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Make the most of your time and enjoy three of the most famous and beautiful sites in Italy in a single day trip from Rome. In a comfortable, air-conditioned coach you will be led by an enthusiastic tour guide to discover the wonders of Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, and Positano.

A must see for those who enjoy visiting Ancient Roman ruins and some experts are calling this site "The Better Pompeii" - Come see why! Ancient Ostia is reachable by local train from Rome and the buildings and sites are incredibly well preserved, better than favorites in the Roman Forum, Imperial Forum and Pompeii.

Highlights include, but are not limited to: Baths of Neptune, the main street Decumanus Maximus, Ostia's Amphitheater, Forum of the Corporations, the Collegiate Temple, the laundry shop and public baths.

Experience the Best of Tuscany in a Day: Visit Montepulciano, Pienza, and a Renowned Vineyard for a 3-Course Lunch & Wine Tasting. Enjoy the simplicity of Tuscan life with a local guide, see the Renaissance Church of St. Biagio, savor lunch with locally sourced products at a vineyard famous for Brunello di Montalcino, and end your day in Pienza for Pecorino cheese and stunning views.

Enjoy a pleasant 2-hour cruise around Lake Como, surrounded by the magnificent Italian Alps, rich gardens, and fabulous villas (including those of George Clooney, Star Wars and James Bond movie). Visit the beautiful town of Bellagio also known as “the pearl of Lake Como”. At last, enjoy free time to shop for chocolate and other specialty items in the charming lakeside town of Lugano, Switzerland.

Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

Escape the crowds of Venice and explore Murano, a small island world-famous for its glass, and Burano, famous for its centuries old tradition of lace-making and for its houses huddled tightly together and each painted a different color. This tour also includes live demonstrations in the art of glassblowing and lace-making led by master artisans.

Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

 

Take an intimate small group tour through Tuscany and discover the quintessence of Tuscan wines: the world-renowned Supertuscans.

A Supertuscan wine is the utmost expression of quality and winemaking skills of a wine producer and often his signature wine. A precious wine that sometimes is difficult to find outside the latest vintage - or even to get a taste of.

Embark on a journey to Umbria to discover the beautiful medieval town of Orvieto and the mystic and sacred town of Assisi.

Perched on a volcanic plateau, Orvieto showcases a captivating blend of history, art, and natural beauty. The town is crowned by the magnificent Orvieto Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Here, you will have some free time to walk around on your own.

Traveling through the Tuscan hills with your private English-speaking driver, you will visit the ancient cities of Perugia and Assisi on your own.

Take an excursion to a land of ancient wine making traditions, unique landscapes, medieval castles and abbeys, and gorgeous vineyards surrounded by woods, olive groves and cypress trees.  A region filled with exceptional beauty – Chianti.  First stop along the winding hills of the Chianti Castles Route is the beautiful medieval town enclosed by massive walls, Radda in Chianti.  This magnificent town is the perfect place to enjoy good wine and embrace the natural picturesque landscapes that surround you.  Next is the ancient village of Castellina in Chianti, a town rich with history as if ti

Traveling through the Tuscan hills, you will discover the ancient cities of Arezzo and Cortona. On this full day tour, you will first stop in Arezzo (a city of ancient Etruscan origins) known for its marvelous works of art by Piero Della Francesca and Cimabue along with their great antiquarian traditions. You will also have the chance to see the sets of the Oscar-winning movie, La Vita e’ Bella by Roberto Benigni including the Basillica of San Francesco and Piazza Grande, and wander through the gorgeous antique shops and boutiques.

Your private guide will walk your through the town walls to enjoy a beautiful view over the roofs, alleys, house-towers, churches and marvelous noble palazzos, then moving to the old town center to see Piazza Anfteatro, Guinigi tower, St. Martin’s Cathedral and the typical Street of Antiques shops. Enjoy free time in the city before heading back to Florence.

Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.

Enjoy an authentic Italian culinary experience just outside of Sorrento at a family-owned farm since 1898 including a hands-on demonstration and tastings of freshly made Italian delights! 

Discover the best places in Turin including the Royal Palace and the Egyptian Museum. Turin has been the capital of Italy before Rome and many buildings and monuments testify the importance of the city. 

Discover during a 2-hour walking tour the best that the city has to offer. Turin has been the capital of Italy before Rome and many buildings and monuments testify the importance of the city. 

Get ready to taste exquisite wines and genuine traditional food of the Piedmont region. Leave Turin behind and step into the land of Langhe and Barolo wine, meet local producers and discover the secrets of their renowned vineyards and wineries.

Begin your day in Siracusa with a stroll along the open local fish and fruits market situated in the historical center. Visit the Archaeological Park of Neapolis with is Greek theater, the Roman amphitheater and Latomia del Paradiso (with its Dionysius Hear) and the "Ara of Hyeron".

Then head to 'Ortigia Island', the heart of the city and walk the ancient narrow streets, which still keep the Medieval influence, before arriving at the Duomo square, one of the city highlights.

Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.

 

Driving to western part of Sicily from Palermo, the first stop will be the medieval town of Erice, situated 2600 ft above the sea level and surrounded by ancient walls. Two castles make for a spectacular skyline to this town: Pepoli Castle, with foundations dating from Saracen times, and Venus Castle, dating from the Norman era but built on ruins of the ancient Temple of Venus. The view from the castle towers is breathtaking.

Your first stop will be at the magnificent Temple of Segesta. It was built by the Elimian, an old population whose origins maybe are Turkish but were later colonized by the Greeks to become one of the most important Greek colonies in the west side of Sicily. It is the first Greek Temple built in Doric style. The Temple has 36 columns, still intact despite the several earthquakes which effected this area in the history. Also visit the theater, which is a typical example of the Greek semi circular theater style.

In this private full day tour you will experience the best of the Western coast of Sicily, an area famous for the Marsala wines, salt and extra-virgin olive oil. Travel through the Salt Way Road, admiring the gorgeous landscape of the Stagnone Lagoon Nature Reserve, a marine area with salt ponds and white windmills. You will stop at a winery to taste some of the sweet and dry fortified Marsala wines (similar to Port and Sherry) and olive oil and enjoy a light lunch based on cheese, cold cuts, olives and bread.

Enjoy a full day tour to discover the flavors of Valtellina area including a visit to a cheese shop, wine tastings at two historic wineries and lunch at a Michelin listed restaurant.

The first stop on your Valtellina food and wine tour is at an old charming Bottega (food shop) open for the first time in 1883. Here you may taste two of the typical local cheeses, Bitto and Casera.
 
Then continue onto a small historic winery located in Chiuro for a wine tasting experience.

Visit Villa Carlotta and Bellagio and enjoy a cruise on Lake Como.

Meet your guide in Como and take a minivan transfer to Tremezzo. Enjoy a guided tour of Villa Carlotta and its amazing art collection including beautiful sculptures by Canova, followed by a walk in the colorful and astounding botanical gardens of the villa.

Visit Villa Balbianello or Villa Carlotta.

Take a private cruise in an open-top Venetian taxi accompanied by a friendly and professional English-speaking guide. Relax while cruising the Western branch of the lake and admire the spectacular mountains and the stunning villas. Disembark at Villa del Balbianello for a guided visit, a real gem not to be missed. When Villa Balbianello is closed on Mondays and Wednesday, you will visit Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo, with its stunning gardens instead.

After visiting the villa and its gardens, cruise back to the departure location.

Visit Villa Balbianello or Villa Carlotta, and Bellagio and enjoy a cruise on Lake Como with a private water taxi at your disposal.

Take a private cruise in an open-top Venetian taxi accompanied by a friendly and professional English-speaking guide. Relax while cruising the Western branch of the lake and admire the spectacular mountains and the stunning villas. Disembark at Villa del Balbianello for a guided visit, a real gem not to be missed. When Villa Balbianello is closed on Mondays and Wednesday, you will visit Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo, with its stunning gardens instead.

Hop on an e-bike for a ride into the vineyard-covered hills of Valpolicella on this 4-hour morning tour from Verona. Leave Verona by bike and coast through stunning landscapes, past gorgeous Venetian villas, leafy olive groves and rolling vineyards. Pair your scenic bike ride with a relaxing wine-tasting session at a local Valpolicella winery. Savor the flavors of the worldwide famous Amarone wine and other Valpolicella red wines while learning about winemaking in Italy’s Veneto region from an expert sommelier. Then back to Verona by bike.

Escape the crowds of Venice and explore Murano, a small island world-famous for its glass, and Burano, famous for its centuries old tradition of lace-making and for its houses huddled tightly together and each painted a different color. This tour also includes live demonstrations in the art of glassblowing and lace-making led by master artisans.

Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

 

Starting at $111.53 pp.

From a religious pilgrimage site to a famous film set: come with us across the rolling green hills of Tuscany and Umbria and discover the artistic jewels of Assisi and Cortona.

Starting at $173.90 pp.

Discover the beautiful Cinque Terre area, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Cinque Terre, meaning ‘five lands’ (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso) are five perilously perched villages built along a short stretch of cliffs that face the Liguria Sea on one of Italy’s most scenic coastline.

The Time Machine Experience is an exciting opportunity to travel back in time! Plus, dine with locals and tour the famous Baroque town of Noto.

Your private driver will take you to Buscemi, a museum town where you will learn how people used to live and work a century ago, within an environment incredibly well preserved. Travel through time as you visit the farmer home, the millstone, the blacksmith shop, the carpenter shop, the shoemaker shop and other typical shops of the past.

Visit the iconic Baroque town of Noto and one of the prettiest seaside fishing villages in Sicily. Plus, enjoy a wine tasting and light lunch at a local winery.

The leisurely drive will take you down the eastern coastline of Sicily passing the "Piana of Catania", the coast line of the Ionic sea and Iblei mountains, arriving at one of most renowned wineries in Eastern Sicily. Take a walk through the vineyards and savor some of the locally produced wine and food.

Get fully immersed in the flavors of the most famous, traditional products of the region: Parmigiano, Prosciutto and Balsamic Vinegar.

You will be picked up at your hotel, then brought to your first stop on this tasting tour - an authentic cheese dairy of Parmigiano-Reggiano to watch how the cheese is freshly made. The next stop is a plant where the world famous Prosciutto is made. The day concludes with a trip to a producer of Balsamic Vinegar in Modena to see how it's made and, of course a tasting.

Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.