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Tour Italia
Every region of Italy has something special. Dramatic nature in the north. Sunny coasts in the south. Local food specialities everywhere.
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You can’t really go to one place and say you’ve ‘seen Italy’. These 8-day escorted tours let you see a huge range of sights, tastes and sounds without you having to lift a finger. Our experienced tour leaders will show the way, all tour groups are kept to small groups and we include as much as we can in the price, to avoid any unexpected expenses!
Neapolitan Splendours
The Amalfi Coast is world-famous for lots of reasons. The coastline has earned its UNESCO status - beautiful buildings and sundrenched cliffs as far as you can see. You’ll be based in the centre of Sorrento and from there you’ll see the prettiest towns on the coast - Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. You’ll also get to see Pompeii. It’s a popular spot but it’s huge and worth every second of exploring. It’s unbelievable how much of it is still intact - buildings, amphitheatres, mosaics, ovens, kitchens… you can literally see what everyday life was like. 7 nights from £1,199 per person
Puglia & Basilicata
8 days of exploring food, art and architecture in some of Italy’s lesser known gems. There’s wine and olive oil tasting in Ostuni, as well as more wine and delicious local food in Alberobello. Otranto’s Norman cathedral is quite the sight, with the bones of 183 martyrs on display. Definitely one for the history buffs. You’ll also get to see one of our faves - the baroque city of Lecce. It’s as flamboyant as they come, and known as ‘the Florence of the south.’ 7 nights from £1,199 per person
Grand Tour of Sicily
This one’s all about architecture, nature and food you’ll never forget. You’ll be shown the best bits of the baroque city of Ortigia, followed by a boat trip around the peninsula with wine and snacks. Explore in the morning, relax in the afternoon - the perfect combo. Also on the agenda is the Valley of the Temples with some of the world’s best-preserved ancient Greek temples. An impressive sight for anyone, but especially if you’re a history buff. Top off the trip with the architecture and amazing food scene in Palermo, along with a visit to the mighty Mount Etna volcano. 7 nights from £1,535 per person
Self-guided tours
Travel at your own pace
These are perfect if you like to do your own thing, but want all the best local tips, and directions - you’ll make every second of your holiday count. We’ll arrange everything so all you have to do is arrive and enjoy it.
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Flavours of the Amalfi Coast
Food, glorious food. The sunshine and rich volcanic earth around Vesuvius make the Amalfi Coast a hugely flavoursome place to grow food. You’ll get to try it all. Go to an agriturismo for a local lunch with wine. You’ll also be picking fresh herbs and veg to use in your Italian cooking class - and of course, you’ll tuck into it at the end. You haven’t done Amalfi without street food, so the tasting tour is a highlight too - including the iconic Neapolitan pizzas. 4 nights from £1,045 per person
Trekking the Cinque Terre
This is your chance to combine a love of walking with five of the prettiest villages in Italy AND a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Vernazza is one of the most picturesque villages for walkers - our favourite is path two which has amazing coastal views among the vineyards on the cliff tops. Overall you can look forward to the combo of trekking trails and wandering around the fishing villages. There are lots of colourful, sundrenched houses along the coast, as well as narrow cobbled streets to get lost down. Throw in some history and architecture, and you feel like you could explore it forever. 7 nights from £1,329 per person
Highlights of Calabria
Get ready for a week of Italian history and architecture in lots of gorgeous coastal towns. You’ll also get to look out to the Ionian and Tyrrhenian Seas from the tip of Italy’s toe. There’s so much to see here that this tour is a perfect way to make the most of your time. You’ll be exploring narrow winding streets, beautiful churches, cliff-top castles and famous archaeological museums. It’s based from one hotel and we’ll arrange all the excursions for you - Tropea, Capo Vaticano, Pizzo, Zungri, Nicastro and Tiriolo. 7 nights from £659 per person Puglia & Basilicata Self-Drive If you see yourself cruising the roads in the Italian countryside, windows down and wind in your hair, this is for you. Having your own car is a great option if you want independence on your holiday, but as always, you’ll get detailed directions and local recommendations. You’ll see the stunning towns of Alberobello, Otranto and Lecce as well as the Gargano National Park. You can also spend some time in Matera - the 2019 European Capital of Culture and the setting of the new James Bond Movie! Make sure to see the ancient cave dwellings for a bit of history too. 7 nights from £759 per person
Flavours of Sicily Self-Drive
Sicily is a proper melting pot of food - the influences come from Arabia, Spain and mainland Italy - so this tour is very much designed to indulge your foodie passion. You’ll be eating at street food markets as well as top restaurants in Syracuse and Taormina. Throw in a wine tasting in an ancient abbey plus an olive oil tasting and dinner at a farm. We’ve got all the top tips and detailed driving maps for where to go, the prettiest drives, and where to stop on the way.
7 nights from £949 per person