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Small group tour to Lake Bled and Ljubljana from Trieste

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Small group tour to Lake Bled and Ljubljana from Trieste

A half-day excursion from Trieste into Slovenia's most celebrated destinations. You'll travel by minibus through the Julian Alps to Lake Bled, where a glacial lake sits beneath a clifftop castle, then continue to Ljubljana's compact old town. The route threads between alpine scenery and urban culture, with a professional guide steering you through both landscapes. Seven hours total, shared group setting.

7 hoursfrom AUD $233

Private Tour from Salerno to Vietri sul mare, Pompeii and Paestum

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Tour from Salerno to Vietri sul mare, Pompeii and Paestum

A six-hour private drive from Salerno threading through three essential stops: the ceramic workshops of Vietri sul Mare, the excavated streets of Pompeii, and the Greek temples at Paestum. Your driver stays with the car at each location, collecting you when you're ready to move on. Designed to pack major archaeological and coastal highlights into a single day without the rush of group tours.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1118

★ 5.0 (2)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Transfer Trieste - Poreč

Point-to-point transfer between Trieste and Poreč covering roughly 90 minutes by private vehicle. You'll travel in a climate-controlled car with a professional driver who knows the route well. The service includes onboard WiFi, making it easy to stay connected or catch up on work during the journey across the Italy-Croatia border.

3 Hours Art Creation: Papier-mâché in the Studio in Pietrasanta

Work with papier-mâché in Pietrasanta's creative quarter, guided by a practising artist. You'll craft two pieces from scratch using traditional techniques, then personalise a finished form to take home. Set in a coastal Tuscan town renowned for sculpture and contemporary art, this three-hour session gives genuine insight into how local makers approach their craft—less about tourist spectacle, more about getting your hands messy with materials and discovering what sticks.

EatinTOur ®, experience a progressive dinner in the most iconic historic venue

Walk through Turin's historic quarters whilst stopping for four carefully paired courses that tell the story of Piedmont's culinary traditions. This three-hour progressive dinner connects each dish to the neighbourhood's past, starting with the city's signature aperitif and finishing with espresso. You'll taste alongside a local guide who explains what links the food to the architecture and centuries around you.

3 hoursfrom AUD $583

Excursions from Rome : Small Group Pompeii Excavations

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Excursions from Rome : Small Group Pompeii Excavations

A 10-hour day trip from Rome that takes you to Pompeii's archaeological site in a small group. You'll travel in an air-conditioned coach with a local guide who walks you through the preserved streets, homes, temples and theatres entombed by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Discover how ordinary Romans lived by examining mosaics, frescoes and domestic spaces frozen in time. After the guided portion, you'll have free time to grab lunch before heading back to Rome.

10 hoursfrom AUD $413

Private 8-Hour Tour of Four Etna Wineries with Tasting

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Private 8-Hour Tour of Four Etna Wineries with Tasting

Four Etna wineries across eight hours in a private air-conditioned vehicle from Taormina. You'll walk vineyard slopes with proprietors, taste 18–20 wines (reds, whites, rosés), and eat fresh local food. Everything—transport, tastings, lunch, coffee—is included. Minimum two adults; book direct for your exact departure time after reserving.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $600

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

sketching Rome , package price

Spend three hours sketching Rome's iconic landmarks whilst a guide shares stories and historical context of each stop. You'll work through the city centre at an unhurried pace, capturing monuments in pencil, pen or paint with expert tips from your instructor. All materials provided. Suits anyone keen to engage with Rome more deeply than a standard walking tour—kids often surprise themselves with what they produce, and adults find it meditative.

Private Tour Around Local Handcrafts

Spend three hours exploring Italy's artisan workshops with a knowledgeable guide who tailors the route to your interests. Visit local makers crafting everything from ceramics to leather goods, stepping into spaces where traditional techniques shape contemporary work. You'll see craftspeople at their benches, understand the processes behind what they make, and have genuine conversations about their trade—no scripted stops, just your guide and the workshops that matter to you.

Tour to the Walled City of Monselice DA Abano and Montegrotto Terme

A three-hour guided tour through Monselice's medieval streets and hilltop fortifications, starting at Cini Castle with its collection of weapons, tapestries and period furnishings. The route follows via del Santuario, a renowned pilgrimage path lined with seven chapels modelled on Rome's basilicas, offering sweeping views across the walled town and Villa Duodo. The experience concludes at a local olive mill where producers demonstrate pressing techniques and guide a tasting of extra virgin oil.

AperiTOur, enjoy the typical aperitif in Turin wandering in the city center

Walk through Turin's centre sampling three different vermouths at neighbourhood bars whilst learning about the city's aperitivo tradition. This 2.5-hour guided ramble connects you with the rituals and architecture that define Turin's pre-dinner drinking culture, stopping at authentic tasting spots where locals gather. Your guide shares stories of how vermouth became woven into the fabric of Turinese life, and you'll taste how different styles change the experience.

Amalfi Coast & Local Wine Tasting Experience from Amalfi

A six-hour loop from Amalfi showcasing the coast's most photogenic stretches before heading inland to Tramonti's quiet vineyard hills. You'll drift through Positano's narrow lanes at leisure, then sit down at a family winery to taste local wines alongside regional cuisine. The drive itself—dramatic cliffs, sea views, hairpin turns—is half the experience. Expect genuine hospitality over tourism theatre.

Local Market Visit and Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Brindisi

Shop the stalls of Brindisi's working market with a local cook, then move to her home for a hands-on cooking lesson where you'll prepare three regional dishes from scratch. You'll cook at your own station, learning technique directly from someone who knows these recipes inside out, then sit down to eat what you've made with local wines. The whole experience takes four and a half hours and includes all ingredients, equipment and beverages.

Guided Truffle Hunt in Torri in Sabina with Lunch

Hunt for truffles across the Sabina countryside near Torri with trained English cocker spaniels, then return to prepare and eat a full lunch built around your morning's finds. This six-hour outing teaches you how truffles develop underground, what makes a reliable search dog, and the basics of selecting quality specimens. You'll leave with both knowledge and a belly full of truffle-studded food.

Departure Transfer from Rome to Rome Airport FCO in Private Car

Your driver collects you from your Rome hotel and drives you to Fiumicino Airport, with 20 minutes of free waiting time included. A trained operator greets you at reception, assists with bags, and handles luggage loading. Share your flight number in advance so your driver can confirm your terminal and track any schedule shifts, ensuring you reach departures with time to spare.

Discover the Wonderful Matera Sassi with Local Guide

A two-hour guided exploration of Matera's ancient stone districts with a local expert. Starting from a panoramic vantage point, you descend into the Sassi—carved dwellings and rupestrian churches built into limestone cliffs. Visit three churches spanning centuries: the baroque San Pietro Caveoso, the rock-hewn Santa Maria di Idris, and the thousand-year-old frescoed Santa Lucia alle Malve. Tour a restored cave home to understand medieval living conditions, then explore Sasso Barisano's ecclesiastical architecture, including the Romanesque cathedral. This UNESCO site has doubled as a film backdrop for Hollywood productions.

Rent the latest generation scooters in style and freedom

Hire a modern Sym Symphony 125 scooter for a day exploring Sorrento and surrounds at your own pace. You'll get a bike with integrated storage, full insurance cover, and guidance from staff who know the territory inside out. Ride where the buses don't go, stop when something catches your eye, and discover coastal roads and hidden corners on your own schedule.

Private Transfer from Civitavecchia Port to FCO Airport

Skip the port queue hassle with a dedicated driver waiting on the Civitavecchia pier as you step off the ship. You'll be collected by name, your bags loaded, and driven straight to Fiumicino Airport in an air-conditioned car—roughly an hour's straightforward journey. No shared minibuses, no confusion, just direct transport to Rome's main airport.

Florence Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour (Private Tour)

A three-hour private walking tour through [Florence](/places/florence)'s major piazzas with a knowledgeable guide who traces the city's Renaissance politics, family rivalries, and artistic legacy. Starting at Piazza della Repubblica, you'll navigate Piazza Strozzi, Piazza della Signoria, and past Palazzo Pitti whilst learning about the Medicis and other powerful dynasties. The guide unpacks Florence's layers—from architectural details to the scandals that shaped its identity—without entering monuments themselves.

Rome Private Tour with English Speaking Chauffeur

Glide through Rome's landmarks in a private Mercedes with an English-speaking driver providing live commentary from the vehicle. This 8-hour tour covers the city's most recognisable sights without the fatigue of constant walking, departing from your hotel and returning you there at day's end. Your driver navigates the streets to position you close to each attraction, though commentary stays confined to the vehicle per Italian regulations.

8 hoursfrom AUD $571

Day Trip from Naples: Royal Palace of Caserta and Naples - private tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Day Trip from Naples: Royal Palace of Caserta and Naples - private tour

A seven-hour private tour combining two of Campania's heavyweight sites. Start at the Royal Palace of Caserta, where five storeys of stucco, frescoes and sculpture sprawl across a vast brick complex crowned by an imposing dome. Then head into Naples itself, threading through the old quarters to see the Archaeological Museum's Roman treasures, the medieval castles framing the waterfront, and the grand Plebiscito square. Your guide navigates both venues; skip-the-line access saves queueing.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1216

Kayaking in Naples: Guided tour in Posillipo area

★ 5.0 (2)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Kayaking in Naples: Guided tour in Posillipo area

Paddle the Posillipo coastline on this three-hour sea kayak tour exploring Naples' Gulf from Villa Volpicelli. Navigate past presidential residences, the village of Marechiaro with its distinctive fenestrella window, and the Gaiola marine protected area whilst absorbing local stories tied to each location. Multiple swimming breaks let you cool off in crystalline waters pooled amongst yellow tuff cliffs. Equipment and waterproof bags provided.

Direct Transfer from Hotel in ASSISI To Hotel in ROME

A private car service whisks you from your Assisi hotel to Rome over roughly two hours, sparing you the usual transit chaos. Your driver handles navigation and luggage while you settle in with chilled water. It's a straightforward point-to-point transfer in a comfortable Mercedes—no stops, no commentary, just the road between two cities.

2 hours – 2h 20mfrom AUD $1222

Venice Airport (VCE) to Abano Terme - Round-Trip Private Transfer

★ 5.0 (2)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Venice Airport (VCE) to Abano Terme - Round-Trip Private Transfer

Skip the taxi queue chaos and arrange a private car from Venice Airport directly to your Abano Terme accommodation. Your driver meets you with a nameplate, tracks your flight, and handles the 1 hour 35 minute journey in a climate-controlled vehicle. The service includes the return trip whenever you need it, with confirmed booking details and driver contact sent the day before departure.

The dark side of Rome: St Sebastian and Callisto Catacombs

Venture beneath Rome's surface to explore two sprawling early Christian burial grounds on this 8-hour guided tour from Civitavecchia. The Catacombs of St Callixtus—over 20 kilometres of tunnels dug between 198 and 217 AD—served as the city's first communal Christian cemetery. You'll then descend into the Catacombs of St Sebastian, originally built atop a pagan shrine and later renamed for the saint in the 4th century. Between underground sections, walk the Appian Way itself, where ancient paving stones and tomb structures frame your passage through two millennia of Roman history.

1 Hour Tour : Street Food - the best of Parma

Walk through Parma's centre with a food specialist who knows where locals actually eat. You'll explore narrow streets, duck into neighbourhood shops, and learn how traditional recipes came together over generations. The hour moves at a leisurely pace—stop wherever you fancy and buy what appeals to you. Food tastings aren't bundled in, so you control what you sample and spend.

1 hourfrom AUD $83

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

La Maddalena & Caprera

Explore La Maddalena and Caprera, the twin jewels of Sardinia's protected archipelago, on this eight-hour guided tour. Travel by minivan through Mediterranean scrubland to reach hidden coves, granite-quarried coastlines, and the quieter corners of these national park islands. Perfect for those after genuine coastal scenery without the tourist crush—you'll discover why these waters have drawn sailors and stone-cutters for centuries.

Private Boat Tour of Capri with stop in Nerano for lunch

Spend eight hours exploring Capri's hidden coves and grottos aboard a private wooden gozzo, departing from the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). Your boat skirts the dramatic shoreline past Punta Campanella marine reserve, calling at Marina Piccola for a swim and aperitif, then heads to Nerano beach where you'll lunch at a waterfront restaurant. The captain adapts the route to conditions and your interests—the Blue Grotto, Green Grotto, and White Grotto are all within reach. Maximum six passengers, so you'll have genuine privacy.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2195

Fountains & Squares of Rome Tour for Kids with Pantheon Trevi Navona & Gelato

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Fountains & Squares of Rome Tour for Kids with Pantheon Trevi Navona & Gelato

A private 2.5-hour walk through Rome's most iconic piazzas and monuments, led by an art historian who keeps children engaged with games and activities rather than lectures. You'll visit the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Navona Square and the Pantheon, finishing with proper Italian gelato. Designed for first-time visitors or those wanting deeper insight into the city's architecture and history without the exhaustion of traditional sightseeing.

Traditional Roman Dinner made with Nonna's Recipes

Cook and eat a three-hour Roman dinner in a local home using recipes passed down through Nonna Marcella's family for seven generations. This intimate gathering sidesteps the tourist trail entirely—you'll work alongside your hosts in their kitchen, then sit down with fellow food enthusiasts to share what you've made, paired with wine. It's a genuine taste of how Romans actually eat, built on family knowledge rather than restaurant convention.

Hike in Blevio’s Forest for a Private Yoga Class

A three-hour forest retreat in Blevio, Italy combining a woodland walk with yoga practice in a secluded alpine cottage. The renovated baita sits deep in the trees with far-reaching views and regular wildlife sightings—deer, wild boar, goats, and other creatures roam freely nearby. This is genuine quiet: a chance to step away from noise and crowds, moving through forest paths before settling into yoga practice surrounded by nothing but trees and mountain air.

Private Chianti Classico wine tour with lunch - 2 wineries

Spend eight to nine hours exploring Chianti Classico's vineyards and cellars with Simone Vergamini, a decorated sommelier who knows the region intimately. You'll visit two working wineries across the rolling hills between Panzano and Radda, walk through the vines, descend into historic cellars, and taste the reds and whites each property produces. Lunch at one winery includes a proper meal—antipasto through dessert—paired with the day's wines.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $533

Vatican Museums Early Morning Entrance Private Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Vatican Museums Early Morning Entrance Private Tour

Beat the crowds with early access to the Vatican's masterworks on a private guided tour before standard opening hours. Your licensed guide leads you through the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Tapestries, and Gallery of the Candelabra—exploring Renaissance paintings, classical sculptures, and intricate mosaics at a pace that suits you. Luxury transport with private chauffeur included. Three to four hours.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $2498

Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano -Private deluxe tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Pompeii, Sorrento & Positano -Private deluxe tour

A private eight-hour sweep through Italy's volcanic and coastal heartland. Start at Pompeii, where Mount Vesuvius's ash preserved an entire Roman city in its final moments. Then head to Sorrento's hilltop perch above the Tyrrhenian Sea, before dropping down to Positano's stacked pastel houses clinging to cliffsides. Your driver provides live context throughout, and the air-conditioned vehicle handles the winding coastal roads. Book your Pompeii tickets in advance—they're not included but essential.

Naples Archaelogical Museum Tour with Skip-the-line Tickets & Private Guide

Explore Naples' archaeological treasures and layered history across five hours with a local expert guide. Skip queues at the National Archaeological Museum to examine artefacts spanning centuries, then venture into the warren of narrow streets in the historical centre. Your guide, a Neapolitan native, connects the museum pieces to the living city outside—revealing how ancient Rome, medieval kingdoms, and Renaissance ingenuity shaped what you see today.

Private Cruise to Capri from Sorrento - yacht 40'

Explore Capri's dramatic coastline aboard a 40-foot private yacht departing from Sorrento. This eight-hour cruise circles the island, revealing sea caves, hidden coves and crystalline waters perfect for swimming. Your skipper provides live commentary throughout. The price covers fuel, snorkel gear, light snacks and soft drinks—everything except lunch and Blue Grotto entry fees. Groups up to ten.

8 hoursfrom AUD $4163

Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Tour for Catholics

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Tour for Catholics

This 3-hour Vatican tour takes you through the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with skip-the-line access and a licensed guide. You'll navigate over 9 miles of galleries housing more than 2,000 rooms filled with artwork spanning centuries—from classical sculptures to Renaissance masterpieces. The guided pace ensures you absorb the highlights without the usual crowds, moving efficiently from the decorated galleries through Michelangelo's iconic ceiling and into the grand basilica itself.

90minutes Tea Preparation and Tasting Experience in Como

Explore Chinese tea culture and philosophy over two hours in Como. You'll learn how Buddhisim, Daoism, and Confucianism shaped tea traditions, then progress through the six major tea families and modern developments. Study harvest seasons and production methods before practising the 2,000-year-old Gongfu Cha ceremony yourself. Finish with food-and-tea pairings, sampling dim sum alongside carefully matched brews.

Private and exclusive Duomo's Complex Tour in Florence

A private guided tour of [Florence](/places/florence)'s Duomo complex in Piazza del Duomo, lasting 2–3 hours. You'll explore three interconnected sites—the cathedral itself, the Baptistry, and the Opera del Duomo Museum—with a dedicated guide who contextualises the art and architecture within the Renaissance period. Entry to all three venues is included, offering direct access to some of Florence's most significant artworks and structural achievements without queueing.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $400

Private Taxi from Catania airport to Syracuse and vice versa

★ 5.0 (2)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private Taxi from Catania airport to Syracuse and vice versa

Direct transfer between Catania airport and Syracuse in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle driven by an English-speaking operator. The 60-minute journey connects you to Sicily's southeastern coast, where baroque architecture and ancient Greek ruins define the landscape. Depart on your schedule; arrive refreshed with complimentary water and a straightforward ride.

1 hourfrom AUD $308

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