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★ 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.

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

Beauty and History Tour: Positano, Sorrento, Pompeii (FullDay 8h)

★ 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

Private Transfer from Rome to Amalfi Coast & Pompeii Tour

★ 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

Exclusive Private Boat Tour from Sorrento to Positano and Amalfi

★ 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

Sub Fishing And Snorkeling In The Waters Of Capri

★ 5.0 (6)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Sub Fishing And Snorkeling In The Waters Of Capri

Combine spearfishing at dawn or dusk with snorkelling around Capri's celebrated grottos during this five-hour water-based expedition. You'll circle the island both on and beneath the surface, hunting fish in productive waters before exploring the emerald chambers and luminous sea caves that define this Tyrrhenian jewel. A private boat, full snorkelling kit, and refreshments are provided.

5 hoursfrom AUD $1998

★ 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.

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

Transfer Rome to Sorrento Private Mercedes

★ 5.0 (6)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

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.

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

Private Transfer from Sorrento or Amalfi coast to Naples or vice versa

★ 5.0 (6)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Private Transfer from Sorrento or Amalfi coast to Naples or vice versa

Door-to-door private car service linking the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) towns (Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello) with Naples. Your driver collects you from your accommodation and delivers you to your destination within 55 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on traffic and exact pickup point. The vehicle is air-conditioned and suitable for all travellers, including those with mobility needs or infants.

55 min – 1h 30mfrom AUD $270

Private Boat Tour: 90 minutes in Amalfi Coast with snacks and drinks

★ 5.0 (6)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

Private Boat Tour: 90 minutes in Amalfi Coast with snacks and drinks

Cruise the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most photogenic stretches in 90 minutes aboard a speedy dinghy departing Positano. You'll glide past the pastel-stacked villages of Positano and Praiano, duck into the dramatic Fjord of Furore, spot the Saracen tower at Capo di Conca, and reach the historic port town of Amalfi. Two daily departures at 11:00 and 14:30 include snacks, drinks, and an English-speaking captain.

Barumini Su Nuraxi and Casa Zapata

A guided tour from Cagliari to Barumini's archaeological complex and Casa Zapata, exploring Sardinia's prehistoric nuragic settlement and traditional architecture. Your shared minivan departs from the city, whisks you through the countryside to these significant historical sites with a knowledgeable local guide, then returns you to Cagliari. Four hours total, groups of 4–8 people.

Private Golden Hour on the Amalfi Coast: A Scenic Boat Experience

Spend two hours cruising the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) at sunset with a local skipper who knows the rocky inlets and hidden coves. You'll drift past pastel villages clinging to cliffs, hear stories about the region's maritime past, and have proper time to photograph the golden light hitting limestone and lemon groves. Prosecco, beer, soft drinks and snacks included. No rushing, no crowds—just you, the water, and one of Europe's most dramatic coastlines.

2 hoursfrom AUD $749

Rome to Amalfi Coast Positano and Sorrento: Private Day trip

★ 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)

🚌 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

Amalfi Coast, Capri & Li Galli Islands BOAT EXCURSION

★ 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.

Pompeii Ruins Tour with Local Wine & Light Lunch from Naples

Explore Pompeii's haunting streets and preserved homes with a small group capped at 20 people, guided through two millennia of stories frozen in volcanic ash. Based near Naples and running five hours, the tour pairs archaeological discovery with a regional winery visit and lunch featuring local produce. You'll move at a measured pace through this UNESCO site, then taste wines grown in Vesuvius's shadow—terroir shaped by the same eruption that buried the city.

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

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.

Cagliari Sunset Aperiboat

Sail out from Cagliari as the sun drops toward the horizon, sipping Sardinian wine and sparkling wine whilst grazing on local charcuterie and cheeses. This 90-minute to two-hour float combines aperitivo culture with seascape, the boat outfitted with everything needed to settle in and unwind. Whether marking an occasion or catching the light with mates, you'll drift on calm water whilst the sky shifts through oranges and reds, the sea breeze carrying the smell of salt and cork.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $100

Amalfi Coast Tour: Explore Sorrento, Positano, Ravello & Amalfi

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Amalfi Coast Tour: Explore Sorrento, Positano, Ravello & Amalfi

An eight-hour guided journey along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) connecting Sorrento, Positano, Ravello and Amalfi by private minivan. Your local driver shapes the route to your interests, stopping where you want to linger—whether that's a clifftop viewpoint, a village piazza, or a family-run trattoria. You'll hear insider stories about each settlement and have breathing room to photograph, wander and eat without being rushed through a set agenda.

Herculaneum Pompeii and Paestum Private Tour from Rome with lunch

Travel from Rome to three archaeological sites shaped by Vesuvius and ancient trade routes. Start at Herculaneum and Pompeii, where the 79 A.D. eruption preserved Roman life in volcanic ash. Continue south along the Tyrrhenian coast to Paestum, where Greek temples still stand and the National Archaeological Museum houses the haunting Diver's Tomb. Your private guide contextualises each site across Greek, Lucanian, and Roman periods. Lunch included. Twelve to thirteen hours total.

12 hours – 13 hoursfrom AUD $2415

★ 5.0 (6)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Italy

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)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Sorrento Pompeii and Winery Tour

A seven-to-eight-hour outing from Sorrento that pairs archaeological exploration with local viticulture. You'll spend roughly two hours picking through Herculaneum's remarkably preserved streets and dwellings, then head to a nearby winery for lunch and tastings at your own expense. Private air-conditioned transport moves you between sites. This suits travellers comfortable with moderate walking and standing among ruins.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $500

★ 5.0 (6)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Italy

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

Herculaneum & Amalfi Coast Private Tour – Ravello & Beyond

★ 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

Rome Civitavecchia Accessible Private Shore Excursion for wheelchair users

★ 5.0 (6)

✈️ Transfers

Italy

Rome Civitavecchia Accessible Private Shore Excursion for wheelchair users

A tailored nine-hour private shore excursion from Civitavecchia port designed specifically for wheelchair users and mixed-mobility groups. Your air-conditioned minivan features a fold-down rear ramp and secure wheelchair fixtures, accommodating up to two wheelchair passengers plus five others. An English-speaking driver handles all transport logistics, ensuring you depart the port promptly and return to your ship on schedule. You control the itinerary—choose your own attractions in Rome or the surrounding region.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1249

Livorno Private Shore Excursion of Pisa and Lucca

★ 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

Pompeii Guided Tour from Naples with Transport and Entrance Included

★ 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.

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

5Terre w Aperitif&Snorkeling : Your Private Morning Tour

★ 5.0 (6)

🐠 Water Activities

Italy

5Terre w Aperitif&Snorkeling : Your Private Morning Tour

A three-hour private boat journey along [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre)'s rugged coastline, departing in the morning with swimming and snorkelling stops in the Marine Protected Area. Your local skipper navigates the dramatic cliffs whilst sharing insights into the region's character. The return sail brings you back to port with an aperitivo spread of regional cheeses, cured meats and wines, allowing you to decompress as the landscape drifts past.

Colosseum Arena Edition Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Small Group

Walk through three millennia of Roman power on this 2.5-hour guided tour, starting inside the [Colosseum](/places/colosseum) where you'll descend to the Arena Floor—the blood-soaked stage where gladiators fought. Your expert guide then leads you through the Roman Forum's scattered temples and basilicas, explaining how ordinary Romans lived and ruled, before climbing Palatine Hill to explore the imperial palaces that dominated the skyline. Small groups of 15 capped keep the experience intimate and thoughtful.

Private transfer Naples to Praiano

Door-to-door private transfer covering the roughly two-hour journey from Naples to Praiano along the dramatic [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast). Your English or Spanish-speaking driver collects you from the airport terminal, train station, or accommodation and handles luggage throughout. The air-conditioned vehicle gets you there comfortably, with informative commentary about the region as you travel. Includes all landing fees, fuel, and local taxes.

2 hoursfrom AUD $185

3 Hour Shared Walking and Aperitivo Tour of Verona

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

3 Hour Shared Walking and Aperitivo Tour of Verona

Walk Verona's landmarks and backstreets with a guide who trades lectures for conversation. You'll hit the obvious spots—the Arena, key piazzas—then veer toward neighbourhoods locals actually frequent. Three hours on foot, finishing with a drink at a proper Italian bar: coffee, spritz, prosecco or Valpolicella, depending on your mood and the time of day. The guide handles the talking; you absorb the city at ground level.

3 hoursfrom AUD $142

Rome Vespa Tour - Official Emily in Paris Experience

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Italy

Rome Vespa Tour - Official Emily in Paris Experience

Ride a Vespa through Rome's most recognisable streets, stopping at locations featured in the Netflix series and iconic landmarks. This two-hour guided tour pairs the thrill of navigating the city on a classic scooter with a local driver who knows the backstreets and hidden angles. You'll start with a pastry, collect Polaroid snapshots at each stop, and experience Rome as the show's characters did—minus the drama, mostly.

2 hours – 2h 10mfrom AUD $165

★ 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.

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 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.

Incredible Naples: Private Walking Tour with Expert Local Guide

A three-hour guided walk through Naples' centro storico, tracing layers of settlement from Greek colonisation through Byzantine, Norman, Angevin, and royal dynasties. Your local guide unpacks the city's architectural palimpsest—where ancient streets still run beneath baroque facades, where churches mark centuries of conquest, and where the everyday rhythms of Neapolitan life reveal themselves in markets, plazas, and neighbourhood corners. Ideal for those wanting historical texture without skipping ahead.

3 hoursfrom AUD $699

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