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Table of contents
- The best Italy tour packages
- What people love about Italy Tours
- Most popular destinations in Italy
- Tailor Your Trip: Activities & Ways to Explore Italy
- Top Tour Operators for Your Italy Trip: A Comparative Guide
- Best places to start your Italy tour
- Discover Italy tours for every budget
- Find Your Perfect Tour: Options for Every Group Size & Travel Style
- Italy itineraries by length
- Traveler types and experiences
- Best time to visit Italy
- Italy travel guides - curated by our experts
- Contact our Italy travel experts
- What our customers ask about Italy Tours & Trips
The best Italy tour packages
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Rome, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast
29 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Tour of the Coliseum was very nice. The local guide was very knowledgeable.”
Bonnie, traveled in October
Duration 8 days Destinations Rome, Naples, Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii, Ravello, Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! From $4,390
6% Off- NZ$4,120You save $270
Italy City Break - 5 Days
65 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was a great trip for me.”
Tom, traveled in August
Rated 4.4/5 by 60+ travelers, this Italian adventure connects Rome to Venice. Highlights include Assisi's St. Francis Basilica, Siena's Piazza del Campo, and Florence's Duomo. Four-star hotels like Raffaello Florence pair with authentic meals, from Bologna's street food to Montepulciano's wine tasting.
Duration 5 days Destinations Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Tuscany, Montepulciano Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Click Tours From $3,029
36% Off- NZ$1,938You save $1,090
Italian Discovery
120 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Beautiful scenery, great food, but most importantly friendly people. Well, I highly recommend.”
Robert, traveled in March
Ten spectacular days link Rome to Venice. UNESCO sites including Vatican Museums and Pompeii ruins offer skip-the-line access. Premium hotels like St. Martin Rome and Raffaello Florence complement authentic meals including lunch in Montepulciano's wine region.
Duration 11 days Destinations Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Montepulciano, Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri Age Range Ages 6+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Eskapas From $5,313
10% Off- NZ$4,782You save $531
Sicilian Secrets - Tour of Sicily 8 days
80 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Mostly because of our tour guide Angelo who was so informative and knowledgeable. Very accommodating.”
Vincent, traveled in June
Sicily's cultural tapestry unfolds from Catania to Palermo for approx. $210 per day. UNESCO treasures include Syracuse's Archaeological Park and Agrigento's Valley of Temples. Four-star hotels like Il Principe in Catania complement local specialties from Modica chocolate to Marsala wine at Florio Cellars.
Duration 8 days Destinations Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Piazza Armerina, Agrigento, Marsala, Monreale, PalermoSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Italian, Spanish Operator Dimensione Sicilia - Dimsi Incoming Operator Srl From $3,100
20% Off- NZ$2,480You save $620
Highlights of the Amalfi Coast
104 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Gorgeous scenery! Very special area. I especially loved the tours of Pompeii and Herculaneum.”
Janet, traveled in June
Experience Italy's most beautiful coastline from the family-run Hotel Due Torri in Bomerano. Explore ancient Pompeii and Herculaneum, cruise to glamorous Capri, and trek the Path of the Gods to Positano. Enjoy authentic pizza-making demos, local wines, and stunning Amalfi Coast views over 8 memorable days.
Duration 8 days Destinations Bomerano, Positano, Pompei, Amalfi, Capri, Ravello Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $3,517
6% Off- NZ$3,300You save $217
What people love about Italy Tours
- Italy City Break - 5 Days
Being in Italy was amazing! Being able to see all the cities in 5 days was great! And the views were breathtaking. The hotels were nice and accommodating. The only downside were the meals that were provided as there was no selection and they were bland. Also our tour guide didn’t seem she was the most organized and didn’t explain things and left a lot of us confused or left to figure out important things on your own.
- Deluxe Italian Escape with picturesque Cinque Terre
We were in Italy! We liked the places visited that were chosen by the tour! No need to worry about payments for hotels and trains! We appreciated having free time in each city! We would have liked the hotels to be closer to the train stations to avoid expansive taxis and for it to be easier with the suitcase. Not easy to know which bus to take to get there and which stop... We would have preferred a shuttle (included in the price) to pick us up and take us back to our hotel for all the activities/cities (Colleseum, gondola ride...). It is more reassuring when you are in a foreign country. It was great that «Just Drive » was able to do this in Florence! We were in Pisa from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. It's so pretty! We could not climb to the top of Pisa before 9:00am. It’s was sad that we couldn’t see the inside because we had to leave for Quince Terra. We enjoyed the organized tour! We were able to discover important places in Italy! Thank you for doing your best that you could so that we could go to Quince Terre and Pisa despite the people who canceled and thank you for being available through WhatsApp every day! :)
- Walking the Amalfi Coast
Great trip beautiful scenery loved the accomodation -tour guide lovely and terrific other walkers -
Most popular destinations in Italy
This region gives you Italy's most dramatic coastal scenery along the Amalfi Coast. You'll see clifftop villages that look out over the Mediterranean. Pompeii is the crown jewel for history lovers. You can take guided walks through Roman streets and homes that are remarkably well preserved. South Italy is different from many coastal destinations because it combines world-class archaeological sites with authentic food experiences. Think wood-fired Neapolitan pizza in Naples and fresh sfogliatella pastries in seaside towns. When you visit Capri, boat trips will show you hidden grottos and crystal-clear waters that are perfect for swimming. Local agriturismos offer cooking classes where you'll learn about regional specialties like limoncello and traditional pasta dishes. This gives you hands-on cultural experiences that go way beyond typical sightseeing.
See all South Italy toursLake Como shows off Italy's Alpine beauty. You can take boat trips to elegant Bellagio, which is framed by snow-capped peaks and historic villas. The Bernina Express gives you panoramic train travel through Swiss Alps territory. You'll see mountain views that most Italy itineraries miss completely. Wine lovers will discover intimate tastings at family-run Franciacorta vineyards. Here you'll learn production techniques that families have passed down through generations. Northern Italy is different from southern regions because it mixes Italian charm with Alpine influences. You can see this in both the architecture and the food. Cooking experiences focus on northern specialties. Local chefs will teach you authentic carbonara preparation and regional wine pairings in traditional settings.
See all Northern Italy toursCampania centers around three major attractions: Pompeii's ancient Roman ruins, Naples' vibrant street culture, and the Amalfi Coast's dramatic scenery. Capri island trips reveal Mediterranean beauty through boat tours and hillside walks. Naples gives you authentic Neapolitan pizza experiences at historic pizzerias. Local wine tastings highlight regional varieties like Falanghina and Aglianico. If you love archaeology, you can spend full days exploring Pompeii's excavated streets, theaters, and preserved frescoes. The combination of active volcanoes, ancient history, and coastal landscapes makes Campania uniquely diverse compared to other Italian regions.
See all Campania toursRome and Florence anchor this region with world-famous art and architecture. You'll see everything from the Colosseum to Michelangelo's David. Cinque Terre offers coastal hiking between five colorful villages. This gives you Mediterranean views that are completely different from typical city tours. Tuscan wine country features cellar visits and tastings at family estates. Local vintners will share traditional winemaking methods with you. Central Italy is different from other regions because it balances major cultural sites with smaller medieval towns and countryside experiences. Cooking classes in Florence teach traditional techniques using local ingredients. Rome offers guided tours of ancient forums and underground catacombs that you can't access on your own.
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Tailor Your Trip: Activities & Ways to Explore Italy
Italy's waterways give you a completely different view of famous destinations. River cruises let you reach both well-known cities and quiet riverside towns in comfort. You'll float past Venice's historic neighborhoods without fighting the crowds on foot, then dock right in Milan's cultural center. River boats can navigate inland waterways to places that ocean cruises simply can't reach since they're stuck at coastal ports. This creates a nice, relaxed pace where you only unpack once.
See all River Cruise toursThe Dolomites offer incredible alpine adventures from cozy valley towns. Well-marked trails take you to dramatic limestone peaks and crystal-clear mountain lakes. You can choose gentle valley walks or challenging climbs to the top, including routes with viewpoints over 2,000 meters high. Southern Italy gives you something totally different along the Amalfi Coast. Here, clifftop paths connect old fishing villages as you walk through terraced lemon groves and climb ancient stone steps carved right into the dramatic coastline.
See all Hiking & Trekking toursPuglia mixes culture with easy physical activities throughout this unique southern region. Small group trips combine walking tours through UNESCO trulli villages, cooking classes at working farms, and visits to fascinating cave homes carved into limestone cliffs. You'll spend some days actively exploring baroque town centers and others relaxing at family-run olive oil farms for tastings. This approach takes you well beyond the usual tourist spots for a real taste of the region.
See all Active toursTuscany's rolling hills are perfect for cycling. Quiet back roads connect hilltop medieval towns through cypress groves and vineyard landscapes. You'll follow ancient pilgrimage paths and farm tracks while avoiding busy highways. This gives you access to family wineries and olive estates that most visitors miss. The climbs are manageable and you're rewarded with long downhill stretches. Your stops include working farms where you can watch traditional cooking demonstrations and taste wines between riding segments.
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Top Tour Operators for Your Italy Trip: A Comparative Guide
Planning a trip to Italy? If you're heading to Sicily, you need to check out Dimensione Sicilia and Sicilian Secrets. These companies absolutely know what they're doing. Their local guides won't just drag you around the usual tourist spots. Now if money's tight, Italy on a Budget Tours is your best bet. They're masters at stretching your euros without making you feel like you're missing out. For those who'd rather not deal with any planning stress, Meet and Greet Italy handles absolutely everything. Transportation, hotels, you name it.
View Italy operatorsBest places to start your Italy tour
Rome's your smartest bet for getting started. Most of our tours head out from there. Want to see northern Italy? Venice puts you right where you need to be. Going south? Naples is perfect since you can hop over to the Amalfi Coast without any hassle. Sicily-bound travelers should pick Catania for the east side or Palermo if you're exploring the west. You've got to book ahead when it gets busy. Smart travelers reserve their spots 3-4 months out for better deals and availability. Timing's everything too. Hit the big attractions early morning or late afternoon to dodge the crowds.
Tours for Every Budget: Value-Focused to Premium Options
Italy tours give you the perfect mix of affordability and great sightseeing. You'll explore Rome's ancient landmarks, Florence's Renaissance art, and Venice's famous canals without breaking the bank. Budget tours include guided access to the Vatican, smart hotel locations near major sights, and flexible schedules that blend organized tours with free time to wander on your own. If you want to splurge a bit, premium trips offer business-class train travel, luxury hotels, and special perks like early morning museum visits before the crowds arrive or private cooking classes at traditional Italian estates where you'll learn family recipes.
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Find Your Perfect Tour: Options for Every Group Size & Travel Style
Who are you traveling with?
Group
950 tours in ItalyLarge group tours that run 7-10 days give you excellent value with comfortable transportation and well-located hotels across Italy's most famous destinations. You'll make lasting friendships with fellow travelers while experienced guides handle all the planning details. Sicily works particularly well for bigger groups. You'll visit Monreale's beautiful Norman Cathedral, tour traditional Marsala wine cellars, and explore Mount Etna's volcanic landscapes
Small Group
428 tours in ItalyWith just 12-16 travelers, small groups let you experience authentic Italian culture through special access to places like family-owned Piedmont vineyards and intimate Bologna pasta workshops. The Amalfi Coast's hidden villages and Puglia's traditional towns become real highlights. You'll stay in unique places like historic trulli houses and converted farmhouses that larger groups simply can't book.
Private / Personalized
381 tours in ItalyCustom private trips work best along Southern Italy routes and the classic Venice-Florence-Rome triangle. Each trip comes with dedicated local experts, luxury transportation, and premium 4-star hotels chosen just for you. You can combine world-famous attractions with your personal interests. Think exclusive Vatican access paired with exploring Rome's historic Jewish Quarter, or Tuscan wine tastings alongside hands-on cooking classes at countryside villas.
Italy itineraries by length
A week in Italy gives you time to really get to know one or two regions instead of rushing through tourist spots. If you're drawn to northern Italy, you can connect Milan's fashion districts with Venice's canals and spend a day or two exploring Lake Como's villa-dotted shores. Tuscany makes for another great week-long circuit. You'll blend Florence's Renaissance treasures with the cliff-top villages of Cinque Terre.
See all toursTen days let you explore Italy's diverse regional personalities without feeling rushed. Southern routes work particularly well with this timeframe. You might start in Naples' vibrant streets, continue through the dramatic Amalfi coastline, and venture into Puglia to see those famous whitewashed trulli houses. Sicily is perfect for a circumnavigation tour over ten days. You'll discover ancient Greek theaters in Syracuse, learn about chocolate-making traditions in Modica, and explore volcanic wine regions near Etna.
See all toursTwo weeks reveals Italy's full cultural range while still giving you depth in each place. You might start with Rome's ancient layers, then head into Tuscany's cypress-lined hills before continuing north through Portofino's colorful harbor and Lake Como's grand estates. The extended timeframe means you can participate in local traditions like the evening passeggiata strolls and visit artisan workshops. These comprehensive routes include lesser-visited destinations alongside the iconic sites everyone knows.
See all toursTraveler types and experiences
Italy tours work well for different types of travelers because they mix organized activities with free time to explore on your own. If you're traveling solo, you'll love Sicily's 8-day tours. These give you your own room but include group meals where you naturally meet other travelers. Couples tend to pick the more intimate Sicily trips that blend culture with romance. You'll cook with local families in their homes and enjoy private tastings at old estates. Younger travelers usually go for the Rome-to-Amalfi trips that mix history with adventure. You might hike up Vesuvius in the morning, then swim near Positano in the afternoon, or tackle the Path of Gods trail. Senior travelers appreciate the slower pace of 8 to 10-day tours. These keep you in centrally located hotels, handle all the logistics, and include guides who know when to share interesting stories and when to let you rest. No matter which tour you pick, you can expect cooking classes, boat trips to Capri, and cultural workshops that make your trip more meaningful.
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Best time to visit Italy
- Summer 2025
Italy's long summer days give you plenty of time to see everything on your bucket list. You can explore Sicily's dramatic Etna volcano in the morning and cool off in Taormina's beaches by afternoon. Those classic Venice-Florence-Rome trips work beautifully in summer. You'll taste prosecco in Venice, learn to cook pasta in Florence, and take evening walks through Rome when the temperatures finally drop.
- July 2025 684 tours
- August 2025 popular 980 tours
- Fall / Autumn 2025
Harvest time brings perfect weather for food lovers traveling through Italy. In Sicily you can watch grapes and olives being processed right from the fields. The cities feel much more relaxed as the summer crowds disappear. Venice looks especially beautiful in fall when morning mist drifts over the lagoons. Your days can easily mix Florence's art galleries with wine tastings in Chianti.
- September 2025 popular 1,125 tours
- October 2025 1,075 tours
- November 2025 517 tours
- Winter 2025 / 2026
Italian cities show their true personality during winter when the crowds thin out and local life takes center stage. You can actually think and reflect at Rome's Forum and Colosseum without fighting through summer crowds. Lake Como becomes a peaceful retreat where you can take the funicular up to Brunate for snow-capped mountain views. Venice's misty canals and empty Piazza San Marco feel almost magical.
- December 2025 popular 345 tours
- January 2026 264 tours
- February 2026 267 tours
- Spring 2026
Italy's gardens and countryside look absolutely beautiful when everything starts blooming in spring. Sicily offers the perfect combination of exploring Syracuse's ancient ruins surrounded by wildflowers and tasting fresh olive oil in Modica. The weather lets you mix different activities throughout your day. You might spend morning hours at Florence's Uffizi and afternoon learning about wine at Tuscan vineyards.
- March 2026 374 tours
- April 2026 465 tours
- May 2026 popular 472 tours
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What sets a guided Italy tour apart from independent travel?
Let's be real - guided Italy tours take the stress out of planning everything yourself so you can actually enjoy the experience. You've got expert guides showing you the hidden spots and sharing fascinating cultural insights that'll totally change how you see each destination. Take the Sicilian Secrets 8-day tour where guides like Placido and Ivan bring the stories to life or the Icons of Italy rail tour where Elisabetta and Milena make sure everything runs smoothly while sharing their deep local knowledge.
Which locally recognized cultural practices can visitors participate in, and where do they typically take place?
Jump into the passeggiata - that's the evening stroll where locals catch up and mingle in towns across Italy. You'll want to try the aperitivo scene too especially in Milan Florence and Venice where pre-dinner drinks and snacks are basically an art form. Bologna's the place to get your hands dirty learning authentic pasta-making from scratch. Over in Taormina you can join food tours sampling traditional Sicilian pastries and wines while Bologna's cooking classes let you dive deep into pasta-making techniques passed down through generations.
Which officially designated natural areas exist in Italy outside major urban centers, and what are the primary methods of accessing them?
Italy's natural spaces are absolutely stunning - take Cinque Terre National Park a UNESCO site where hiking trails connect five gorgeous coastal villages. Up in the Dolomites you'll find dramatic mountain landscapes with trails branching out from towns like Dobbiaco while Mt. Etna Europe's largest active volcano draws visitors for guided trips from Catania. The Cycle Tuscany tour lets you cruise through the Apuan Alps with an incredible downhill ride to Viareggio and if you're heading to the Dolomites the Hiking tour gets you up to Strudelkopf mountain by local bus for some seriously epic views.
Which local dishes are officially recognized in Italy as regional specialties, and where are they commonly served?
Italian food culture runs deep - you haven't really experienced Florence until you've had a proper Bistecca alla Fiorentina at a traditional trattoria. Northern Italy especially Venice and Milan is where you'll find amazing risotto dishes with endless variations. Along the Amalfi Coast the local trattorias serve up incredible Spaghetti alle Vongole right by the sea. Each region has its specialties like Florence's perfectly grilled T-bone steaks Venice's creamy risottos and those seaside restaurants along Amalfi where the pasta and seafood just hits different.
Which modes of public or private transport are most commonly used in Italy, and what are their main operating schedules or routes?
Getting around Italy is pretty straightforward - high-speed trains connect the major spots like Rome Florence Venice and Milan running frequently throughout the day. Local buses handle the smaller towns and villages with schedules posted at stops and private transfers fill in the gaps for those hard-to-reach places. Tours like the 5-day Italy City Break use deluxe coaches to zip between Assisi Siena and Florence while the Icons of Italy rail tour takes advantage of those fast trains to cover Venice Florence and Rome efficiently and comfortably.