Take a short train ride from Monterosso to La Spezia. Meet your hostess and walk to La Spezia port (about 10/15 minutes).

While on a private motorboat, you will discover the gulf of Portofino including San Fruttuoso and Camogli, and its UNESCO protected area from a different perspective, the sea.  You’ll explore the most secluded coves with the possibility to swim in the crystal blue water.  Have the chance to admire the impressive cliffs and untouched Mediterranean vegetation of this gorgeous protected area.  You will reach the amazing cove of San Fruttuoso, with its medieval abbey, built right on the beach.  Then, you will move on to Camogli, one of the most picturesque villages of the Italian Riviera with i

A private boat ride will take you to the famous “Gulf of Poets”. These amazing islands facing Portovenere won the hearts of many famous poets throughout history including Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley. The cliffs, grottos, and fortresses are so beautiful that Lord Byron would venture to one of them in particular as it drew out his inspiration and meditation, which helped him with his literary works. This grotto is now named after this talented poet as “Byrons Grotto”.

Meeting point at Portovenere harbor. 

Discover Lake Como in Italy's beautiful Lake District, just a short distance from Milan. Nestled between the huge snow-capped Alps that rise up from its shores, is fashionable lakeside town Como.

Como has a beautiful old town center with amazing churches and fascinating alleys. Led by your private English-speaking guide, you will visit the main city monuments: the great Gothic-Renaissance Duomo, the “Broletto” town hall Palace, the eighteenth-century “Teatro Sociale” and the church of San Fedele.

On this full day tour you will visit the gem of Lake Orta and the small town of Orta San Giulio. With your expert guide, you’ll walk through the old small town, learning about its long dated history.

The Borromean Islands are the highlight of a stay at Lake Maggiore. On this half-day tour you will visit two of them. Isola Bella will surprise you: its sumptuous baroque palace is completely furnished and its elegant rooms are full of paintings and works of arts. Isola Pescatori is the most lively, with its many little shops and cafés.

Exact time will be provided in final documents. If you are staying at a centrally located hotel in Stresa, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby.  Otherwise, a meeting point will be arranged.

The Borromean Islands are the highlight of a stay at Lake Maggiore. On this full day tour you will visit all of them. Isola Bella will surprise you: its sumptuous baroque palace is completely furnished and its elegant rooms are full of paintings and works of arts. On Isola Madre the atmosphere is even more authentic: you will learn how the Borromeo family created a luxuriant English-style botanical garden full of tropical and rare plants. Isola Pescatori is the most lively, with its many little shops and cafés.

Take a day trip from Lake Como to discover the beautiful Lake Maggiore and one of the stunning Borromean Islands. Isola Bella will surprise you: its sumptuous baroque palace is completely furnished and its elegant rooms are full of paintings and works of arts.

Pick up at your hotel at 9am.

Take a day trip from Como to discover the beautiful Lake Maggiore and one of the stunning Borromean Islands. Isola Bella will surprise you: its sumptuous baroque palace is completely furnished and its elegant rooms are full of paintings and works of arts.

Pick up at your hotel at 9am.

Discover Lake Como in Italy's beautiful Lake District, just a short distance from Milan. Then, cross the Swiss border to visit Lugano and its glacial lake.

Como has a beautiful old town center with amazing churches and fascinating alleys. Led by your private English-speaking guide, you will visit the main city monuments: the great Gothic-Renaissance Duomo, the “Broletto” town hall Palace, the eighteenth-century “Teatro Sociale” and the church of San Fedele.

Take an excursion to the northern lagoon of Venice to visit its most famous island: Murano, world known for glass-making.

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

Take an excursion to the northern lagoon of Venice to visit its most famous islands: Murano, world known for glass-making, Burano for the hand-made lace and its colorful houses, and Torcello - the first human settlement in the lagoon.

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

Have the day to live “La Dolce Vita” on this full day tour of the quaint villages of the Italian Riviera: Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino. Begin your trip through paradise in the village of Santa Margherita Ligure, where you will have the chance to walk among elegant villas with their exquisite gardens and parks. Next stop on your journey is the historical fishing village, Portofino, the center of elite tourism.

Have the day to live “La Dolce Vita” on this full day tour of the quaint villages of the Italian Riviera: Santa Margherita Ligure, Portofino, and San Fruttuoso.

Begin your trip through paradise in the village of Santa Margherita Ligure, where you will have the chance to walk among elegant villas with their exquisite gardens and parks. While strolling through this charming town, take a closer look at the gorgeous “Trompe D’Oeil” painted palaces. These fascinating, vivid paintings trick the eye into believing what you’re seeing is real.

Discover Genoa, one of the Maritime Republics and birthplace of Christopher Columbus on a guided walking tour. The Harbor renovated in 1992 by the architect Renzo Piano and the labyrinth of narrow alleyways in the old town are just two of the many attractions of the city.

After free time for lunch, visit the colorful village of Santa Margherita Ligure on the Tigullio gulf and take a mini-cruise to the charming Portofino, a half-moon shaped sea side village.

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.

This tour is a great way to add Venice to your itinerary if your time is short in Italy. Be at your meeting point by 6:45am to depart promptly at 7am and arrive in Venice around 10:30am. Your full day tour includes a morning boat trip along the Venice lagoon as well as a guided walking tour of the city. Then you have the afternoon free to explore the city of canals on your own. Walk along the medieval streets, visit the glass factory, or even take a gondola ride! Then in the evening, head back to Milan.

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.

Meet your guide and take a quick walk through the city center, then see Florence from the water on a "Florentine Gondola"! This guided, leisurely boat ride down the Arno River lets you see and learn about Florence as you haven't before.

The boat or “barchetto” is one of the only 4 original traditional wooden boats left in Florence, conducted by a “barcaiolo”, a true Florentine tradition holder that will guide you with his long-reaching sweeping-oar. No noisy engines, only the charm of tradition and the voice of your expert guide.