Duration: 8 hours

Type of Service: Siena Foodie Tour with Charcuterie Lunch at Salumeria – private tour with one hour visit to the Siena Cathedral

You will be picked up from the Siena train station if coming from Florence or your accommodations in Siena. Private door to door service is also available from your Florence accommodations. The medieval town of Siena is located 1 hour, 20 minutes south of Florence.

This special foodie tour starts in the heart of the ancient hilltop town of Siena. We will visit a cafe for coffee, where the owners roast their own coffee beans as they have for 3 generations. 

Then we will make the short walk to a family owned generation bakery to hear the history and sample many of the local Sienese desserts.

If this tour is booked on a Tuesday or Saturday, we can visit a local farmers market for a sampling of the Tuscan Pecorino cheeses, and honey, among other things. 

Next, we make the short drive outside the walls of Siena, to a Salumeria for lunch. This is a historical delicatessen, which offers artesian quality products. The salamis are lovingly made by, the Norcino, using local recipes that are 300 years old. All made from local livestock without any use of colorants, preservatives, milk-based ingredients or gluten.

Following our lunch, we will make a short drive to visit a family winery for a wine and olive oil tasting. At the end of the tasting we will return to Siena or drop off at the Siena train station or transfer back to Florence.

Things to Know

• Siena is a city in Tuscany, Italy. It is the capital of the province of Siena
• The historic center of Siena has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site
• Piazza del Campo is the heart of Siena, where you just must spend some of your time once in town
• Piazza del Campo is a huge square and is also considered one of Europe’s greatest medieval squares and twice a year a historical horse race called Il Palio takes place there
• The square is transformed into a medieval race track for the 400 + year traditional event
• Lunch includes a large selection of salami and meats. The charcuterie is handcrafted by the owner as well as other tasty delights. Wine is served with lunch.
• Tour cost includes private transportation with driver and guide, round-trip transportation, food and wine tastings, and wine with lunch
• One-hour visit to the famous and beautiful Siena’s Cathedral - knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women
• Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes
• Pick-up from Florence accommodations for 2 people is $364.00 per person for the roundtrip door to door transfer with food and wine tastings and wine with lunch
• Pick-up from Siena accommodations for 2 people is $316.00 per person to include food and wine tastings and wine with lunch
• We will take care of your round-trip train arrangements if guests choose to take the train from Florence to Siena (estimated $24.00 per person round trip tickets)
• Tour is offered March to October
• Tour is offered Monday – Saturday based on availability
• Tour pick-up time is 9:30am
• There is a minimum of 2 people for this tour
• Enjoy this private tour with your English-speaking driver Massi who is a native of Siena
• Massi and Deb are excellent hosts and will provide you with an amazing food journey through Siena
• Bottled water is provided in the van

Duration: 8 hours

Type of Service: Full Day Tour to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius from Sorrento - small group tour

An exciting day trip, leaving from Sorrento to visit two of the most beautiful and interesting tourist places in Campania: the world-famous archaeological site of Pompeii and the incredible Mount Vesuvius, the volcano that in 79 B.C. destroyed several towns with its enormous eruption.

Our pick-up service from your centrally located hotel in Sorrento will allow you to begin your trip in total relax! Once you will board on our comfortable bus and your one-day adventure will officially begin.

Visit the ancient ruins of Pompeii and discover the excavations with your guide.  First you will reach the incredible Pompeii from Sorrento. Here you will meet your professional guide who will take you to explore the remains of the ancient Roman town, beautifully preserved over the centuries thanks to the volcanic materials that submerged it up 10 meters.

Visiting private homes, markets, baths and the main buildings, you will have the opportunity to make a real journey through time, in a place where everything stopped at that catastrophic morning in 79 AD.

Visit the park of Vesuvius up to its top and admire the view of the Gulf of Naples - After free time for lunch, you will reach the park of Vesuvius. Once in the National Park of Vesuvius, your bus will take you up to 1000 meters and then you will begin your walking tour until the top of the mountain, walkin 30 minutes approximately. Once you will reach a designated point, you will meet an alpine guide who will accompany you along a breathtaking nature trail. Going up the Vesuvius, surrounded by greenery and unspoiled air, you will reach the top of the imposing volcano, where you can admire the enormous crater and terrific views of the Gulf of Naples.

At the end of the excursion, you will come back to Sorrento by bus.

Things to Know:

• Small group tour of 16 people
• Depart from your hotel in the center of Sorrento for an exciting day-trip onboard our comfortable bus and visit two Italian gems
• Discover the ruins of Pompeii, with entrance tickets included, with your expert tour guide
• Visit the incredible excavations of Pompeii as well as the volcano that destroyed the city in the 79 AD
• Explore the nature trails that go up along the top of Vesuvius with your alpine guide
• Reach the crater and admire the breathtaking views of the Gulf of Naples from the top of the mountain
• Learn more about the history of Pompeii and the great eruption of Mount Vesuvius of 79 A.D.
• You will spend 2 – 2.5 hours in Pompeii
• Free time for lunch at client's expense
• Tour is offered late March - late October
• Tour operates 7 days a week
• Tour begins at 8:00am
• Entrance tickets to the ruins of Pompeii
• Entrance tickets to the National Park of Mount Vesuvius
• Guided visit to Pompeii ruins - approx. 2 hours
• Guided visit to Mount Vesuvius (alpine guide)
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible and not recommended for participants with back problems - moderate amount of walking is involved
• We suggest you to wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes, plus bring a bottle of water and sunglasses
• Please note that the temperature atop the Mount Vesuvius is generally lower than at its base and the wind can be quite strong. We therefore recommend to bring with you proper clothes.
• Tour does not operate on May 25th - holiday

Duration: 6 hours

Type of Service:  From Sorrento – Visit Ruins of Pompeii with Lunch and Winetasting

Our Pompeii Tour is the best option for travelers who plan to visit this famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites from Sorrento. 

Our English-speaking driver will meet you in your hotel lobby at 8.00am.  You’ll be whisked away directly from Sorrento by private, air-conditioned luxury vehicle to Pompeii where you’ll meet your official, licensed Pompeii tour guide. The ancient city of Pompeii is one of Italy's most popular tourist attractions and our tour is unique: you will visit the whole ancient city of Pompeii and you'll breathe the roman atmosphere travelling in the past.

We’ve selected the most entertaining and knowledgeable local tour guides to ensure that your Pompeii visit is as enjoyable as it is memorable.  Follow your guide as they recreate the hustle and bustle of this once-busy port town, explaining what each building was used for, where families ate their meals, did laundry and socialized – and where sailors went when they docked. 

You will see the best places such as the “Teatro Grande”. Your guide will let you hear the acoustic perfection of the auditory of the “Teatro Piccolo”. 

You will discover how thermal baths worked. You will walk along the principal street of commerce of Pompeii and you will see how the ancient Romans used to spend their days and have fun.

"Your Pompeii day trip doesn’t end here. After your tour, we'll drive a short distance to have lunch and wine tasting. You will enjoy a typical Italian lunch at a wine farm, located in Pompeii; this area is famous for its viticultural (the cultivation and harvesting of grapes) and olive production."

Things to Know:

• Enjoy insider knowledge about Pompeii, a world-famous archaeological site
• Visit the most iconic ruins within Pompeii as well as the lesser-known gems
• It is a private tour. That means you will not join another group, you will have your own guide, who you can ask at anytime to customized your tour based on your interests. It is the best way of visiting Pompeii. No lines, no headsets, no large groups. 
• You will spend 2 – 2.5 hours in Pompeii
• Our guide will bring to life the strong remains of Pompeii, telling you numerous anecdotes, secrets and stories, and taking you through the most fascinating sites of this ancient city
•  Client is responsible for lunch and admission fees to Pompeii
• You can have a typical Italian lunch and the menu includes: a taste of five different wines, including "limoncello",  spicy cheese, salami, bruschetta, eggplant parmesan, fresh bread with oil olive, spaghetti with fresh tomato and dessert
• Admission fees for Pompeii is 15 euros per person and lunch with wine is 25 euros per person - pay on site
• The guide will help you buy your tickets, so you will skip the lines (we have privileged access)
• Tour is offered late March - late October
• Tour operates 7 days based on availability
• Tour begins at 8:00am 
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible and not recommended for participants with back problems - moderate amount of walking is involved
• Meeting Point Location:  Hotel lobby
• Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes - do not recommend heels, boots or flip flops
• Tour does not operate on May 25th - holiday

Duration: 3 Hours, (includes one-hour visit to the interior of Doge's Palace)

Type of Service: Walking food tour of Venice

On this three-hour tour you’ll enjoy the authentic Venetian food and wine traditions at a local Osteria and be introduced to Venice’s famous landmarks, including the exterior of Doge’s Palace.

Your personal local guide will provide you a walking tour of the picturesque Venetian calli (streets) and ponti (bridges) of Venice, telling you the incredible history and secrets of this unique city. You’ll admire the center of the Venetian power during the Serenissima Republic of Venice: Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square) and its fascinating buildings, such as the Basilica di San Marco and Palazzo Ducale (Doge’s Palace), which was the heart of the political life and public administration of the Venetian Republic.  Follow some incredible off-the-beaten-track itineraries and discover Venice's best-kept secrets, then taste the authentic Venetian food and wine traditions in a typical “Osteria.” Mix up with the locals and enjoy a tasty Venetian aperitif with “cicchetti e un’ombra di vino” (finger food and a glass of wine), that will invigorate your spirit and make you look at Venice from the locals’ point of view!

Things to Know:

• 3-hour private walking tour of Venice 
• Experience the grandeur and history of Venice on this tour of a one-hour interior visit to the Doge’s Palace.
• See notable Venice attractions like the Rialto Fish Market and the Cannaregio Quarter, as well as lesser-known sights
  Sip on a glass of wine and enjoy appetizers at a traditional Venetian osteria
• Minimum of 2 and Maximum of 8
• Tour is offered Tuesday through Saturday based on availability
• Tour can be offered on Mondays with no interior visit to Doge's Palace
• Tour is offered at 9:00 am and 2:00 pm
• Meet your private guide at either your hotel or St. Mark's Square in the heart of the city
• Your friendly, English-speaking guide will answer all your questions and provide personalized insights so you can get the most out of your time
• Admission fees, skip the line tickets, private tour guide, and  tasting fees included in tour cost
• Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes shoes

dDuration: 2.5 hours

Type of Service: Florence Evening Walking and Wine Tour – private tour

A popular social tradition in Italy, aperitivo comprises of snacks and drinks to be enjoyed in a bar before dinner.  Your tour will begin from your accommodations as you stroll towards the Duomo where you will receive a short introduction about this historic building and the piazza that surrounds it before enjoying a glass of wine or prosecco with crostini's and tuscan meats and cheeses at a favorite Florentine wine bar and restaurant.

Your next stop on this walking tour you will cross over the Ponte Vecchio Bridge for a great photo before strolling through Piazza Santo Spirito, one of the more picturesque areas of Florence, a lively scene both day and night on your way to a popular wine bar for a glass of prosecco.

Your final destination on this wine tour is to enjoy a beverage of your choice and appetizer on a rooftop bar with amazing views of the Arno River and surrounding landmarks.  

This is a wonderful introduction to the beautiful city of Florence. I highly recommend this tour for anyone and everyone.

 Things to Know:

• Enjoy and experience a traditional Italian ‘aperitivo’ – at three different locations
• Tour includes a glass of wine, prosecco or beverage of your choice at each location and shared Tuscan appetizers
• Set out to explore the city at dusk - perfect introduction to Florence for first-time visitors
• A unique, interactive evening walking tour to taste the best Italian wines and appetizers
• 2.5-hour wine tour with a licensed private English-speaking local tour guide (tour times between are between 5:30pm or 6:00pm)
• Tour departs from your accommodations in the Center City – more details are given upon booking
• Tour is offered Monday – Saturday / Mid-March to Mid-December
• Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes
• Tour must have a minimum of two people and maximum of six people for this private tour
• For groups over 6 people or early afternoon tours, please contact us directly
• Tour does not operate the last week in August and the first week of September

Duration: 2 hours

Type of Service:  Florence Sunset Walking Tour - Private Tour

See Florence at sunset on a 2-hour evening walking tour led by an expert guide, learn about the rich history about some of Florence most beloved sites and some of the smaller hidden gems in the historical center; such as the bustling Piazza della Signoria,  the area around the Duomo, and  the exterior of the Uffizi Gallery, home to masterpieces from Botticelli, Michelangelo and more. As the sun goes down, stroll to the Arno River and admire a scenic view of the Ponte Vecchio.  The fun part of being in Italy is to eat gelato every day and after the tour, you will stop at a popular gelato shop for a scoop or two.

Things to know:

• Your private tour with an English-speaking guide will meet you at your hotel to begin the tour.
• Admire the city at sunset
• Stroll by famous landmarks and see their illumination
• Enjoy personalized attention from your private guide
• You will be guided through the center city and arrive at the Arno River
• Tour offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from March - December
• Tour begins at 6:00pm /  2 hour tour
• Meeting location -  center city of Florence; more details are given upon booking 
• Complimentary gelato at the end of the tour

Duration: 3 hours (morning or afternoon time)

Type of Service: Your Own Personal Shopping Tour in Florence

Florence’s city center is the place to shop with stores retailing everything from stylish clothing to used books. Florence has a number of elegant shops and open-air markets. Take the opportunity to enjoy this tour with your tour guide/personal shopper. She will assist you with a level of individualized attention and help you find just the right gift based on your suggestions, whether it be leather jackets, handbags, shoes, gold jewelry, Florentine silk scarves, ceramics or wine.  Your personal shopper guide can also take you to a world-famous perfume store.  Visit an artistic perfumery, with a demonstration of the historical setting, the products, and the laboratory.  Opportunity to browse the store with the personal guidance of a staff member specially dedicated to your group.  Besides smelling exotic things at can at this location, you can take classes on perfumery or have them make you up a scent tailored to who you are and how you smell normally.  The personal shopping tour is designed specifically around your preferences and it's a great way to shop in Florence.

Things to Know:

• Discover the famous shopping streets in Florence
• Buy with the help of a local expert guide
• Save time and email us your shopping list. We will chart the course for your allotted time in order to maximize every shopping minute
• Designed for those in a search of extraordinary style to bring home authentic Florence Style gifts and clothing
• Private guide for a more personalized experience
• Exclusive visit to perfume laboratory/shop – one of a kind in Florence – a must visit
• Opportunity to make your own personal fragrance
• Soak up the atmosphere on this walking tour
• Shopping tour is for both men and women
• This shopping tour is flexible and based on the client’s preferences and can be altered during the tour if needed
• Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes