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Tour of Pompeii for families with Transfer from Naples & Sorrento
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Tour of Pompeii for families with Transfer from Naples & Sorrento

Walk through Pompeii's preserved streets with kids in tow, guided by someone who knows how to make 2,000-year-old rubble speak to young minds. This 2-hour tour from Naples or Sorrento skips the ticket queues and pairs archaeology with interactive games so children actually engage rather than complain. Small groups—capped at 10—mean your guide can pitch stories to each kid's level, whether they're five or fifteen. You'll see how Romans lived, died, and left their mark in ash.

2 hoursfrom AUD $298
Private city tour in Rome with driver-guide
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Private city tour in Rome with driver-guide

A four-hour private tour of Rome's main monuments with a licenced driver-guide who narrates from the vehicle, letting you set the pace and decide which sites to enter. You'll cover the city's historical highlights at your own speed, with hotel collection and drop-off included. The driver handles navigation and context whilst you retain full control over where to stop and how long to linger—perfect for families or those who prefer flexibility over a rigid itinerary.

4 hoursfrom AUD $567
2/3 Hours Art Stained Glass Course in Trastevere
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2/3 Hours Art Stained Glass Course in Trastevere

Craft a small stained glass piece in a Trastevere studio over two hours, learning traditional glass-cutting and assembly techniques. You'll take home a wearable keepsake made entirely by your own hands. The workshop includes all materials, refreshments during a break, and instruction from a practised artisan. Ideal for those seeking a tactile creative experience rather than passive sightseeing.

2 hoursfrom AUD $133
Italian Paint and Wine Experience Art Class in Rome with Pizza
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Italian Paint and Wine Experience Art Class in Rome with Pizza

Spend 2.5 hours painting Roman architectural landmarks whilst drinking unlimited Italian wine in a 17th-century palazzo classroom. You'll work with a local instructor to produce a canvas to take home, fuel your creativity with authentic Roman pizza, and leave with new friendships. No artistic experience required—just show up with appetite and an open mind.

2h 30mfrom AUD $98
Private Tour - Museum of the Imperial Forums in the Trajan Markets
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Private Tour - Museum of the Imperial Forums in the Trajan Markets

Explore Rome's Imperial Forums through artefacts and architectural remains at Trajan Markets museum. This two-hour private tour with a local guide traces how five separate forums—those of Julius Caesar, Augustus, Vespasian, Nerva and Trajan—functioned as civic and commercial centres. You'll examine pottery, sculptures and inscriptions that reveal daily life across centuries, then ascend to the terrace for views across the Forum and Piazza Venezia. A medieval shop row built atop an ancient Roman street illustrates how the site evolved long after the empire's decline.

2 hoursfrom AUD $192
Rome by Night 3 hours Private Tour
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Italy

Rome by Night 3 hours Private Tour

See Rome's landmark monuments illuminated against the night sky on this three-hour private tour. A Rome-born driver-guide navigates you through the city's most photogenic spots after dark, explaining the history and stories behind each site. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water included, learning why locals call it the Eternal City.

3 hoursfrom AUD $350
Boat rental for excursions in Riviera del Conero from Numana
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Boat rental for excursions in Riviera del Conero from Numana

Rent a boat from Numana to explore the Conero coastline at your own pace over 2–3 hours. Skip the crowded beaches and reach secluded coves and crystalline swimming spots accessible only by water, including the striking Spiaggia Delle Due Sorelle. An experienced skipper navigates while sharing local history, and you'll float between dips with local wine, cold snacks and aperitifs. All boats are modern and equipped with safety gear.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $83
Ischia Island Day Tour by Boat with Lunch on Board
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Ischia Island Day Tour by Boat with Lunch on Board

Spend six and a half hours exploring Ischia's secluded coves aboard a traditional wooden boat departing from Forio. The shared voyage stops at five or six swimming spots—including Citara, Punta Chiarito and the quieter Scarrupata—before anchoring for a freshly caught lunch served on deck. Afternoon sailing takes you past the dramatic Aragonese Castle, finishing in either San Montano or San Francesco Bay. Wine, water and local hospitality come with the ticket.

6h 30mfrom AUD $167
Venice Luxury Transfer To/From Marco Polo Airport & Piazzale Roma
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Venice Luxury Transfer To/From Marco Polo Airport & Piazzale Roma

Direct car service between Marco Polo Airport and Piazzale Roma (Venice's transport hub) in 35 minutes. Skip the vaporetto queues and water taxi markup—arrive refreshed in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver who knows the route. Handles luggage, wheelchairs, prams, and the usual travel chaos without fuss. Straightforward point-to-point transfer for those who'd rather not navigate Venice's water system before checking in.

35 minfrom AUD $325
Pompeii 360° - 4-hour tour with an expert Guide in archaeology
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Pompeii 360° - 4-hour tour with an expert Guide in archaeology

Walk through Pompeii with an archaeologist who unpacks the city frozen by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Over four hours, you'll move between the forum, amphitheatre, bathhouses and private homes—reading the frescoes, mosaics and plaster casts as evidence of how Romans actually lived. Your guide reconstructs daily routines, trade networks and the final hours before the ash fell, turning ruins into a readable narrative of two millennia ago.

4 hoursfrom AUD $283
Gastronomic Hike on the Path of the Gods with Food Tasting
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Gastronomic Hike on the Path of the Gods with Food Tasting

Walk the dramatic cliffside path connecting hilltop villages along Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) whilst stopping to taste regional specialities. Over six hours, you'll cover moderate terrain with sweeping views of mountains and sea, punctuated by tastings of cured meats, artisanal cheeses, bread, olives and wine sourced directly from local producers. The route adapts to your fitness level, and vegetarian options are available throughout.

6 hoursfrom AUD $250
Ancient Rome VR Experience in Golf Car
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Ancient Rome VR Experience in Golf Car

See Ancient Rome layered over its modern self on this three-hour electric golf cart tour fitted with VR headsets. Your guide drives you past the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Circus Maximus, and Piazza Navona while archaeologist-approved 3D reconstructions play across your screen, revealing how these monuments looked in their heyday. You'll also stop at the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and the Orange Garden for views across the city. It's a tech-forward way to read Rome's imperial past without fighting crowds at ticket gates.

3 hoursfrom AUD $250
Private Tour in Herculaneum with an authorized guide
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Private Tour in Herculaneum with an authorized guide

Explore Herculaneum, the Roman settlement frozen by Vesuvius's 79 AD eruption alongside Pompeii. This 90-minute to 2-hour guided tour reveals a compact archaeological site where volcanic ash preserved everyday objects—food, clothing, furniture, skeletal remains—in remarkable condition. Walk through ancient streets, domestic quarters, bathhouses and shops to glimpse how Romans actually lived, with fewer crowds than its famous neighbour.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $208
Small Group Tour Hiking Capo Testa, Moon Valley! Sardinia - Italy
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Small Group Tour Hiking Capo Testa, Moon Valley! Sardinia - Italy

Explore Sardinia's most striking coastal landscape on this 6–7 hour guided hike through Valle della Luna and Capo Testa. You'll navigate dramatic granite formations, discover sea caves, and walk sandy stretches with uninterrupted Mediterranean views. The coastal breeze keeps conditions pleasant even in summer heat. Small groups move at a steady pace, with plenty of stops to absorb the otherworldly rock formations and turquoise waters before wandering Santa Teresa di Gallura's compact town centre.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $175
Private Boat Tour from Positano to the Amalfi Coast with Drinks
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Private Boat Tour from Positano to the Amalfi Coast with Drinks

Set out from Positano on a seven-to-eight-hour private boat charter along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), skippered by Lorenzo, a local with deep knowledge of the region's villages and maritime heritage. You'll cruise past Praiano, Fiordo di Furore, Conca Dei Marini, Amalfi, Minori, and Maiori, with stops for swimming and snorkelling in crystalline waters. Optional detours include the Emerald Grotto and time ashore in Amalfi's main town. Prosecco, beer, soft drinks, and light nibbles are provided; lunch at a waterfront restaurant is your own expense.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1712
Cagliari: Wakeboard and watergames in the Gulf of Angels!
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Cagliari: Wakeboard and watergames in the Gulf of Angels!

Launch into the Gulf of Angels for 40 minutes of wakeboarding and water games piloted by a family-run operation with three decades of expertise. Based in Cagliari, this outfit has refined the craft across generations and tailors each session to match your group's abilities and appetite for speed. You'll have boards, life jackets and inflatables sorted, leaving nothing but the thrill of cutting across the water.

40 minfrom AUD $167
Private wooden boat tour on Lake Como
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Private wooden boat tour on Lake Como

Cruise Lake Como's shoreline aboard a private wooden boat, taking in grand villas, Alpine peaks and lakeside villages over two hours. Your skipper navigates past storied estates like Villa Balbianello and Villa Oleandra, stopping at towns such as Bellagio, Menaggio or Varenna where you can grab lunch at waterfront restaurants. Prosecco and soft drinks come aboard; the route shifts based on your chosen duration and departure point.

2 hoursfrom AUD $1333
Town of Puglia Private Day Tour
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Town of Puglia Private Day Tour

A four-hour private tour through Puglia's most distinctive towns, combining coastal walks and drives through whitewashed villages. You'll explore Polignano a Mare's dramatic cliffs and old quarter, the cone-roofed trulli dwellings of [Alberobello](/places/trulli-of-[alberobello](/places/trulli-of-alberobello)), Ostuni's luminous historic centre, and Monopoli's waterfront charm. The itinerary includes tastings of regional specialities and unscheduled detours for unexpected vistas. Your guide orchestrates the route solely for your group.

4 hoursfrom AUD $308
Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour fast track entrance.
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Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour fast track entrance.

Skip the queues and explore the Vatican Museums with a private guide on your own schedule. This three-hour tour grants early-morning access to the galleries before crowds arrive, steering you straight to the Sistine Chapel. Your guide unpacks Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes in detail—the composition, mythology, technique—so you grasp what you're looking at rather than crane your neck in bewilderment. It's just you and your guide, meaning the pace and focus bend to your interests.

3 hoursfrom AUD $367
Rome Highlights by Vespa Private guided Tour
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Rome Highlights by Vespa Private guided Tour

Experience Rome's grand monuments and hidden corners from the back of a vintage Vespa, guided by a knowledgeable local driver over 2.5 hours. You'll weave through the Eternal City's streets as Romans do, catching stories and views inaccessible to those on foot. This is a passenger tour—your driver handles navigation while you absorb the atmosphere and history unfolding around each corner.

2h 30mfrom AUD $232
High and Low: A Taste of Two Napolis
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🍜 Food & Cooking
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High and Low: A Taste of Two Napolis

Explore Naples through its neighbourhoods and stomachs on this five-hour walking tour across Vomero and the Spanish Quarter. Skip the tourist trail and eat where Neapolitans do—at family-run shops, casual counters, and producers crafting the same recipes for generations. You'll taste your way through the city's layered food culture, from breakfast through lunch, learning how centuries of tradition still shape what people eat today.

5 hoursfrom AUD $213
Bike rental in Venice
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Bike rental in Venice

Rent a well-maintained touring bike to explore Venice and its surrounding mainland territory at your own pace, available for 1–7 days. Each bicycle comes equipped with practical essentials like panniers, gears, and a lock. Collect your bike from your accommodation, and use the provided route guidance to discover local landmarks, cultural sites, and regional food specialities without fixed schedules or group constraints.

1 day – 7 daysfrom AUD $42
Wine & Cooking Experience with Local Family at Cortecorbo Winery
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Wine & Cooking Experience with Local Family at Cortecorbo Winery

Spend eight hours at Cortecorbo Winery learning winemaking from the family producers who run it. Walk the Irpinian vineyards, tour the cantina, then cook pizza alongside locals before settling into a long lunch pairing six estate wines with traditional regional dishes. You'll taste Taurasi DOCG, the region's flagship red built for decades of bottle age, matched thoughtfully with each course. Transport, all food and wine, and coffee included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $167
Walking Tour - Explore the Heart of Naples
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Walking Tour - Explore the Heart of Naples

This 4.5-hour walking tour threads through Naples' monumental centre, hitting the major landmarks that shaped the city's layered past. You'll move between the fortified Maschio Angioino, the grand Teatro San Carlo, and Piazza del Plebiscito, with detours into the tight street-grid of the Spanish Quarters where locals still hang washing from balconies. Mid-walk, duck into a centuries-old bar for a hit of pastry and coffee—the kind of pause that lets the city's rhythm settle in.

4h 30mfrom AUD $83
Rione Sanità Street Art and Traditions Tour for Small Groups
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Rione Sanità Street Art and Traditions Tour for Small Groups

Explore Rione Sanità, Naples' working-class heart, on this 2.5-hour walking tour led by locals who know the neighbourhood's rhythms and histories. You'll wander past street art, hear stories from residents who've watched the district transform, and taste coffee with the celebrated Fiocco di Neve pastry from Poppella. This isn't polished tourism—it's the real Naples, told by people who live it.

2h 30mfrom AUD $70
Authentic Sicilian Cooking Class in Palermo
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Authentic Sicilian Cooking Class in Palermo

Roll up your sleeves in a Palermo kitchen to learn how Sicilians actually cook. Over three hours, you'll shape fresh pasta by hand—tackling one filled variety and two simpler cuts—then dress them in proper sauces made the way locals do. After you've cooked, you'll eat what you've made in the garden with local cheese, cured meat, and aperitifs. Dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free) are handled without fuss.

3 hoursfrom AUD $143
Cooking class in Sorrento
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Cooking class in Sorrento

Spend four hours in a Sorrento kitchen learning how locals cook their everyday dishes. You'll work through pasta-making, vegetable preparations, and regional specialities under guidance from someone who knows the territory inside out. The class includes wine, coffee, and water, so you'll taste as you learn. There's a vegetarian option if that suits you better.

4 hoursfrom AUD $165
Exclusive Private Guided Boat Tour on Lake Como 1H - 4H
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Exclusive Private Guided Boat Tour on Lake Como 1H - 4H

A four-hour private boat tour along Lake Como's shoreline, piloted by a local guide who shows you the lake's landmarks and hidden corners. You'll cruise past grand villas, mountain backdrops, and tucked-away villages from your own vessel, with prosecco on hand and Wi-Fi to stay connected. Straightforward, no-fuss way to see what makes the lake worth visiting.

4 hoursfrom AUD $500
Cinque Terre and Portovenere Private Boat Tour from La Spezia
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Cinque Terre and Portovenere Private Boat Tour from La Spezia

Explore [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre) and Portovenere from the water aboard a private solar-powered boat departing from La Spezia. This seven-hour journey lets you anchor in secluded coves for swimming and snorkelling, sample regional wine and local produce aboard, and see the five villages from angles most visitors miss. The modern 9.3-metre vessel carries just your group, so you set the pace—linger where you like, skip what doesn't appeal.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2667
Amalfi and Positano Private Boat Tour from Sorrento Coast FD
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Amalfi and Positano Private Boat Tour from Sorrento Coast FD

A seven-hour private boat journey along Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) departing from Sorrento at 10:00 a.m. You'll anchor at Punta Campanella's nature reserve, cruise past the Li Galli islands, explore the UNESCO-listed fishing village of Amalfi and its cathedral, then finish in Positano's steep-stacked village before returning at 5:00 p.m. Prosecco, snacks, snorkelling gear and beach towels provided throughout.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2500
Rome: Vatican Museums and Colosseum Private Tour with Transfers
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Rome: Vatican Museums and Colosseum Private Tour with Transfers

A Blue Badge guide collects you from your Rome hotel to lead an eight-hour exploration of the city's heavyweight monuments. You'll spend the morning navigating the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, break for lunch independently, then head to the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and Roman Forum where you'll pick through two millennia of rubble on foot. Private vehicle transport links each site. Entry fees and guide included; you arrange your own meal.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1500
Amalfi Coast Gems; Private Tour of Amalfi, Ravello, Minori,Maiori
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Amalfi Coast Gems; Private Tour of Amalfi, Ravello, Minori,Maiori

An eight-hour private tour along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) starting from Positano, with your own driver and vehicle. Visit four celebrated towns—Amalfi, Ravello, Minori, and Maiori—stopping at viewpoints overlooking dramatic cliffs and coves. Wander cobblestone lanes, observe local architecture, and pause for lunch at a restaurant of your choice. The pace is yours to set, whether you linger in one village or tick off all four. Suited to all fitness levels and fully accessible.

8 hoursfrom AUD $573
Private photo shoot in central Rome
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Private photo shoot in central Rome

Work with a local Rome-based photographer for a bespoke one-hour session at your chosen landmark. You'll receive a minimum of 20 finished, edited images within days—polished prints ready to share or frame. Perfect for capturing authentic moments against the city's most iconic backdrops, whether that's the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s weathered arches, a quiet piazza at golden hour, or the Tiber's riverside charm. No generic studio setups; just you, Rome, and a professional who knows the city's light.

1 hourfrom AUD $117
Rome Food Tour: Trastevere & Campo de’ Fiori Small Group
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Rome Food Tour: Trastevere & Campo de’ Fiori Small Group

A local Roman chef guides you through 2.5 hours of eating across Trastevere and Campo de' Fiori, stopping at her personal favourite neighbourhood haunts. You'll cross the Tiber in the early evening, collecting suppli, pizza, fresh pasta, bruschetta, fried salt cod, cured meats, and desserts paired with wine and coffee. The walk threads through quiet piazzas and riverside passages, hitting the spots Romans actually frequent rather than tourist traps.

2h 30mfrom AUD $113
Exclusive Wine Tasting in the Historic Center of Siena
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Exclusive Wine Tasting in the Historic Center of Siena

Taste three distinct Tuscan sparkling wines in Siena's historic centre, each crafted using a different production method. Over an hour, wine educators walk you through classic, Charmat, and ancestral techniques, revealing how each approach shapes flavour and aroma. You'll taste side-by-side examples that show the real differences between production styles, gaining practical knowledge of what goes into these high-quality bottles.

1 hourfrom AUD $58
Private Cruise on Lake Como with Luxury Wooden Taxi Boat
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Private Cruise on Lake Como with Luxury Wooden Taxi Boat

Marco and Stefano pilot their traditional wooden Venetian taxi across Lake Como, sharing decades of local knowledge whilst you drift past villas and mountains. Choose your own pace—swim in the clear water, sip prosecco at sunset, or simply listen to tales of the celebrities who've called this corner of Italy home. Flexible bookings from one to four hours mean you shape the experience.

1 hour – 4 hoursfrom AUD $583
From Milan/Como/Varenna: Panoramic Hiking Tours near Lake Como
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From Milan/Como/Varenna: Panoramic Hiking Tours near Lake Como

Trade the lakeside promenades for high-altitude trails that reveal Lake Como from angles most visitors miss. These guided hikes depart from Milan, Como, Varenna, and Lecco across 2–5 hour routes tailored to your fitness level. Navigate mountain paths with a local companion, absorbing panoramic stretches across the water, neighbouring villages, and Alpine ridgelines. Private and small-group options let you set the rhythm; optional picnics with regional fare add breathing space to your day.

2 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $233
Two-seater paragliding Amalfi and Sorrento Coast Monte Faito
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Two-seater paragliding Amalfi and Sorrento Coast Monte Faito

Launch from Monte Faito's ridge and soar above the Amalfi coastline strapped into a tandem harness with a certified pilot. You'll drift past Positano's cliffs, Capri's silhouette, and Vesuvius on the horizon during a 30-minute flight that lands in Castellammare di Stabia, then returns via cable car. Wind and altitude permitting, this happens most days—weather calls the shots.

30 minfrom AUD $333
Private Tour - Trastevere and Villa Farnesina
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Private Tour - Trastevere and Villa Farnesina

Explore Trastevere, Rome's most genuinely Roman quarter, on a three-hour private walking tour with a local guide. You'll weave through medieval streets lined with Renaissance palaces, step inside churches decorated with Byzantine mosaics, and visit Villa Farnesina to see Raphael's frescoes. This neighbourhood reveals how Rome developed beyond its ancient core, with layers of history visible in architecture, art and everyday street life.

3 hoursfrom AUD $208
Exclusive tour with typical Gozzo
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Exclusive tour with typical Gozzo

Explore the dramatic coastline of Santa Maria di Leuca aboard a Cranchi speedboat with a skipper who knows these waters intimately. This three-hour cruise traces sea caves along both the eastern and western shores, punctuated by two swimming breaks in secluded coves where you can snorkel or simply float. The vessel is fitted with cushioned seating, a small bar, shaded awning, and a freshwater shower—designed for comfort without sacrificing access to the water.

3 hoursfrom AUD $417
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