Italy Itineraries

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Experience Italy to the fullest with our curated selection of the best guided and private tours to Italy, offering unique opportunities to discover the country's culture, history, and natural beauty. 
  • Taking a gondola ride through the famous Venice canals
  • Experiencing Italy's world-famous cuisine
  • Exploring the enchanting canals and colorful streets of Burano
  • Discovering the remarkable cave dwellings of the ancient city of Matera
  • Taking a walking tour through the modern city of Naples
  • Visiting the historic city of Florence and gazing upon renowned art pieces
  • Wandering the ruins of the Roman Forum, where an empire was overseen two millennia ago
  • Sampling the exquisite wines of Piedmont during a guided vineyard tour
  • Touring Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel, as well as St. Peter's Basilica - the world's largest cathedral (in the world's smallest state) 
  • Learning about the history of Sicily and marveling at the architectural wonders of the Valley of the Temples
  • Visiting the charming towns of Alberobello and Ostuni and the UNESCO-listed Castel del Monte in the region of Puglia
  • Visiting the ancient ruins of Pompeii near Naples
  • Taking a boat trip on the Po River
  • Drinking in the views from atop the cliffside city of Taormina in Sicily, including the Straits of Messina and volcanic Mt. Etna in the distance 
  • Embarking on a truffle hunting adventure in Umbria, the green heart of Italy
  • Enjoying a picnic and wine tasting in Tuscany, one of the most beautiful regions in all of Italy
  • Snorkeling in the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea in Sicily

Classic Italy Itineraries

Italy in 7-10 Days

If you only have one week in Italy, you will have time to see the “big three,” that is Venice, Florence, and Rome. Each is distinct and will provide a wonderful glimpse into the country. A word of warning though: once you’re there, you will not want to come back!

Day 1-3, Rome & Vatican City: Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Forum, Sistine Chapel, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain

Day 4-5, Florence: Shop along the Ponte Vecchio, see incredible works of art at the Uffizi, the Pitti Palace and The Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze, visit the Duomo and other churches. 

Day 6-7, Venice: Gondola rides, Piazza San Marco, walk over picturesque bridges for spectacular photo ops, and explore shops full of intricate Venetian masks.

Italy in 2 Weeks

If it's your first visit to Italy, try to plan two weeks in which you can see the countryside as well as the major tourist spots. 

Day 1-2, Rome & Vatican City: Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Forum, Sistine Chapel, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain

Day 3-5, Florence: Siena, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Tuscany, Wine Tasting 

Day 6, Milan: Pristine Milan is a great shopping city, also offering impressive history and the incredible cathedral at its center. 

Day 7, Verona: Famous for its star-crossed lovers, fair Verona is a lovely stop, with a long artistic history. 

Day 8-9, Venice: Gondola rides, Piazza San Marco, Doges Palace walk over picturesque bridges for spectacular photo ops, and explore shops full of intricate Venetian masks.

Day 10, San Marino: Marvel at stunning medieval architecture and stroll through classic piazzas.

Day 12-14, Naples: Take a day trip to Positano and Pompeii. Enjoy classic Neapolitan pizza and ocean views.

Culinary & Wine Tour of Italy

If there's one thing Italy is known for, it's food! A culinary tour of the country will showcase their signature dishes, and the traditional way to make them. And a food tour would be nothing without a visit to some of the country’s premier wineries where you'll get a taste of classic old world wines.

Day 1-2, Rome: Enjoy your introduction to Italy in Rome, enjoying classic Italian fare at hole in the wall restaurants. Eat dessert al fresco as you taste delicious gelato while lounging on the Spanish Steps.

Day 3-6, Bologna: Learn how to make a traditional Bolognese sauce, and visit where true Parmesan Reggiano is made.

Day 7-10, Tuscany: The rustic charm of Tuscany will be revealed as you walk in fresh gardens, drink delicious wines, learn to make homemade pasta, and picnic in vineyards. 

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Malta and Gozo Discovery

Althea, our tour leader was the most knowledgeable, caring, professional young woman. She showcased Gozo and Malta through a local perspective. She is a tremendous a...

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Classical Sicily

I really enjoyed this trip. It packed a lot in to a week, visiting many amazing sites. The hotels were all comfortable and our tour leader was excellent. A week isn...

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Mar 2025

Classical Sicily

Excellent itinerary, competent and resourceful leader, good guides, comfortable transport.

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Upgraded - India: Forts + Palaces of Rajasthan

This was an excellent, albeit exhausting, tour. Our Tour Leader, Abhi, was superb - very conscientious, very considerate and caring, very knowledgeable, very flexibl...

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