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!!
COACH TOUR: Explore the best of central Italy on this five-day journey from Rome to Venice, with scenic stops in Florence, Bologna and the Tuscan countryside. Visit Assisi and Siena en route to Florence, where Renaissance treasures and Tuscan cuisine await. Wander Bologna’s historic streets and enjoy a street food tasting before heading to Venice for gondolas, cicchetti and grand architecture. Wrap up with wine and views in hilltop Montepulciano before returning to Rome. With guided sightseeing, regional flavours and iconic landmarks throughout, this compact adventure is perfect for travellers keen to experience Italy’s cultural heart in style.
This is your ticket to explore the best of Italy in just 15 days. From visiting a nobleman at his home in Rome and staying in the rolling vineyards of Tuscany to visiting the site of Pompeii with a local guide, this trip encompasses some of Italy's must-do experiences. You’ll visit ancient monuments, lively cities and sprawling vineyards, indulging in delicious traditional cuisine. Kick back on sparkling coastal beaches, get to know the locals and visit lesser-known spots with your knowledgeable local leader – what more could you ask for?
This Self-drive journey starts from Rome the capital of Italy towards the Siena Area and continues through Orvieto famous for its majestic Gothic Cathedral and the beautiful Perugia region home of the Baci (world-famous chocolate). Drive along beautiful scenic roads in the Tuscan hills. Explore the village of Montalcino and taste the famous Brunello wine. Then you will reach Bagno Vignoni renowned for its spa with a large swimming pool. Visit Pienza famous for its sheep cheese “Pecorino”. Your last stop of the day will be in Montepulciano where you will have the opportunity to taste local wines. Next day, continue your journey through Chianti Landscape, famous for its wines. Driving ahead towards San Casciano Val di Pesa where local oil and wine tasting is scheduled. Then you will reach Florence. The following day, discover Florence, renowned for Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio with its goldsmith's shops. Late afternoon you will depart for Bologna. The next day drives to Parma and enjoys the visit to the vinegar factory in Modena and returns to Bologna. The following day explore Bologna and in the afternoon drive through Ferrara city with a wonderful castle and reach Padua. Next day, Enjoy a visit to picturesque places in Padua: Scrovegni Chapel with Giotto's frescoes, the St Antony’s Basilica, Prato della Valle and Palazzo della Ragione. Next, you will drive to Venice, also known as The Floating City. Sail the Gondola, an iconic Venetian wooden boat and be amused by the Venice lagoon. This itinerary is a perfect example of what you’ll find in Exclusive Italy tours and packages, combining historic cities, culinary experiences, and iconic landscapes into one unforgettable journey.
This train tour across Italy allows you to explore some of the nation’s most prominent landmarks. It starts with Rome which is the foundation of Christian culture and Western civilization. When here, you can visit the Roman Colosseum, Navona Square, Trevi Fountain, St Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museum. The next stop of this journey is Florence, the capital city of Tuscany. Known for Michelangelo’s David sculpture and taking you through chapters of the renaissance period one by one, Florence is a paradise for people loving art and history. Up next is the City of Canals, Venice. Believed to be of the most romantic cities in the world, Venice also boasts of Doge’s Palace and San Marco Square. The fourth destination of this tour is Milan, Italy’s fashion capital. Apart from being captivated by the stylish Milan streets, you can also explore the Duomo, the Castello Sforzesco, and the famous Navigli canals. Fifth in the line is the place of dreams, Lake Como. Renowned for fabulous lakeside resorts, fine dining restaurants, and alluring beauty, this place will take your breath away! Post this, you will travel back to Milan, coming to the end of one of our Scenic tours of Italy.
This trip is perfect if you want to really smash out Europe, safely experience Egypt and if you haven’t travelled much. We got to see so many amazing places and now I have a great idea of where I would go back to. Yes it is very fast paced and you wont do everything you want to but you do 95% of the main attractions of each place and you have people to share the experiences with. You will 100% make friends on these trips if you solo traveler :)
This trip will give you the pleasure of exploring some of the most amazing destinations Europe in the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Start your journey from Prague where you get to explore the city on a guided tour and enjoy a boat tour on the Vltava River. Then reach Munich and visit the futuristic BMW Welt which has fascinating architecture for multi-use exhibitions of BMW cars. Ahead in your journey to Austria arrive in Innsbruck and visit the Swarovski Museum, the renowned home of crystals. Then cross the border to Switzerland and enjoy an evening in the historic center next to the lake in Zurich. Next, take in the fantastic scenery while you ride up in a cable car in Grindelwald and explore the beautiful Lucern. later continued to Burglen and visited the chapel of the XVI century before reaching Milan in Italy. Next, you will discover the famous city of Pisa and take a little tourist train to the beautiful art complexes of Piazza Dei Miracoli and the well-known Leaning Tower. On your next stop you will reach the Italian Capital of Rome where you will visit St. Peter’s Basilica and the notorious Roman Coliseum among other highlights. Your adventure will continue with a walking tour of magnificent Florence through the historic center, taking in places such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Plaza della Signoria. Your journey will end in Romantic Venice, where you will discover the marvelous St. Mark´s Square and the world-famous Murano Glass Factory.
Embark on a true Eastern European escapade on this 22-day adventure from Berlin to Rome. With plenty of free time in each spot and a local leader providing recommendations along the way, you’ll get immersed in the buzz of Berlin, the beauty of Prague and the bustle of Budapest. Tour the grand summer palace in Vienna, step into a fairytale in Salzburg’s Old Town and walk through the enchanting Vintgar Gorge in Bled. Finish with the canals and clifftop villages of Venice and Cinque Terre, and the piazzas of Rome – this is an adventure you truly won’t want to miss.
Get ready to see some of Europe's most extravagant castles and powerful palaces with this multi-country tour from Italy to Germany! Your journey will begin in Rome, the ancient capital of Italy. Uncover thousands of years of history as you visit the Imperial Forums and St. Peter’s Basilica. From there you will travel to Florence, the Birthplace of the Renaissance, and the perfect place to see the famous works of iconic Italian artists. Take a boat across the Grand Canal in Venice, the City of Canals, where you will discover St. Mark’s Square. Cross the border into Austria to visit Innsbruck, home to the Swarovski Crystal Museum, and drive across the mountains to the beautiful ski village of Kitzbuhel. Your next couple of stops will be in Salzburg, known for its historic city center and the legendary birthplace of Mozart, and Traunsee Lake, from where you will head on a cruise to Gmunden, known for its spectacular Alpine scenery. Next, travel to Vienna to visit the Schonbrunn Palace, the former home of the Hapsburgs. Cross the border into Hungary with a trip to Budapest, the “Queen of the Danube” home to an astounding 123 thermal baths. Explore Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, known for its rich culture and incredible art scene. Travel to Prague, the Czech capital, where you will head on a scenic boat tour on the Vltava River and see the Prague Castle – the largest ancient castle in the world! Drive through Bavaria, perhaps the most beautiful region in Germany, to visit Lauf, known for its busy market and Wenzelschloss Castle. Your next stop will be in Wurzburg, a famous university city situated on the banks of the Maine River. Finally, you will explore Frankfurt, known for its futuristic skyline, where your tour of Italy, Vienna, Budapest, and Prague will come to an end!
Fast-paced fun with tonnes of socialising, bucket-list sights and good times all round.
The right kind of express – this 11-day Euro trip is THE G.O.A.T. for those big on ambition but short on time. Tick off the bucket-listers: Venice, Prague and Paris. Add a touch of history with Berlin and Vienna. Throw in the show-stopping Swiss Alps. And we give you the perfect introduction to what this incredible continent has to offer. Plus, you won’t be going it alone. With up to 47 other like-minded travel besties joining the ride, the mems you make are lasting F-O-R-E-V-E-R.
Krakow & Ljubljana sound familiar? Probably not. That's because the Vienna to Rome Trail is about blazing a new trail. But just to keep things interesting we sandwich the obscure between hotspots like Venice & Vienna. It doesn't get much better than 9 brimming days to explore a lot of Europe.
The Jewels of Spain and Italy is a unique journey through two of the most popular European countries. In Spain, enjoy visits to the cities of Madrid, Cordoba, Sevilla, Granada, Valencia and Barcelona, all of which have their own expressions of Spanish culture along with must-see sights including the Mosque of Cordoba, La Alhambra, the city of the Arts and Sciences. Cross the Mediterranean by overnight ferry from Barcelona to Civitavecchia, Italy the home port for Rome. See the world-famous attractions while in Italy, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, along with wine tastings in one of the world’s best wine regions, Tuscany. Your tour will end back in Rome..
