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Private Golden Hour on the Amalfi Coast: A Scenic Boat Experience
2 hoursfrom AUD $749
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🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Hiking on Lake Como Mountains
A 3.5-hour guided walk through the peaks overlooking Lake Como's eastern arm near Lecco. Your guide—someone with deep roots in the area—leads you to ridges and viewpoints most visitors never find, revealing the landscape the way locals actually experience it. Moderate fitness required; steep sections and elevation gain demand solid legs.
3h 30mfrom AUD $162
★ 5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy
Pompeii and Vesuvius Tour from Positano Small Group
This 7–8 hour excursion from Positano takes you through the preserved Roman city of Pompeii with a specialist guide, then ascends Mount Vesuvius to walk the crater rim. You'll examine everyday structures—houses, bakeries, baths, the forum—that reveal how residents lived before the 79 AD eruption. After descending to the volcano's base at 1000m, you trek to the summit along the Gran Cone trail, finishing with views across the Gulf of Naples before return transport to your hotel.
7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $315
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy
Enchanting Lake Garda: Malcesine, Riva and Limone Odyssey
Spend nine hours exploring three lakeside towns on the northern shores of [Lake Garda](/places/lake-garda-italy). Start in Malcesine, where a medieval castle overlooks pastel buildings stacked against the water, then drive to Riva del Garda for its promenade buzz and mountain-backed setting. Finish in Limone, famed for its citrus groves that tumble down to the lake's edge. Private transport, bottled water and air conditioning included; you'll have proper time to wander each village.
9 hoursfrom AUD $341
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Experience Roma's Local Cuisine
Step into a century-old Roman kitchen where three generations of one family still prepare their grandmother's recipes. This three-hour cooking session at Come Na Vorta Pasta e Vino strips back the romance of Italian cooking to reveal the unglamorous repetition that builds real skill. You'll roll pasta, sauce dishes, and eat what you've made alongside wine and water. No prior experience needed; the kitchen welcomes ages from infants upwards.
3 hoursfrom AUD $108
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy
PRIVATE Half-Day Tour: Chianti Classico Wine Experience.
Spend five hours driving through Chianti's vine-covered slopes and stone villages in your own minivan with a private driver. You'll visit small family-run wineries still using traditional methods, taste Chianti Classico and local olive oil, and wander medieval hamlets like Greve and Montefioralle. The route adapts to what you want to see, whether that's a quick tasting or a long lunch at a working estate. Departs [Florence](/places/florence) mornings at 9:30 or 11:00.
5 hoursfrom AUD $410
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy
The Amalfi Coast Dream: VIP Small Group Tour from Naples
This eight-hour coach tour threads through the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s showpiece villages, departing Naples with a small group of no more than a dozen travellers. You'll taste Sorrento's signature limoncello liqueur and browse local artisan shops, take in Positano's clifftop drama from the road, explore Amalfi's UNESCO-listed cathedral square at your own pace, and finish in hillside Ravello where the crowds thin and the views stretch across valleys. A driver narrates the route's highlights as you wind through the coastal landscape.
8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $233
★ 5.0 (6)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy
Private boat in Taormina and Isola Bella
Hire a 13-metre vessel for a four-hour private voyage along Taormina's coastline, anchoring in sheltered coves near Giardini Naxos and Isola Bella. Your boat includes a sun deck, shaded cabin, galley, shower and sitting area. Swim in a protected marine zone, snorkel the rocky shallows, or simply recline topside whilst the limestone cliffs rise behind you. Ideal for small groups or families after a relaxed morning or early-afternoon escape.
4 hoursfrom AUD $1415
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy
Livorno Private Shore Excursion of Pisa and Lucca
This nine-hour private excursion departs Livorno port with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide to explore two of Tuscany's most compelling towns. You'll travel through the countryside in a comfortable Mercedes minivan (maximum seven passengers) to discover Pisa's 11th-century maritime heritage and remarkable architecture, then venture to Lucca's intact medieval walls and Renaissance streets. The small-group format means genuine local insight rather than tourist-circuit rushing.
9 hoursfrom AUD $1415
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy
Street Food Walk in Padova
Spend two hours grazing through Padova's food markets with a knowledgeable local guide. You'll move between [Piazza delle Erbe](/places/piazza-delle-erbe-italy) and Piazza della Frutta, ducking into the Renaissance-era Palazzo della Ragione to sample artisanal cheeses, cured meats, baked goods, and seasonal produce. Your guide explains how each product is made and where it comes from, plus points you toward the best shops for taking flavours home. By the end, you'll have tasted enough to skip lunch entirely.
2 hoursfrom AUD $200
★ 5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy
Pompeii Guided Tour from Naples with Transport and Entrance Included
This guided tour whisks you from Naples to Pompeii's main entrance, bypassing queues to explore the preserved Roman city with a knowledgeable guide. Over three hours, including transport, you'll walk through key archaeological zones and piece together how residents lived before Vesuvius erupted. Your guide contextualises the thousand-year span of occupation, collapse and excavation across the site's vast landscape. A small-group experience that makes sense of Pompeii's scale and complexity in a single morning or afternoon.
3 hoursfrom AUD $216
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy
Private fine dining in Michelin Restaurants
Sample four acclaimed courses across three separate Michelin-starred kitchens in Italy, guided by a food specialist who contextualises each dish. This three-hour private tour includes transport between venues and lunch service, giving you direct access to restaurant dining rooms rarely opened to casual visitors. You'll taste techniques and ingredients that earned these establishments their recognition, moving through distinct culinary philosophies under one roof—well, three.
3 hoursfrom AUD $359
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy
Villages of Chianti with lunch and tasting in Open Top Van
Seven to eight hours exploring Chianti's hillside settlements in an open-sided van, stopping at a working vineyard for lunch paired with tastings. You'll weave through medieval towns whilst the landscape unfolds around you—no glass between you and the rolling hills. The final winery visit gives you a chance to buy directly from producers and arrange shipment home, cutting out the middleman markup.
7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $358
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy
Cinque Terre Private Tour - The unique coast on the Mediterranean sea
A 10-hour private tour linking [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre)'s five clifftop villages via boat and driver-assisted transport. You'll start in Manarola, boat across to Vernazzo for lunch, then continue to Monterosso where your driver collects you. The itinerary flexes around your pace—swim when you want, linger in alleyways, skip sections entirely. Your English-speaking driver handles logistics and can arrange local guides or simplified routes for those with mobility concerns.
10 hoursfrom AUD $1142
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy
Best Tour of Amalfi Coast: Ravello+Amalfi+Positano (FullDay 8h)
Travel through three iconic [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) villages in a single day—Ravello clinging to clifftops 300 metres above sea level, Amalfi with its 11th-century cathedral and winding shopping lanes, and Positano's tiered pastel houses tumbling toward the shore. Your English-speaking driver handles the 90-minute journey and navigation; you get an hour in each village to wander, eat, swim, or simply sit with a drink overlooking the water. Eight to nine hours total, door-to-door.
8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $831
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy
Pasta & Tiramisù: Cook, Lunch & Beach Day in Amalfi Coast!
Spend a morning crafting fresh ravioli, tagliatelle and tiramisù alongside locals in Praiano, then sit down to eat what you've made over lunch with chilled Prosecco. The afternoon unfolds at a private beach club on the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), where you'll have a sunbed and umbrella until sunset. This seven-hour experience runs from either Positano or Marina di Praia, including boat transfers, welcome breakfast, and recipes to take home.
7 hoursfrom AUD $306
★ 5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy
Colosseum Group Express Tour
A small-group exploration of Rome's most celebrated amphitheatre, led by a local expert who unpacks the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum)'s layered history rather than just pointing at stones. Spend 1–2 hours navigating the first and second levels with a guide fluent in the building's architectural quirks and gladiatorial past, then spend the rest of your day wandering the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill alone. You'll have skip-the-line access and time to ask questions without feeling rushed.
1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $132
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy
Private pasta-making class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Bergamo
Learn three signature pasta shapes and sauces from a Bergamo home cook in this three-hour private kitchen session. You'll work through regional recipes at your own station, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside local reds and whites. Your host is part of Cesarine, a network of Italian home cooks who welcome travellers into their kitchens for hands-on culinary lessons.
3 hoursfrom AUD $241
★ 5.0 (6)
✈️ Transfers
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Transfer from Naples to Maiori or Maiori to Naples
Direct private transfer between Naples and Maiori covering roughly 60 kilometres along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) road. A licensed driver collects you in a Mercedes sedan and handles the journey in about 90 minutes, managing tolls and parking. All taxes and fuel charges are bundled in. Suited to anyone needing straightforward point-to-point transport without faffing about with public schedules.
1 hourfrom AUD $398
★ 5.0 (6)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy
Sorrento Sunset Private Boat Tour
Sail the Sorrento coastline during the golden hour on a chartered vessel with a professional skipper. This two-hour private tour takes you past dramatic cliffs and islands—Capri and Mount Vesuvius dominating the skyline—as daylight shifts into dusk. Pause for a swim in a quiet cove if you wish, or remain aboard sipping prosecco and limoncello while the Mediterranean colours deepen. The boat is yours alone, the crew fluent in English, and the whole experience designed for unhurried appreciation rather than rushed sightseeing.
2 hoursfrom AUD $416
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy
Pompeii Amalfi Coast Drive from Amalfi
Drive from Amalfi to Pompeii's archaeological ruins and the cliffside villages of the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) in a single eight-hour loop. Your English-speaking driver navigates the winding coastal roads while you explore the preserved Roman city buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD, then wander Positano's pastel-coloured lanes and browse Amalfi's artisan quarter. All transport, tolls and fuel included; entrance fees and site guides arranged separately.
8 hoursfrom AUD $458
★ 5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
Italy
Guided Tour Pompeii And Vesuvius from Positano Skip the Line
An eight-hour journey from Positano that pairs two essential Campania sites: the preserved Roman city of Pompeii and the volcano that buried it. Your guide walks you through the ash-frozen streets and homes of Pompeii, then ascends Mount Vesuvius itself, where you'll stand at the crater rim and grasp the scale of the 79 AD eruption. Skip-the-line entry and air-conditioned transport between sites are included.
8 hoursfrom AUD $426
★ 5.0 (6)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy
Full Day Private Boat Tour of Amalfi Coast from Sorrento
Cruise the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) from Sorrento aboard a private 26-foot boat, stopping to swim and snorkel in crystalline coves before lunch at a waterfront restaurant in Nerano. You'll pass medieval watchtowers, pastel-hued villages clinging to cliffs, and sea grottos teeming with marine life. The skipper adjusts the route to your mood—linger longer where the water's calmest, skip ahead if you prefer. Groups capped at six means no jostling for deck space. Seven to eight hours, drinks and snacks supplied.
7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2213
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy
Jackie Kennedy Amalfi Coast Private Tour (Vintage Car & Boat) VIP EXCLUSIVE
Travel the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) in a classic Fiat 500 Cabrio, channelling the elegance of Jackie Kennedy's era. This eight-hour private tour combines coastal drives through picturesque villages with an afternoon aboard a traditional wooden fishing boat, where you'll browse artisan boutiques, hunt for handmade sandals and linen pieces, then drift off Positano with prosecco as the sun drops. A guide handles the vintage car; you handle the aperitifs.
7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1619
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy
Authentic Sicilian cooking class with Francesca
Spend three hours in Francesca's kitchen learning to shape and sauce Sicilian pasta from scratch. You'll master three distinct pasta types—including a filled variety—and cook them into dishes rooted in her family's culinary traditions. Lunch pairs your creations with wine, coffee, and genuine local insight from someone who grew up cooking this way.
3 hoursfrom AUD $178
★ 5.0 (6)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy
Private Boat Tour from Sorrento to Capri and Positano
Eight-hour private boat charter from Sorrento exploring Capri's dramatic rock formations and the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), with a skipper who knows the quieter anchorages. Your group of up to 10 has full say over where to linger—whether that's swimming in sheltered coves, drifting past Positano's pastel cliffs, or hunting out the Blue Grotto when conditions allow. You'll have snacks, drinks, and onboard facilities, leaving you free to soak in the views and salt spray without the coach-tour queues.
8 hoursfrom AUD $2331
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy
Rome to Amalfi Coast Positano and Sorrento: Private Day trip
An 11-hour private drive from Rome whisks you down the Strada del Sole to the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), stopping first in Sorrento before heading to Positano for lunch and a few hours exploring its pastel-coloured streets. Travel in a comfortable Mercedes or minivan with your own English-speaking driver, who'll navigate the winding coastal roads while sharing commentary from the car. The journey each way takes roughly three-and-a-half hours, so pace yourself accordingly.
11 hoursfrom AUD $1041
★ 5.0 (6)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy
Exclusive Private Boat Tour from Sorrento to Positano and Amalfi
A private eight-hour boat journey along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) with a local skipper, departing from Sorrento and visiting Positano and Amalfi. Limited to ten passengers, you'll anchor in secluded bays for swimming and snorkelling, explore dramatic coastline up close, and see pastel villages clinging to cliffsides from the water. The boat carries snacks, drinks, and safety gear, making for a relaxed day away from land-based crowds.
8 hoursfrom AUD $2165
★ 5.0 (6)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy
Exclusive Private Tour of Cinque Terre
Cruise past all five [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre) villages by private boat with a local English-speaking captain, then swim in the Ligurian Sea. This two-hour voyage gives you unobstructed views of the clifftop settlements from the water—ideal for photography—and a refreshing dip at a secluded spot. Your skipper knows the coastline intimately and the boat is modern and comfortable, with snorkelling gear included.
2 hoursfrom AUD $916
★ 5.0 (6)
✈️ Transfers
Italy
Private Transfer from Rome to Amalfi Coast & Pompeii Tour
Private transfer from Rome to the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) with a guided stop at Pompeii's archaeological ruins. Travel in a modern minivan with a knowledgeable driver who handles navigation whilst you take in the landscape. The 6-hour journey includes skip-the-line entry and a 2-hour walking tour through the preserved Roman city, then continues to your Amalfi accommodation. The return route (Amalfi to Rome) is also available.
6 hoursfrom AUD $1295
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy
Beauty and History Tour: Positano, Sorrento, Pompeii (FullDay 8h)
A full-day private drive down the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) connecting three essential stops: the pastel-cliffside village of Positano, the lemon-growing town of Sorrento, and the volcanic ruins of Pompeii. Your English-speaking driver handles the 8–9 hour itinerary in an air-conditioned vehicle, leaving you free to wander each location at your own pace. Pompeii tickets and any lunch are separate costs; hiring a local guide at Pompeii significantly deepens the experience.
8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1047
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy
Herculaneum & Amalfi Coast Private Tour – Ravello & Beyond
A 9-hour private tour combining the Roman ruins of Herculaneum with the dramatic [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). Your driver and guide handle all logistics—skip-the-line access, live commentary en route, and a Mercedes for the day. Explore Herculaneum with a dedicated guide (family-friendly options available), then choose your pace along the coast, stopping in quieter villages like Ravello, Maiori, or Minori for seaside walks and gelato. You set the rhythm; the itinerary bends to suit your group.
8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $628
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Italy
3 Italian sparkling wines and how to distinguish them: Prosecco, Franciacorta..
A two-hour tasting session exploring three distinct Italian sparkling wines—Prosecco, Franciacorta, and Trentodoc—guided by a sommelier who unpacks the production methods and regional differences behind each. You'll taste all three styles, learn what elevates certain bottles, and discover how each pairs with food. By the end, you'll understand the craft that separates these wines and gain genuine insight into Italian wine culture beyond the hype.
2 hoursfrom AUD $158
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy
Private Amalfi Drive from Pompeii
A private eight-hour drive along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), departing from Pompeii in a climate-controlled vehicle with an English-speaking driver. You'll navigate the dramatic coastline and stop in towns like Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello, exploring their neighbourhoods, harbour views, and local flavour at your own pace. Your driver shares regional history—tales of seafaring traditions and coastal lore—while handling all logistics so you focus on the scenery and the sense of discovery.
8 hoursfrom AUD $457
★ 5.0 (6)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy
Private boat tour among the wonders of Capri and Positano
Spend a full day exploring two of the Tyrrhenian coast's most celebrated destinations aboard a traditional wooden gozzo. Departing from Sorrento, you'll cruise past Positano's pastel-hued cliffside village, anchor off the crystalline waters at Li Galli for swimming and snorkelling, then circumnavigate Capri to see its famous rock formations and sea caves before a final afternoon ashore. Eight to nine hours of sailing, swimming and wandering, with prosecco and limoncello included.
8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1948
★ 5.0 (6)
✈️ Transfers
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Transfer Rome to Sorrento Private Mercedes
Private Mercedes transfer whisking you from Rome to Sorrento (or reverse) in three hours, collected door-to-door from your lodging. Your English-speaking driver navigates the route whilst offering local insights and can detour to Pompeii, Positano, or Mount Vesuvius wineries if arranged ahead. All tolls, fuel, and parking covered. The journey trades coach queues for direct, flexible travel through Campania's most visited corners.
3 hoursfrom AUD $845
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Italy
Amalfi Coast Sunset Tour & Dinner
A 6–7 hour evening on the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) combines coastal drive time with dinner at a seaside restaurant, timed to catch sunset. You'll travel by private car through dramatic cliffside scenery, then sit down to locally sourced food as light fades over the Mediterranean. The route hits recognisable viewpoints; the meal is the centrepiece rather than incidental.
6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $571
★ 5.0 (6)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy
Exclusive Ischia & Procida Luxury Private Boat Cruise
Hire a 2023 Tornado 38 yacht with skipper for seven hours exploring Ischia and Procida, two quieter islands in the Bay of Naples. Anchor in turquoise coves, swim from the boat, and take in pastel villages, fishing harbours, and dramatic coastlines from your private deck. Below, air-conditioned cabins offer shade, sofas, and a galley. Drinks and snacks included; bring your own lunch or eat ashore.
7 hoursfrom AUD $1415
★ 5.0 (6)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy
Private Boat Experience in Amalfi Coast Full Day
A six-to-seven-hour private boat journey along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), departing from Amalfi's Molo Darsena. You'll navigate hidden sea caves, swim at secluded spots, and pass coastal villages clinging to dramatic cliffs. The route takes in natural rock formations, abandoned villas, and a waterfall, with stops designed around your pace. Lunch at a waterfront restaurant (your cost) breaks up the day. Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and fuel are covered.
6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $1157
★ 5.0 (6)
🐠 Water Activities
Italy
Amalfi Coast, Capri & Li Galli Islands BOAT EXCURSION
Spend eight hours exploring the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) and Capri by boat, discovering sea caves, hidden coves and picturesque fishing villages inaccessible by land. Your skipper navigates a fleet of traditional wooden gozzos and modern dinghies to reveal the coast's most dramatic stretches, with time built in for swimming and snorkelling among crystalline waters. Prosecco, snacks and all gear included.
8 hoursfrom AUD $358
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