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🛕 Culture & History
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Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas - Summer Residence of the Pope from Rome
A six-hour private excursion from Rome to the Pope's summer palace at Castel Gandolfo, south of the capital. Explore the pontifical villas at your own pace with audioguide, then wander the hilltop town overlooking Lake Albano. Your own driver handles transport and skip-the-line entry; opt for a local expert guide to deepen the visit. Lunch is your call—plenty of local options in the centro storico.
6 hoursfrom AUD $983
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Catania TREASURES OF THE EAST 4 Days Private Minitour with Guide Driver
A four-day private tour through southeast Sicily's Baroque heartland and ancient ruins, departing from Catania or Taormina. You'll travel by Mercedes with a dedicated guide-driver, visiting Syracuse's Greek theatres, Noto's honey-coloured squares, Ragusa's hilltop old town, and Piazza Armerina's Roman mosaics. The itinerary weaves in Mount Etna's volcanic slopes, the Cyclops Coast's mythology, a working winery, and film locations from The Godfather. Designed for two travellers seeking unhurried exploration without group constraints.
4 daysfrom AUD $5329
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Lunch in a Tuscan vineyard with wine tasting
Settle into a two-hour lunch at Poggio ai Laghi vineyard, where a knowledgeable wine specialist walks you through tastings matched to locally-sourced dishes. You'll taste several wines across the estate's selection, learning how terroir shapes flavour and structure, while nibbling through antipasti and mains in the vine-covered courtyard. No rushing; the pace suits conversation and contemplation.
2 hoursfrom AUD $93
★ 5.0 (6)
🐠 Water Activities
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La Maddalena Boat Tour with Lunch and Local Guide
Captain Luca pilots a seven-hour boat expedition through the La Maddalena Archipelago, steering between pink-sand beaches, submerged rock gardens, and sheltered anchorages off northern Sardinia's coast. You'll swim in transparent Mediterranean shallows, snorkel above seagrass beds, and eat aboard: local antipasti, mussels stewed with myrtle leaves, house-made biscuits, and Mirto liqueur. Luca draws on 15 years navigating these waters to reveal both celebrated landmarks and quieter corners most day-trippers skip.
7 hoursfrom AUD $2331
★ 5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
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Rome: Villa Borghese and Borghese Gallery Private Walking Tour
A three-hour private tour through the Borghese Gallery and its adjoining gardens, exploring one of Italy's most significant art collections. Your guide unpacks the masterworks of Caravaggio, Raphael, Bernini and Canova—explaining the techniques, compositions and historical context behind each piece. You'll walk the manicured grounds of Villa Borghese itself, taking in sweeping views across Rome's roofline. This is for those who want substance alongside the sightseeing.
3 hoursfrom AUD $354
★ 5.0 (6)
🐠 Water Activities
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Alghero: snorkeling RIB tour in Porto Conte and Capo Caccia
Speed across the Porto Conte and Capo Caccia Marine Protected Area in a rigid inflatable boat, then slip beneath the surface to explore Sardinia's underwater world. This three-hour tour launches from Alghero's northwest coast with a certified environmental guide who navigates you past the dramatic limestone cliffs and hidden caves whilst pointing out marine life in crystalline waters. Snorkelling gear and instruction included.
3 hoursfrom AUD $146
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Private Tour from Rome to Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano
An 11-hour private drive from Rome sweeps you south to Pompeii's haunting ruins, then onwards to the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most photogenic town. You'll explore the buried city on your own terms—with a group guide, audio guide, or private archaeologist—before descending into Positano's pastel maze of shops, cafés and coastal views. Your driver remains on call throughout, ferrying you in a climate-controlled vehicle sized to your group.
11 hoursfrom AUD $664
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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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)
🛕 Culture & History
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Pompeii and Herculaneum full immersion
Spend seven hours exploring Pompeii and Herculaneum with a private guide who steers you beyond the usual circuit. You'll wander through intact Roman houses, examine artefacts most visitors miss, and understand daily life before Vesuvius buried these cities in 79 AD. Herculaneum's exceptional preservation—wood, textiles, and household items still intact—sets it apart. Travel between sites in private transport, moving at your own rhythm without crowds or fixed schedules.
7 hoursfrom AUD $1565
★ 5.0 (6)
✈️ Transfers
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Amalfi Coast to Naples Transfer and 2-Hour Pompeii Private Tour
Travel from the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) to Naples in a private air-conditioned minivan whilst stopping for a guided archaeological tour of Pompeii. This 4-hour journey combines comfortable transfer service with a 2-hour walk through the preserved Roman city, led by a specialist guide. Your driver handles all navigation and shares insights along the scenic route, whilst admission and transport fees are covered. Ideal for those wanting to explore Pompeii's ruins without the hassle of public transport or self-driving.
4 hoursfrom AUD $654
★ 5.0 (6)
🐠 Water Activities
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Private Cinque Terre Boat Tour from La Spezia
Chart the [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre) coastline by private boat from La Spezia across 5–6 hours, steering clear of the hiking crowds. You'll glide past Portovenere's colourful facades and the dramatic St. Peter's Church, drift by Byron's Grotto, then cruise the five villages—Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazzo, and Monterosso—from the water. Drop anchor for a swim in secluded coves, explore one village on foot, then return aboard for local pesto, focaccia, and regional wine.
5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $1499
★ 5.0 (6)
🐠 Water Activities
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Exclusive Vintage Wooden Boat Tour on Lake Como
Glide across Lake Como in a restored 1960s wooden vessel, passing lakeside mansions whilst your captain shares local lore. This floating tour lets you take in Villa d'Este, Villa Fontanelle, and Villa Pliniana from the water, with a swim stop in the lake's clear depths and a glass of Prosecco included. Choose your duration—one to four hours—to match your pace.
1 hourfrom AUD $533
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Amalfi Coast Day Trip: Sorrento, Amalfi, Positano & Ravello
A guided eight-hour sweep of the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most celebrated towns—Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello—travelling by comfortable minivan with a local guide and driver. You'll wind through dramatic coastal scenery, explore centuries-old town centres, and stop for photographs and meals at your own pace. Hotel or port pick-up included.
8 hoursfrom AUD $874
★ 5.0 (6)
✈️ Transfers
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Transfer from/to Naples and from/to Salerno airport
Private minivan shuttle connecting Naples or Salerno airport directly to your [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) accommodation in roughly 90 minutes. Door-to-door service picks you up from the airport, train station, or Naples city centre and drops you at your hotel, cutting out the hassle of navigating local transport with luggage. Air-conditioned comfort and bottled water included.
from AUD $300
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Wine tasting at the Apicella winery
Spend two hours at Apicella, a family-run winery on the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) that's been perfecting wine since the 1970s. Walk through their historic pre-phylloxera vineyard at A' Scrapata, tour the cellar to see how they ferment and age their reds and whites, then taste current releases paired with local cheese, cured meat, and toasted bread. The Apicella story is the story of Tramonti viticulture—understated, traditional, rooted in the land.
2 hoursfrom AUD $142
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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From Monterosso: Best of Cinque Terre Private Guided Tour
A seven-hour private tour starting in Monterosso takes you through Italy's [Cinque Terre](/places/cinque-terre), a UNESCO-listed coastline of five medieval fishing villages stacked onto cliffsides. Your expert guide meets you in Monterosso, then you ride the local train through each settlement at your own rhythm, choosing which villages to explore and how long to linger. Car-free since the early 2000s, these centuries-old hamlets—some founded as early as the 7th century—reveal themselves through coloured houses, narrow lanes, and dramatic Ligurian views.
7 hoursfrom AUD $423
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Amalfi Positano Ravello 1-Day Tour
Eight-hour guided tour along the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) exploring three celebrated villages: Amalfi, Positano, and Ravello. You'll navigate the dramatic cliffside roads with a seasoned driver, stopping for unscheduled time to wander each town's narrow streets, sample regional specialities, and absorb the Mediterranean views. The air-conditioned vehicle handles the winding coastal roads while you focus on discovering why these settlements have captivated visitors for generations.
8 hoursfrom AUD $260
★ 5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
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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
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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)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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The Turin Chocolate Factory Guided Tour & Tasting
Step into a working chocolate laboratory near Turin and track cocoa from roaster to finished bonbon. This hour-long tour reveals how artisans craft gianduiotto—the Piedmont hazelnut chocolate that defines the region—alongside single-origin bars. You'll see beans roasted, chocolate tempered, and bonbons hand-finished in small batches. The tour wraps with a tasting: house-made gianduiotto, three single-origin samples at different cocoa percentages, and a spreadable gianduja cream.
1 hourfrom AUD $75
★ 5.0 (6)
✈️ Transfers
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Private Transfer from Rome to Sorrento
Skip the chaos of Rome's transport networks and arrive in Sorrento refreshed. This private car service picks you up from your exact location—airport, hotel, anywhere—and delivers you to your chosen destination on the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) in roughly three hours. Your own driver handles the route while you watch the Italian landscape unfold, phone support available throughout via WhatsApp or Telegram if plans shift.
3 hoursfrom AUD $716
★ 5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
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Verona Private City Tour including Arena and Funicular for Kids and Families
Explore Verona's medieval heart on a three-hour private tour designed for families, led by an art historian who brings stories to life with visual aids and interactive games. You'll enter the Arena, wander [Piazza delle Erbe](/places/piazza-delle-erbe-italy) and Piazza Bra, spot Juliet's Balcony, visit Castelvecchio and the Cathedral, then ride the funicular up Saint Peter's Hill for sweeping views. Kids tackle scavenger hunts and photo challenges while adults absorb genuine history—no queuing at major sites.
3 hoursfrom AUD $331
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar and fresh pasta tour
Spend three to four hours in the Modena hills learning how Parmigiano Reggiano and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar are made, then cook tortelloni from scratch in a family home before sitting down to eat what you've prepared. You'll visit a working dairy, taste aged vinegars in a kitchen where recipes have been passed down through generations, and finish with a proper lunch of handmade pasta, local cheeses, cured meats and wine.
3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $466
★ 5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
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Turin by night 2-hour monolingual walking experience
Explore Turin's centre after dark on this 2-hour guided walk, discovering celebrated landmarks alongside lesser-known corners of the city. Your licensed guide reveals the stories woven through Turin's streets—the architectural grandeur, the historical moments, the local tales that give the piazza and palaces their character. Small group format means you'll move at a conversational pace through one of Italy's most elegant cities when the light hits differently.
2 hoursfrom AUD $73
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Private Tivoli: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este with Pick-up from Rome
Escape Rome's crowds for a six-hour private exploration of Tivoli's two UNESCO-listed estates. Your English-speaking driver collects you from your accommodation and navigates the countryside to Hadrian's Villa, a sprawling second-century retreat built by the Roman emperor, then Villa d'Este, famed for its Renaissance gardens and ornate fountains. Both sites showcase architectural ambition across distinct eras. Entry fees and return transport to Rome are included.
6 hoursfrom AUD $933
★ 5.0 (6)
🐠 Water Activities
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Private Tour of Capri as a couple
Spend eight hours exploring Capri and Positano by private boat, tailoring your route around the [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast)'s most striking features. Your English-speaking skipper navigates you past the dramatic Faraglioni rock formations whilst you decide whether to anchor for swimming, browse Capri's boutique-lined streets, or simply drift past Positano's pastel cliffs. The boat carries drinks, snacks, snorkelling kit, and all the comfort you'll need—sunbeds, towels, shower facilities—making this a pared-back luxury experience built around what you actually want to do.
7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1580
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Full Day Super Cars, Parmesan, Balsamic Tour w/Light Lunch
Spend a day exploring Emilia-Romagna's legendary makers in the countryside around Modena and Bologna. You'll visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and a balsamic vinegar producer to see how these protected-origin staples are actually made, then taste them properly. The afternoon swings to the Ferrari and Lamborghini museums to clock the engineering obsession behind Italy's most famous supercars. A light lunch rounds out the seven-hour loop, with door-to-door transport included.
7 hoursfrom AUD $566
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Pompeii, Positano and Amalfi Coast Private Day Tour from Rome
A 10–11 hour private day tour from Rome combining two iconic Campania sites. Start at Pompeii's archaeological zone with a professional guide walking you through the preserved Roman streets, houses and temples buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Then drive the dramatic [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast), stopping in the clifftop village of Positano to explore its pastel-coloured streets and independent shops, plus time in Amalfi itself. Luxury transport and English-speaking escort included throughout.
10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $1915
★ 5.0 (6)
🐠 Water Activities
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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
★ 5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
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Pompeii tour at sunset time - A visit away from the crowds
Explore Pompeii's archaeological remains during the golden hour with a knowledgeable local guide, when visitor numbers drop and the light transforms the ancient streets. This two-hour evening tour captures the site at its most atmospheric, with lengthening shadows and cooler temperatures making for both comfortable walking and striking photography. You'll navigate the preserved Roman city with expert interpretation, discovering how daily life unfolded before Vesuvius buried it in 79 AD.
2 hoursfrom AUD $167
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Bocelli Backstage And Wine Day Tour from Florence
Spend nine hours following Maestro Bocelli's footsteps through rural Tuscany. Visit his childhood home museum, record a track at his private studio, then taste three wines from the family vineyard paired with a four-course lunch at Officine Bocelli restaurant. Your English-speaking driver handles transport in a climate-controlled vehicle, leaving you free to soak up the Tuscan countryside and learn how a local boy became an international opera star.
9 hoursfrom AUD $2286
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Amalfi Coast Full Day Private Tour from Positano
A seven-hour private tour along Italy's [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) with your own driver and air-conditioned Mercedes. Visit the pastel-hued villages of Positano, Praiano, Amalfi, and Ravello at your own pace, stopping wherever catches your eye. Your English-speaking driver handles the notoriously winding coastal roads while you take in the dramatic cliffs, colourful houses, and Mediterranean views. Fully customisable—shape the itinerary around what interests you most.
7 hoursfrom AUD $600
★ 5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
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Guided tour of the Vatican Museums - VIP service
Navigate the Vatican Museums' labyrinthine galleries with a dedicated guide who knows where to linger and what to skip. This three-hour private tour cuts through the overwhelm of endless corridors, masterworks, and crowds to show you what actually matters. Your guide handles logistics whilst you absorb the Renaissance frescoes, classical sculpture, and papal treasures at a human pace. Air-conditioned transport included; museum admission separate.
3 hoursfrom AUD $1649
★ 5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
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Biennale Off: Exploring External Pavilions and Collateral Events
This two-hour guided tour bypasses the main Biennale crowds to hunt down satellite exhibitions and collateral events scattered across Venice's neighbourhoods. Your licensed guide navigates the maze of historic streets, stopping at contemporary art installations and pavilions housed in venues typically off-limits to casual visitors. Rather than queuing at the central Giardini, you'll discover how the Biennale extends well beyond its flagship sites, revealing where emerging artists and experimental curators have set up shop across the city.
2 hoursfrom AUD $256
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Cesarine: Pasta & Tiramisu Class at Local's Home in Bari
Learn to make two Puglian pasta shapes and tiramisu from a home cook in Bari during this three-hour class. Your host, part of Le Cesarine's network of Italian home cooks, walks you through each recipe step-by-step before you sit down to eat what you've made, paired with local wines. Families with children welcome. The skills you leave with are genuinely transferable—you'll actually be able to replicate these dishes at home.
3 hoursfrom AUD $248
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Florence: Hands-On Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class
Roll up your sleeves at a [Florence](/places/florence) cooking studio to learn pasta-making from scratch, guided by a professional chef. Over three hours, you'll craft two pasta varieties—one egg-enriched, one semolina-based—then prepare fresh sauces to match. The class wraps with tiramisu assembly and Italian aperitivo techniques, finishing with coffee and limoncello in proper Italian fashion.
3 hoursfrom AUD $165
★ 5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
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4 Hours Guided Tour to the Archaeological Park of Neapolis and Ortigia
This four-hour guided walk through Syracuse weaves together two millennia of Mediterranean history. You'll begin in Ortigia's winding baroque streets, visiting the Cathedral and the freshwater spring of Fonte Aretusa, then head to the Neapolis archaeological zone to explore the grandeur of the Greek Theatre, the acoustically peculiar Ear of Dionysius, and the remains of the Roman Amphitheatre. A specialist guide connects the dots between these layered chapters of the city's past.
4 hoursfrom AUD $533
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Amalfi Coast and Pompeii Excavations VIP Tour from city of Naples
This 7–8 hour guided tour from Naples strings together three essential Campania stops: the volcanic ruins of Pompeii, the clifftop village of Positano, and the coastal town of Amalfi. Travel by air-conditioned car with a driver handling navigation so you can focus on the landscape and history. You'll spend two hours wandering Pompeii's excavations, plus an hour each in Positano and Amalfi to wander, eat, or simply sit by the water. Entrance fees to Pompeii are separate.
7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $641
★ 5.0 (6)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Full Day Private Tour to Sorrento Positano and Amalfi with Mercedes Vehicles
A private Mercedes tour along Italy's most dramatic coastline, visiting three showpiece towns over 8–9 hours. You'll drive the serpentine [Amalfi Coast](/places/amalfi-coast) road with a dedicated driver, stopping in Positano's tiered pastel village, the clifftop town of Sorrento, and Amalfi nestled at the mouth of a deep gorge. The pace lets you linger in each spot rather than rush through. Air-conditioned comfort, WiFi onboard, and flexible stops make this suited to families and those who prefer a driver's perspective over coach crowds.
8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $741
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