Italy trip: Authentic experiences across Italia

Arrive in Venice, where a private water taxi driver will welcome you and escort you to your hotel, setting the tone for your Italy travel.

Enjoy a free afternoon to relax or explore winding canals, hidden campos, and cozy cafes, with tailored local recommendations from our team to craft an authentic, personalized Italy itinerary.

Explore Venice’s golden past on a guided tour of its most iconic sights. Step inside St. Mark’s Basilica to see its shimmering mosaics. Then skip the line at the Doge’s Palace. Inside, you’ll walk through grand halls, quiet courtyards, and cross the haunting Bridge of Sighs. Your local guide brings the stories to life, pointing out small historical notes marked on visitor panels, including one referencing a classic Venice trip itinerary.

After the tour, take to the water in a traditional gondola. Float past the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the eerie Ca’ Dario, and the domes of the Basilica della Salute. Slip into quiet canals before gliding into the wide-open view of Saint Mark’s Basin.

Start your day with a private transfer to Florence and a guided walking tour through the city's layers of history, from Roman foundations to Renaissance glory. Visit Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and Ponte Vecchio while an English-speaking guide brings stories and hidden details to life.

Skip the line at the Accademia to stand before Michelangelo's David and his unfinished works.

Enjoy a hands-on cooking class in Florence where you learn to make traditional Italian pasta and gelato. A skilled chef guides you through every step, from shaping fresh pasta to churning creamy gelato using local ingredients, classic flavors that often define a trip to Florence.

This tailor-made experience transforms your Italy tour into an authentic culinary adventure. You leave with a recipe book and a certificate celebrating your new skills.

Skip the lines to explore Santa Maria del Fiore with a private, guided tour. Climb Brunelleschi’s dome for sweeping views of Florence and access to terraces normally closed to the public.

Delve into the cathedral complex to admire Paolo Uccello’s intricate clock and Vasari’s frescoes, enjoy behind-the-scenes stories and expert insight that bring Renaissance masterpieces to life.

Arrive in Rome and head straight to Trastevere, one of the city’s most characterful neighborhoods. A local guide will lead you on a food tour that blends rich history with bold flavors. You’ll sample Trapizzino, artisanal gelato, aged balsamic drizzled over Parmigiano Reggiano, and homemade pasta served with fine wine.

The experience continues with a stop at a renowned pizzeria and Essenza wine bar, where top-quality cheeses and cured meats are handpicked to suit your tastes.

Enjoy a skip-the-line guided tour of the Colosseum to walk in the footsteps of gladiators and hear dramatic stories that bring ancient Rome to life.

Continue through the Roman Forum and up Palatine Hill for intimate views of ruins, markets, and temples, plus panoramic cityscapes.

Join a tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, led by a local expert who reveals the stories behind Michelangelo's ceiling and Raphael's frescoes.

Conclude with an inspiring visit to St. Peter's Basilica and Square, soaking in grand architecture, sacred art, and the personal history that makes this tailored Italy trip unforgettable.

Enjoy a private transfer to Sorrento and an afternoon at leisure. Stroll Piazza Tasso and the Old Town, wander lemon groves, relax at Marina Grande or Villa Comunale Park, and visit the Valley of the Mills.

Local restaurants, handcrafted ceramics, and scenic viewpoints create authentic, personalized experiences.

Discover Sorrento’s countryside on a guided visit to a fourth-generation organic farm. Stroll through olive and lemon groves, tour the wine cellar and olive oil mill, and learn traditional production techniques.

Taste fresh olive oil, honey, cheeses, and Limoncello. Enjoy a relaxed farm-to-table Italian lunch and dessert with included transportation from Sorrento.

From Sorrento, enjoy a private panoramic full-day tour of the Amalfi Coast. Visit Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello to stroll colorful streets, shop local boutiques, and relax in seaside cafes while soaking in dramatic coastal views and historic sites.

A dedicated driver guides you between villages, offering local stories, photography stops, and timing to suit your Italy trip pace for an authentic, relaxed experience.

Enjoy a leisurely final morning in Naples with time to savor a last espresso and stroll through historic streets. Your private transfer will take you to Naples train station for a scenic rail journey to Rome.

On arrival, you'll be met and taken directly to Rome’s airport. Conclude your trip with calm and confidence, knowing your tailor-made Italy tour handled every detail for a smooth, stress-free farewell and lasting memories.