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  • Boats docked, Sorrento

    Sorrento to Ischia: exploring the coastal gems

    Italy
    • Explore the island streets and take in the coastal views of Ischia, known as The Green Island.

    • Enjoy a wine tasting at a charming family-run winery nestled in a historic village with breathtaking sea views.

    • Discover the enchanting forests and rolling hills of Ischia as you hike along the scenic trails.

    • Kayak along the Sorrentine peninsula, visiting hidden caves hidden along the coastline.

    • Stroll through the cobblestone streets and bustling marinas of Sorrento.

    8 days from $4,895pp

  • Temple of Juno, Agrigento

    Hidden Sicily self-drive tour

    Italy
    • Explore the Temple of Concordia and the Temple of Juno as you tour the UNESCO-protected Valley of the Temples in Agrigento.

    • Tour the medieval hilltop town of Erice with a famous pastry shop visit before enjoying lunch at the Trapani salt pans.

    • Stroll around the charming baroque city of Noto and visit its 18th-century Cathedral.

    • Stay in a rural resort on the slopes of Mount Etna and enjoy a visit to the summit.

    12 days from $6,505pp

  • St Peters Statue at the Vatican, Rome

    Italy beyond the summer

    Italy
    • Learn to cook like a Tuscan at a private Florentine cooking class with a local chef.

    • Tour Naples Archaeological Museum with a private guide and see original objects from Pompeii.

    • Visit the Vatican Museums with your private guide and see the Sistine Chapel at its least crowded.

    9 days from $6,815pp

  • Cala Corsara, La Maddalena islands

    Sardinia in-depth

    Italy
    • Enjoy the freedom of self-driving throughout the trip.

    • Spend the day aboard a private boat cruising the stunning scenery of La Maddalena archipelago.

    • Spend time with local shepherds learning about traditional farming practices and Sardinian cheesemaking techniques.

    • Explore the enigmatic Bronze Age structures of the Nuragic cultures of Sardinia on an archaeology tour.

    • Enjoy time at leisure to relax at the beach in your hotel which offers direct access to a sandy beach.

    9 days from $6,895pp

  • Duomo Santa Maria Del Fiore, Florence

    Florence & Rome explored

    Italy
    • Uncover the secrets of the Colosseum and Roman Forum on a private tour.

    • Marvel at the majesty of the Sistine Chapel ceiling and St Peter's Basilica.

    • Visit Siena and San Gimignano and have lunch in a local Tuscan farmhouse.

    • Visit Michelangelo's iconic 'David' and explore the opulent Pitti Palace in Florence.

    8 days from $6,925pp

  • Dolomites : Dolomites, Italy, Europe

    Best of the Dolomites self-drive tour

    Italy
    • Stroll through the cobbled streets of Verona and uncover the history of this ancient city.

    • Explore the provincial capital of the South Tyrol, Bolzano, and visit the "Man from the Ice".

    • Understand the ancient language of the mountains and how it evolved over the years.

    • Immerse yourself in heady mountain air and striking scenery as you drive from valley to valley.

    10 days from $7,420pp

  • Verona

    Verona Opera Festival

    Italy
    • Immerse yourself in the Italian opera festival with two opera performances under the stars of Verona.

    • Get to know Verona and its ancient history on a private walking tour.

    • Feel the excitement of the performers before the opera begins and learn about the history of the theater with an exclusive backstage pass.

    • Sample the best wines of Valpolicella on a private winery tour in the hills above Verona.

    • Join a select group of opera admirers for a Michelin star dinner on one of the oldest terraces in Verona.

    • Take your seat in the Royal Box, with the best views of the stage and the amphitheater.

    6 days from $7,595pp

  • Villa Carlotta, Lake Como

    North Italy & the Lakes

    Italy
    • Cruise Lake Como in style by private boat past dramatic scenery.

    • Explore the magnificent gardens of the Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore.

    • Lose yourself in the winding medieval streets of Verona.

    • Marvel at Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic Last Supper in Milan.

    8 days from $8,330pp

  • Views over Assisi, Umbria

    Self-drive tour Tuscany & Umbria

    Italy
    • Cycle through the vineyards and hill towns of Chianti on a guided E-bike tour.

    • Learn how to make cheese on a visit to a local pecorino producer’s farm.

    • Sample Tuscan wines and cuisine at a Michelin starred restaurant in a 12th century abbey complex.

    • Stay in a medieval borgo located close to the Umbrian capital of Perugia.

    • Visit the city of Assisi, where St Francis and the Franciscan order were born.

    12 days from $8,375pp

  • Positano, Amalfi Coast

    Rome to Positano: Mountains, shores & historical tours

    Italy
    • Explore the Ancient Roman Colosseum with your guide to see where gladiators valiantly fought and history was made.

    • Learn to cook like a local at a pizza and gelato cooking class.

    • Relax on the beautiful beaches of Positano and soak up the ocean views.

    • Fall in love with the dramatic beauty of the Sorrentine coast as you relax on an ocean cruise.

    • Explore the cobblestone streets and coastal views of Sorrento, known as the Land of Mermaids.

    9 days from $8,665pp

  • Roman Forum ruins, Rome

    London, Paris & Rome in a nutshell

    England, France and Italy
    • Explore London aboard a vintage double-decker bus that serves afternoon tea.

    • Discover some of London's finest small businesses on a food walking tour that includes several tastings.

    • Enjoy visiting the iconic highlights in Paris, such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre.

    • Explore the Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel with a private guide.

    • Zip around Rome on a classic Vespa motorbike.

    10 days from $8,715pp

  • Oceanographic Museum, Monaco

    French & Italian Riviera

    France and Italy
    • Embrace Nice’s old town on a private walking tour.

    • Discover Monaco, Monte Carlo and medieval Èze.

    • Stroll through the town admiring the pastel-hued houses in Santa Margherita Ligure.

    • Explore the picturesque Cinque Terre from the water with a local guide.

    • Take a tour by private boat along the Ligurian Riviera for panoramic views.

    7 days from $8,795pp

  • Val di Genova, Dolomites

    Lakes & mountains of Italy

    Italy
    • Take in the historical sights of Verona with your walking guide.

    • Sample delicious Italian wine at a family-run winery.

    • Relax on the shores of Lake Garda.

    • Visit the impressive Vittoriale degli Italiani.

    • Hike among the Dolomites in Val di Genova, known as the ‘waterfalls valley’.

    10 days from $9,625pp

  • Pasta making

    Classic Italian family adventure: Venice, Florence & Rome

    Italy
    • Learn to make pasta from scratch with a local chef in Florence.

    • Create your own Venetian mask with a master mask maker in Venice.

    • Cruise on the back of a vintage Vespa to discover the secrets of Rome.

    • See Michelangelo's 'David' in Florence.

    • Uncover the history of Ancient Rome on a private family tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

    • Visit the Sistine Chapel on a private family tour of the Vatican.

    • Learn to fight like a Gladiator at the Roman Gladiator School

    10 days from $10,115pp

  • Trulli houses, Alberobello

    Puglia & Matera

    Italy
    • Stay overnight in a working farmhouse surrounded by olive groves.

    • Cycle around the Baroque town of Lecce and taste some local olive oil.

    • Explore the cave town of Matera, and enjoy some local food tasting.

    • Visit the town of Alberobello, renowned for its conical trulli houses.

    • Admire the scenic seaside town of Otranto.

    10 days from $10,185pp

  • Alley in old town, San Gimignano, Tuscany

    Italy outdoors

    Italy
    • Kayak the caves and secluded beaches from Sorrento.

    • Hike the famous Path of the Gods on the Amalfi Coast.

    • Tour Lake Como by private boat and visit the beautiful Villa Balbianello.

    • Stroll through the picturesque medieval towns of Siena and San Gimignano.

    • Learn the art of truffle hunting in the Tuscan hills.

    10 days from $10,600pp

  • Planeta Tenuta Sciaranuova Estate, Taormina

    The tastes of Sicily west to east

    Italy
    • Experience Palermo like a local with a street food city tour.

    • Stay among vineyards and olive groves at a working winery.

    • Learn to cook traditional dishes with a Sicilian Mamma.

    • Visit the summit of Mount Etna before enjoying a wine tasting lunch on its foothills.

    14 days from $12,225pp

  • Demonstration

    Best of culinary Italy & France

    Italy and France
    • Eat your way through the traditional local cuisine of Turin on a tasting tour.

    • Show off your cooking skills at a cooking class in the Piedmont countryside.

    • Discover Lyon, the culinary capital of France, on a food walking tour.

    • Experience the winemaking process of the Beaujolais wine region.

    • Enjoy a cooking class with private French chef.

    9 days from $12,795pp

  • Poppies growing in Tuscany

    Luxury Italy honeymoon

    Italy
    • Explore the island of Capri on a private boat tour from your hotel on the Amalfi Coast.

    • Enjoy a private cooking class in Florence.

    • Discover the hidden secrets of Rome on a Vespa tour of the city.

    • Relax in the heart of the romantic Tuscan countryside.

    • Experience the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Vatican on privately guided tours.

    12 days from $12,995pp

  • Fresh truffles, Italy

    Culinary highlights of Italy

    Italy
    • Sample local wines on a visit to Barolo and Barbaresco wine producers.

    • Meet a local hazelnut producer, cheesemaker and visit a family-run winery in Piedmont.

    • Taste products of local producers of Parmigiano-Reggiano (Parmesan) cheese, prosciutto and aged balsamic vinegar.

    • Take a walking food tour around Rome’s Campo de' Fiori and Jewish ghetto.

    12 days from $14,455pp

  • Fira, Santorini

    Romantic Italy & Greece

    Italy and Greece
    • Watch the sunset over the water from a private catamaran in Santorini.

    • Experience sweeping views of the Amalfi Coast while hiking the Path of the Gods.

    • Sample local wines with views over Santorini’s caldera.

    • Explore the best of Roman culinary traditions on a food-based walking tour of Rome.

    13 days from $15,160pp

  • Gondola under old bridge, Venice

    Classic luxury Italy & Amalfi Coast tour

    Italy
    • Learn to make Italian cuisine with a professional chef during a private cooking class in Florence.

    • Cruise the waters of the Amalfi Coast on a private boat tour to the glamorous island of Capri.

    • Explore Venice on a private panoramic boat tour.

    • Watch traditional glassblowing on the historic island of Murano.

    • Visit the picturesque towns of Siena and San Gimignano in the heart of the Tuscan countryside.

    13 days from $22,615pp

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