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Italy Luxury Festivals & Special Events Tours & Packages...

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Classic Northern Italy

By Culture Trip

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Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They lovingly design their trips, relying on an in-depth understanding of the destinations.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Highlights

Cycle past the famed architectural attractions of Rome on a guided tour
Stay overnight in the Tuscan hills overlooking Siena
Enjoy a San Gimignano vineyard tour, wine tasting and cooking class
Hike along the cliffs of the Cinque Terre National Park
Sip an aperitif on a boat tour of Lake Como

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Photography, Festivals & Special Events, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"A Culture Trip curated trip is a must for anyone burnt out planning their own trips or going to a remote or unfamiliar area. Having a local insider was the highlight of the trip. From the moment we landed to the moment we had to go through security to leave, we were completely taken care of. Our insider gave us great recommendations for restaurants and was very adaptable to any situation that arose."

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$4,341

10 days From$3,529

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Running of the Bulls and San Sebastian

By Bucket List Events

premier

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

4-star hotel accommodations near the festival
Daily buffet breakfast in hotel
Commemorative Running of the Bulls attire
Exclusive access to balconies overlooking the run
Walking tour of the Running of the Bulls course

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"After careful research I chose this group to take 14 of my friends to Pamplona to experience the Running if the Bulls!! Throughout the process Toby was there to answer any and all questions I had for my group. Once we arrived everything was organized and communicated well and had an amazing experience from start to finish! If you are looking for a tour group to use I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this company and it’s employees!! Thanks again for such a great trip for me and my friends!!!"

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5 days From$3,990

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Tokyo Olympics

By Bucket List Events

premier

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Highlights

Discover Tokyo and the culture of this amazing host city
Visit sites such as the Imperial Palace, Royal Gardens
Olympic fans for a fun time in a relaxing family friendly environment
Explore Tokyo’s famed market

Themes

Cultural, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"After careful research I chose this group to take 14 of my friends to Pamplona to experience the Running if the Bulls!! Throughout the process Toby was there to answer any and all questions I had for my group. Once we arrived everything was organized and communicated well and had an amazing experience from start to finish! If you are looking for a tour group to use I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this company and it’s employees!! Thanks again for such a great trip for me and my friends!!!"

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7 days From$4,950

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Puglia and Matera Magnifica Tour

By Tourissimo

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Group Tour

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Two night stay and a walking tour of Matera where they have just filmed the remake of the colossal Ben Hur movie with Morgan Freeman
Captivating clusters of conical trulli structures
Discover the white-washed town of Ostuni and the beaches near the fishing village of Savelletri
Spectacular fields of ancient olive trees
Savory cuisine: grilled vegetables, handmade pasta and fresh seafood!

Themes

Cultural, Culinary & Wine, Cycling & Biking, Local Immersion & Homestays, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Great routes, guides, hotels and bikes!"

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7 days From$4,695

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Food and Wine: The EuroChocolate Festival of Italy

By Go Ahead Tours

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Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

You’ll taste regional vintages on rolling vineyards
A Tuscan chef reveals the secrets of Italian cooking
The Renaissance still thrives in Florence
Chocolate becomes art at the Eurochocolate Festival
Rural, tucked-away hill towns are a breath of fresh air

Themes

Cultural, Culinary & Wine, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"I made a reservation last Thursday (11/16/2023) for a trip to Iceland from 12/02/2023-12/07/2023 and then I was told that I can’t have my refund back. When I called on last Thursday (11/16/2023) to place my reservation, the agent (Kathy) I talked to stressed about she "cannot" guarantee that I will be able to go on the trip. Before I provided the payment information, I specifically asked if I will be able to get the refund because the trip is coming up so soon. The agent ensured that I will be able to get a full refund back within 60 days if I decided to cancel the trip. I was also told that I am basically on a wait list and someone will contact me once I can go on the trip. No one contacted me about whether the agency was able to process my information at all, so I've been left in the dark about this trip since the beginning. I called the help line this morning (11/20/2023) around 9:00 Eastern Standard Time to cancel my reservation. I was informed by the agent that I will not be able to get my full refund back since it's too close to the trip date. Basically I was told that Kathy gave me the wrong information, so I will have to pay the cancellation fee. The only reason I provided my payment information is because Kathy specifically stated that I will be able to cancel the trip and receive a full refund. I've never been so frustrated with a traveling agency. I made sure to ask this agent regarding the refund policy twice before giving her my payment information, and she still couldn't provide me with the correct information. It's unbelievable that such a big traveling agency cannot uniformly train their employees with the correct set of information."

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10 days

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Puglia and Matera Walking Magnifica Tour

By Tourissimo

none

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

One night night stay and a walking tour of Matera where they have just filmed the remake of the colossal Ben Hur movie with Morgan Freeman
Captivating clusters of conical trulli structures
Discover the whitewashed town of Ostuni and the beaches near the fishing village of Savelletri
Spectacular fields of ancient olive trees
Savory cuisine: grilled vegetables, handmade pasta and fresh seafood!

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"Great routes, guides, hotels and bikes!"

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8 days From$3,995

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An Adriatic Journey: from Trieste to Dubrovnik

By ASA Cultural Tours

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Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Christopher Wood, with the assistance of Dr Christopher Gribbin shows how Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Croat, Venetian, Austro-Hungarian and Turkish culture and trade travelled the sparkling Adriatic as you journey along Croatia’s magnificent panoramic coastline.
Chart the Roman Empire’s Balkan history through grand monuments like Pula’s huge amphitheatre and Diocletian’s monumental palace at Split, later transformed into a medieval fortified town.
Visit a masterpiece of the Byzantine world in the Euphrasian Basilica in Porec, with mosaics to rival Ravenna.
Journey through the Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of Europe’s scenic wonders.
View some of Europe’s greatest Romanesque monuments in Zadar and the tiny island city of Trogir, with its superb cathedral portal sculptures.

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"I have travelled with ASA twice in the past 15 years: to Turkey and Spain & Morocco. Those tours helped me to better understand history and art, learn about Islam and religion in general and about the culture and people of those places visited. I have had great time, I am now planning to embark onto another journey probably in early 2017."

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17 days From$5,541

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Luxury trip: Florence & Milan

By Trinus International

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Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

- Visit Gucci and Ferragamo Museum - Tour Tenuta CastelGiocondo of the Marchesi Frescobaldi winery - Dine at the magnificent Palazzo Borghese in Florence

Themes

Cultural, Culinary & Wine, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

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8 days From$2,830

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Italy Luxury Festivals & Special Events Tours & Packages Tours & Trips

8 Italy Luxury Festivals & Special Events Tours & Packages trips. Tours from 6 tour companies. 39 reviews.

Classic Northern Italy

Running of the Bulls and San Sebastian

Tokyo Olympics

Puglia and Matera Magnifica Tour

Food and Wine: The EuroChocolate Festival of Italy

Puglia and Matera Walking Magnifica Tour

An Adriatic Journey: from Trieste to Dubrovnik

Luxury trip: Florence & Milan

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Classic Northern Italy

Italy Luxury Festivals & Special Events Tours & Packages Reviews

If you are looking for a tour group to use I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this company and it’s employees!!

It was an unforgettable experience,

Running with the Bulls with them was by far the best decision made in terms of planning the trip to Pamplona.

Exceeded our expectations!

Events and it was wonderful