Duration: 10.5 hours

Type Of Service: Daytrip from Milan - Full Day Two Countries: Lake Como Tours with Bellagio and Lugano Switzerland - small group tour

Leave The City for a Day -Trying to decide which beautiful sights of Northern Italy to see and how much time you need to see them? We’ll make it easy for you. Our new day trips from Milan take you to three of the most beautiful and most popular destinations - Lake Como and Bellagio in Italy and Lake Lugano in Switzerland – in just one day!

And Bask in Lake Como's Beauty - Our one-day tours from Milan leave from a central, easy-to-reach location in the city. Your air-conditioned private coach will head straight from Milan to Lake Como, just an hour but a world away. Along the way, your expert, English-speaking guide will make sure you don’t miss any interesting sights and will entertain you with stories about them. We take care of all the details of your trip – including roundtrip transportation from Milan and tickets for a boat tour of Lake Como – all you have to do is show up and relax!

Nestled in the mountains with beautiful scenery that changes with each season, picturesque Lake Como has been Italy’s leading vacation destination for hundreds of years. During our boat tour, you’ll see the beautiful lakeside villas once owned by La Scala’s opera singers and now by headlining celebrities such as George Clooney, Richard Branson and Matthew Bellamy of Muse. You might even recognize villas from the Star Wars and James Bond blockbuster films.

Once in the beautiful city of Bellagio you will have free time explore on your own. Shop from local artisans, enjoy local food in nostalgic restaurants or step in for a quick drink in an ages-old bar, it is entirely up you. Take as many photos as you please in this picturesque town before we board our motor coach once again and continue our journey across the Italian border to Lugano.

We now take a scenic drive through the Alps and across the Swiss border to Lake Lugano. It’s easy to see why this city is one of Switzerland’s most popular vacation destinations. Lugano boasts a beautiful, large lake surrounded by huge and often snow-capped mountains.*

You can spend your afternoon in Lugano as you like with suggestions and directions from your guide. Culture aficionados should visit the church of Santa Maria degli Angioli home to Switzerland’s most important Renaissance painting - the beautiful ‘Passion and Crucifixion’ by Bernardino Luini, whose paintings have been compared to those of Leonardo da Vinci. You be the judge!

Lugano Like A Local - Feel like shopping? In Lugano’s downtown shopping district you’ll find plenty of choices - from luxury goods to, of course, delicious Swiss chocolate. We’ll give you lots of time to explore Lugano before you board the coach and return to Milan in time for dinner.

Combining visits to two countries and three of the area’s most beautiful locations in just one day, our day trips from Milan offer the perfect getaway from the hectic city life of Milan. We’ve taken care of the details, so you can just relax and enjoy the scenery…and so much more.

Sites Visited

Things to Know:

• Discover Lake Como, Bellagio and Lugano on this full-day tour
• Journey through two countries in one day with an expert, English-speaking guide
• Relax on a 2-hour cruise around Lake Como
• Take in the Italian Alps and famous villas (including those of George Clooney, Star Wars and James Bond movies!)
• Stroll through the beautiful town of Bellagio also known as the pearl of Lake Como
• Wander through the elegant lakeside town of Lugano, Switzerland
• Small groups of 25 people or less per bus / two air-conditioned buses following each other
• Passport and driver’s license are needed for this tour to cross the Swiss Border
• This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable walking shoes or tennis shoes are recommended
• Tour operates April - October
• Tour is offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
• Tour Time:  departs at 8:30am / Check-in between 8:00am - 8:15am
• Meeting Point Location:  Milan Garibaldi Train Station - more details given upon booking

Duration: 3 Hours

Type of Service: Last Supper and the Best of Milan Walking Tour – small group tour

Milan is one of the world's top fashion capitals, but there is much more to this hip, urban metropolis – it is also home to an incredible patrimony of art and culture which includes Leonardo da Vinci’s greatest masterpiece, the 'Last Supper'.

No-Wait Tour of Duomo - On this Skip the Line walking tour of the best of Milan – we’ll take to the city by foot starting with a visit inside the famous ‘Duomo’ located in the most central point of the city. Milan's impressive cathedral is often described as one of the most beautiful churches in the world, so much so, in fact, that American author Mark Twain dedicated a whole chapter to it in his book 'Innocents Abroad' – describing it as “…so grand, so solemn, so vast! And yet so delicate, so airy, so graceful!”.

19th Century Shopping Arcade - Our next stop is the impressive Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele II – a 19th century glass vaulted shopping arcade. Brimming with fashionable shops and cafés – it is often called the ‘salotto di Milano’ or ‘Milan’s drawing room’ for its importance as a common meeting point through the years for the Milanese.

Rich History: Brera District – Next, it’s through the Brera District. Rich in historic buildings and ‘literature cafés”, restaurants and fashionable bars – this area has long been home to artists and intellectuals. Brera's picturesque and winding streets lead us north to Castello Sforzesco. An imposing medieval castle and fortress, Sforzesco was once seat and residence of the family that ruled Milan and now houses several of the city's museums and art collections. Your guide will explain more about it from the outside.

The Last Supper - The final stop and culmination of this Milan tour is none other than Leonardo Da Vinci’s Last Supper, hidden away at the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. This enormous and complex 15th century mural captures the emotional moment in which Jesus announces that one of his 12 disciples will betray him. The painting had been severely damaged over the centuries and has only very recently undergone a painstaking 21-year restoration, revealing the original colors and details of this masterpiece. The delicate nature of this mural and its importance means that Last Supper tickets are strictly limited to those who have pre-booked – and only one group is allowed to stand with the painting at a time in air-conditioned room for 15 minutes.

Sites Visited:

• Leonardo da Vinci's 'Last Supper'
• Duomo (Cathedral of Milan)
• Brera District
• Sforzesco Castle (from outside)
• Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele II

Things to Know:

• See the best of Milan on a guided walking tour of the city's top sights from its piazzas and arcades to the incredible Duomo combined with Da Vinci's masterpiece, the “Last Supper”
• Skip the Line Access to the 'Last Supper' means you won't waste hours waiting in line - tickets often book out weeks in advance and the general access line can often stretch for hours.
• Small group sizes of only 25 people or less mean you'll get the best from every second of your Milan tour and that your expert, English-speaking guide will have time to answer all your questions.
• Tour is offered on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday - based on availability
• Tour times on 9:30am and 10:30am weekdays / 1:30pm and 2:30pm on weekends
• Meeting point location: Piazza del Duomo more details are given upon booking
• While the area is quite flat, we recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes 

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

Duration: 1 hour

Type of Service: Grand Canal Boat Tour - small group tour

Small Group Venice boat tours of the Grand Canal & minor canals of Venice provide the ideal sightseeing tours of the city of Venice for first-time visitors. One of our most popular sightseeing tours in Venice because it offers our clients the opportunity to view the city from a completely different perspective. Escape the hordes of tourist to discover a relaxing and rewarding experience as you glide down the main street of Venice. You'll feel like a VIP on our small group boat tours of the Grand Canal

On all our Venice boat tours you'll travel in a luxurious motor-launch, limited to a maximum of 8/9 participants so that we should be able to guarantee that everyone sits outside to enjoy an intimate experience of the waterways of Venice while listening to the detailed commentary of your expert Venice tour guide.

In the first part of these small group Venice boat tours cruise down the Grand Canal at a relaxed pace with numerous photo opportunities as your friendly and knowledgeable guide ntroduce you to the splendid Palaces, Churches, Bridges and other Monumental buildings that line the main waterway of Venice. Learn the history and evolution of the main street of Venice, and be entertained by anecdotes about the famous and infamous people that once lived along this celebrated waterway. 

In the second part of these marvellous sightseeing tours of Venice sit back and enjoy a delightful journey through the minor canals of Venice. In the hidden Venice, as you travel through four of the city districts of Venice you'll get a full overview of the city and enjoy picture postcard views of the most romantic parts of the city. These small group Venice boat tours start & finish at St. Marks square.

Things to know:

• During the tour you will see the waterways of Venice, the Grand Canal, splendid Palaces, Churches, Bridges, Rialto Bridge. Luxorious motor-launch, English speaking guide.
• Local Expert English speaking Guide
• Luxurious Motor-Launch /Maximum 8/9 people per boat
• During high water, the tour will take place, but it might happen we have to partly adapt the tour to the weather conditionsTour operates with min 4 participants
• Tour is offed Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in the off season
• Tour is offered April - November (7 days a week based on availability)
• Tour time is 3:15pm - 4:15pm
• Check in with guide 15 minutes before tour begins
• Meeting point location - St. Mark's Square (more details are given upon booking)

Duration: 3.5 hours

Type of Service: The Original Crypts and Catacombs Tour - small group tour

Your tour starts at one of the Roman Catacombs, the Eternal City’s underground burial chambers where long winding passages unfold millennia of history among tombs and inventive handmade memorials, taking you to a time when Christianity was considered a simple cult whose members were executed as pagans and buried as martyrs.

Then it’s on to Basilica San Clemente where the sound of running water drove one clergyman to dig his way through the floor tiles. What he discovered were 'wedding cake' layers of history piled on top of each other so that visitors today climb down to a 4th century church, the 2nd century remains of a Mithraic temple and finally ruins that date back to the Great Fire under the reign of Nero in 64 AD. You'll even see the working aqueduct that led to the excavations in the first place. With ruins reaching nearly 60 feet deep, it makes you wonder what lies beneath the rest of Rome.

Your journey through the centuries ends with a bang at perhaps the most memorable sites – the Capuchin Crypt and Museum. Here the remains of 4,000 Capuchin monks literally rest in pieces. Their remains have been used to decorate the underground crypt with vertebrae chandeliers, real-life skulls and cross-bones and robe-clad skeletons leering from the walls. Morbid fascination or respectful art? You’ll be the judge of that.

Much of what Rome has to offer is buried underground and through this tour – the only tour that takes you to crypts and catacombs from different historical eras in locations across the city – you can discover the true underside of Rome.

Things to Know:

• Tour is offered every day at 2:30pm /Tour check-in by 2:15pm
• Visit the eerie Capuchin Crypt also known as the 'Bone Chapel', the ancient Roman Catacombs and San Clemente Basilica - the 'Lasagne Church', where you descend from the 12th century to the 1st
• With transport and all costs included, you'll be able to relax and enjoy your expert, English-speaking guide
• Traveling in groups of 20 or less, your guide will have time to answer all your questions
• Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes - (no heels, boots or flip-flops)
• Entrance to churches require a strict dress code for men and women – knees and shoulders must be covered (no shorts or sleeveless tops)
• Meeting Point Location:  In Piazza Barberini, at the Tritone fountain located at center of the square – map and more details available upon booking
• Please arrive at the specified meeting point ready for a prompt departure
• Please note that the Crypts and Catacombs are located in small, dark areas, with narrow paths and low ceilings. As the venues are underground there are no windows. We do not recommend this tour if you are claustrophobic.

Sites Visited

• Catacombs of Domitilla, San Callisto or San Sebastiano
• The Basilica of San Clemente
• The Capuchin Crypt and Museum

 Duration: 12 hours

Type of Service: Full Day Pompeii Tour from Rome with Mt. Vesuvius Volcano - small group tour

Discover Pompeii and the still-active volcano that brought the bustling Roman city to its terrible end on this exclusive day trip from Rome to Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius. Explore the city of Pompeii with an expert, English-speaking guide who will help you make the most of your time here. In 1.5 hours, you’ll see the most fascinating sites of the city, from plaster death casts to Pompeii’s fast food joints and streets cut out by carriage wheels 2,000 years ago. Visiting on a day trip, it’s impossible to walk all of Pompeii, but our carefully-planned route means you’ll see the best of it, with the most representative and well-preserved buildings it has to offer.

During our time in Pompeii group sizes will be limited to 25 people or less with headsets for every visitor, so your guide will be easy to hear and interact with. Like all tour operators, we use official, licensed Pompeii guides for this section of our tour. However, as is the case with our own staff, these guides are carefully chosen by us. We constantly evaluate Pompeii guides and ask for feedback from every customer to ensure that we only use the most talented and knowledgeable in their pool.

Another high point of our tour comes when we climb to the ridge of the crater of Mt. Vesuvius. This destructive force, which buried Pompeii in 79 AD, is to this day considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world because of the 3,000,000 people who live around its base. Lava flows have scarred the sides of the volcano and are visible on the winding road up to the top – where you will take in incredible views over the Bay of Naples and its islands below.

During the winter season (November 20th - March 31st) and on days when Mt. Vesuvius is closed due to weather conditions, your tour of the past will take you to the National Archaeological Museum of Naples instead. Here you’ll see a fantastic array of artifacts, mosaics, statues and artwork excavated from Pompeii and Herculaneum – the perfect way to complement a visit to the ruins.

With transport to and from Rome included on a comfortable, air-conditioned coach, an expert, English-speaking tour leader to accompany you for the day and traditional Neapolitan pizza lunch, you won’t have to worry about anything but what you came to see. Take the extra time to reflect on one of Italy’s most fascinating sights – a city buried that was buried for thousands of years before being rediscovered 'frozen' in time.

Things to Know:

• Tour offered daily based on availability
• Tour Check-In at 7:15am / Tour departs at 7:30am
• English-speaking tour leader for the day
• Official, licensed, English-speaking guide in Pompeii
• Groups no larger than 25 people during the guided tour of Pompeii
• Round-trip transport from Rome in private, air-conditioned coach
• Ticket and reservation fees for Pompeii
• Traditional Neapolitan pizza lunch
• Entry ticket to Mt. Vesuvius (April 1st - November 19th) or National Archeological Museum of Naples (November 20th - March 31st).
• Headsets in Pompeii so you can always hear your guide
• Meeting point location: Piazza del Popolo (more details and map provided upon booking)
• Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes (no heels, boots or flip-flops)

Duration: 12 hours

Type of Service: Full Day VIP Pompeii and Sorrento Tour from Rome - small group tour

 One-of-a-Kind Tour to Pompeii and Sorrento - This is the only tour offered from Rome with both the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii and the beautiful seaside town of Sorrento by air-conditioned high-speed train. With your expert English-speaking guide, the sites are brought to life through vibrant and entertaining commentary about the rich histories and interesting facts and stories that only a local would know.

2-Hour Tour of Pompeii Ruins Including Newly Opened Domus - Enjoy a fully-guided 2-hour tour of the ruins where time has stood still. Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the world’s most awe-inspiring archeological marvels. The tragic fossilization of Roman aristocrats and common villagers, their dreadful demise was preserved in ash and pumice when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. See how they lived, and ultimately died, while simultaneously marveling at the multicolored mosaics and frescos still lining the newly-opened Domus (homes of the ancient city’s most influential people).

See the Sea at the Bay of Naples - After your Pompeii experience we’ll take s short break for coffee and perusing the wares of local vendors and artisans. Next, we head towards Sorrento overlooking the intensely indigo waters of the Bay of Naples. A quick stop at the most picturesque precipice for a postcard-worthy photo op and on to the seaside city.

Sorrento, Land of Limoncello - As the preferred vacation spot of Roman Emperors and Italy’s most elite, Sorrento is as rich in beauty as it is in history. Enjoy the tart taste of Limoncello, the lemony liqueur which was first created here, and learn how the south’s most succulent spirit is produced from local ingredients in one of Sorrento’s oldest shops. Have time to continue to explore the town on your own with recommendations on the best sights to see, shops to visit and cafés to check out before we head back to Rome in the late afternoon.

Things to Know:

• The only tour combining Pompeii and Sorrento, the gateway to the Amalfi Coast, from Rome by high-speed train
• Skip-the-line access bypasses long lines and crowded public transportation
• 2-hour tour of Pompeii ruins including newly opened Domus (ancient homes of influential people)
• High-speed train tickets included
• Small group tour of 15 people or less
• Tour is offered on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
• Tour begins at 7:15am / Tour check-in at 7:00am
• Meeting point location: Central Rome - more details provided upon booking
• Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes

Duration: 3 hours

Type of Service: Pizza & Gelato Making Cooking Class - group class located in center city of Florence

Join us for this unique cooking class in Florence and learn to make pizza from the master chefs, called pizzaiolo. The techniques will teach you how to prepare the most tender pizza dough and the most delicious pizza tomato sauce. You will be able to take these lessons with you, cooking pizza like an Italian right at home. The chefs will show you how to add ingredients and bake your pizza, and best of all, you will be able to eat it at the end. This is truly one of the best things to do in Florence and beyond pizza, the chefs will also introduce you into the culture of Italian gelato. See why this is considered among the best ice-cream in the world and learn the secrets of the most delicious gelato from professional chefs. We offer you the best Florence experience for families, immersing into the traditional cuisine and culture of Italy, discovering more about two of the best Italian specialties.

Things to Know:

• Make your own Italian pizza and gelato in this Florence cooking class
• Sample a variety of different pizzas and gelato flavors
• Learn tips and traditional Italian culinary methods from a professional chef
• Use of apron and cooking utensils – hands-on experience
• All ingredients for your pizza and gelato
• Dinner with Wine Tastings (soft drinks for children)
• Graduation Certificate Booklet with recipes
• A small amount of walking is involved (12-minute walk from check-in location to cooking class)
• Class size is limited to 25 people or less
• Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes
• Classes available: 7 days a week based on availability / March - October
• Tour is offered Monday - Saturday
• Class times: 3:00pm and 6:00pm
• Meeting Point Location:  Center City of Florence - Piazza della Repubblica - more details and map provided upon booking

Duration: 8 hours

Type of Service:  Chianti and Its Wines - private tour

You will begin the day by visiting a beautiful and historical Chianti Classico winery, enjoying a guided tour of the estate and the marvelous cellar followed by a delightful and delicious lunch on the property, tasting the wines and a complete meal in front of an amazing view over the green rolling hills of Chianti.

After lunch, you will enjoy a visit to the beautiful village of Greve in Chianti, with time to enjoy the beautiful shops there. 

In the late afternoon, we will visit one of the most historic wineries in the Chianti Classico area. A private tour of this stunning Estate going back to Renaissance; it is here indeed that the famous Antinori wines have been created. The tour will be followed by a tasting of excellent and awarded wines paired with local specialties.

On your way back to Florence you will stop at the Piazzale Michelangelo to admire the views and take photos. At the conclusion of the tour, you will be dropped off at your accommodations.  This is one of our most popular tours with one of the most amazing guides/sommelier Arianna.

Timeline of Activities

10:00am pick-up from hotel

11:00am- 14:00pm (2pm) - Arrival at the first winery, guided visit and lunch

14:30pm-15:30pm (2:30pm - 3:30pm) - Free time in Greve with time for Shopping 

15:30pm(3:30pm) - Depart Greve and Travel to 2nd winery

16:00pm – 17:30pm(4:00pm - 5:30pm) - Guided visit to an historical winery with tastings

17:30pm (5:30pm) - Depart 2nd winery and travel to Piazza Michelangelo (10 minutes for photos )

18:30pm (6:30pm) – Arrive at Hotel

Things to Know:  

• Pick up/drop off service to and from your hotel in Florence at 10:00am
• Private transportation with air-conditioned with driver and local professional guide/sommelier
• Visit two historical wineries in Chianti, with amazing views and hospitality
• Lunch with wine tasting and local specialties
• Explore the small town of Greve in Chianti
• Visit Piazza Michelangelo for views and photos
• Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes
• Tour is offered daily between April – November (based on availability) Monday - Saturday
• We are happy to assist you and are very flexible should you like to stay an additional 5 minutes at a location to take pictures of the beautiful landscape or order wines to ship back home.                

Duration: 8 hours

Type of Service:  Visit a Goat Cheese Farm + Experience Organic Wine Tasting + Explore two Chianti Villages outside of Florence – small group tour

You will begin your day visiting an organic goat farm and cheese producer. You will meet the owner and his staff of adorable goats who will tour us through their organic farm. Our generous host will demonstrate and share the wisdom of organic production as you taste freshly made goat cheese and watch the baby goats play hide and seek with one another. You will then enjoy a delicious homemade lunch at the farm, sampling simple and tasty recipes with several types of cheeses. Delicious!

Afterward, you will visit a boutique organic wine producer and “vignaiolo”(wine maker), enjoy a guided tour through the vineyards and then escorted to their cellar for a final tasting of products. Your hosts will welcome you into their classroom of vineyards, where you will see an organic and passionate approach to wine and farming in the Chianti.

Things to Know:

• Pick-up and drop-off service from your hotel Florence Accommodations - pick-up time between 9:30am-10:00am
• Small group tour of 8 people
• Private transportation with a private tour leader 
• Visit a goat farm and cheese producer
• Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch at the farm
• Visit the vineyards and a boutique winery with wine tastings
• Explore two beautiful Chianti villages
• Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes
• Tour is offered daily between April – November (based on availability) Monday - Saturday