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✈️ Transfers

Italy

Transfer from Catania airport to Ragusa

Direct transfer service from Catania Fontanarossa airport to Ragusa by private chauffeur. Skip the taxi rank queues and negotiate—your driver meets you at arrivals with a cold bottle of water, handles your bags, and delivers you to your hotel or accommodation without fuss. Choose from a 3-seater car, 6-seater van, or 8-seater van depending on group size. The route takes roughly 90 minutes through eastern Sicily's rolling countryside.

Departure Transfer Bologna City to Bologna Airport BLQ by Sedans

Skip the taxi rank queue and language shuffle. This door-to-door service collects you from your Bologna hotel in a private Mercedes sedan and delivers you to Guglielmo Marconi Airport within 20 minutes. Your driver meets you with a name sign, handles luggage, and gets you to check-in calm and on time. Bottled water included.

Sunsets Wine Tasting at Tagliafierro Winery

Spend two hours at Tagliafierro Winery exploring Italian viticulture through guided tastings and regional snacks as the sun dips low. This small producer balances contemporary methods with time-honoured winemaking practices, offering insight into the terroir and heritage that shape their output. You'll taste directly from their collection whilst learning what makes this corner of Italy distinctive.

Milan From Chinatown to Monumental Cemetery

This 2.5-hour guided walk threads through Milan's multicultural fabric, starting in the bustling Chinatown precinct around Via Paolo Sarpi where Chinese and Italian cultures collide in shop windows and street life. You'll venture into Borgo dei Ortolani, a centuries-old quarter of market stalls and artisan workshops housed in traditional Milanese terraced buildings, then push on to Arco della Pace—the grand neoclassical gateway anchoring Parco Sempione. The tour finishes at the Monumental Cemetery, a sprawling necropolis where sculpture, architecture and spiritual monuments create an unexpected gallery of Milanese identity.

Private transfer from San Vito Lo Capo to Palermo airport

Door-to-door private minivan service whisking you between San Vito Lo Capo and Palermo airport in roughly 75 minutes. Your driver handles the route while you settle in with air conditioning and onboard WiFi. No shared stops, no waiting around—just direct transport tailored to your flight time. Infant seats and pram space available.

1 hour – 1h 15mfrom AUD $135

Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio (Driver Only/Self Touring)

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio (Driver Only/Self Touring)

A nine-hour self-guided loop through two of central Italy's most striking hilltop settlements. Your driver collects you from your hotel and ferries you to Orvieto, where you'll spend the morning exploring its clifftop medieval core at your own pace before lunch. The afternoon takes you to Civita di Bagnoregio, an isolated ancient village accessible only by footbridge, perched on an eroding volcanic plateau with sweeping views across the ravines below. The driver remains with the car whilst you wander both towns independently.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1515

Tuscany Tour: Montepulciano, Pienza & Montalcino

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Tuscany Tour: Montepulciano, Pienza & Montalcino

A 12-hour private drive through three of Tuscany's most compelling towns. Start in Montepulciano, where medieval streets lead to deep wine cellars. Then reach Pienza, a Renaissance showpiece and UNESCO site known for its fortress-like piazza and creamy pecorino. Finish in Montalcino, ringed by vineyards producing Brunello, one of Italy's most celebrated reds. Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Rome included.

12 hoursfrom AUD $824

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✈️ Transfers

Italy

Four hour tour - Pompeii

A four-hour private transfer to Pompeii with an English-speaking driver in a climate-controlled vehicle. You'll be collected from your agreed location and driven directly to the archaeological site, with WiFi and refreshments provided en route. The driver handles all logistics—parking, tolls, and taxes are covered. Note that site entry tickets must be arranged separately. Luggage allowance depends on your vehicle type, from two bags in a sedan up to ten in a minivan.

4 hoursfrom AUD $633

Cefalù and surroundings on a vintage car with hair in the wind

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Cefalù and surroundings on a vintage car with hair in the wind

Drive a vintage motor through the Madonie Mountains and coastal villages in a 4–5 hour loop from Cefalù. You'll climb to the Gibilmanna sanctuary, snake through Isnello's backstreets, detour to Castelbuono's castle and celebrated bakery, then scale Pollina for 360-degree views across the Tyrrhenian Sea before descending to the dramatic cliffs at Finale di Pollina. The coastal route back hugs the shoreline with salt air and unfolding vistas.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $416

Tivoli Villas (Driver Only/Self Touring)

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Tivoli Villas (Driver Only/Self Touring)

A self-guided drive to Tivoli lets you skip Rome's crowds and explore two architectural epochs in a single day. Your private driver delivers you to Villa d'Este, where Renaissance fountains cascade through geometric gardens, then to Hadrian's Villa, the sprawling retreat of a Roman emperor. Between monuments, wander Tivoli's cobbled streets and hunt for lunch at local trattorias. You set the pace; your driver waits with the car.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1282

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🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

A tasty day in Anguillara Sabazia

Spend a day in the lakeside village of Anguillara Sabazia learning to cook and eat like a local. Your host guides you through the preparation of genuine Italian dishes, then you'll sit down to lunch in a garden setting (weather permitting). Afterwards, choose your own adventure: swim in the nearby lake, explore the Collegiate Church, or wander the grounds of Bracciano Castle. Perfect for families, with options to suit all energy levels.

1 dayfrom AUD $266

Rome Fiat 500 Vintage experience, with a local photographer

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome Fiat 500 Vintage experience, with a local photographer

Cruise Rome's streets in a pristine vintage Fiat 500 with a professional photographer documenting your journey. This two-hour private experience pairs the iconic Italian city car with a local photographer wielding a Nikon D850, capturing candid moments at landmarks and neighbourhoods of your choosing. Every tour is tailored to your group alone, letting you set the pace and decide which corners of the city matter most.

Exclusive Lake Cruise on a Classic Wooden Boat for 8 Guests 2Hour

Cruise an Italian lake aboard a lovingly restored wooden vessel built for just eight passengers. Over two hours, you'll drift past hillside vistas and waterfront villages whilst the captain shares local knowledge. The small group size keeps things intimate—whether you're marking an anniversary, celebrating with family, or simply craving quiet time on the water. A glass of prosecco is included to toast the moment.

2 hoursfrom AUD $1049

Private Handmade Pasta Class in Rome with a Local Chef, Chiara

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🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Private Handmade Pasta Class in Rome with a Local Chef, Chiara

Step into Chiara's Roman kitchen for a three-hour private pasta session where you'll learn to roll, shape and cook two or three dishes straight from her family archive. Chiara trained formally in cooking but teaches in her own home, not a studio—this is about picking up techniques whilst getting to know someone who's cooked these recipes her whole life. You'll prepare the meal together, then sit down to eat it in her neighbourhood kitchen, the kind of thing Romans do on weekends with people they know.

Rome Private Transfer from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Civitavecchia Cruise Port

Skip the airport taxi queues and head straight to your cruise with a pre-booked private car or minivan from Fiumicino to Civitavecchia port. Your driver meets you on arrival and handles the roughly hour-long journey, covering all tolls and parking. Vehicles accommodate up to eight passengers, with child seats available if needed. Taxes, tips and gratuities are included in the price per person.

1 hourfrom AUD $467

City Tour of Rome by Minivan from DA Rome

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

City Tour of Rome by Minivan from DA Rome

Tour Rome's layered history from a minivan, moving between monuments that span three millennia. Your driver-guide navigates from the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) and Arch of Constantine to St. Peter's Basilica, the Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain, offering commentary on what each structure reveals about Roman ambition and later eras. Flexible duration—pick 1 hour for highlights or 7 hours for deeper exploration. Air-conditioned comfort lets you absorb the city's density without pavement fatigue.

1 hour – 7 hoursfrom AUD $833

Bologna Guided Tour of the Basilica of San Luca

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🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Bologna Guided Tour of the Basilica of San Luca

Step inside Bologna's most revered basilica, perched atop Colle della Guardia and reached via the world's longest portico—a 4-kilometre ribbon of 666 arches. Built across two centuries from the 1600s onward, this sanctuary shelters a cherished medieval image of the Madonna and Child that's anchored Bolognese devotion since the 12th century. Your guide unpicks the building's layered history, architectural triumphs and the pilgrimage traditions that have shaped it, revealing how this hilltop church embodies the city's spiritual identity.

Cook Your Way Through Florence With A Private Cooking Class

Spend four hours in [Florence](/places/florence)'s historic centre learning to cook five classic Italian dishes alongside a private chef. You'll select ingredients at a neighbourhood market, prepare your courses in a modern equipped kitchen, then sit down to enjoy what you've made with three wine pairings—Prosecco and Chianti included. Walk away with a digital recipe collection so you can recreate these dishes at home.

4 hoursfrom AUD $933

TOUR from Naples to Sorrento and Amalfi Coast

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

TOUR from Naples to Sorrento and Amalfi Coast

Skip the Naples traffic and confusing public transport to explore the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) properly. This eight-hour small-group tour whisks you through Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello with roughly an hour in each town—time enough to browse local shops, taste limoncello and wander the narrow streets without rushing. Pickup and drop-off from Naples hotels or the cruise port means you focus on the views, not navigation.

From Bologna: Chianti wine Experience with lunch

An eight-hour excursion from Bologna into Chianti's vine-striped landscape, stopping at two working wineries for tastings and production insights. You'll sit down to a traditional Tuscan lunch at one of the cellars, paired with local wines and regional specialities. The drive sweeps you through countryside villages and past the cypress-lined vistas that define this corner of Tuscany, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1082

Direct Transfer from Hotel in ROME to Hotel in ASSISI

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✈️ Transfers

Italy

Direct Transfer from Hotel in ROME to Hotel in ASSISI

Private car transfer whisks you from your Rome hotel to Assisi in just over two hours, bypassing train stations and public transport hassles. A professional English-speaking driver handles the wheel whilst your luggage sits secure in the boot. You'll travel in an air-conditioned Mercedes, sipping bottled water, with all fees already covered. No guessing about routes or wrestling with bags—just a straightforward point-to-point journey through the Italian countryside.

2 hours – 2h 20mfrom AUD $1111

CATANIA TRANSFER to or from TAORMINA, GIARDINI NAXOS or SYRACUSE

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✈️ Transfers

Italy

CATANIA TRANSFER to or from TAORMINA, GIARDINI NAXOS or SYRACUSE

Private transfer service connecting Catania with Taormina, Giardini Naxos or Syracuse across Sicily's eastern coast. A driver collects you from your hotel or arrival point and delivers you door-to-door in an air-conditioned vehicle, handling luggage and timing to match your schedule. The outfit prioritises reliability and local know-how, adjusting to flight delays or train arrivals without fuss.

The Ultimate Spritz Tour of Venice with Streaty

Sample four distinct Venetian spritz styles—from the pale original to vibrant green renditions—whilst exploring Venice's Jewish Ghetto with a local guide. This 3-hour experience pairs each cocktail with Venetian tapas and focaccia, revealing the stories behind regional aperitivo culture. You'll walk neighbourhoods locals frequent, taste drinks beyond the tourist trail, and finish with a sweet bite.

Bike trip to the lake with a visit to the Crypt of the Original Sin

Cycle through the countryside near Matera to the WWF Wildlife Oasis, then explore the frescoed Crypt of Original Sin, a Byzantine chapel carved into the rock. You'll finish with local wine and handmade taralli crackers at a nearby farmhouse before returning to the city by minivan. The 6-hour route suits all fitness levels and includes bike hire, entry fees, and refreshments.

Rome Famous Squares and Fountains Walking Tour

Navigate Rome's historic centre with a local guide who knows the shortcuts between cobblestone squares and monumental fountains. This 2.5-hour walk threads through medieval streetscapes, past ancient temples and baroque churches, stopping at the city's most photogenic piazzas. Your guide unpacks the layers—Roman foundations, Renaissance art, architectural details—while you sip an espresso and absorb the rhythms of the Eternal City without the confusion of doing it solo.

Private Transfer from Palermo APT to Verdura Golf Resort Sciacca

Direct car service from Palermo Airport to Verdura Golf Resort in Sciacca, covering roughly 120 kilometres in 2 to 2.5 hours. Your driver meets you at arrivals with a nameplate, handles luggage, and delivers you straight to the resort. The route takes you inland from the coast towards the golfing destination in southwestern Sicily. Bottled water, phone charging, and a relaxed pace make it a straightforward handover from flying to settling in.

2 hours – 2h 20mfrom AUD $215

Splendid Hotel la Torre to Palermo airport or vice versa, Private Transfer

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✈️ Transfers

Italy

Splendid Hotel la Torre to Palermo airport or vice versa, Private Transfer

Direct private car service connecting Palermo airport to Splendid Hotel la Torre in Mondello, or vice versa. Your driver meets you in arrivals with a name board and drives you straight to your destination in around 25 minutes. Vehicles range from standard cars to minibuses depending on group size. No hidden fees, free cancellation up to 24 hours out, and round-the-clock support.

25 minfrom AUD $75

Exclusive Ischia Day Trip & Food Tasting with Top Guide and Driver from Naples

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Exclusive Ischia Day Trip & Food Tasting with Top Guide and Driver from Naples

Spend eight hours exploring Ischia from Naples, guided by a local expert and driven around the island's highlights. You'll cross the bay by fast ferry, then taste your way through the island's volcanic terrain and fishing villages—starting with a pastry at the dock, moving through Ischia Ponte and the dramatic Aragonese Castle, lunch at a family restaurant inland, and a loop past Sant'Angelo, Forio's whitewashed lanes, and Lacco Ameno's distinctive sea-stack. The driver handles navigation; the guide handles stories and introductions to the food.

8 hoursfrom AUD $749

Discover Rome Hidden Gems with a Golf Cart Tour

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Discover Rome Hidden Gems with a Golf Cart Tour

Explore Rome's lesser-known quarters aboard a motorised golf cart, guided by someone who knows where the locals actually go. This three-hour tour threads through ancient layers—from subterranean passages to hilltop vistas—without the usual foot traffic grinding. You'll cover ground most walking tours miss, stopping at neighbourhood piazzas, hidden churches, and viewpoints that reveal how Romans actually move through their city.

Exclusive Horseback Experience and Wine Tasting

Spend five hours riding through Tuscan vineyards and exploring San Gimignano's medieval towers before settling in at a working wine estate. You'll start with free time wandering the UNESCO town's narrow streets, then mount up for a guided hour on horseback through rolling countryside dotted with olive groves and grapevines. The afternoon wraps with a tour of the winery and tasting of their core releases. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Visit and tasting at Erasmo Winery featuring signature wines

Spend two hours at Erasmo Winery in Italy exploring how their wines are made, from vine to bottle. You'll walk through the working vineyard and production areas with a guide, then taste three of their flagship wines with explanations of each grape variety and the methods behind them. It's a straightforward look at what goes into their bottles, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

2 hoursfrom AUD $27

Positano, Sorrento and Pompeii in One Day with Expert Local Driver & Guide

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Positano, Sorrento and Pompeii in One Day with Expert Local Driver & Guide

An eight-hour private tour linking three essential stops on the Naples–Amalfi corridor: the clifftop village of Positano with its designer shops and terraced lanes, Sorrento's bay-facing piazza and food markets, and Pompeii's haunting Roman ruins. Your English-speaking driver collects you from Naples or Sorrento port and handles all logistics while a local archaeologist guides you through the excavated city, revealing daily life frozen in ash nearly two millennia ago.

Daily excursion in the Roman countryside lakes and tasting

A 10-hour countryside loop from Rome through the Castelli Romani hills, visiting the papal summer retreat at Castel Gandolfo and the strawberry-famous village of Nemi. You'll stand above Lake Albano's crater rim, taste the region's volcanic wines, and sample wild strawberries at their source. The drive takes in hillside villages and agricultural landscapes that supply Rome's tables, with a knowledgeable guide throughout.

10 hoursfrom AUD $408

Private Tour of Pompeii, Sorrento and Positano

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Tour of Pompeii, Sorrento and Positano

An eight-hour private loop through Campania's coastal highlights. Start at Pompeii, where volcanic ash froze Roman life in place—walk streets, homes and forums largely as they stood two millennia ago. Continue to Sorrento, a clifftop town of lemon groves and pastel buildings overlooking the Bay of Naples. Finish in Positano, where pastel-coloured houses cascade toward a pebble beach and the Tyrrhenian Sea. Air-conditioned transport between sites; your own pace at each stop.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $733

Guided Tour for Vatican Museum and Sistin Chapel

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🛕 Culture & History

Italy

Guided Tour for Vatican Museum and Sistin Chapel

Explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel over 2.5 hours with a knowledgeable guide who unpacks the art, architecture, and religious significance layered throughout these spaces. You'll move through galleries housing Renaissance masterworks and stand beneath Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling, understanding the stories and techniques behind what you're seeing rather than simply passing through.

2h 30mfrom AUD $248

MT. Vesuvius and Wine Tasting Experience

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

MT. Vesuvius and Wine Tasting Experience

Spend eight hours exploring Mount Vesuvius and the wine regions surrounding Naples, combining volcanic history with Campanian viticulture. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, taking in coastal views whilst moving between the volcano and local wineries. This tailored experience suits solo travellers and small groups seeking a blend of geology and gastronomy without the tour-bus crowds.

Explore the Brera Gallery and District Charm on a Guided Tour

Walk through Milan's Pinacoteca with a guide who unpacks centuries of European painting—from Raphael to early modernists—then wander the Brera neighbourhood's narrow streets lined with artist studios and galleries. This two-hour tour gives you both the stories behind the masterworks and a feel for the district where creative energy still pulses through local shops and cafés. Your ticket and guide are sorted; just bring curiosity.

Palazzo Altemps Private Guided our with PhD Archaeologist

Explore Palazzo Altemps, a Renaissance palace turned museum housing one of Rome's finest Greek and Roman sculpture collections. Your PhD archaeologist guide unpicks the palazzo's transformation from noble residence to cultural institution, revealing how the Ludovisi Collection and Egyptian pieces came together within these frescoed walls. Over two and a half hours, you'll study marble works, carved thrones and restored masterpieces that shaped the city's artistic legacy.

Arrival Genoa GOA Airport to Genoa,Savona or Portofino by Minivan

Skip airport queues and language hassles with a private minivan transfer from Genoa airport to Genoa, Savona, or Portofino. Your driver meets you at arrivals with a nameplate, then settles you into a spacious Mercedes V-Class for a relaxed journey to the Ligurian coast. The service includes 60 minutes of waiting time if needed, bottled water, and all airport fees—you just sit back and watch the landscape roll past.

Rome by Night (Driver Only/Self Touring)

A two-hour private drive through Rome's nocturnal landmarks, where the city's monuments glow under streetlights and starlight. You'll travel in a comfortable Mercedes with an English-speaking driver, stopping at key squares and sites that reveal their best selves after dark. Perfect as a standalone evening experience or to complement a daytime tour, and suited to families of all ages.

2 hoursfrom AUD $533

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