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Photography workshop in the magical Venice (3h)

★ 5.0 (3)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Photography workshop in the magical Venice (3h)

Learn to photograph Venice's canals, bridges and facades with a local guide in this three-hour workshop. You'll cover composition, light and architectural framing whilst walking through the city's most photogenic quarters. Bring your own camera or smartphone—the guide supplies a tripod and shares practical techniques to help you capture images worth keeping. Children under 13 attend free with prior notice.

Walking Cultural Tour in Palermo Italy

This three-hour walking tour threads through Palermo's neighbourhoods shaped by organised crime, community resistance, and grassroots renewal. You'll visit spaces reclaimed from mafia control, meet activists and artisans rebuilding their city, and taste Sicilian wine while hearing stories of those choosing defiance over extortion. It's a hard-edged look at how ordinary Palermitans are remaking their own streets—not a sanitised heritage walk.

3 hoursfrom AUD $70

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii private tour

A 6–8 hour private drive from Naples linking three volcanic burial sites. You'll navigate the streets of Pompeii where residents were caught mid-life in 79 AD, then climb Vesuvius itself to peer into the crater responsible for their preservation. Herculaneum rounds out the journey—a smaller, eerily intact Roman town buried by the same eruption. Your English-speaking driver handles transport and context whilst you absorb the scale of Roman life interrupted.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $380

2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Artisans and Shopping in Ortigia

★ 5.0 (3)

🛍 Shopping & Markets

Italy

2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Artisans and Shopping in Ortigia

Walk through Ortigia's working craft quarter over two hours, meeting jewellers, leather workers, potters and textile makers still practising traditional Sicilian techniques in their original shopfronts. You'll see how these artisans handcraft everything from puppets to clothing, gaining insight into methods passed down through generations. It's a straightforward look at how skilled makers operate in this historic corner of Syracuse.

Cooking class: "Traditional dishes of the Mediterranean Diet"

Learn to craft Mediterranean staples at a working farm south of Rome. You'll start the morning picking seasonal vegetables straight from the garden, then move into the kitchen to shape handmade pasta—gnocchi or tagliatelle—from scratch. Build a sauce using your harvest, cook a second course with the same ingredients, and sit down together for lunch. Four hours, four dishes, one table.

Puglia Dinner in Lecce at La Strada del Vino

Spend two hours in Lecce's backstreets at La Strada del Vino, a neighbourhood wine bar where a local sommelier guides you through Puglian dishes and regional wines. You'll eat what locals eat—no tourist menu—in a restored space that feels like stepping into someone's living room. Bottled water included; vegetarian and vegan options available.

Brunello Wine Tasting with typical Tuscan Lunch

Taste two Brunello wines in a 2.5-hour experience centred on an organic vineyard near Montalcino. Walk the rows learning how these prestigious Tuscans are made, then sit down to a three-course spread: cured meats, house-made pasta with proper sauces, and dessert. The views alone justify the trip; the wine and food make it memorable.

Luxury transfer from NAPOLI TO SORRENTO

Private chauffeur-driven transfer from Naples to Sorrento across the Campania coast. Your English-speaking driver collects you from your starting point and handles the 30 minutes to 1.5 hours journey in a premium air-conditioned vehicle, pointing out significant landmarks and hidden corners along the route. Arrive refreshed with bottled water, onboard WiFi, and parking sorted.

30 min – 1h 30mfrom AUD $192

Farnese Palace, Vico lake , Sutri park , package price

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Farnese Palace, Vico lake , Sutri park , package price

This five-hour private tour showcases the countryside north of Rome, starting in Sutri where you'll see an amphitheatre carved directly into volcanic rock. You'll visit the palatial Farnese residence at Caprarola, a sprawling estate that's appeared in major television and film productions, with manicured grounds worth exploring. The route carries you through rolling green terrain and past volcanic peaks before reaching Vico Lake, an ancient crater now filled with water where you can swim, walk the shoreline, or simply sit by the water. Return transport to Rome departs around 3:30 pm.

5 hoursfrom AUD $2998

★ 5.0 (3)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Sailing tour in Palermo with aperitif

Four-hour sailing voyage departing Palermo that combines wind-powered navigation with swimming and water activities in sheltered bays. The boat carries you along Sicily's coastline with stops for snorkelling in clear water, paddleboarding, or lounging on floating platforms. An aperitif spread arrives mid-sail—fresh snacks, drinks, wine—whilst you drift with the rhythms of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Silent engine-free sailing keeps the focus on the water, the breeze, and the shoreline unfolding around you.

4 hoursfrom AUD $198

Full Day Tour on the Amalfi Coast from Naples Port

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Full Day Tour on the Amalfi Coast from Naples Port

This six-hour private tour departs Naples port and explores the dramatic [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) by Mercedes sedan. You'll travel in air-conditioned comfort with an attentive driver who knows the region well, stopping at your preferred spots along the coastline. The pace is unhurried, letting you soak in the sea views and steep cliffside villages without the rush of group tours.

6 hoursfrom AUD $450

Rome: Private Professional Photoshoot in the Eternal City

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome: Private Professional Photoshoot in the Eternal City

Work with a professional photographer for 90 minutes to capture portraits across Rome's most photogenic backdrops. You'll direct the shoot—whether solo, couple, or family—choosing locations and poses that feel authentic to you. The photographer knows where light hits best and which corners dodge crowds. You walk away with edited images that actually look like the trip you had, not a postcard.

Colosseum and Roman Forum Treasure Hunt Tour for Kids & Families

A 2.5-hour private tour led by a Blue Badge guide who transforms the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Roman Forum and triumphal arches into living history for families. Kids discover how gladiators fought, wild beasts roamed the arena, and thousands gathered for spectacles two millennia ago. The guide paces the experience so children stay engaged without exhaustion, weaving narratives that connect crumbling stones to the ancient crowds who once filled them. Entrance fees and skip-the-line access included.

Capri/Amalfi Tour Boat - Premium Yacht

Spend seven hours aboard your own crewed yacht exploring the Capri and Amalfi coastline. Your captain and hostess tailor the route to suit your mood—whether that's anchoring in secluded swimming spots, navigating dramatic cliffsides, or timing arrival for sunset. The boat carries snorkelling gear, prosecco, local charcuterie, and all the trimmings for an unhurried afternoon on the water without the tour-bus crowds.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1332

Pre-Cruise Private Tour from Rome to Civitavecchia

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Pre-Cruise Private Tour from Rome to Civitavecchia

Hit Rome's headline sights before your cruise departure, with hotel collection and drop-off at Civitavecchia's gangway included. Your driver stashes luggage in the vehicle so you explore hands-free for roughly five hours, timing your arrival around 2 pm. Adjust the route if your ship boards earlier or later—just flag it with your driver beforehand. Air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and onboard WiFi keep you comfortable between stops.

5 hoursfrom AUD $1291

★ 5.0 (3)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Bolgheri Wineries and Tuscany Tour

Spend seven to eight hours exploring Bolgheri, one of the world's premier wine regions, visiting two carefully selected estates that showcase Tuscan winemaking at its finest. Your private driver-guide navigates you through rolling vineyards and medieval villages, with lunch in Bolgheri itself or a nearby restaurant. The day balances serious wine discovery with genuine downtime—no tour-bus crowds, just countryside quiet and quality local produce.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1632

Padre Pio's Shrine in San Giovanni Rotondo from Bari (Apulia)

★ 5.0 (3)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Padre Pio's Shrine in San Giovanni Rotondo from Bari (Apulia)

A 12-hour pilgrimage from Bari to San Giovanni Rotondo centres on the Capuchin Monastery where Padre Pio spent his life and received the stigmata in 1918. You'll visit two churches dedicated to the venerated friar, tour his museum, view the crypt containing his remains, and share lunch. A private English-speaking guide accompanies you throughout, with luxury transport and driver included. This journey appeals to those seeking spiritual connection and historical insight into one of Catholicism's most significant modern saints.

12 hoursfrom AUD $1665

The art of the Italian Aperitivo with a local: Learn & Enjoy in Palermo

★ 5.0 (3)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

The art of the Italian Aperitivo with a local: Learn & Enjoy in Palermo

Master the craft of the Italian aperitivo in a Palermo home kitchen during this two-hour private workshop. You'll prepare five regional-style bites paired with prosecco or local light red wine, learning the balance of flavours and presentation that defines this evening ritual. Hosted by a passionate home cook through Cesarine's network, you'll gain skills to recreate this tradition back home using authentic ingredients and techniques rooted in Sicilian food culture.

Cooking Class in the evocative setting of Etna

Learn to cook with Sicilian chefs on the slopes of Mount Etna, working with seasonal produce grown in Favazza's own garden. Over two hours, you'll master traditional recipes passed down through generations, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside a glass of local wine. This isn't theatre—it's a genuine encounter with how volcanic soil and regional ingredients shape the food locals actually cook.

Pompeii with an archaeologist, the original!!!

Walk through Pompeii's preserved streets with a practising archaeologist who has led excavations at the site itself. This two-hour private tour cuts through the usual guide-script narratives, offering insights grounded in actual fieldwork rather than rehearsed commentary. You'll explore the Roman city frozen by Vesuvius with someone trained at Federico II University in Naples, who knows which buildings are still revealing secrets and why certain discoveries matter to how we understand daily life two millennia ago.

Amalfi: Organic Lemon Tour + Limoncello + Honey + Wine Tastings

A two-hour organic farm experience in Amalfi tracing four generations of citrus and honey production. You'll tour the family's historical garden growing PGI-certified Sfusato lemons, learn traditional techniques from an expert guide, and taste limoncello, local honey, and wine amid sea and mountain views. Small groups mean genuine conversation rather than rushed commentary.

Arrival in Rome: Airport Transfer & Exclusive City Introduction

Skip the taxi queue and arrive in Rome with a private driver waiting with your name. This meet-and-greet transfer whisks you from Fiumicino or Ciampino straight to your accommodation, giving you time to decompress after your flight and watch the city unfold. Your English-speaking driver handles 45 minutes of waiting time if needed, so no rushing through baggage claim.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $373

★ 5.0 (3)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Italy

Etna / Taormina

Spend 6–8 hours exploring Mount Etna's otherworldly terrain and the clifftop town of Taormina. Start at the Silvestri Craters, duck into lava tubes with torches and helmets, then traverse the dramatic Valle del Bove and the 1991–93 lava flow that nearly swallowed Zafferana. Taste local produce at a family farm, then wander Taormina's main thoroughfare and Greek Theatre at your own pace before heading back.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $183

Direct Transfer from Florence Hotel To Rome Hotel

★ 5.0 (3)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Direct Transfer from Florence Hotel To Rome Hotel

Skip the train station hassle and travel from your [Florence](/places/florence) hotel to Rome in a private Mercedes, your luggage stowed safely whilst you relax across 3.5 to 4 hours of Italian countryside. A straightforward point-to-point transfer handled by an English-speaking driver, leaving you to settle in at your Rome accommodation without the typical transport shuffle.

3h 20m – 4 hoursfrom AUD $1665

Private Prosecco Hills Scenic Tour 4 hours

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Prosecco Hills Scenic Tour 4 hours

A four-hour private drive through Italy's Prosecco Hills with a local driver, taking in rolling vineyard landscapes and stopping at two wineries. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle at a leisurely pace, soaking up the region's countryside charm. Wine tastings at each winery are optional and arranged directly on-site, letting you sample and purchase at your own pace.

E-bike Jurassic Tour Sardinia

Pedal through Sardinia's remote Ogliastra plateau on electric bikes, where Jurassic-era limestone formations tower above grassland and cattle graze undisturbed. This 35km guided ride spans three and a half hours, taking you to Perda e' Liana—a 1,293-metre rock pinnacle that's dominated this landscape for millions of years. E-bikes handle the terrain, leaving you free to soak in the silence and scale the optional 15-minute walk to the base of the formation.

Guided Trekking on Etna 3000 Meters

Cable car whisks you to 2,500 metres on Europe's most active volcano, then a guided trek climbs another 500 metres to Barbagallo crater. You'll traverse recent lava fields from the 2021 eruption, descend through a 2002 eruption vent, and walk sandstone slopes to Montagnola viewpoint—where clear days reveal the Ionian coast and Sicily's interior sprawling below. Four-and-a-half hours of high-altitude walking with professional guides and full protective kit included.

4h 30mfrom AUD $167

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

San Gimignano and Chianti tour

An eight-hour private drive through Tuscany's rolling hills to the medieval towers of San Gimignano and the vineyard-striped Chianti region. You'll explore hilltop villages and countryside that has hardly changed in centuries, with a break for lunch at a family-run winery where you can taste local wines and eat alongside locals. The landscape shifts constantly—cypress groves, terracotta farmhouses, endless vine rows—making the journey itself as rewarding as the stops.

8 hoursfrom AUD $983

Lecce and Gallipoli Full-Day Heritage and Wine Tour

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Lecce and Gallipoli Full-Day Heritage and Wine Tour

A seven-and-a-half-hour private drive through Puglia's architectural heartland, connecting two of the south's most distinctive towns. You'll spend the day exploring Lecce's ornate Baroque plazas and Gallipoli's whitewashed waterfront, with stops at local wineries to taste regional varieties. Transport departs from Ostuni, Lecce or Bari, with a bilingual guide steering you through history and landscape at a leisurely pace.

Private Pompeii Tour with Fast-Entrance Tickets to the Ruins & Exclusive Guide

Walk through the volcanic entombment of Pompeii with a dedicated guide who unpacks two millennia of Roman life frozen in ash. This 2-hour private tour bypasses queues and takes you through the amphitheatres, bathhouses, domestic dwellings and sacred spaces that reveal how residents lived before Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. You'll move at your own pace through one of archaeology's most visceral sites, hearing period-specific detail about daily customs, worship and urban design that shaped the ancient Mediterranean world.

Semi Private Tour Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

A three-hour guided tour through the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a small group and skip-the-line access. You'll move through centuries of papal art collections—from the Gallery of Maps to Raphael's masterworks—before reaching Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling. Your guide explains the techniques, historical context, and stories behind each gallery, so you understand what you're seeing rather than simply walking past it.

Private Transfer AMALFI to ROME or vv (Pompeii stop optionable)

Travel between Amalfi and Rome in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable English-speaking driver who knows the region intimately. The journey takes 3–5 hours depending on your route; you can add a Pompeii stop if you wish. Your driver handles luggage, keeps the car smoke-free and comfortable, and offers live commentary as you travel. WiFi and bottled water are provided throughout.

3 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $600

Private Transfer from Bari to Naples with 2 hours for sightseeing

★ 5.0 (3)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private Transfer from Bari to Naples with 2 hours for sightseeing

Travel between Bari and Naples in a private car with an English-speaking local driver over 5 hours, including two curated stops along the way. Your driver handles luggage and navigation while you settle in—ideal if you'd rather not battle motorway monotony solo. The route gives you breathing room to step out, stretch, and see something worthwhile before reaching Naples. Bottled water and air conditioning included; entrance fees at attractions are separate.

5 hoursfrom AUD $566

Capri, Anacapri & Blue Grotto from Capri Port Private Tour

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Capri, Anacapri & Blue Grotto from Capri Port Private Tour

Your guide collects you at Capri's main port for a six-hour exploration of the island's highlights. You'll travel by minibus along the scenic coastal route towards the Blue Grotto—weather permitting—or switch to a shared boat to explore alternative sea caves instead. Next comes Anacapri's hilltop village with its charming piazza and shops, followed by Capri town's famous Piazzetta, where you can tour Augustus Gardens before descending via the historic funicular cable car back to port.

Etna Quad & Wine Combo Tour

Spend a day riding quads across Mount Etna's volcanic slopes, then taste wines from family-run estates that have worked these slopes for generations. Your private driver collects you in the morning and stays with you throughout—no herding between stops. The quad trails offer genuine views without requiring any riding experience, while the wineries offer intimate tastings far removed from tourist crowds. Eight hours total, lunch included.

Rome Highlights Tour with Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class

This 4-hour Rome experience pairs a 1.5-hour drive past the city's iconic landmarks—St. Peter's Square, Piazza Navona, and beyond—with a 2.5-hour hands-on cooking class. Work alongside a chef in a professional kitchen to shape your own pizza and churn gelato, then sit down to eat what you've made. Private Mercedes pickup from central Rome hotels is available; shared departures leave from Piazza del Popolo.

4 hoursfrom AUD $425

Florence and Lucca Shore Excursion from Livorno Port

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Florence and Lucca Shore Excursion from Livorno Port

A 9-hour private excursion from Livorno port to two of Tuscany's most compelling cities. Your English-speaking driver ferries you through the countryside in a climate-controlled van, dropping you in Lucca for 2.5 hours to wander its Renaissance walls and piazzas, then [Florence](/places/florence) for five hours to tackle the Uffizi, Duomo, or simply get lost in the backstreets. You set the rhythm entirely—no ticking itineraries, no shepherd herding.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1574

Rome: Domitilla Catacombs & St. Clemente Underground Private Tour

★ 5.0 (3)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Rome: Domitilla Catacombs & St. Clemente Underground Private Tour

A three-hour private tour descending into Rome's subterranean Christian burial grounds and the layered Basilica of San Clemente. Navigate the quarried tunnels where early Christians sheltered during Roman persecution, viewing rare frescoes including Christianity's oldest depictions of Mary and the Magi. Afterwards, explore San Clemente's stacked histories—medieval church, Renaissance frescoes, and a pagan Mithra temple buried beneath street level. Hotel pickup and all tickets included.

Day in Ischia in the Poseidon Gardens from Naples

Spend seven hours at Ischia's premier thermal complex, accessed via hydrofoil from Naples. Poseidon Gardens sprawls across volcanic gardens with over twenty heated pools fed by naturally curative springs, ranging from 28°C to 40°C. The private beach is sheltered and well-maintained, whilst the wellness centre offers sauna, Japanese baths and other facilities. Transport to and from the ferry is included, plus full access to the estate's amenities.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1582

9h Scopello and Gypsy Private Boat Tour from San Vito lo Capo

★ 5.0 (3)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

9h Scopello and Gypsy Private Boat Tour from San Vito lo Capo

Chart your own course along Sicily's dramatic northwest coast aboard a private boat departing San Vito lo Capo. This eight-hour voyage takes in the Zingaro Nature Reserve and the towering rock formations at Scopello, with the skipper adapting stops to match your interests. Swim, snorkel, or drift in gin-clear water at spots you choose together. Lunch features Sicilian cunzato bread, soft drinks and snacks feature throughout, and snorkelling gear is supplied.

8 hoursfrom AUD $833

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