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Small Group Canyoning in the Pollino National Park

★ 5.0 (40)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Small Group Canyoning in the Pollino National Park

Tackle a compact stretch of the Iannello stream within Pollino National Park near Laino Borgo. This three-hour canyoning run packs multiple natural slides, jumps and cascades into a short distance, delivering genuine water-based challenges without requiring mountaineering chops. You'll move through narrow gorges and leap into pools, experiencing geology and adrenaline in equal measure. Private transport and full safety kit included.

3 hoursfrom AUD $158

★ 5.0 (40)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Fiat Vintage Tour in Rome

Cruise Rome's tight alleyways in a proper vintage Fiat 500, piloted by someone who actually knows the city. Three hours navigating narrow lanes and cobbled piazzas that modern tour buses can't reach, stopping at landmarks both famous and tucked away. Your local driver steers you through layers of Roman history whilst the car itself—snug, characterful, unmistakably Italian—becomes part of the experience. Cold drinks included.

Classic Roman Pasta Making Carbonara & More

Roll up your sleeves for a three-hour Roman pasta workshop where you'll hand-craft tonnarelli and master the carbonara sauce under a chef's watch. No fancy gadgets needed—just basic kitchen tools and your willingness to get flour under your fingernails. You'll walk away knowing how Romans actually do it, plus you'll eat what you've made.

Private tour of Pompeii with archaeologist - 3 hours.

Walk through Pompeii's preserved streets and homes with an archaeologist who unpicks the site's layered history. This private three-hour tour moves at your pace through markets, temples and domestic quarters buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD—then forgotten until systematic excavations began in the 1740s. Your guide reveals how ordinary Romans actually lived, reading the archaeological evidence aloud as you stand in their houses and gather spaces.

2h 50m – 3 hoursfrom AUD $500

Exclusive Favignana Levanzo tour with tasting

★ 5.0 (40)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Exclusive Favignana Levanzo tour with tasting

Spend eight to ten hours aboard a spacious vessel exploring Favignana and Levanzo, two of Sicily's Egadi islands. Swim in transparent waters, visit sea caves and secluded beaches accessible only by boat, and watch the sun dip into the Mediterranean. Snorkelling gear included, with soft drinks and water on hand throughout the day.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $1417

★ 5.0 (40)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Discover scuba diving

A 2.5-hour guided introduction to scuba diving in Italy, designed for those ready to progress beyond basic snorkelling. You'll explore underwater with full SCUBA gear under professional instruction, building confidence and foundational skills. This session counts as credit towards the Open Water Diver certification if you complete the full course within 12 months.

Half day private paragliding experience - ADVENTURE FLIGHT

Strap in for a half-day paragliding flight across Italian mountains where thermals and altitude gains drive extended 30–40 minute sorties. You'll learn weather patterns pre-flight, then either ride as passenger or take the controls yourself. The pilot can dial in acrobatic moves up to 4G intensity—you set the pace. All gear, photography, and insurance included.

Sicilian cooking course and more

Learn to cook classic Sicilian dishes in a home kitchen over five hours, sourcing ingredients from local markets or pre-selected by your host. You'll work through seasonal recipes, understanding how each ingredient transforms across different plates. The afternoon culminates in sitting down to eat what you've prepared—dishes built on regional traditions and quality produce. This hands-on session doubles as a cultural primer: you'll taste Sicily through cooking it.

Mamma Mia Boat Experience!

Cruise the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) and Capri aboard a traditional wooden boat, stopping to swim and snorkel in crystalline coves. This 4–8 hour voyage departs from Sorrento with a skipper who knows every hidden inlet and sea cave along the coast. Snorkelling gear and drinks are supplied; you can grab lunch at a waterfront restaurant or eat aboard at your leisure.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $4000

★ 5.0 (40)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Running Tour through Rome

Lace up and explore Rome's layers with guides who know every corner from childhood. This 90-minute run loops through the city's most storied quarters and overlooked local haunts, mixing historical architecture with the neighbourhoods Romans actually inhabit. You'll move at a conversational pace, catching landmarks and breaking for water while your hosts share insider perspectives on what makes this sprawling ancient city tick.

Pompeii Tour with experienced guide

Walk through Pompeii's remarkably preserved Roman settlement with a knowledgeable guide over two hours. Buried beneath volcanic ash in 79 AD, this sprawling archaeological site reveals intact streets, domestic interiors adorned with frescoes and marble, public spaces, shops and workshops, plus haunting plaster casts documenting the eruption's final moments. You'll navigate the actual pathways locals once travelled, seeing how an entire city froze in time—one of the world's most significant windows into daily Roman life.

2 hoursfrom AUD $185

Private day tour: Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello.

★ 5.0 (40)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private day tour: Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello.

This private 7–8 hour tour threads you along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s legendary corniche, hitting Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. Your driver navigates the hairpin bends whilst you soak in views from the air-conditioned vehicle, stopping for photos and local context at each village. Wander the narrow streets of Positano's pastel quarters, explore Amalfi's cathedral piazza, and catch Ravello's clifftop vistas—all at your own pace, without a rigid itinerary.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $667

Milk the Cow & Make Mozzarella and Gnocchi with Our Family

★ 5.0 (39)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Milk the Cow & Make Mozzarella and Gnocchi with Our Family

Roll up your sleeves at La Vigna degli Dei, a working farm perched above the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), where you'll milk a cow, transform that fresh milk into Fior di Latte mozzarella, shape gnocchi by hand, and craft tiramisù from scratch. Over two and a half hours, you'll move between barn and kitchen, learning how Rosanna and Pasquale make their living from the land—then sit down to eat what you've made, paired with their own organic wine. No farming experience required; just show up ready to get your hands dirty.

Boat rental from Marina Grande di Sorrento

Rent a skipper-free boat from Marina Grande and steer your own path along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). This 6–8 hour self-drive experience lets you navigate the limestone cliffs, secluded beaches, and fishing villages of southern Italy's most dramatic coastline at your own rhythm. You'll receive a full briefing on vessel operation before casting off into the crystalline Mediterranean.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $500

Lake Como Boat Tours: options from 1 hour to a Full Day

★ 5.0 (39)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Lake Como Boat Tours: options from 1 hour to a Full Day

Cruise Lake Como's shoreline aboard a nimble speedboat, choosing between quick reconnaissance or leisurely half-day exploration. Your English-speaking captain navigates past the famous villas and villages—Bellagio, Laglio, Lenno, Comacina Island and more—pausing for photographs and sharing local history. The sleek Ranieri Voyager 23S holds seven passengers maximum, offering bow and stern lounging decks plus a private changing cabin. Tours run 1 to 6 hours from Como's waterfront.

1 hour – 6 hoursfrom AUD $465

★ 5.0 (39)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Capri private boat tour from Sorrento

A 7-hour private boat excursion departing Sorrento that circles Capri's dramatic coastline, taking in sea stacks, grottos and rocky inlets from the water. You'll anchor for a three-hour beach stop on the island itself, swimming in transparent Mediterranean waters, then return by late afternoon. The boat carries refreshments—prosecco, limoncello, beer, soft drinks—and collects you from your Sorrento accommodation or a central meeting point.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1833

THINK BIG, GO MINI! Rome Day&Night in Mini Cooper Classic Cabrio

★ 5.0 (39)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

THINK BIG, GO MINI! Rome Day&Night in Mini Cooper Classic Cabrio

Cruise Rome's centro storico in a classic open-top Mini Cooper, hitting the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Trevi Fountain, Navona Square, and Pantheon over three hours. You'll start with drinks and nibbles at a local Roman haunt, grab gelato and cappuccino at a neighbourhood café, and catch panoramic views from Gianicolo and Aventine Hill. Small groups capped at seven means you're not jostling with crowds—just fellow travellers and tight Roman streets.

Skip the Line St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace Exclusive Tour

This 2.5-hour guided tour cuts straight into Venice's two defining monuments without queueing. St Mark's Basilica reveals its vast Byzantine interior—8,000 square metres of gold mosaic work and artefacts accumulated from centuries of trade. The Doge's Palace follows, the administrative nerve centre where Venice's merchant rulers conducted affairs of state. You'll traverse gilded staircases, stand in chambers lined with Renaissance paintings by the masters, and cross the Bridge of Sighs. The guide unpacks the political machinations and architectural ambition that built a maritime empire.

2h 30mfrom AUD $263

Messina Private Excursion: Godfather, Taormina & Castelmola

★ 5.0 (39)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Messina Private Excursion: Godfather, Taormina & Castelmola

A privately driven excursion from Messina cruise terminal to the clifftop village of Taormina and the medieval hilltop town of Castelmola, tasting Sicilian cannoli and local wine along the way. Your English-speaking driver navigates the winding Sicilian roads while you skip the crowds—perfect for those wanting substance without the tour-bus shuffle. Five to six hours total, with guaranteed return to your ship on schedule.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $282

Private Parmigiano Balsamic Parma Ham and Wine Tasting Tour

★ 5.0 (39)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Private Parmigiano Balsamic Parma Ham and Wine Tasting Tour

A 10-hour private tour through Emilia-Romagna's food heartland, visiting three cornerstone producers: a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy where you'll taste cheeses aged 12–36 months, a family balsamic vinegar house with vintages stretching back 25 years, and a Parma ham plant. A local guide walks you through each production stage, then sits down with you for lunch at an organic winery paired with five regional wines. Includes fresh pasta, cured meats, homemade bread and dessert.

10 hoursfrom AUD $380

★ 5.0 (39)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Tour Palermo city

A private driving tour through Palermo's historic heart, covering major landmarks across 1–2 hours. Your English-speaking driver navigates you past the Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, Politeama Garibaldi Theatre, the Four Corners district, the Church of Santa Rosalia, and out to the coastal resort of Mondello. You'll see these sites from the street and pass through neighbourhoods that shaped the city's layered past, though monument interiors require separate tickets. The vehicle is air-conditioned and supplied with water; parking and fuel are covered.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $317

Authentic Roman Pasta & Tiramisu Experience with Italian Wine

★ 5.0 (39)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Authentic Roman Pasta & Tiramisu Experience with Italian Wine

Learn to shape Roman pasta and build tiramisu from scratch in a three-hour session with a local chef in an intimate kitchen setting. You'll work with seasonal, local ingredients whilst sipping Italian wine amongst a small group—more of a convivial afternoon than a formal lesson. The chef walks you through generations of technique in an unhurried pace, finishing with dishes you've made yourself.

Cooking Class - Dinner time

Pick vegetables straight from the garden at a family-run villa perched in the Sorrentine hills near Naples, then cook dinner together in their kitchen. Over four hours, you'll learn to prepare traditional regional dishes alongside your hosts—a multigenerational family who've farmed this land for years. The experience weaves in their vineyard, cellar, and working farm before sitting down to eat what you've made, paired with their own wine.

Cycling Pisa highlights & hidden treasures - half day tour

Explore Pisa beyond the famous tower on a three-hour guided cycle tour led by Martina, a longtime resident who knows the city's backstreets, artisan workshops, and local eating spots. You'll pedal through the medieval centre at your own pace, picking up stories about Pisan history and university life whilst spotting landmarks most day-trippers miss. Bike rental arranged through a recommended shop.

Full day catamaran tour in Alghero

Seven-hour catamaran voyage exploring Alghero's coastline and the protected waters around Capo Caccia and Isola Piana. You'll anchor at three distinct swimming spots, diving into crystalline seabed with provided snorkelling gear, paddling stand-up boards into secluded coves, or simply relaxing on deck. Small groups (maximum 12 people) keep the experience unhurried. Lunch prepared aboard features local, seasonal produce sourced from nearby suppliers.

7 hoursfrom AUD $317

Private full day tour to Pompeii Amalfi Coast and Ravello

★ 5.0 (38)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private full day tour to Pompeii Amalfi Coast and Ravello

Eight-hour private tour threading Campania's volcanic and coastal landmarks. Start in Pompeii's preserved Roman streets, then ascend Vesuvius's slopes before dropping to the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s clifftop villages. Your driver navigates while you soak in the region's layered history—from buried cities to pastel-hued towns clinging to limestone. Customisable route and language options available; bring your own Pompeii ticket or arrange separately.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1083

Manarola Wine Tasting Experience with Maria

★ 5.0 (38)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Manarola Wine Tasting Experience with Maria

Spend two-and-a-half hours wandering Manarola's terraced vineyards with Maria, stopping at scenic viewpoints before retiring to a stone cellar dating back to the 1800s. Taste five wines—reds, whites, rosé and a dessert tipple—alongside cured meats, local cheeses, olives, dried tomatoes and focaccia. The experience unfolds at a shared table with soft music and unhurried conversation.

2h 30mfrom AUD $183

Rome in Golf Cart 4 Hours History & have Fun

★ 5.0 (38)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome in Golf Cart 4 Hours History & have Fun

This 4-hour private golf cart tour navigates Rome's cobbled backstreets and major landmarks, whisking you past the Pantheon, Navona Square, Trevi Fountain, Roman Forum, Opera House and [Colosseum](/places/colosseum). Your English-speaking local guide steers through characterful alleyways, hidden courtyards and Renaissance doorways that most visitors miss, all whilst stopping at Rome's headline attractions. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Road Bike Rental in Palermo with Suggested Itinerary

Rent a road bike in Palermo and explore Sicily's coast and countryside at your own pace. Sicicla stocks Italian and international brands—Bianchi, Trek, Cannondale and others—sized to fit. Helmets and local taxes included. You'll navigate rolling terrain and coastal roads, so arrive with solid fitness and a sense of direction. Perfect for cyclists after a self-guided day away from the city's chaos.

Cooking Class and Prestigious Wine Tasting

Learn to hand-roll fettuccine and gnocchi, then master tiramisu in a century-old Roman trattoria run by the same family for generations. A three-hour class with two Italian wines paired throughout, led by chefs who've spent decades perfecting their craft. You'll cook, taste, and leave with skills that actually stick—plus take home an apron and hat as reminders of the afternoon.

3 hoursfrom AUD $158

Ancient Rome and Catacombs with Private Driver Tour

★ 5.0 (38)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Ancient Rome and Catacombs with Private Driver Tour

Eight-hour private tour through Rome's layered history, combining classical ruins, medieval streets, and underground burial chambers. Your driver navigates you between the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Roman Forum, and Vatican-area catacombs at your own pace, with hotel collection included. Ideal for families keen on archaeology without the coach-tour shuffle. Catacomb entry and transport by dedicated vehicle included; bring your own meals.

Boat Tour and Snorkeling Golfo di Olbia Private up to 6 people

Explore Golfo di Olbia's turquoise waters aboard a private speedboat for three and a half hours, zipping past pristine beaches and rocky outcrops while spotting seabirds. Drop anchor in a secluded cove to snorkel among fish, octopus, and starfish, then stretch out on powdery sand. Round things off with local cheese, bread, and wine served on deck—perfect for groups up to six.

Exclusive Private Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento – Swim & Explore

This eight-hour private boat tour departs Sorrento to explore Capri's dramatic coastline with a maximum of ten passengers. Navigate past the iconic Faraglioni rocks and venture into sea caves, including the renowned Blue Grotto, with plenty of time for swimming in sheltered bays. A small crew handles navigation while you snorkel in crystalline waters, sunbathe on deck, and enjoy light refreshments. The boat stays intimate and manageable, letting you move at your own pace rather than racing between stops like the tour-boat masses.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1333

Make Neapolitan Pizza With A View Of Naples

★ 5.0 (38)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Make Neapolitan Pizza With A View Of Naples

Roll up your sleeves in a Neapolitan home to craft four authentic pizzas alongside Giuseppe and his wife, then eat what you've made whilst soaking in panoramic views of Naples. Over two and a half hours, you'll learn the traditional technique that makes Neapolitan pizza legendary, using ingredients sourced locally. The class welcomes all skill levels—whether you've never kneaded dough or you're confident in the kitchen—and wraps up with wine, dessert, and a shot of limoncello.

Intensive Italian Language Course in Milan

Spend five days in Milan sharpening your Italian through daily classroom instruction at Leonardo da Vinci School, where you'll study alongside cultural outings that reinforce what you're learning. The course runs full-immersion style—you'll hear, speak and read Italian throughout each day, picking up grammar and vocabulary faster than traditional lessons allow. Milan itself becomes your classroom: a forward-thinking city where contemporary design and Renaissance history collide, giving real context to the language you're acquiring.

5 daysfrom AUD $509

From Lake Como or Milan: Bernina Red Train Tour

★ 5.0 (38)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

From Lake Como or Milan: Bernina Red Train Tour

Travel from Lake Como or Milan to ride the Bernina Red Train, a famous narrow-gauge railway that cuts through UNESCO-listed Alpine terrain between Tirano and St. Moritz. Your private driver collects you from your hotel, crosses into Switzerland via the Maloja Pass, and stops at glacial lakes and waterfalls on the return leg. The nine- to twelve-hour experience pairs the train's engineering feats—dramatic viaducts and hairpin climbs—with two hours exploring St. Moritz itself, plus panoramic views from your private vehicle.

9 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1283

★ 5.0 (38)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Italy

Quad Buggy Excursion Tour

Tear through Calabria's remote backcountry in a side-by-side buggy, navigating forest trails and ridge routes that reveal both the Tyrrhenian and Ionian seas from a single summit. This two-and-a-half-hour adventure takes you down tracks inaccessible by conventional transport, stopping at panoramic points where the landscape shifts between dense woodland and coastal vistas. An experienced local guide leads the way, and if you hold a valid driving licence, you can swap behind the wheel mid-route to experience different sections of the terrain.

From Civitavecchia Cruise Port to FCO 1-8 People

Dedicated minivan service whisking cruise passengers from Civitavecchia Port straight to Rome Fiumicino Airport in 50 minutes. Your driver meets you at the terminal exit with a nameplate, handles luggage, and delivers you to your departure hall. Groups up to eight travel in a cool, sanitised vehicle with a 15-minute grace period from when you disembark. No faffing with shuttles or shared coaches—just direct point-to-point transit designed for those catching flights after a cruise.

Private Capri Day Tour from Sorrento on a 38ft Motorboat

Hire a 38-foot motorboat from Sorrento for a private seven-hour cruise around Capri, skippered by someone who knows the island's best angles. Bring your crew—family, friends, whoever—and let the crew handle the details while you recline on deck. You'll get snorkelling gear, refreshments from prosecco to limoncello, towels, and transfers from your meeting point. No fighting crowds or ferry schedules.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2667

★ 5.0 (38)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

5-Hour Cooking class of Italian Cuisine

Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes in a professional kitchen under Chef Federico Alessandri, who trained under Michelin-starred mentors and has cooked for high-profile clients across Rome and beyond. This five-hour session teaches hands-on technique rather than theory, guided by someone who's spent years refining classical Italian cooking in restaurant kitchens and private settings. You'll prepare and eat what you make.

5 hoursfrom AUD $257

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