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Private Cinque Terre Tour from Livorno Port & Tour Leader

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Cinque Terre Tour from Livorno Port & Tour Leader

A nine-hour private tour from Livorno Port that drives you to [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre), the five stacked villages perched on Liguria's dramatic coastline. Your English-speaking guide leads you through these UNESCO-listed settlements, revealing their maritime heritage and local traditions whilst you take in views across the Mediterranean. You'll move between villages by train or ferry—your choice—with comfortable transport and expert commentary throughout the day.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1082

Walking Tour of Naples with Traditional Music

★ 5.0 (11)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Walking Tour of Naples with Traditional Music

Wander Naples' historic centre with a local guide whose commentary is punctuated by live traditional singing from a Neapolitan vocalist. Over two hours and fifteen minutes, you'll navigate narrow streets and piazzas whilst hearing stories of the city—paused occasionally as your musician companion breaks into folk ballads. Coffee or tea included. No heavy lifting, no rushing; just you, the lanes, and the sound of Naples.

Assisi and Cascia Private Day Tour from Rome with Lunch

A 12-hour private pilgrimage from Rome through two pivotal Catholic sites. Start in Assisi, where the Basilica of St. Francis dominates the hillside—a medieval architectural masterpiece that shaped European art and design. After lunch, head to Cascia to visit the Monastery of Saint Rita, whose intercession draws believers seeking solutions to seemingly impossible problems. A guide accompanies you through Assisi's churches and chapels; Cascia's shrine is self-guided. Private transport and driver included throughout.

11 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1499

Make your Romantic Proposal in the City of Love

★ 5.0 (11)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Make your Romantic Proposal in the City of Love

Pop the question in Verona's most intimate corners on this two-hour private tour, culminating at Juliet's balcony—the city's most storied spot for declarations. Your guide steers you through winding medieval streets and quiet piazzas, building toward that moment. A photographer captures everything; you'll leave with footage of the day you both said yes. Sip the local Elisir of Love along the way.

Full day boat excursion of Ponza & Palmarola from Rome

A 12–13 hour boat journey to Ponza and Palmarola, two islands off the Italian coast near Rome. You'll depart Rome by private minivan to Anzio, then board a fast ferry to Ponza, where a local guide leads you past Roman cisterns and natural rock formations. Multiple swimming stops, snorkelling gear provided, and a lunch of fresh pasta with white wine served aboard. Finish with time to browse local shops before the return ferry and transfer home.

12 hours – 13 hoursfrom AUD $649

★ 5.0 (11)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Discover Capri on a private boat tour

Hire a private boat for seven hours to explore Capri's dramatic coastline at your own pace. Your English-speaking skipper navigates you past hidden coves and legendary landmarks whilst you float between swimming stops. Prosecco and light refreshments are onboard; the boat includes showers and toilets. Ideal for groups wanting flexibility—stop where you fancy, swim when you like, and time lunch ashore or skip it entirely.

7 hoursfrom AUD $2198

★ 5.0 (11)

✈️ Transfers

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Transfers from Fiumicino/Rome to Civitavecchia

Direct private transfer from Fiumicino airport or central Rome to Civitavecchia port, taking roughly two hours. Your driver collects you punctually, speaks English, and navigates the route whilst you settle in with onboard WiFi. The air-conditioned minivan has generous boot space for luggage, making the journey straightforward whether you're catching a cruise or arriving before a departure.

Hands-On Turin Cooking Class with Gnocchi, Wine & Chocolate

Learn to craft Piedmontese gnocchi and regional desserts in a rooftop kitchen near Turin's Porta Nuova station. Over three hours, you'll work through each dish from scratch, break bread with local Toma cheese, taste Piedmont wines, and finish with coffee and gianduiotto chocolate. Walk away with printed recipes and the muscle memory of traditional technique.

3 hoursfrom AUD $148

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome by Golf Cart: see more, walk less

Cover Rome's highlights from a golf cart with a local hotelier who knows the city's layered history inside out. This three-hour tour trades sore feet for a guided ramble through the Eternal City's most compelling corners. You'll move between landmarks efficiently, hearing genuine stories from someone who actually lives here rather than a script-reading guide. Bottled water included.

Hands in dough between orecchiette and focaccia in nature

Learn to shape and knead Apulian pasta and bread in a countryside kitchen outside Bari. Over three hours, you'll work alongside the hosts to master orecchiette and focaccia from scratch, discovering the seasonal ingredients and stories behind each dish. The class culminates in a proper meal—antipasti, your handmade pasta, tiramisu made together, plus local wine and coffee. Leave knowing how to replicate these techniques at your own table.

3 hoursfrom AUD $133

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Lucca and Pisa Day Tour from Rome

Twelve-hour private drive from Rome to Lucca and Pisa, hitting both towns' landmark attractions without the tour-bus crowds. You'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes with an English-speaking driver who knows the territory well and can point out details beyond the usual stops. The pace is brisk but manageable, and the operator handles route tweaks based on what interests you most. Admission fees and meals aren't included, so budget accordingly.

12 hoursfrom AUD $916

Sorrento Coast Highlights: 2-Hours Small Group Boat Tour

★ 5.0 (11)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Sorrento Coast Highlights: 2-Hours Small Group Boat Tour

This two-hour small-group boat tour traces the Sorrento coastline, revealing Roman ruins, sea caves, and dramatic tuff cliffs carved by centuries of wind and water. You'll cruise past the remains of Villa Pollio Felice at Bagni della Regina Giovanna, an ancient Roman retreat built into the promontory. The skipper knows the hidden inlets and quieter swimming spots where the water runs clear. Light snacks and soft drinks come onboard; there's time to jump in and cool off during the voyage.

2 hoursfrom AUD $100

Private Capri Full Day Tour by Land and Sea from Sorrento

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Capri Full Day Tour by Land and Sea from Sorrento

Spend eight hours discovering Capri's rugged coastline and hilltop villages on this combined boat and land tour from Sorrento. A shared jetfoil gets you to the island, where a traditional wooden boat takes you past sea caves and dramatic rock formations. After swimming in crystalline waters, you'll ride a chairlift to Mount Solaro's summit, then explore Capri town's main square at leisure before returning to the mainland.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1166

Villa Adriana Private Day Trip from Rome By Train

★ 5.0 (11)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Villa Adriana Private Day Trip from Rome By Train

Travel by train from Rome to Tivoli and explore Hadrian's Villa, the sprawling second-century retreat where emperors once walked. Your private guide leads you through the archaeological complex's ruins—bathing suites, sanctuaries, colonnaded gardens—with skip-the-line entry. The 5.5-hour outing includes transport both ways and covers ground at a measured pace, finishing with the train journey back through the Campagna landscape.

Wine Tasting in Montefalco

Spend 45 minutes at Montioni's renovated tasting room in central Montefalco, sampling five regional wines alongside extra virgin olive oil on toasted bread and local cured meats. The intimate venue sits a short walk from the main car park, offering a straightforward introduction to what the region produces without the tourist theatre. You'll taste what they actually make here, in a setting that feels lived-in rather than staged.

Cleopatra & the Women of Ancient Rome Tour: Livia, Agrippina...

A 2.5-hour walking tour through Rome that reclaims the agency of ancient women—Livia, Agrippina, Cleopatra—whose political manoeuvres and defiance shaped the empire as much as any emperor. You'll move beyond tourist-trodden streets to explore lesser-known sites where these figures wielded real power, loved strategically, and challenged patriarchal constraints. Led by a local historian, the tour reveals how women navigated court intrigue, religious duty as Vestal Virgins, and dynastic ambition in a male-dominated world.

All Inclusive Pompeii, Pizza Class & Olive Oil Experience

This eight-hour tour combines archaeology, artisanal production, and hands-on cooking in the Bay of Naples. You'll spend two hours navigating Pompeii's volcanic ruins with a private guide, then travel to Sorrento's olive oil heartland to witness cold-press methods firsthand. The finale: rolling pizza dough under a chef's instruction, topping your disc, and firing it in a wood-burning oven before eating what you've made, paired with local wine and pudding.

ADVENTURE TOUR QUAD 2.5H | MORENIC HILLS and LAKE GARDA

Tear through the Morenic Hills south of [Lake Garda](/places/lake-garda-italy) on modern quad bikes, mixing dirt tracks with sealed roads across 2.5 to 4 hours. You'll pilot a CANAM or POLARIS two-seater alongside experienced guides who know the quieter routes and can share local stories. Most of the ride stays off-road where the real adrenaline kicks in; slower sections let engines cool and let you swap driver duties with your passenger. The route sits 15–20 minutes from the Milan-Venice motorway near Sirmione.

2h 30m – 4 hoursfrom AUD $331

Full-Day Private History Tour in Amalfi Coast with Pick Up

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Full-Day Private History Tour in Amalfi Coast with Pick Up

A tailored eight-hour private tour along Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), shaped entirely around your interests and pace. Your driver and guide navigate dramatic clifftop roads to reveal both postcard villages—Positano, Amalfi, Ravello—and quieter corners like Atrani and Fiordo di Furore. Stop where locals actually eat, taste regional specialities, and explore neighbourhoods beyond the main tourist circuit. Fuel and parking included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $624

Luxury Tour from Sorrento to Amalfi Coast

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Luxury Tour from Sorrento to Amalfi Coast

Eight hours exploring the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) from Sorrento by private car with an English-speaking driver. You'll see dramatic clifftop villages including Positano's stacked pastel buildings and Ravello's mountain-edge piazzas, plus Amalfi's cathedral and working marina. The route winds through lemon-covered slopes and past fishing hamlets, with stops at beaches and viewpoints. Travel time is built into the schedule, so pacing feels unhurried.

8 hoursfrom AUD $649

Pompeii & Amalfi Coast Private Day Tour from Naples

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Pompeii & Amalfi Coast Private Day Tour from Naples

Pack Pompeii's haunting archaeology and the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s clifftop villages into a single 8–9 hour outing from Naples. Choose between the classic route—Amalfi, Ravello, and the ruins—or venture toward Positano and Sorrento instead. Your driver collects you from airport, station, cruise port or hotel lobby, handles the wheel while you absorb scenery, and grants you breathing room to explore each stop at your own pace.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $500

★ 5.0 (11)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Brunello Vineyards Bus Tour

Roll through Tuscany's rolling hills past stone farmsteads, hamlets, and fortified estates that define Brunello wine country. This 3-hour minibus tour stops at two working cellars where a local guide walks you through tastings of Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino alongside other regional bottles. Hotel pickups available from select properties; transport by comfortable 8-seat Mercedes.

3 hoursfrom AUD $300

Sorrento private tour from Naples Train Station with Pompeii and Positano

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Sorrento private tour from Naples Train Station with Pompeii and Positano

Catch the high-speed train from Rome and spend a day exploring the Sorrento Peninsula's coastal gems. Your driver collects you from Napoli Centrale and steers through the Mediterranean's windiest roads to Pompeii's volcanic ruins, then heads to Positano's pastel cliffside villages and the dramatic Amalfi shoreline. Eight hours of guided touring in an air-conditioned minivan, with stops tailored to your pace and interests. Train tickets and Pompeii entry are separate.

3 Hours Private Walking Tour of Genoa from the Cruise Terminal

This three-hour guided walk through Genoa's centre hits the essential sights for cruise passengers with tight schedules. Your guide navigates you through the medieval heart and Renaissance landmarks of this bustling port city, touching on the architecture and history that shaped one of Europe's great trading republics. The route is flexible—you can skip attractions, linger longer on particular periods, or focus on themes like maritime trade, civic power, or local music heritage.

Transfer from Naples to Sorrento with stop in Pompeii

Private transfer from Naples to Sorrento with a guided pause at Pompeii's archaeological site. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver, giving you time to walk the preserved Roman streets buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Your guide explains what daily life looked like before the eruption, then you'll continue to Sorrento's clifftop views. Total duration depends on how long you linger among the ruins—typically between 1 and 5 hours.

1 hour – 5 hoursfrom AUD $724

Private Day Trip from Rome: Pompeii Positano and Amalfi

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Day Trip from Rome: Pompeii Positano and Amalfi

A 14-hour private journey from Rome encompassing two UNESCO sites: the archaeologically significant Pompeii and the dramatic [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). Depart your hotel in a climate-controlled minivan with driver and assistant, explore the preserved Roman city with a dedicated local guide, then venture south to Positano and Amalfi. Taste limoncello in Amalfi, browse Positano's shops, and soak in coastal views. Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii included.

14 hoursfrom AUD $396

Private Boat Tour of Capri by Gozzo Boat - Signature Experience

★ 5.0 (11)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private Boat Tour of Capri by Gozzo Boat - Signature Experience

Seven hours aboard a traditional wooden gozzo exploring Capri's dramatic coastline—past the towering Faraglioni rocks, into the luminous Blue Grotto, and across quiet anchorages where few venture. You'll drift between sheer golden cliffs and crystalline water, stopping to swim and snorkel in hidden bays. The boat carries all the essentials: snacks, brunch, cold drinks, and enough comfort to make lingering feel effortless. Departs from the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast).

7 hoursfrom AUD $1482

Pompeii and Positano Day Trip from Rome with Guided Tour

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Pompeii and Positano Day Trip from Rome with Guided Tour

This 12-hour excursion from Rome takes you south to two of Italy's most compelling destinations. Start with a licensed guide navigating Pompeii's preserved ruins—stepping through streets frozen by volcanic ash nearly 2,000 years ago—then drive the dramatic [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) before landing in the clifftop village of Positano. You'll skip entrance queues and have two hours to wander Positano's colourful lanes and waterfront. A Mercedes and professional driver handle logistics, leaving you free to absorb the archaeology and scenery.

12 hoursfrom AUD $1137

E-Bike Tour in Cinque Terre with Aperitif in Farmhouse

★ 5.0 (11)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

E-Bike Tour in Cinque Terre with Aperitif in Farmhouse

Ride electric bikes through the terraced heights of [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre) National Park, guided by a local who shares stories of the villages and landscape below. You'll roll past olive groves and mountain sanctuaries, then descend to an agriturismo perched above the coast for an aperitif featuring local charcuterie and [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre) wine. Three hours, mix of pedalling and relaxation.

3 hoursfrom AUD $145

Grand Tour to Pompeii (with private guide) & the Amalfi Coast from Rome & back

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Grand Tour to Pompeii (with private guide) & the Amalfi Coast from Rome & back

A 14-hour day trip from Rome combining Pompeii's archaeological remains with the dramatic coastline of southern Campania. Depart early in a private Mercedes with your own driver, explore Pompeii's preserved streets with a dedicated guide for two hours, then travel to the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) to wander Positano's pastel villages and Sorrento's narrow lanes. Return to Rome by 9pm. Entrance fees and meals are separate.

14 hoursfrom AUD $1049

Full-Day Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour from Sorrento or Positano

★ 5.0 (11)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Full-Day Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour from Sorrento or Positano

Spend eight hours cruising the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) on a private wooden Gozzo, departing from Sorrento or Positano with your own English-speaking skipper. This exclusive charter takes you past pastel villages and dramatic cliffs, with time for swimming in crystalline waters, exploring coastal towns at your own pace, and sharing a local lunch. The boat accommodates up to 12 passengers, making it ideal for small groups, families or couples seeking a tailored maritime experience along one of Italy's most celebrated shorelines.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1582

★ 5.0 (11)

✈️ Transfers

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Amalfi Coast Day Trip from Pompeii

A chauffeured journey from Pompeii along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s clifftop roads, taking in dramatic viewpoints and sampling local limoncello. Your driver navigates the winding coastal roads whilst you soak in views of pastel villages clinging to volcanic slopes. Eight hours total includes photo stops at the coast's most striking vantage points and a taste of the region's signature citrus liqueur.

8 hoursfrom AUD $233

Pisa&Florence Shore Excursion from Carrara Port

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Pisa&Florence Shore Excursion from Carrara Port

A nine-hour coastal escape from Carrara that combines Pisa and [Florence](/places/florence) in one sweep. Your driver navigates quiet Tuscan roads, stopping at Pisa's famous tilted monument and cathedral before pushing south to Florence's Renaissance heart. You'll move at your own pace through each town—the guide offers roadside commentary, but entry fees and lunch are yours to arrange. Best suited for those comfortable with moderate walking and self-directed exploration.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1776

Private tour Amalfi Coast and Pompei: Positano and Sorrento

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private tour Amalfi Coast and Pompei: Positano and Sorrento

A private eight-hour sweep along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) and into Pompeii's archaeological ruins. You'll travel in a climate-controlled minivan with an experienced local guide, stopping at Positano and Sorrento to absorb the coastal landscape and learn about the region's layered history. The driver handles navigation while you take in the dramatic cliffside scenery and absorb insights from someone who's spent 16 years reading this terrain.

Private transfer from Rome to the Amalfi Coast

A private chauffeured journey from Rome to your [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) destination, whether that's Sorrento, Positano, Ravello or Amalfi itself. Your English-speaking driver handles the winding coastal roads while you relax in an air-conditioned minivan, taking in commentary about the regions you pass through. Covers hotel or airport pickup in Rome through to your accommodation along the coast.

Sorrento's Tasty Garden

A three-hour cooking class set in a traditional Sorrentine garden where you'll learn regional recipes handed down through generations. Based in Sorrento, this hands-on session teaches you to prepare authentic dishes using methods rooted in local food culture. You'll work with provided cooking equipment and gain practical skills to recreate these meals at home, guided by hosts who grew up cooking this way.

Affordable Private Luxury Limousine from Rome to Positano

Skip the train chaos and settle into a private Mercedes for the scenic haul from Rome down to Positano. This 4-hour-plus transfer gets you from city streets to clifftop villages in genuine comfort—leather seats, cold water, proper air con, and a driver who actually knows where the good spots are. Pick-up from any Rome airport, hotel, or station; drop-off wherever you're staying on the Coast. You arrive relaxed, not frazzled.

4 Wines Tasting with 2 Tuscan Cheeses & Tour at the winery

Taste four wines sourced from Terre di Perseto's own vineyards across 100 minutes in Tuscany. You'll sample two regional IGTs alongside Chianti Classico and its premium Riserva expression, learning how each wine develops its character. Paired with two creamy pecorino cheeses made from sheep's milk, the tasting unfolds in a dedicated room overlooking the farm's cellars and vines. A casual tour of the property rounds out the experience.

Authentic Piedmont small producers wine tour with a Sommelier

Explore Monferrato, Piedmont's quieter wine region, guided by a sommelier through two small producers' cellars and vineyards. This seven-hour tour reveals how local winemakers approach their craft—from natural fermentation philosophies to the revival of indigenous grape varieties. You'll walk through rolling countryside between visits, sit down to regional cooking at a family-run restaurant, and taste wines directly from the producers themselves, learning their stories alongside their bottles.

7 hoursfrom AUD $333

The Amalfi Coast, Let's live the Dolce Vita!

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

The Amalfi Coast, Let's live the Dolce Vita!

Spend eight hours exploring three signature towns along Italy's dramatic Amalfi coastline in a private vehicle. You'll descend through Positano's steep pedestrian lanes lined with artisan shops, wander Amalfi's historic squares and cathedral—once a maritime powerhouse—and finish in hilltop Ravello, where art and music permeate everything from flower-scented terraces to Renaissance villas. Champagne and water included; lunch is on you.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1665

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