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.
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PRIVATE TOUR: Experience Venice, Florence, Naples, and Rome on this 11-day tour through Italy. Cruise the Grand Canal, visit Murano and Burano, explore Florence with a hop-on hop-off pass, tour the ruins of Pompeii, discover Capri and the Amalfi Coast, and see Rome’s landmarks with a panoramic bus tour.
PRIVATE TOUR: Travel by train between Italy's three most popular destinations on this private tour. Begin in Rome, with two full free days and a 48 hour ticket for the city's popular sightseeing buses. Then make your way to Florence, for more leisure time and a fun guided tour by electric golf cart! Finally, it's on to Venice, where you've got free time to explore with your 48 hour vaporetto pass! The tour ends back in Rome.
PRIVATE TOUR: Discover Venice on this 4-day tour featuring a guided street food experience through the lively Cannaregio district, where you'll sample local wines and traditional Venetian cicchetti at five authentic bacari. Explore the islands of Murano and Burano by private boat, witnessing a glass-blowing demonstration, visiting a Romanesque cathedral, and learning about Burano’s famous lace-making tradition, all while enjoying the vibrant colours and charm of the Venetian Lagoon.
ITALY BY TRAIN: Discover the three most popular Italian Lakes on this 8-day tour, staying besides Lake Maggiore, Lake Como and Lake Garda. Travel by first-class train and enjoy free time at each lake. From Lake Maggiore, there's an optional scenic rail journey to lakeside Locarno in Switzerland via the Centovalli and in Milan there's the opportunity to enjoy a journey on the iconic Bernina Express to St Moritz. End your Italian adventure with two nights in Italy's fashion capital, Milan.
PRIVATE TOUR: From Rome’s ancient streets to the sunlit cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, this journey captures Italy at its finest. Wander through the Colosseum’s storied past, stroll Pompeii’s haunting ruins, sail to glamorous Capri, and wind along the Amalfi Coast’s breathtaking curves. With a perfect mix of guided exploration and free time, this tour invites you to savour Italy’s rich history, mouthwatering flavours, and timeless beauty at every turn.
PRIVATE TOUR: Wander the cliffside trails of Cinque Terre, from Corniglia’s quiet lanes to Monterosso’s sunlit shores. Trace old mule tracks through Manarola’s vineyards, climb to Punta Mesco’s windswept monastery ruins, and circle Palmaria Island past abandoned fortresses and gleaming Portoro marble. End each day over local seafood and Ligurian wine in La Spezia, where the sea and hills meet in timeless beauty.
PRIVATE TOUR: Explore Naples on a 4-day tour beginning with a guided city walk through its vibrant historic centre, Piazza Plebiscito, scenic seafront, bustling street food markets, and artisan shops, including a visit to a traditional nativity workshop and the city's cathedral. Discover the ancient ruins of Pompeii with a small-group guided tour, followed by a wine tasting and vineyard experience on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius.