ship with your head spinning. Runs one full day; includes transport from port.

1 dayfrom AUD $583
8-day tour of Bucolic Sicily
5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

8-day tour of Bucolic Sicily

This 8-day journey reveals Sicily's layered past and present through its landmarks, landscapes and kitchen. You'll encounter Greek temples and Roman ruins alongside Norman cathedrals, trace Arab influences across the island, and walk gently through nature reserves bursting with seasonal colour. The tour threads together archaeological riches—many UNESCO-listed—with the region's coastlines and countryside, anchored by meals built on traditional ingredients and time-tested recipes. Private transport and most meals are included, though site entries cost extra.

8 daysfrom AUD $1880
Luxury Van with Private Driver Your Personal Sicily Tour
5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Luxury Van with Private Driver Your Personal Sicily Tour

Explore eastern Sicily's layered landscapes with a dedicated driver and hostess steering you through art, archaeology, and coastal villages. This full-day private journey in a modern Mercedes V-Class takes the navigation stress out of island hopping, letting you focus on what matters: ancient ruins, regional cuisine, and the Ionian Sea. You set the pace and choose your stops.

1 dayfrom AUD $2498
3 Day Vesuvius, Pompeii and Amalfi Small-Group Tour from Rome
5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

3 Day Vesuvius, Pompeii and Amalfi Small-Group Tour from Rome

A three-day journey through Southern Italy's volcanic and coastal landscapes. Start from Rome, climb Mount Vesuvius for views across the Bay of Naples, walk the preserved Roman streets of Pompeii, visit the hilltop monastery at Montecassino, then descend to the dramatic Amalfi Coast. Stays in three- to four-star hotels with breakfast included, travelling in a small group by minibus with a local driver and English-speaking guide.

3 daysfrom AUD $2346
Florence Duomo and Brunelleschi Dome Entry with 2 Audio App
5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Florence Duomo and Brunelleschi Dome Entry with 2 Audio App

Your 3-day ticket to Florence's Duomo Complex grants access to Brunelleschi's iconic dome, Giotto's bell tower, the cathedral, crypt, and museum. Climb 463 steps inside the dome for sweeping city views, then explore the cathedral's interior frescoes by Vasari and Zuccari. Two bespoke AudioApps—one for the dome, one for the cathedral—guide you through the complex's history and artistry, updated by an art historian. Staff in yellow vests offer on-site support.

3 daysfrom AUD $115
Private Hike and Wine Experience in the Chianti Classico region
5.0 (2)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Italy

Private Hike and Wine Experience in the Chianti Classico region

Walk through Chianti Classico's rolling hills and vine-covered slopes, stopping to taste local wines and eat lunch at a traditional spot. This day-long ramble threads past farmsteads, parish churches, and working craftspeople, letting you move through the landscape at a pace that lets details sink in—the scent of wildflowers, the sound of streams, the colour of hillside light. You'll taste what grows here alongside stories of how people have lived and worked in these valleys for centuries.

1 dayfrom AUD $225
Open Water Diver course
5.0 (2)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy

Open Water Diver course

Earn your Open Water Diver certification over four days in Italy, diving in the protected waters of Capo Carbonara. You'll learn essential underwater skills and safety protocols from a certified instructor, gaining qualifications that open access to dive sites worldwide. This isn't a tourist tick; it's a genuine entry point into a community of ocean enthusiasts who share knowledge, dive buddies and environmental respect.

4 daysfrom AUD $949
Climbing Day
5.0 (2)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Climbing Day

Spend a day on Sardinia's rock faces with a certified Alpine Guide, learning proper climbing technique whilst moving over compact, sculpted stone. This isn't a tourist stunt—you'll develop genuine skills under expert supervision, tackling real pitches in stunning landscapes. Beginners are welcome; the guide handles all safety management and instruction, leaving you free to focus on the physical puzzle of upward movement and the views that unfold as you climb.

1 dayfrom AUD $500
Rent the latest generation scooters in style and freedom
5.0 (2)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Rent the latest generation scooters in style and freedom

Hire a modern Sym Symphony 125 scooter for a day exploring Sorrento and surrounds at your own pace. You'll get a bike with integrated storage, full insurance cover, and guidance from staff who know the territory inside out. Ride where the buses don't go, stop when something catches your eye, and discover coastal roads and hidden corners on your own schedule.

1 dayfrom AUD $92
Bike Tour | Cave of Poetry and Arch of Lovers |
5.0 (2)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Bike Tour | Cave of Poetry and Arch of Lovers |

Cycle through Salento's coastal gems on a single day guided tour featuring two standout stops: Arco degli Innamorati, where sea sculpts dramatic rock formations near Sant'Andrea, and Grotta della Poesia, a natural swimming hole regarded among Europe's finest. The route weaves through sun-baked farmland and pine-scented woodland at your own rhythm, mounted on quality SCOTT bikes with full logistical support from experienced local guides.

1 dayfrom AUD $100
All Inclusive Weeklong Tour of Salento's Coasts and Countryside
5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

All Inclusive Weeklong Tour of Salento's Coasts and Countryside

Eight days exploring Salento's coastline and interior villages, eating what locals eat and meeting the families behind it. You'll skip the guidebook stops entirely—instead, you'll find yourself in neighbourhood trattorias, at market stalls where vendors know regulars by name, and walking through towns that move at their own unhurried pace. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included, sourced from producers within the region. It's designed for travellers wanting genuine connection rather than sightseeing efficiency.

8 daysfrom AUD $5695
Pisa Private Cooking Class
5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

Pisa Private Cooking Class

Learn to cook traditional Pisan dishes in a private kitchen session with a sommelier and art historian who's been hosting international visitors for over five years. This one-day class explores Italian food culture through hands-on preparation, paired with local wines and insights into Tuscany's artistic and culinary heritage. Water, wine, coffee and dessert are provided throughout.

1 dayfrom AUD $148
Private Multi-day tour to Northern Italy, Lugano and Italian Riviera with guide
5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Multi-day tour to Northern Italy, Lugano and Italian Riviera with guide

A 10-day guided tour through northern Italy led by local expert Gianni Basta, covering Lugano, the Italian Riviera, Venice, Verona, Cinque Terre and Porto Venere. You'll walk 3–6 hours daily through UNESCO-listed sites and villages accessible only on foot, travelling by private coach and regional transport. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners included throughout.

10 daysfrom AUD $5268
All-in-one Venice: Basilica, Doge Palace, Islands & Gondola Ride
5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

All-in-one Venice: Basilica, Doge Palace, Islands & Gondola Ride

This full-day Venice tour threads together the city's architectural landmarks, island traditions, and hidden histories. You'll explore St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace with a guide, cross the Bridge of Sighs, then take a gondola through the canals. A boat whisks you to Murano and Burano to watch glassblowers and lace-makers at their craft, before returning for a virtual reality experience that shows Venice's monuments as they stood centuries ago.

1 dayfrom AUD $285
Elite Italy 10-Day Tour of Rome, Milan, Venice with Driver Guide
5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Elite Italy 10-Day Tour of Rome, Milan, Venice with Driver Guide

A 10-day private tour across Italy's art cities and countryside, covering Rome, Milan, Venice, Verona, and Tuscany's villages. You'll travel in a luxury vehicle with a dedicated driver and guide, staying in superior 4-star hotels with daily breakfast included. Skip-the-line access to major museums and cathedrals cuts waiting time. Wine tastings in Montepulciano and Pienza punctuate the journey, while the itinerary remains flexible to your preferences.

10 daysfrom AUD $14318
Tour Sicily BAROQUE
5.0 (1)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Tour Sicily BAROQUE

Spend five days tracing baroque architecture across southeastern Sicily's hilltop towns. This self-guided tour connects Syracuse, Catania, Scicli, Modica, Ragusa Ibla and Noto—each a masterclass in 18th-century stone carving and urban design. You'll navigate between villages at your own pace, with daily breakfast provided and local support on hand. The route reveals how one architectural moment transformed an entire region into a living museum of sweeping staircases, ornate churches and honey-coloured facades.

5 daysfrom AUD $481
Rental Vespa 48 ore
5.0 (1)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Rental Vespa 48 ore

Rent a Vespa for 48 hours and navigate Rome like a local rather than queue at monuments. You'll weave through cobbled streets, discover neighbourhood trattorias, and feel the rhythm of the city from a seat that's been part of its fabric for decades. The scooter comes equipped with helmets, hygiene liners, phone holder, and a Rome map. Perfect for riders with prior two-wheel experience who want genuine exploration over tick-box sightseeing.

2 daysfrom AUD $216
From Florence to Tuscany Winerys
5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy

From Florence to Tuscany Winerys

A two-day escape from Florence into Val d'Orcia's rolling hills, where you'll visit working wineries, taste regional wines and food, and experience the landscape that inspired Renaissance masters. Travel in a comfortable minivan with an English-speaking driver, stopping at UNESCO-listed valleys and family-run estates. Breakfast and lunch included, plus wine tastings at each vineyard stop.

2 daysfrom AUD $3997
Day Tour in Gravel Bike
5.0 (1)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Day Tour in Gravel Bike

Explore Salento's rugged coastline and inland villages on a gravel bike, riding 30 or 60 km through Puglia's most striking terrain. Your local guide designs the route to suit your pace, then hands you a GPS track and premium Scott bike to navigate alone. Pass limestone sea stacks, abandoned fortresses, and Greek-speaking hamlets tucked into the Salentine peninsula—the kind of riding that connects you to place rather than rushing through it.

1 dayfrom AUD $83
Puglia Accessible in a 7 Day Holiday by Rickshaw and Apecar
5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Puglia Accessible in a 7 Day Holiday by Rickshaw and Apecar

Explore Puglia's hilltop towns and coastal gems across seven days without exhausting yourself on foot. Based in Bari, you'll travel by private driver to villages including Matera, Alberobello, Locorotondo, Cisternino, Ostuni, Lecce and Otranto, discovering each place via vintage rickshaw or apecar—three-wheeled vehicles that let you soak in the landscape at a relaxed pace. Six nights in a four-star hotel, breakfasts included, with audio guides covering what you miss from the seat.

7 daysfrom AUD $5829
Private Guided Tour in Rome with Driver for 2 Days
5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Guided Tour in Rome with Driver for 2 Days

Squeeze Rome's essentials into two days with a private driver and guide navigating you through the city's most significant sites. You'll hit Vatican Museums and the Colosseum with skip-the-line access, travelling between landmarks in an air-conditioned Mercedes. Day one runs seven hours, day two six hours. This setup lets you cover serious ground without the grinding heat, crowds, or public transport confusion that catches most visitors off guard.

2 daysfrom AUD $2664
Private Tour at Puglia and Matera
5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy

Private Tour at Puglia and Matera

Explore the whitewashed towns, baroque architecture, and rural traditions of Puglia and Matera over seven days with a private driver and local guides. This tour connects the heel of Italy's boot, moving between hilltop villages, coastal settlements, and the ancient sassi district of Matera. You'll taste olive oil and wine, learn to make orecchiette pasta, and stay in city-centre hotels across Lecce, Trani, Bari, and Monopoli, visiting ten destinations including the Norman fortress of Castel del Monte.

7 daysfrom AUD $5829
Private Tour Naples and Pompei
5.0 (1)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy

Private Tour Naples and Pompei

Day trip from Rome exploring Naples and the volcanic graveyard of Pompeii. You'll travel south through Campania, stop in Ercolano for lunch, then spend the afternoon picking through the eerily preserved Roman streets buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. A guide leads you through the ruins, decoding what daily life looked like before the catastrophe. Returns to Rome by evening.

1 dayfrom AUD $1166
Gravel bicycle and Road Bike Sicily Syracuse rental
5.0 (1)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Italy

Gravel bicycle and Road Bike Sicily Syracuse rental

Rent a gravel or road bike in Syracuse and explore Sicily's coastlines and countryside at your own pace. These well-maintained machines come fully equipped with panniers, helmets, and practical support from multilingual staff available daily. Whether you're after coastal rides or inland routes through olive groves, you'll have everything needed for a self-guided cycling adventure through this Mediterranean island.

1 dayfrom AUD $67
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