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Typical Sicilian Cooking Course overlooking the Archaeological Park

★ 5.0 (22)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Typical Sicilian Cooking Course overlooking the Archaeological Park

Cook authentic Sicilian dishes in a local's apartment overlooking the archaeological park. This three-hour class teaches you genuine recipes passed down through generations, with hands-on instruction from a Sicilian cook who explains the cultural roots and modern tweaks of each dish. You'll leave with the confidence to recreate these meals at home. Refreshments including wine, coffee, and water feature throughout.

Syracuse private boat with aperitif

A two-hour private boat journey along Syracuse's coastline, launching from Ortigia's baroque waterfront and pushing northward past dramatic limestone cliffs and hidden grottoes. You'll cruise past the cathedral and Maniace fortress before anchoring in a secluded cove for a swim in the Ionian Sea, with Sicilian charcuterie and prosecco served on deck.

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.

Via Ferrata Rio Sallagoni

Scale an ancient limestone gorge via fixed iron rungs and cables along the Rio Sallagoni, a three-and-a-half-hour adventure through dramatic rock formations accessible only by ferrata. This Italian route winds through a primordial landscape, past geological layers that tell stories millions of years old. An Alpine guide leads you through exposed traverses and vertical pitches, mixing technical climbing with raw natural beauty. All gear supplied—harness, helmet, and safety kit included—plus professional instruction and comprehensive insurance.

Private One Way Transfer from Catania to Syracuse

Private sedan or minivan service whisking you from Catania airport or city centre to Syracuse in one to three hours. Your Mercedes arrives on schedule with an English-speaking driver in professional attire, stocked with chilled water, phone chargers, and Wi-Fi to keep you connected. The vehicle is spotless, air-conditioned, and wheelchair accessible, making the journey smooth whether you're travelling solo or with a group.

1 hour – 3 hoursfrom AUD $225

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.

Rafting "Experience 2 days"

A two-day expedition combining paddling and water-based adventure in Italy's gorges. Day one takes you 16 km down a dramatic canyon river where towering rock walls narrow the current, finishing at base camp with hot showers and a night under canvas. Day two shifts to canyoning—abseiling and sliding through stream courses before an optional lunch. You'll eat locally sourced dinners and breakfasts, sleep under stars, and navigate both water and terrain with qualified guides.

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

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.

Kayaking & Snorkeling: Porto Cesareo and Rabbit Island

Paddle through the marine reserve at Porto Cesareo on a three-hour kayak and snorkel outing along Italy's Salento coast. You'll navigate clear lagoon waters to Rabbit Island, explore its beaches and natural history on foot, then swim and snorkel before paddling past a sixteenth-century defensive tower and the town's golden shoreline. Weather permitting, spot submerged Roman columns scattered across the seabed—cargo lost nearly two thousand years ago.

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

★ 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

A walk among the monuments and markets of Palermo

★ 5.0 (22)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

A walk among the monuments and markets of Palermo

This 2.5-hour walking tour threads through Palermo's architectural landmarks and bustling street markets, stopping to taste genuine local snacks along the way. Your certified guide unpacks the city's layered history—from Norman churches to baroque facades—whilst steering you toward vendors slinging arancini, panelle, and sfincione. Rather than tick boxes, you'll absorb how Palermitans actually live: what they eat, where they gather, which corners matter. Pick-up is included, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

3 Hour Private Italian Tradition Cooking Class in Brescia

Learn to make pasta and tiramisu from scratch in a private kitchen class in Brescia, working with your hands to master two cornerstone dishes of Italian cooking. The host teaches traditional techniques using seasonal ingredients, then you sit down to eat what you've made, finishing with coffee and limoncello. Three hours includes instruction, hands-on work, and a meal at a table that feels like old friends' house.

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

Traditional Cooking Class with Views of Lake Como and the Alps

★ 5.0 (22)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Traditional Cooking Class with Views of Lake Como and the Alps

Learn to cook three traditional Lombardy dishes in a penthouse overlooking Lake Como and the Alps. Over three hours, you'll work with regional flours—polenta, buckwheat, and fioretto—to prepare an appetiser, fresh pasta, and dessert. A Cesarine host guides the small group through each stage, pairing wines with your creations and finishing with homemade limoncello. You'll leave with recipes and the practical skills to recreate the meal at home.

3 hoursfrom AUD $308

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

Chioggia : Aquaculture Secrets Tours of the Lagoon

★ 5.0 (22)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Chioggia : Aquaculture Secrets Tours of the Lagoon

Explore Chioggia's working lagoon by restored wooden boat, watching how locals farm mussels, harvest soft-shell Moleche crabs, and cultivate oysters using methods passed down through generations. This 90-minute tour reveals the seafood traditions that have sustained the Venetian Lagoon for centuries, guided by someone who knows these shallow waters intimately. Small groups—maximum five people—get close enough to ask questions and photograph the boats and nets in action.

Rome: Borghese Gallery Private Tour with Pick-up and Drop-off

A private guided tour of Rome's Borghese Gallery paired with hotel transfers. Your guide will lead you through three hours among masterworks by Raphael, Rubens, Caravaggio, Bernini and Canova—one of Europe's finest art collections housed in a 17th-century villa. Skip-the-line access lets you move straight into the galleries and gardens without queuing.

Naples Boat Ride with Swim Stop – Scenic 2.5-Hour Coastal Cruise

Sail Naples' coastline on a relaxed 2.5-hour boat cruise that balances well-known landmarks with quieter coves. You'll glide past Castel dell'Ovo and the clifftop villas of Posillipo, then anchor in sheltered bays like Marechiaro and Gaiola islet for a swim in transparent water. An experienced skipper pilots a small vessel fitted with snorkelling gear, cold drinks, and shade—no megaboat crowds, no rigid itinerary, just the Gulf of Naples at your own pace.

2h 30mfrom AUD $167

Private Sunset Photo Tour with vintage Fiat 500

★ 5.0 (22)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Sunset Photo Tour with vintage Fiat 500

Chase the golden hour along the Sorrento Coast in a vintage Fiat 500, stopping at prime vantage points to photograph Capri as the sun dips behind it. A professional photographer guides you through the best light, capturing shots tailored for social media, while you toast the moment with Prosecco on a hotel terrace. Two-and-a-half hours of curated stops and creative direction, with all images and video handed over the same day.

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

1h30m Wine Tasting and Visit to Val D'Orcia

★ 5.0 (22)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

1h30m Wine Tasting and Visit to Val D'Orcia

Spend 90 minutes at Poggio del Moro, a working winery and art space in Val D'Orcia's rolling countryside. Walk through functioning vineyards, the oil mill, and barrel cellars with Tatiana or a wine specialist, learning how the estate produces organic wines without synthetic pesticides or heavy-handed processing. Taste three wines paired with house bruschetta in an intimate setting that doubles as a contemporary art venue.

Private Archaeologist service to explore Pompeii's secrets any time ticket incl.

A private archaeologist guides you through Pompeii's streets for two and a half hours, revealing how ordinary Romans lived before Vesuvius struck. Rather than fixating on statues and mosaics, you'll walk past bakeries, homes and forums frozen mid-routine—amphora still on shelves, graffiti on walls, the texture of daily existence preserved in volcanic ash. Entry ticket included.

Private Boat Tour on Lake Como

Chart your own course across Lake Como with a private boat tailored to what interests you. This one-hour tour lets you set the itinerary, pick your stops, and move at your own rhythm across Italy's stunning alpine lake. You'll have an exclusive vessel with up to eight people, ensuring genuine peace and space to absorb the views without the crowds or fixed schedules that bog down group outings.

1 hourfrom AUD $491

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](/places/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.

Sunset Amalfi Coast Vespa Tour With A Local

Ride a Vespa along the Amalfi and Sorrento coasts as the sun dips toward the horizon. This three-hour tour avoids the midday crush, letting you experience quieter villages and dramatic cliffside roads when light turns golden. Your local guide handles the scooter while you soak in sea breeze, coastal architecture, and the genuine rhythm of the region—espresso included.

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

★ 5.0 (22)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

River Trekking in Brembana Valley

Wade, jump and swim through the Brembana Valley's alpine waterway over three and a half hours. This river trekking experience strips away the technical gear of canyoning—no harnesses or ropes needed—leaving you free to navigate natural pools and stream sections at your own pace. You'll move through the valley on foot, diving into crystalline water and floating downstream where the current allows, making it an accessible way to experience the raw landscape of northern Italy's mountain terrain.

Transfer Punta Raisi Airport - Palermo city - Mondello

Direct shuttle from Palermo's Punta Raisi Airport to your hotel in central Palermo or the beachside resort of Mondello, covering the 45-minute journey in a climate-controlled vehicle. Straightforward point-to-point transfer with no stops, ideal for travellers wanting to skip the taxi queue and get settled quickly after landing.

Roma Vespa Tour Adventure

Tear through Rome's backstreets on a vintage Vespa with a local rider at the helm. This 1–2 hour jaunt weaves past centuries-old landmarks and pulls up at Gianicolo Hill, where you'll find the city's best panoramic overlook. Your guide shares insider knowledge of Rome's layered past whilst you snap photos from the saddle and soak in views that stretch across terracotta rooftops and ancient domes.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $133

Mountain Bike tour in Spina Verde natural park

★ 5.0 (22)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Mountain Bike tour in Spina Verde natural park

A 30km mountain bike loop starting from Como that climbs into Spina Verde park, crosses into Switzerland, and descends through Merlot vineyards. You'll gain 800 metres over roughly 3.5 hours of riding, passing WWI trench sites and dual panoramic viewpoints overlooking the lake and Alpine foothills. Demands solid fitness and technical bike handling, but rewards with Swiss border scenery and quiet forest trails away from city traffic.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $316

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

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.

Tour of the island of Ortigia and the Plemmirio reserve

Sail around Syracuse's Ortigia island and the Plemmirio reserve on a 2.5-hour coastal loop. You'll pass the Bourbon prison, Vigliena fort, Spanish walls, Maniace Castle and the sprawling Porto Grande, then head out to the protected Gulf of Pillirina. Drinks flow throughout—water, prosecco, and wine—with plenty of stops to take in the Ionian views and explore key landmarks from the boat.

Private Tour: Cruise along the Amalfi Coast and Capri

Spend eight hours cruising from Positano to Capri and along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) on a private boat. You'll navigate past the Faraglioni rock formations, slip into the Blue, Green and White Grottoes, and spot the Punta Carena Lighthouse. The itinerary builds in unstructured time to explore Capri's lanes and Amalfi's cathedral and papermaking heritage at your own pace. The vessel includes a cabin, galley, and toilet, with snorkelling gear and refreshments aboard.

8 hoursfrom AUD $3164

★ 5.0 (21)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Full Day Tour of Amalfi Coast and Capri

Spend seven hours exploring the [Amalfi Coast](/places/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

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](/places/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

Futura Capri/Amalfi Private Boat Tour - Grottos' Visit

★ 5.0 (21)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Futura Capri/Amalfi Private Boat Tour - Grottos' Visit

Cruise the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) or Capri aboard a restored Gozzo Sorrentino, built for six passengers plus crew. Spend between three and seven hours exploring sea caves, dramatic rock formations, and hidden coves. You'll steer the route—swim at Positano, hunt for the Emerald Grotto, or chase the Blue Grotto's legendary light. The boat stocks prosecco and local snacks; snorkeling gear and towels are yours to use. Bad weather means a full refund. It's a private flotilla for your group alone.

3 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $999

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