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WWII BATTLEFIELDS: Montecassino and Rapido River from Rome

★ 5.0 (1)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

WWII BATTLEFIELDS: Montecassino and Rapido River from Rome

An 8-hour guided tour from Rome tracing the brutal 1944 Montecassino campaign across central Italy. You'll visit the rebuilt abbey perched on its strategic hilltop, walk through Polish and Commonwealth war cemeteries where soldiers from six nations are buried, explore the Rapido River battlefield where the bloodiest fighting occurred, and see the ruins of Sant'Angelo village. A local WWII historian can be added to deepen the narrative. Hotel pickup and lunch break included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1082

Private Florence Uffizi Gallery Tour & Leonardo's Works

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🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private Florence Uffizi Gallery Tour & Leonardo's Works

Skip the queues at [Florence](/places/florence)'s Uffizi Gallery with a private two-hour guided tour tailored to your interests. Your guide meets you at Piazza della Signoria with pre-booked tickets in hand, steering you through centuries of Renaissance masterworks at your own pace. Whether you're drawn to Leonardo's psychological intensity or Botticelli's mythological scenes, this intimate approach lets you linger where it matters rather than shuffling through crowds.

Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Malpensa airport (MPX) (or vice versa)

Direct sedan service connecting Verona city centre to Milan's Malpensa airport in approximately two and a half hours. Travelling in a premium Mercedes minivan with full leather trim, you'll enjoy climate control, onboard WiFi, and complimentary bottled water throughout the journey. The driver handles your luggage whilst you settle in for a comfortable ride across the Lombardy plains. Ideal for those preferring direct point-to-point travel without the hassle of public transport connections.

The Best Italian Wines Evening Private Tasting Experience

A three-hour private wine tasting in Italy that treats you as a student first. You'll learn how to properly assess wines, discover what makes certain foods work alongside specific bottles, and develop a framework for understanding flavour pairings. The experience scales to match your knowledge—beginners get foundational techniques, while seasoned drinkers dig into the science and chemistry behind what they're tasting. Dinner included.

Transfer from Capodichino Airport to Sorrento or Back

Private car service connecting Capodichino Airport and Naples city centre or railway station, with an English-speaking driver and air-conditioned vehicle. One-way journey takes roughly an hour. Book a single transfer or arrange a round-trip at request. Straightforward point-to-point transport without frills—just reliable pickup and drop-off to your accommodation or departure point.

1 hourfrom AUD $321

Private educational and guided custom tours by walk and by confortable M/B van

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private educational and guided custom tours by walk and by confortable M/B van

A two-day private tour through Tuscany led by locally-rooted guides who weave art, history, and regional food traditions into a bespoke itinerary. Travel in an air-conditioned Mercedes van at your own pace, stopping where your interests lie—whether tracing Renaissance landmarks, visiting family-run wineries, or exploring hilltop villages. Your guide navigates both the landscape and the stories locals actually tell, moving beyond standard tourist routes.

Pompeii, Herculaneum and Wine Tasting Tour - Private Tour

This eight-hour private tour takes you through two remarkably preserved Roman sites buried by Vesuvius, then into the volcanic slopes where local winemakers craft distinctive bottles. You'll walk Pompeii's ancient streets and peer into Herculaneum's intact homes, seeing how people lived nearly two millennia ago. Afterwards, descend into a working cellar to learn winemaking from harvest to bottle, finishing with a tasting that reveals the mineral character these volcanic soils impart.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $500

CSTRents - Parma Segway PT Authorized Tour

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

CSTRents - Parma Segway PT Authorized Tour

Glide through Parma's centre on a Segway, covering the city's architectural highlights in three hours with a local guide. You'll navigate past the Farnese's Pilotta Palace, the acoustic history museum at Casa del Suono, the monastic complex of St. John the Evangelist, and the Teatro Regio, before crossing to the Ducal Garden. Small groups of up to eight mean you get genuine attention, not a cattle-run treatment. The tour runs regardless of weather, and a half-hour training session gets even newcomers confident on the machine.

3 hoursfrom AUD $275

Visit Corleone freely from Palermo with recommended visits

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Visit Corleone freely from Palermo with recommended visits

Travel by comfortable minivan from Palermo to Corleone, a striking Spanish Baroque settlement in the hills above the capital. You'll have five hours to explore the town's architectural core and several museums at your own rhythm, without a guide shadowing you. The journey takes about two and a half hours each way, leaving you roughly two hours on the ground to wander the streets, peek into churches, and decide which sites warrant your attention—ideal for those who prefer steering their own itinerary.

The Best of Rome from to the airport to port of Civitavecchia

This private transfer and guided tour connects Rome's airports or central hotels with Civitavecchia port in 4–5 hours, giving you a proper glimpse of the Eternal City en route. Your licensed driver doubles as a cultural guide, sharing historical context as you move through Rome's neighbourhoods. Ideal if you're arriving or departing by ship and want something beyond a straight airport run—a chance to see what makes Rome tick without rushing.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $533

Top Historical Churches in Milan Private Guided Tour

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🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Top Historical Churches in Milan Private Guided Tour

Trace Christianity's arc across Milan through three essential churches spanning from early Christian times to the Renaissance. This private guided tour covers Sant'Ambrogio, Santa Maria delle Grazie, and Santa Maria presso San Satiro in the 2-hour option, or adds the Duomo with rooftop access via lift in the 4-hour version. A licensed guide leads you through architectural masterpieces and theological landmarks that shaped Italian religious history, exploring how faith evolved from the Roman period onwards.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $268

Naples cruise excursion day tour Sorrento Amalfi coast Positano Pompeii

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Naples cruise excursion day tour Sorrento Amalfi coast Positano Pompeii

A nine-hour private drive along Italy's most celebrated coastline, departing from Naples to explore Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi before visiting the archaeological site at Pompeii. Your English-speaking local driver navigates the coastal roads and shares insight into each stop, allowing you to move at your own pace without the constraints of group schedules. Air-conditioned comfort throughout the day.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1249

★ 5.0 (1)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Baroque Rome, Squares & Fountains

Walk through Rome's most sculptural quarter, visiting the city's grandest piazzas and fountains across four hours. Your private guide navigates you from Piazza Farnese through Campo dei Fiori and Piazza Navona to the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps, unravelling the stories woven into each baroque facade and fountain. Hotel pickup included; tickets separate.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1557

The Avelli's mystery, the Pendula Stone and the Boulders

★ 5.0 (1)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Italy

The Avelli's mystery, the Pendula Stone and the Boulders

A seven-hour guided walk through Italy's geological and natural landscape led by naturalist Cristina Rovelli. You'll explore the Avelli mystery, the Pendula Stone and surrounding boulder formations, learning how the land was shaped and what lives within it. The trek demands moderate fitness and proper footwear, rewarding effort with insights into the region's flora, fauna and rock formations that few visitors encounter.

Malpensa Airport Milan(MXP) to Como - Roundtrip Private Transfer

Skip the airport taxi queue and travel from Malpensa to Como in your own private car. This roundtrip transfer pairs you with a professional driver who collects you on arrival and drops you at your Como accommodation, then returns you to the airport at your departure time. The vehicle is climate-controlled, the driver knows the route, and there are no surprise costs—just straightforward point-to-point transport across the two-hour journey.

2 hoursfrom AUD $366

Pisa & Leaning Tower: Half-Day Trip from Florence

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Pisa & Leaning Tower: Half-Day Trip from Florence

Travel from [Florence](/places/florence) through Chianti countryside to Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli in a small minivan group. You'll spend the afternoon exploring the Cathedral, Baptistery and the famously tilted eight-storey tower, with guided commentary and free time to wander and photograph. The return route includes a stop at Piazzale Michelangelo for views across Florence. The whole experience takes 4–5 hours.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $413

Private Italian Passeggiata Rome Highlights Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Italian Passeggiata Rome Highlights Walking Tour

Walk Rome the way locals do—a leisurely three-hour private ramble through the city centre that connects the major landmarks without rushing. You'll move at a conversational pace between ancient ruins and Renaissance piazzas, getting your bearings and soaking in the rhythm that Romans know best. Pantheon entry is included. Perfect for first-timers wanting to understand the city's layout and pulse rather than tick boxes.

Langhe / Barolo / Alba - Tour in Ferrari

Take a Ferrari Spider through Piedmont's Langhe region for seven hours of driving on some of Europe's most technical roads. You'll pilot the car yourself through vineyard-draped valleys and past medieval hilltop villages, with a Ferrari-trained guide in a support vehicle keeping radio contact throughout. The experience includes lunch and wine tasting in Barolo, allowing you to match the landscape's curves with the engine's rhythm.

7 hoursfrom AUD $7327

Lifestyle of The Ancient Rich: Domus & Villa in Pompeii, Oplontis and Boscoreale

★ 5.0 (1)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Lifestyle of The Ancient Rich: Domus & Villa in Pompeii, Oplontis and Boscoreale

Explore three archaeological sites across eight hours to understand how wealthy Romans actually lived in the first century AD. You'll walk through Pompeii's civic centre and residential quarters, visit the clifftop Villa of Poppea at Oplontis where senators once gathered, and finish at Boscoreale's rural estate with its wine production facilities and museum of preserved artefacts. A private guide and driver handle logistics while you piece together daily life before Vesuvius erupted.

8 hoursfrom AUD $648

Tour of Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana from Rome and back

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Tour of Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana from Rome and back

Spend 7 hours exploring two of Italy's most elaborate country estates near Rome. This private tour takes you to Villa d'Este, famous for its cascading fountains and manicured grounds, and Villa Adriana, the sprawling retreat of Emperor Hadrian. Your driver provides knowledgeable commentary throughout, handling logistics so you can focus on the architecture, frescoes, and landscaping that defined Renaissance luxury.

Dolomites Snowshoes Experience

Explore the Dolomites' winter landscape on snowshoes with a certified mountain guide over 5 hours. This trek keeps you moving through dramatic snowy peaks and valleys when traditional hiking trails disappear beneath snow. Your guide navigates terrain that transforms the familiar mountains into stark, beautiful terrain. You'll move steadily across open slopes and through forests, experiencing the region's raw winter character without winter climbing skills or mountaineering experience.

Venice Airport (VCE) to Cortina d'Ampezzo - Round-Trip Private Transfer

Skip the airport queue chaos and book a private car from Venice Airport directly to Cortina d'Ampezzo. Your driver meets you with a nameplate, handles your luggage, and delivers you door-to-door in a climate-controlled vehicle. The service includes flight tracking so your driver adjusts timing if you're delayed, and you'll have their direct number the day before travel. Round-trip included, all fees transparent upfront.

2 Hours Private Guided Tour in Sassi di Matera

Explore Matera's ancient Sassi—stone dwellings carved into tuff rock since the Neolithic era—on this private two-hour walk with a local guide. You'll navigate narrow passages linking two Byzantine rock churches adorned with medieval frescoes, then climb the city ramparts for sweeping views across the Sassi and surrounding landscape. The guide reveals how residents adapted to life in these cave networks for thousands of years until the 1950s, grounding the UNESCO World Heritage site in genuine human story rather than monument worship.

Improve in MTB in 3 days with the Elba MTB method

Three-day mountain biking course on Elba that builds proper riding mechanics from the ground up. Whether you're new to MTB or self-taught without solid basics, this hands-on programme covers saddle positioning, weight distribution, and tackling rough terrain. Expert instructors with serious MTB credentials guide you through dirt trails, teaching you how to handle your bike with control and confidence.

Tour to the Venetian Villas and the Brenta Riviera from Venice

Travel the Brenta Riviera between Padua and Venice, a 5–6 hour journey through the waterway that inspired artists like Canaletto and writers including Goethe. Visit two grand Venetian villas—Widmann and Pisani—built by the nobility as country retreats, their rooms decorated by masters like Palladio and Tintoretto. Your local guide shares stories of the region's cultural magnetism, from Casanova's visits to Napoleon's stays, whilst the minivan winds past agricultural villages and frescoed facades that line the canal.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $233

Squares of Rome Small Group Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (1)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Squares of Rome Small Group Walking Tour

Explore Rome's most elegant piazzas and churches on foot over three to four hours with a guide. Starting at Castel Sant'Angelo's gardens, you'll move through the city's grandest squares—Piazza del Popolo, Piazza di Spagna—stopping inside seven significant churches to see works by Caravaggio, Bernini, and Borromini. The route traces Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces housed within centuries-old basilicas, revealing how Rome's public spaces and sacred interiors shaped European art.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $83

★ 5.0 (1)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Professional Photography Tour in Rome

Capture Rome's most iconic landmarks—[Colosseum](/places/colosseum), Trevi Fountain, Roman Forum—from angles most visitors never find. This 90-minute photography tour puts you in a Vespa or Fiat whilst a professional photographer composes shots that work. You'll receive 10 edited images per person within 24 hours, all processed with current gear and technique. Works for couples, families with prams, and solo travellers after quality prints rather than phone snapshots.

1h 30mfrom AUD $32

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Etna and Taormina Private Tour

Explore Mount Etna's volcanic slopes and the clifftop town of Taormina with a private driver over 5–7 hours. You'll visit Sicily's most striking landscapes whilst sampling regional food—arancini, granita, cannoli—prepared to local recipes. The journey suits families and mixed fitness levels, with climate-controlled transport and refreshments included throughout.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $300

Private Guided Tour to discover the Heart of Naples

★ 5.0 (1)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Private Guided Tour to discover the Heart of Naples

Explore Naples' layered neighbourhoods on foot with a local guide who reveals the city beyond postcards. Over two hours, you'll navigate the tangled backstreets from Piazza Bellini through Spaccanapoli, where centuries of history collide in crumbling facades and bustling alleys. Cross into San Gregorio Armeno's artisan quarter, then finish at the ancient Greek heart of Piazza San Gaetano. It's a compact introduction to how Naples actually works—chaotic, beautiful, and utterly itself.

Luxury Private Pasta Making Experience in Como

Learn to shape, roll and cook authentic fresh pasta from a professional chef in a private Como kitchen. This four-hour session is yours alone—no group crowds, no rushed schedules. You'll work through traditional techniques at your own tempo, picking up the practical skills and insider tricks that separate homemade pasta from the rest. The chef adapts to your pace and interests, whether you're after romantic date-night skills or serious technique refinement. It's genuine Italian cooking knowledge, delivered one-on-one in an intimate setting.

4 hoursfrom AUD $466

Monteriggioni San Gimignano and Castellina in Chianti Fullday from Rome

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Monteriggioni San Gimignano and Castellina in Chianti Fullday from Rome

Venture into Tuscany's medieval heartland on a 12-hour private drive from Rome, visiting three distinctive hilltop settlements. Explore Monteriggioni's ring-walled fortress, wander San Gimignano's tower-studded streets, and discover Castellina in Chianti's wine country charm. A leisurely lunch and local wine tasting anchor the day, with your own vehicle and driver throughout.

12 hoursfrom AUD $1199

Sunset at Faraglioni rocks - unforgettable overnight stay – Capri

★ 5.0 (1)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Sunset at Faraglioni rocks - unforgettable overnight stay – Capri

Anchor off Capri's famous Faraglioni rocks for a two-day overnight voyage. Board at sunset with drinks and live music while the crew cooks dinner, then sleep in your cabin rocked by the Mediterranean. Wake to breakfast before snorkelling in crystalline waters. An Italian sailing experience that trades hotel rooms for sea spray and starlit nights.

Private Catamaran Cruise to the Archipelago of La Maddalena

Set sail from Poltu Quatu on Jalima, a spacious Lagoon 40 catamaran, for an 8–9 hour voyage through Sardinia's La Maddalena archipelago. Your young, knowledgeable skippers navigate pristine waters whilst you feast on freshly caught fish, local cheeses and Sardinian wines from respected producers. Snorkel in crystalline coves, paddle on calm waters, and anchor at remote islands where few tourists venture. This is leisurely sailing with proper food and drink—no rushed itineraries.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $4163

NAPLES private tour: Stroll Through Historic Streets and Churches

★ 5.0 (1)

🛕 Culture & History

Italy

NAPLES private tour: Stroll Through Historic Streets and Churches

A three-hour private walking tour through Naples' historic core, led by a licensed guide. You'll navigate the city's medieval streets and sacred spaces, starting at Piazza del Gesù and its striking church, then moving through the Gothic grandeur of the Basilica of St. Chiara. The route follows Spaccanapoli, the ancient thoroughfare bisecting the old quarter, detours through San Gregorio Armeno's nativity artisans, and concludes at the Cathedral of Saint Gennaro. Expect layers of religious architecture, street life, and craft heritage compressed into one compact itinerary.

Dining experience at a local's home in Pozzallo with cooking demo

Cook alongside a Pozzallo local in their home kitchen, learning family recipes whilst preparing a four-course meal together. This isn't a polished cooking school—it's a genuine afternoon or evening with someone who knows their regional Italian food inside out. You'll handle the prep, watch techniques up close, then sit down to eat what you've made, paired with local wines. Cesarine hosts across Italy open their homes this way, trading their time and knowledge for the chance to cook with curious travellers.

2h 30mfrom AUD $142

Tuscany from Rome- Siena and San Gimignano Private Day Tour

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Tuscany from Rome- Siena and San Gimignano Private Day Tour

A 12-hour private drive from Rome takes you into Tuscany's heart, linking Siena and San Gimignano—two medieval hilltop towns separated by rolling countryside. Your own vehicle and driver mean you set the pace, stopping where the views demand it or lingering in narrow streets without group constraints. You'll see why these towns have drawn travellers for centuries, moving between them through the Val d'Orcia landscape that painters have spent lifetimes trying to capture.

12 hoursfrom AUD $933

Art workshops for children in the historic district of Garbatella

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🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Art workshops for children in the historic district of Garbatella

Children's art workshops in Rome's Garbatella neighbourhood where young artists learn hands-on techniques whilst developing their own creative voice. Over 90 minutes, kids work with natural and recycled materials under guidance that prioritises experimentation and personal expression over instruction. All supplies provided. Sessions run in French and English, welcoming children of varying abilities in this characterful historic quarter.

Private Shopping Tour for Milan Outlets

Explore Milan's fashion quarter with a local guide on this three-hour shopping tour beginning at Piazza del Duomo. You'll navigate the city's legendary four-street fashion precinct, discovering flagship boutiques on Via Manzoni and Via della Spiga alongside more accessible contemporary labels on Corso Vittorio Emanuele. This guided experience cuts through the hype to show you where Milanese style actually happens, from heritage design houses to streetwear that won't empty your wallet.

Malvasia Experience: Aeolian Wine Tasting in Salina

Taste mineral-rich Malvasia wines on Salina whilst learning how volcanic soil shapes the Aeolian Islands' winemaking tradition. This two-hour experience pairs natural wines made with time-honoured, environmentally conscious methods alongside the island's distinctive biodiversity. You'll explore how the unique terroir—mineral-laden earth, coastal climate, heroic vineyard management—creates wines unlike anywhere else in the Mediterranean.

Best Museums of Naples Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets & Expert Guide

Spend six hours with a knowledgeable art historian exploring Naples' two premier museums. Start at the National Archaeological Museum, where Egyptian treasures and Greek-Roman sculptures sit alongside artefacts rescued from Pompeii and Herculaneum after Vesuvius' 79 AD eruption. Then move to Capodimonte, a former Bourbon hunting lodge housing masterworks by Caravaggio, Titian, El Greco and Warhol. Skip-the-line access keeps you focused on the art rather than queues.

6 hoursfrom AUD $798

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