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: 13.5 hours
Type of Service: VIP Amalfi Coast Tour from Rome by High-Speed Train with Mozzarella Tasting
Take in the marvels of the Amalfi Coast on the only guided day tour from Rome via high-speed train. This is your chance to experience the UNESCO recognized landscape, as well as see its top ‘jewels’, the towns of Amalfi and Positano, all with captivating insight from a local expert guide throughout the day. In addition to the stunning vistas and awe-inspiring towns, you’ll also get off the beaten path for a taste of one of the region’s world-famous specialties - Mozzarella and other local cheeses - from a working cheesemaker that produces this delicacy fresh every day.
Our Amalfi Coast tours from Rome meet at the city’s central railway station from where you’ll be whisked off to Naples. After meeting your local guide in this city by the sea, you’ll take a comfortable private coach into the winding roads and lemon orchards that characterize this part of Italy as you hear the local history and get insider recommendations from your guide. Enjoy the incredible views of the lush mountains, crystalline sea and colorful villages that characterize this paradise.
The first stop is the most picturesque town on the entire coast, Positano, whose houses seem to tumble down to the sea amid narrow alleyways, chic boutiques, restaurants, and ‘Dolce Vita’ cafés. Despite its glamor, Positano was once a nearly abandoned fishing village until it was ‘rediscovered’ by the elite. Come here and it’s easy to see why. Its charm will seep into your pores as you shop for local ‘limoncello’, visit the church of Santa Maria Assunta or soak it all in from a restaurant terrace.
Your next stop is the former capital of the maritime republic that gave the area its name, Amalfi. Once one of the most important trading powers in the Mediterranean, this port city in miniature is home to a dazzling piazza, pristine medieval cathedral, and streets that will captivate you with their fairytale-like flavor. Have free time for lunch, climb the staircase to the Cathedral (‘Duomo’) and its arabesque cloister, as well as shop for Amalfi’s handmade ‘bambagina’ paper. If you prefer the beach, the tiny bay is also an inviting place for a dip.
After taking in the crown jewels of the Amalfi coast, travel up the mountains that cradle it to take in more incredible views. Here you’ll have the rare privilege to see how one of Italy’s most famous foods is made from a real local cheesemaker. We’re of course speaking of real Mozzarella cheese. Also known as ‘the queen of Mediterranean cuisine’, this delicacy is made with pure cow's milk, and it will be hard to go back to the stuff back home once you’ve tried it.
See the Amalfi Coast as never before and let your senses by captivated by the sights, sounds, and flavors that have made it so cherished on this comprehensive guided day tour from Rome that is sure to be the highlight of your trip to Italy.
Things to Know:
- Guided tour of the Amalfi Coast by private coach
- Visit the towns of Positano and Amalfi with free time to explore
- Round trip transportation, including the high-speed train between Rome and Naples
- Local cheese tasting, including authentic mozzarella, from a family-owned cheesemaker
- Local expert English-speaking guide
- Small group tour of 18 people or less
- Tour is offered on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Tour check-in no later than 7:00am /Tour departs at 7:15am
- Meeting point location: Rome Termini Train Station - more details 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
Duration: 8 hours
Type of Service: Discover San Gimignano, Wine Tasting at a boutique organic producer of Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine and Silversmith Workshop - small group tour
You will begin your day with a visit to a boutique organic producer of Vernaccia di San Gimignano, that is the only white wine in Tuscany with DOCG certification. You will enjoy a guided tour of this beautiful farm, followed by a delicious homemade light lunch with wine tasting in a characteristic Tuscan peasant museum of art and traditions.
Afterward, enjoy relaxing walk in the medieval village of San Gimignano. This magical location is famously known for its array of medieval towers that can be seen from miles away. You will enjoy a relaxing walk through the traditional shops and streets, and will also visit an interesting silver workshop there, where Matteo, a young and talented silversmith, will show you how he can transform shapeless silver into marvelous objects.
Things to Know:
- Pick-up and drop-off service from your hotel; pick-up time between 9:30am-10:00am
- Small group tour of 8 people
- Private transportation with a private tour leader service
- Visit Vernaccia di San Gimignano winery with tasting plus a light lunch
- Vernaccia-based wine from San Gimignano has a long history. Since the Renaissance period it’s been considered one of Italy’s oldest and most noble wines. Its fame has no doubt been strongly connected to its region of origin, San Gimignano – an ancient Tuscan town famed for its medieval towers.
- Visit a silver workshop with a demonstration
- Free shopping time in San Gimignano
- Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes
- Tour is offered daily between April – October (based on availability) Monday - Friday
Duration: 6 hours
Type of Service: Tuscany Vespa Tour - The Tuscan landscapes on board of an Italian icon - small group tour and private tours offered
We designed this trip for those who want a quick and fun adventure. A private van transfer takes you into the countryside to meet your guide and your scooter, away from the busy and hustling city. The tour is led by our experienced guide. Every person will have his or her own scooter to ride if they wish. After an orientation, your English-speaking escort will lead you out for an engaging and enjoyable ride, along quiet and scenic country roads offering splendid views of the rolling hillside and visiting different small medieval villages, cruising along Chianti’s quiet roads, gliding past vineyards and villas.
No need to worry about where to go and what to see because your guide will lead the way! They know the most scenic roads, the loveliest places, and the best food and wine in Tuscany. We will then stop for some lunch savoring Tuscan specialties with a little tasting of Chianti wines, featuring sweeping views over the romantic Tuscan landscape. Touring by scooter is a wonderful way of exploring Tuscany. You can stop when and wherever you want and parking is never a problem. Furthermore, you and your Italian Vespa become a part of the scenery rather than being sealed off from it. Combine the freedom and exhilaration of touring by scooter with the amazing food, wine, and beauty of Tuscany.
A valid driver’s license is required and you must be at least 18 years of age. Guests do not need a motorcycle license. The Vespa experience offers an original take on touring Tuscany, while we take care of each and every detail.
Things to Know:
- Discover Tuscany on board an ITALIAN ICON - a VESPA!
- RIDE on country roads through olive groves and vineyards
- Visit a winery and learn about wine and olive-oil production
- Roundtrip transportation by minivan to/from the departure point
- Original PIAGGIO scooter with fuel and helmets
- Tuscan lunch accompanied by regional wines
- Professional Tour Escort - minivan support during the whole tour
- Full insurance included
- Tour is offered during the months of March - November; 7 days a week based on availability
- Tour is offered at 9:00am and concludes at 3:00pm
- Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes
- Tour Cost is $525.00 per person (private tour)
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- Small group Vespa Tours offered
- Tour offered March - November
- Group Size - 15 passengers or less
- Ride on country roads through olive groves and vineyards
- Visit two wineries and learn about wine and olive-oil production
- Enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch
- Tour is offered 7 days a week at 9:30am and concludes at 3:30pm
- 19 miles round trip/average speed 25 km/mostly paved roads with little traffic
- Small group Vespa tour cost $148.00 per person
Duration: 3 Hours
Type Of Service: Local Foodie Tour in Trastevere with Wine & Dinner
Embark on a food tour in Trastevere that offers an excellent introduction to one of the best foodie districts in Rome. Walking around the Eternal City is an excellent way to work up an appetite; a food tour is the best way to end your day of sightseeing. Led by a local foodie guide, visit some of our favorite restaurants and trattoria in Rome.
Roman Bakery and Pizza - At this stop, learn more the history of bakeries, or forni, in Rome. Get acquainted with a major part of Roman culinary tradition by ordering a hot square of pizza bianca for lunch. In Rome, people line up for these olive oil flat breads stuffed with prosciutto, parmesan and rocket. As opposed to red pizza served by the slice (al taglio), pizza bianca is not what most people associate with pizza. After you've tasted this treat, you'll understand how pizza need not have sauce or cheese to be delicious. Pizza bianca is a piece of chewy and crispy culinary heaven.
Roman Street Food - While a sit-down meal of creamy carbonara accompanied by copious amounts of Sangiovese is more likely associated with the best Italian fare, street food is nothing to sneeze at. Some of the most delicious cuisine in Rome includes quick and casual street food. From deconstructed pizza sandwiches at Trapizzino to traditionally fried filetto di baccala at Dar Filettaro’s near the Campo de' Fiori district, Rome street food is hard to beat. In the spirit of experiencing the joy of Roman street fare, enjoy a stop at one of our favorite local spots.
- Guided food walking tour of Rome with English-speaking guide
- Small-group walking tour with 12 people or less
- At least 3 glasses of wine
- 4 carefully selected stops with multiple tastings including wine or beer
- Sit-down dinner at a local Roman restaurant
- The cost of food and tastings included in tour price
- Learn about local history and culture on this walking tour
- Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes - casual attire
- Toured offered on Monday - Saturday
- Tour begins at 5:30 PM
- Meeting Point: – (Piazza Farnese - by the fountain) more details upon booking
Duration: 8 hours
Type of Service: Personal sommelier - wine expert on board, awarded but non-commercial wineries visit with the vintners, highly educational wine tour for wine connoisseurs or simply wine lovers.
Tour Description:
Take a private wine tour experience to visit Tuscany's best wineries, where you will sample top-end wines and have an educational and tasty food & wine pairing session to combine each wine with each food specialty. Enjoy a full day escorted by a friendly professional driver-guide, specialized in wine-making and sommelier, fluent in English and knowledgeable about wines.
The tour includes a scenic drive through the Chianti Classico region, the first stop at a wine estate with full cellar tour and tasting of at least 3-4 wines. The second winery will host you for a food and wine pairing session (gluten free-vegan-vegetarian options possible in advance). Lastly, we will visit an award-winning winery to sample Super Tuscan wines. In the majority of the estates visited, you will sample extra virgin olive oil, and other local products.
Things to Know:
- Private tour in luxury Mercedes minivan with a licensed sommelier
- Highly educational wine tour for wine connoisseurs or simply wine lovers
- Visit three different wine estates with tasting of local products
- Food and wine pairings
- Tour offered Monday to Sunday (Mid-March- Mid-November)
- Tour pick-up time is 9:00am
- During winter times, tours might be limited to weekdays only - please inquire about times
- Pick-up and drop off directly at your lodging from the center city of Florence or Siena(from Siena a minimum of 3 people per booking)
- Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes
Duration: 8 hours
Type of Service: Personal sommelier - wine expert on board, awarded but non-commercial wineries visit with the vintners and historical overview of the region
Tour Description: The Chianti Classico area is the most beautiful Tuscan wine region crossed by the scenic road SR 222 running between Florence and Siena, both great home bases if you are thinking about booking this wine tour.
The area is a patchwork of mountains, soft rolling hills covered by olive trees and slopes with perfectly cared vineyards where more than 200 Tuscan vintners are growing local grape varieties such as Sangiovese along with international grape varieties introduced in Tuscany several years ago such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir.
A full day in Chianti will consist of a scenic drive and a wine tour rich in cultural insights from Etruscan times till modern times always with a deep attention to the history of winemaking in Tuscany through accurate cellar visits, generous wine tastings of Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva and Super Tuscans.
Things to Know
- Day trip from Florence to the beautiful Chianti wine region with a licensed sommelier
- Visit 2 wineries, cellar visit and tastings of wine
- Away from the crowds and big group tours, you will have access to unique wineries, off the beaten path locations, authentic Tuscan food not "snacks", professional and guided wine and olive oil tastings.
- The tour is tours a full day minivan excursion, a minimum of 3 participants is required and maximum of 8 participants
- Tour offered Monday to Sunday (Mid-March- Mid-November)
- Tour pick-up time is between 9:00am – 9:30am based on number of participants
- During winter times, tours might be limited to weekdays only - please inquire about times
- Pick-up and drop off directly at your lodging from the center city of Florence or Siena (from Siena a minimum of 3 people per booking)
- Wear comfortable clothing and walking or tennis shoes
Duration: 8 hours
Type of Service: Etruscan Sites, Off the beaten path hilltop town, top end winery visits with farm to table Tuscan home-made meal - Chianti Tour from Florence
Comfortable pick up from your hotel, scenic drive along the Chianti Classico area with a full explanation of the region with cultural insights.
The first stop will be at a small medieval hilltop town still a living community which keeps the village immaculate as the 9th century to get an off the beaten path experience away from the crowds and big tourists centers. The walk through the village will be escorted by your driver/guide to give you a fun, educational tour and learn about historical curiosities anyway do not expect a museum and churches tour but be ready to fill your eyes with a movie-like setting.
Next, you will visit a small Etruscan site to get a historical and archeological introduction about Tuscan's ancestors, and afterward, you will be a visit to a family run winery with cellar visit and winemaking explanation followed by a farm to table meal with wine pairing plus a tasting of extra virgin olive oil.
After lunch, enjoy a relaxing car ride back to Florence as your English-speaking tour guide/driver shares great conversations with you and answers any questions you might have about wine and the Chianti region.
Things to Know
- Day trip from Florence to the beautiful Chianti wine region
- Anna's tours are full day minivan excursions, a minimum of 3 participants is required and maximum size of 8 participants
- Tour offered Monday to Sunday (Mid-March – Mid-November)
- Tour pick-up time is between 9:00am – 9:30am based on number of participants
- During winter times, tours might be limited to weekdays only - please inquire about times
- Pick-up and drop off directly at your lodging from central city of Florence or Siena (from Siena a minimum of 3 pp per booking)
- Tour the wine cellars with an expert guide
- Savor a fresh lunch of authentic Tuscan specialties
- This is one of the best red wine production areas in the world and this tour is very flexible and relaxed
- Wear comfortable clothing and walking or tennis shoes