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Sorrento Tour with a stop at Pompeii or Wine Tasting

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Sorrento Tour with a stop at Pompeii or Wine Tasting

An eight-hour sweep through southern Italy's essential stops, combining Sorrento's clifftop charm with your choice of Pompeii's archaeological ruins or a winery lunch in the Campania region. You'll travel by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, departing from your hotel, port, or airport. This outing threads together the architectural legacy, landscape, and gastronomic traditions that define the area—hitting multiple highlights in a single day without the logistics headache of self-driving.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1482

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🍹 Nightlife

Italy

Dolce Vita Burlesque show

Step into a hidden 1900s-style theatre in central Rome for an evening of burlesque and variety performance. This members-only venue blends glamorous cabaret with Italian theatrical traditions, weaving in circus acts and musical theatre. The intimate setting echoes early Roman cafés and art-house cinemas, creating an atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and refined. Two hours of sequins, wit, and showmanship paired with Italian aperitif and Franciacorta.

Rome Pantheon and Chuch of Minerva Guided Tour with Maria

Spend 90 minutes exploring two of Rome's architectural jewels with a private guide. Start at the Pantheon, where the famed oculus floods the intact ancient dome with light, then cross to Santa Maria sopra Minerva, the city's sole Gothic church. You'll examine Bernini's playful stone elephant in the piazza before entering the basilica to see Renaissance paintings and sculptures, plus the tombs of Medici popes. Tickets included.

Paestum Temples and Mozzarella Experience

This 6.5-hour tour pairs two sides of Campania's heritage: working buffalo mozzarella production and ancient Greek temples. After collecting you from Salerno, you'll visit an operating dairy farm to see how mozzarella is made, taste the cheese fresh, then head to Paestum's archaeological site. There, a specialist guide walks you through three remarkably intact Doric temples—built around 500 BC for Hera and Athena—set within a fortified city wall studded with 28 towers.

Full Day Kayak Adventure to Palinuro and Blue Grotto

Paddle the Palinuro coastline on a 10-hour kayak expedition that takes you into sea caves and past dramatic rock formations inaccessible by land. You'll launch from shore into crystalline waters, navigating towards the Blue Grotto and quieter coves where Saracen sailors once sought refuge. The slow pace lets you spot marine life, read the geology of the cliffs, and absorb the Mediterranean light without the noise of motorboats. Includes kayak, safety gear, water, snacks, and transport to the launch point.

10 hoursfrom AUD $200

Florence and Pisa Private Tour from Rome

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Florence and Pisa Private Tour from Rome

Leave Rome behind for a full-day exploration of two of Italy's most celebrated cities. Travel by private car with driver and guide to [Florence](/places/florence), where you'll walk past Renaissance landmarks and soak in the artistic heritage that shaped European culture. Push north to Pisa to see the famous leaning tower before heading back to Rome. The 11-hour itinerary covers considerable ground, giving you a genuine sense of both cities without getting bogged down in museum queues.

11 hoursfrom AUD $664

TOP Siena : Private Guided Tour with your mobile

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

TOP Siena : Private Guided Tour with your mobile

Explore Siena's medieval streets and landmarks at your own tempo using this mobile app–guided tour. Over two to three hours, you'll navigate past Piazza Tolomei, Via Città, and the Duomo whilst receiving local food tips and family-friendly suggestions. The self-directed format means no set schedule or crowds—visit what interests you, when you want. Available in six languages, the app works around the clock and never expires, so you can revisit content long after your visit ends.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $8

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✈️ Transfers

Italy

Transfer Sorrento to/from Rome optional Pompeii Stop

Door-to-door private transfer between Sorrento and Rome over four hours in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver. A halfway rest stop breaks up the journey. You can upgrade to include a two-hour guided visit to Pompeii Archaeological Park with skip-the-line access and a local expert, extending the total time to six hours. Bottled water is provided; all vehicles are fully insured and licensed.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1199

CSTRents - Milano Segway PT Authorized Tour

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

CSTRents - Milano Segway PT Authorized Tour

Glide through Milan's architectural timeline on a Segway, moving from Renaissance piazzas to modernist landmarks. Your local guide steers you past the Duomo's golden Madonnina, through merchant quarters, and toward 20th-century museums and towers that define the city's skyline. Three hours, small group of eight max, suitable for anyone aged 16+.

The secrets of Brera Private Tour: the district & Pinacoteca guided tour

Explore Milan's bohemian Brera neighbourhood on foot with a guide who'll unlock the district's artistic heritage and introduce you to the Pinacoteca di Brera, one of Northern Italy's most significant art museums. Over two hours, you'll wander streets once favoured by painters and writers, then step into the gallery to study masterworks from the medieval period through to the 20th century. A private tour means you set the pace.

Be a pilot - Ferrari track day

Take a Ferrari 488 Challenge onto Maranello's private circuit for a four- to five-hour driving experience. You'll complete eight laps under instruction from an official Ferrari coach, with a dedicated race director, mechanic, and medical team on standby. The track is yours alone—no other vehicles competing for space. A private SUV collects you from your accommodation, and the day wraps with a traditional local lunch.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $7161

Private Authentic Pasta-Making Class in Ravenna in a Local's Home

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🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Private Authentic Pasta-Making Class in Ravenna in a Local's Home

Learn to roll, cut and cook pasta from scratch in Silvia's Ravenna kitchen. Your host, a tour guide since 2000, teaches recipes passed down through her family across three hours. You'll prepare two or three traditional Emilian dishes, then sit down together to eat what you've made in her neighbourhood home, complete with wine.

Milan Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h00 and 23 Audio Commentaries

Navigate Milan's 7-kilometre circuit at your own pace with narrated commentary at 23 landmarks. This self-guided audio tour covers the Gothic cathedral, Sforza Castle, and the atmospheric quarters of Brera and Navigli, threading together the city's artistic and architectural heritage. Works offline, available in three languages, with no time restrictions—perfect for culture enthusiasts who prefer to wander rather than stick to a group.

From Milan to Venice, through the Amarone region, Lunch & Verona

Trade the Milan–Venice motorway for a day that actually tells a story. You'll travel in a private Mercedes minivan through the Valpolicella wine region, stopping at a family-run winery to taste five traditional reds (including Amarone) alongside lunch prepared by locals. Afterwards, your guide takes you through Verona's compact centre before delivering you to Venice by evening. Eight hours, three unforgettable stops.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1332

Rome in One Day with Marco incl. Colosseum, Vatican & Sistine Chapel

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome in One Day with Marco incl. Colosseum, Vatican & Sistine Chapel

Marco guides you through Rome's essential monuments in six hours, covering the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s interior, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and Vatican Museums with the Sistine Chapel. All major entry fees and skip-the-line access are included. You'll move at a brisk pace to fit the city's grandest sites into a single afternoon, though transport between locations and meals are on you.

Private Capri Full Day Tour with a Allure 35ft

Charter a 35-foot private vessel for a full day exploring Capri's coastline, blue grottos, and secluded swimming coves. Over 6–8 hours, you'll navigate dramatic rock formations and crystalline waters with a dedicated crew, stopping where you choose—whether that's a plunge off a hidden beach or lunch at a harborside trattoria. The boat handles all logistics; you handle the itinerary.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2998

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🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Wine trails from Positano with tasting

Walk the terraced slopes above Positano with a fourth-generation winemaker who shares his family's cellar and vineyards. Over five and a half hours, you'll traverse the hillside paths of Montepertuso learning how local grapes transform into wine using methods passed down through generations. Taste wines directly from the source alongside fresh bread, local cheese, cured meats and homemade preserves that define the region's table.

Milan Departure Private Transfer to Milan Malpensa MXP by MiniVan

Skip the airport queue scramble and get to Milan Malpensa in a private Mercedes van with a professional driver who'll meet you at your hotel. This straightforward 45-minute transfer whisks you from central Milan to the terminal without the hassle of shuttle crowds, dodgy taxi negotiations, or language mix-ups. You'll arrive calm and ready to fly, not frazzled.

Gravel bicycle and Road Bike Sicily Syracuse rental

Rent a gravel or road bike in Syracuse and explore Sicily's coastlines and countryside at your own pace. These well-maintained machines come fully equipped with panniers, helmets, and practical support from multilingual staff available daily. Whether you're after coastal rides or inland routes through olive groves, you'll have everything needed for a self-guided cycling adventure through this Mediterranean island.

Private Boat & Picnic Escape on Lake Maggiore

Hire a private boat with skipper for a 4.5-hour cruise across Lake Maggiore's alpine waters. You'll anchor at scenic spots whilst eating a spread of cured meats, cheeses, bread and local wine served on board. The boat is yours alone—no crowds, no schedule pressure. Fuel and all provisions included. Perfect for groups wanting a slower pace and proper views of the surrounding peaks.

4h 30mfrom AUD $1832

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Day tour Naples Vesuvio Pompei

Tackle three of Campania's heavyweight sites in a single eight-hour loop: scale the slopes of Vesuvius, pick through the preserved streets of Pompeii, and navigate Naples' baroque heart. You'll travel by private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel or port collection included, moving at your own pace with hop-on hop-off flexibility. No guide narration—you're reading the landscape yourself. Entrance fees covered.

1-Hour Private Tour of the Oil Mill with Tasting in Piedicolle

Step into a small-batch olive mill in Piedicolle where every stage of production happens on-site. This private hour-long walkthrough traces oil from grove to bottle, with close attention to quality control at each point. You'll finish with a tasting of their oils paired with wood-fired bread, learning how their own cultivars shape the final flavour.

Secret Vatican Off-The-beaten Path Tour with Sistine Chapel & Carriage Pavillon

Skip the queues and explore the Vatican's lesser-known galleries with a local art historian guide on this three-hour private tour. Beyond the Sistine Chapel, you'll navigate the Pinacoteca, the New Wing's Greco-Roman sculpture collection, and the Carriage Pavilion—home to three papal vehicles. A guide with genuine expertise steers you away from the main tourist crush, revealing corners most visitors miss whilst covering essential highlights.

Genoa Cruise Port to Genoa city - Arrival Private Transfer

Skip the taxi rank scramble at Genoa's cruise terminal. This private transfer whisks you directly to your hotel or chosen address in about 20 minutes, with a driver holding a nameplate and your mobile number confirmed the day before. All fees and taxes included; the vehicle waits 60 minutes at the port for late arrivals and 15 minutes at your accommodation.

Private Guided Wine Tasting with Tour of the Vineyards in Vieste

Spend 90 minutes at Il Mandrione Estates in Vieste's Gargano National Park, walking through vineyards planted beneath the Umbra Forest. Your host will explain five decades of organic farming practices, introduce you to the property's resident geese, then guide you through tastings of three wines—a crisp Bombino bianco, delicate Montepulciano rosé, and structured Primitivo di Gioia—paired with regional charcuterie and cheese selected from local makers.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $42

Creative Cooking for Young Chefs in Tuscany

★ 5.0 (1)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Creative Cooking for Young Chefs in Tuscany

A one-hour hands-on cooking session in Tuscany where children learn to prepare regional dishes alongside experienced instructors. Kids work with real ingredients and techniques, developing confidence in the kitchen whilst connecting with local food traditions. The experience emphasises play and discovery, turning cooking into an engaging family activity that celebrates Tuscan culinary heritage.

Private tour: Walking tour plus the Accademia guided visit

Walk [Florence](/places/florence)'s streets with a local guide who knows where tourists rarely venture, then enter the Accademia without queuing. This 1–2 hour private tour pairs street-level discovery—piazzas, neighbourhood life, authentic corners—with skip-the-line access to see Michelangelo's David and the gallery's Renaissance sculptures. Your guide shapes the route to your pace and interests, whether you want art history depth or simply to feel how the city actually breathes.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $500

Puglia Accessible in a 7 Day Holiday by Rickshaw and Apecar

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Puglia Accessible in a 7 Day Holiday by Rickshaw and Apecar

Explore Puglia's hilltop towns and coastal gems across seven days without exhausting yourself on foot. Based in Bari, you'll travel by private driver to villages including Matera, [Alberobello](/places/trulli-of-alberobello), Locorotondo, Cisternino, Ostuni, Lecce and Otranto, discovering each place via vintage rickshaw or apecar—three-wheeled vehicles that let you soak in the landscape at a relaxed pace. Six nights in a four-star hotel, breakfasts included, with audio guides covering what you miss from the seat.

7 daysfrom AUD $5829

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Exclusive Matera

Explore Matera's ancient carved dwellings and baroque piazzas on your own schedule with a dedicated guide and driver. This 12-hour private tour lets you set the pace through Italy's most otherworldly hilltop settlement, where millennia-old stone caves sit alongside Renaissance churches. Your guide navigates the labyrinthine alleyways whilst your driver remains on standby for seamless transfers between neighbourhoods.

12 hoursfrom AUD $200

Tuscan Marvels Unveiled: Private Tour from Rome to Tuscany

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Tuscan Marvels Unveiled: Private Tour from Rome to Tuscany

A nine-hour private drive from Rome into the heart of Tuscany, stopping at Montepulciano and Pienza. You'll travel through the region's signature landscape—vine-draped valleys and clay hills—visiting two Renaissance hilltop towns built on medieval foundations. The tour includes transport, water, and drinks, though meals and entry fees fall to you. Pitched at all fitness levels, it's a leisurely introduction to Tuscan countryside and architecture without the coach-party rush.

Rome Area Sacra Ancient Ruins Ticket

Explore Largo Argentina's excavated ruins in central Rome, where Caesar fell in 44 BC. Begin at Touristation Aracoeli with a 30-minute multimedia introduction to ancient Rome, then navigate the site independently using the audio guide app. Wander amongst four Republican-era temples (4th–1st centuries BC) and archaeological fragments unearthed during 1920s excavations, including foundations of Pompey's Curia where the fateful assassination occurred. Takes roughly 90 minutes total.

1h 30mfrom AUD $33

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Private Photo Shoot in Milan

Work with a professional photographer across Milan's most photogenic quarters over two hours. You'll pose at the Gothic Duomo, the Belle Époque Galleria, Castello Sforzesco's medieval fortifications, the romantic Navigli waterways, and other landmark backdrops. The shoot yields 200 edited digital images. Guides you through each location to maximise light and composition.

Panoramic Views tour Rome Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, Colosseum

Walk the streets where Rome's power was forged on this three-hour guided tour through the Forum, Palatine Hill, and [Colosseum](/places/colosseum). Starting at Michelangelo's Piazza del Campidoglio, you'll descend into Julius Caesar's Forum, tread the 2,500-year-old Via Sacra, and climb Palatine Hill where the city was founded in 753 BC. A Blue Badge guide leads you past the Arch of Titus and Constantine, through ruined Imperial Palaces, and round the exterior of the Colosseum—where you'll hear how gladiators, wild beasts, and mock naval battles once filled the arena.

Luxury Murano Glass Experience: Private Water Taxi & Local Guide

Slip across the lagoon to Murano's working heart, where a master glassmaker bends molten glass before your eyes. Your private guide collects you from your hotel and narrates the island's glassmaking legacy during the scenic water-taxi crossing. Inside a centuries-old factory, watch the artisan craft a piece from furnace to finish, then sample local wine whilst browsing the showroom's original works. Two hours total, return included.

2 hoursfrom AUD $192

Tuscany Seaside Tour and Wineries from Livorno

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Tuscany Seaside Tour and Wineries from Livorno

A six to seven hour coastal jaunt from Livorno through Tuscany's quieter stretches, skipping the tourist crush to reveal where locals actually spend their summers. Your driver navigates past crowded hotspots, stopping at villages and vineyards that working Tuscans favour. You'll eat where they eat and taste wines they drink. The route balances seaside scenery with rolling countryside. Payments for wine tastings and meals happen on the day, direct with venues. The air-conditioned vehicle returns you to port on schedule.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $1457

★ 5.0 (1)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Wine tasting

Spend two hours in Umbrian vineyards learning how local winemakers craft their bottles, then taste four wines matched with regional produce in the cellar. A sommelier guides you through each pairing—cured Cinta Senese pork, olive oil toasts, and biscuits made by hand—plus you'll take home a bottle. Expect genuine conversation about terroir and technique rather than rushed sipping.

Civitavecchia Rome Round trip Transfer

Private car service whisking you from Civitavecchia cruise port to Rome and back the same day. Your English-speaking driver collects you at 8am, drops you at your chosen spot in the city, then retrieves you at a time you set (usually 3–4pm) to return you to the ship with plenty of buffer. You're free to explore Rome independently—museums, markets, neighbourhoods, whatever takes your fancy. The driver handles the logistics; you handle the adventure.

Benazzoli Wine Experience

Spend 90 minutes at Benazzoli tasting six signature wines in a relaxed, unpressured setting. You'll work through their range—from bright Pinot Grigio through to complex Amarone—at whatever pace suits you, swapping thoughts with fellow tasters and the hosts. It's the kind of afternoon that pairs equally well with mates, family, or someone who actually listens when you talk about wine.

1h 30mfrom AUD $63

Day Tour of Tuscany from Rome – 10 Hours (private cab)

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🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Day Tour of Tuscany from Rome – 10 Hours (private cab)

A 10-hour private drive from Rome into the heart of Tuscany, visiting the hilltop towns of Montepulciano and Pienza. You'll taste local wines, soak in rolling countryside views, and explore Renaissance architecture at your own pace. Hotel pickup and drop-off included, with air-conditioned comfort throughout.

10 hoursfrom AUD $813

Lecco: Wine Tasting experience (5 wines)

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🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

Lecco: Wine Tasting experience (5 wines)

Spend 90 minutes in Lecco exploring five carefully selected wines from the Lake Como region, each paired with local Northern Italian dishes. A sommelier walks you through the characteristics of each pour—varietal origins, production methods, flavour profiles—whilst seasonal small plates complement the tasting. You'll develop a genuine feel for what makes these wines distinct, guided by someone who knows the territory and can answer real questions about how they're made.

1h 30mfrom AUD $216

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