Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
Rome’s history and the Amalfi Coast’s beauty? A perfect combo! From the Colosseum to Positano’s breathtaking cliffs, this trip was straight out of a postcard
Embark on a journey through southern Italy, from Naples (the birthplace of pizza) to Sicily’s Catania, exploring the best spots along the way. For those seeking to venture off Italy’s beaten path, Calabria offers clear waters and the stalwart fortifications of Tropea, as well as active volcanoes on the Aeolian Islands. With plenty of opportunities to relax and soak up the Mediterranean sun by the seaside, you’ll also take a boat ride to the coves of Toarmina, indulge in local granita and maybe even take a dip in Sulphur springs. This trip promises a blend of culture, nature, history and cuisine – truly embodying the essence of Italy!
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the stunning landscapes of Northern Italy with our Dolomites and Prosecco Self-Drive Tour. This unique adventure offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and culinary delights. Wind your way through the majestic peaks and verdant valleys of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its breathtaking scenery and outdoor activities. Then, immerse yourself in the world of Prosecco, exploring the lush vineyards and charming villages where this world-famous sparkling wine is produced. With the freedom of a self-drive tour, you can set your own pace, stop to take in the views and savor the region's delights on your terms. Get ready to experience the best of Italy's alpine and wine country, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
COACH TOUR: Spend seven days soaking up the history, flavours and scenery of Sicily on this round-trip tour from Palermo. Explore the UNESCO-listed cathedral of Monreale and wander the ancient streets of Palermo’s Old Town. Discover medieval Erice, taste wines in Marsala, and marvel at the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. You’ll visit Baroque hill towns like Ragusa and Noto, stroll through historic Syracuse, and take in coastal charm in Taormina. A visit to Mount Etna adds a dramatic finish to this journey through Sicily’s cultural and natural treasures.
SMALL GROUP TOUR: Discover the main highlights and attractions of Northern Italy on this 6-day small group tour. Take in the enchanting beauty of Venice's canals, art, and architecture. Immerse yourself in the culture of Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet. Explore the stunning landscapes and crystal-clear waters of Lake Garda, a favourite of artists and poets. Enjoy leisurely strolls and picturesque towns along the way. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, art, and natural beauty in one of Europe's most picturesque regions.
Discover the rolling hills of Tuscany, home to sprawling vineyards, charming medieval hill towns, and enchanting cities. Savor a 7-night stay in Montecatini Terme, the famous resort and spa town. Visit Pisa, Florence, and San Gimignano, nestled in the Italian countryside. Discover the charming town of Lucca, Italy’s best-kept secret. Enjoy free time in Montecatini or see the Gothic Line of WWII and visit the Museum of Liberation. Explore the cultural treasures of Florence. Partake in a Tuscan cooking class. Sample cheese at the farm where it is made. Enjoy fabulous local wines and the region’s famous cuisine. Steeped in history, culture and legend, this is Tuscany as you always imagined it.
Bari is an elegant white town on the Adriatic Sea, it combines both the sophisticated atmosphere of South Italy and the simplicity of a small provincial area. Explore the beautiful white town of Bari, visit the Basilica Pontificia di San Nicola, Museo Nicolaiano, and other areas while learning about the history and culture of the city.
Discover the beauties of Sicily during this five days self-drive tour. Drive through several UNESCO Heritage Sites and unique towns, and admire splendid views and art masterpieces.
Matera is a small jewel carved out of the mountains. Time seems to have stood still in the city of Basilicata, where the surrounding landscape is not unlike a painting. Matera, which in past years has captivated photographers and filmmakers, including Henri Cartier-Bresson, Pier Paolo Pasolini and Mel Gibson, has a unique charm. A complex beauty that can only be understood when walking around the narrow alleys of the historic center and the houses carved out of the tuff. The layers of history and the delicate relationship with the surrounding nature make it an amazing open-air museum.
Spend four nights on the island of Ischia during this seven-day trip beginning and ending in Naples. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the island of Ischia to see its most beautiful Thermal sites among which are the Negombo Thermal Bath and Poseidon Thermal Gardens with over 20 pools with curative thermal waters. The tour also includes other important highlights as the famous Vineyard at Casa D’Ambra where you will experience a wine tasting of the local production. Particularly picturesque is Forio where you will stop to admire this place perfectly framed in its setting between the colourful landscapes of Mount Epomeo and the crystalline sea.
Tuscany is brimming with secluded valleys, magnificent rolling hills and majestic medieval villages boasting bustling restaurants, piazzas and ancient narrow cobble-stoned streets. Its rich landascape is complemented by towns overflowing with Reinassance art and architecture. Proud of its olive oil, there’s acclaimed gastronomy and, perhaps the best-know wine area, Chianti, is stunningly beautiful with gentle hills clocked by olive groves and vineyards and ancient castles and grand palazzi which have been magnificently restored as impressive hotels.
An exciting tour to discover the Sorrentine Peninsula and the Amalfi Coast through its history and flavors. Immerse yourself into an archaeological journey through the ancient cities of Pompeii and Ercolano. Discover Sorrento, a city with a colourful historical centre and a beautiful waterfront filled with bobbing fishing boats, and learn about the mozzarella and Limoncello history and making processes. Sail to the rocky island of Capri, and wander around its tiny pedestrian alleys.
Our family of 5 adults recently went to Italy on a 9 day trip to Venice, Rome and Sorrento(Amalfi Coast) with private tours, fast train travel, door to door drivers, and great accommodations; which was all set up by Michael.
Michael was very responsive to my communications, very helpful with trip suggestions to make the trip better, and just overall a great travel planner! I was nervous at first, because I have never completely booked a vacation online without ever meeting the travel planner, but it all worked out great!
We were completely happy with everything about our trip, and will definitely reach out to Michael again when we travel to Italy! There were a couple of small issues that arose over the duration of the trip, but they were handled quickly and without further problem to us. So all was good.
Our private tour guides in Rome, Ornella; and Roberta in Pompeii were incredible. Our Venice tour guide, Cynthia, was awesome too, she did a great job! We did a full day 8 hr tour in Rome of the Colosseum and Vatican, and I would recommend splitting that to two half days if you have the time. It was awesome, but a bit much for one day!! Also, we had a full day Amalfi Coast tour by van, with great driver Antonio, which was supposed to go to Positano, Amalfi, & Ravello, but because the traffic is so bad on the roads, there wasn't time to make it to Ravello. So, I recommend either going by boat, which we hear is faster, or allow more time if you want to see all three villages.
Again, a great trip for the memory books! Thank you MIchael and all of the local operators who worked to make our trip such a success!!
