10 Best Italy Multiday Tours in December 2026

Skip-the-Line Ticket Private Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour - December 2026

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Leave the crowd behind and with your skip-the-line tickets visit the Colosseum and the Imperial Roman Forum. Explore the most monumental elements of the Eternal City with a private tour guide who will bring to life the spirit of the ancient Roman world. Visit the Colosseum, one of the largest structures of the ancient world, where Romans once gathered to watch the gladiator games, battles with wild beasts, and according to legend, sea battles. Discover how the Colosseum, a massive stone amphitheater which seated an estimated 60,000 spectators, was built in only 8 years. Your guide will unlock fascinating stories of its design and construction, the political benefit, the fighters, and the eventual end of the games at the Colosseum. At the Imperial Roman Forum, your guide will bring to life the mythology, the popular celebrations of the time, and the gods of ancient Rome, which are reflected in the star signs in contemporary astrology. Learn how the pagan holiday Saturnalia influenced the unfolding of Christmas on the 25th of December today. Listen to the story of the Lapis Niger (Latin for ‘black stone’), the most ancient Latin text ever discovered in the world - which is housed in the foundation of a column in the Forum. Discover the Temple of the Vestal Virgins - six young women taken from aristocratic families to serve as virgin priests of Vesta. They worked in the temple for a period of 30 years under different emperors and were regarded almost as goddesses in status. Their foremost duty was maintaining the sacred fire of Vesta which represented the hearth of Rome. As legend had it - as long as the sacred flame burned, Rome would endure. From the Forum you will take a pleasant stroll to Palatine Hill, where Rome is thought to have originated. Walk among its beautiful hills and gardens and explore the Domus Augustus - Villa of Augustus - the partially excavated palace of Augustus and successive emperors. Your guide will discuss the legendary cave of Palatine Hill where, as myth has it, Romulus and Remus were found by the she-wolf who nurtured them through infancy.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Villa

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, french, german, russian, spanish

Destinations

Rome

Duration3 hours

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Discover Castel del Monte (UNESCO) - 2 Hour Guided Tour - December 2026

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In the heart of Puglia is hidden the most important monument of the Middle Ages in Italy, a treasure of beauty and mystery to explore. Castel del Monte was built on top of a hill where you can see a good part of the Puglia Region and the cities of the coast with a beautiful landscape. Castel del Monte is certainly the most important building that has left the Emperor Frederick II Hohenstaufen of Swabia, full of mysteries not fully revealed. At the base of its construction there is always the number 8. After many years of neglect, during which the castle was stripped of furniture and decorations of marble, has become a refuge for shepherds, brigands and political refugees. In 1876 the castle was bought and restored by the Italian state. In 1996 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage for the perfection of its shape and the harmonious union of cultural elements from northern Europe, the Islamic world and classical antiquity and because it represented the personality of its creator Frederick II Hohenstaufen. The tour you will discover the exteriors and interiors of the 'castle' and describe the secrets of the historical context in which it was built.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, german, italian

Destinations

Andria

Duration2 hours

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Great Italian Cities - December 2026

4.8

(201 reviews )

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It was a beautiful, historic overview of the heart of Italy. Our guide , was fantastic, caring and knowledgeable.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Villa

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Rome, Munich, Venice, Florence

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Duration10 days

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European Escapade - December 2026

4.9

(27 reviews )

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Loved the whole experience- visited all the best countries in Europe, tasted wines, spirits and other European alcohol In cheapest prices. It’s not suitable for asians with dark skin and if you’re over 34 yrs old unless you have a thick skin to not give any reaction to the comments some people make as a joke- only because they are white and still young. Not sure what they are so proud about in those moments. Other than that I enjoyed my time with rest of them. The price was on discount- I had to add on some extra adventures which worth it. Honestly 24 days is finished so quickly. Recommend to all the people who like explore Europe more in less time in cheaper price. Great work contiki, I am on my second one now- in Thailand, this group of approx 30 people is much better than European escapades (just my personal experience).

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hostel, Hotel, Resort, Guest House

Age Range

18-35 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

London, Florence, Beaujolais, French Riviera

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Duration24 days

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In the heart of Italy and Campania - December 2026

(1 review )

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The trip was good but a few things need to be addressed - the hotels were not very good - wallpapers were peeling, carpets were very dirty and torn and the breakfast was not good. The bus rivers were great but the seats were too close to each other - my tall sons did not have enough legroom. The guides were wonderful and helpful Next time we would like to not be put together with another group that speaks a different language.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Rome

Duration11 days

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Skip-the-Line Ticket Private Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour - December 2026

Discover Castel del Monte (UNESCO) - 2 Hour Guided Tour - December 2026

Great Italian Cities - December 2026

European Escapade - December 2026

In the heart of Italy and Campania - December 2026

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Skip-the-Line Ticket Private Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour - December 2026

Discover Castel del Monte (UNESCO) - 2 Hour Guided Tour - December 2026

Great Italian Cities - December 2026

European Escapade - December 2026

In the heart of Italy and Campania - December 2026

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