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If you dream of walking the old streets of Rome, exploring the ruins of Pompeii with views of towering Mount Vesuvius, or gliding through the canals of Venice on a gondola, then Italy is for you. Enjoy a Neapolitan pizza from a wood-fire oven in the birthplace of pizza and taste famous Tuscan wines in family cellars. Experience la dolce vita on an unforgettable trip to Italy!
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Debra • traveled in November
This was a great tour! There was a lot packed into the days, so they were very busy. But it was also well-balanced with enough free-time to explore on your own, alternatively you can join the optional excursions if you prefer to stay with the group. The accommodation in Rome and Venice was exceptional, deserving of the 4-star rating. However, the hotel in Florence was changed at the last minute and personally I found it sub-standard at best, definitely out of phase with the other hotels, and deserving of 2-stars if I were to be generous. The included meals were alright, although I had much better food at the random restaurants I chose on my own. My general dislike of the included meals can be summed up thus - the itinerary states the meal will be in a "local" restaurant, however, the restaurants that we went to were quite clearly tourist places that could hosts up to 3 separate tour groups simultaneously. There were no locals eating at them and the food was definitely not as good as the food I had at actual local restaurants. So I would suggest skipping the optional included dinners.
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Tapiwa • traveled in November
Being in Italy was amazing! Being able to see all the cities in 5 days was great! And the views were breathtaking. The hotels were nice and accommodating. The only downside were the meals that were provided as there was no selection and they were bland. Also our tour guide didn’t seem she was the most organized and didn’t explain things and left a lot of us confused or left to figure out important things on your own.
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JULIAN • traveled in September
We were in Sicily for a total of 8days, which were with Sicilian Secrets. Placido was our amazing tour guide.The tour was more than we could ever have expected. Always professional and always recommending the best places to visit on our own time. I can't wait to go back.
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- Most popular destinations in Italy
- Tailor Your Trip: Activities & Ways to Explore Italy
- Top Tour Operators for Your Italy Trip: A Comparative Guide
- Best places to start your Italy tour
- Discover Italy tours for every budget
- Find Your Perfect Tour: Options for Every Group Size & Travel Style
- Italy itineraries by length
- Traveler types and experiences
- Best time to visit Italy
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Italian Escape (7 destinations)
258 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was well worth it.”
Lawrence, traveled in March
Duration 7 days Destinations Rome, Vatican City, Assisi, Florence, Pisa, Venice Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Globus From $2,269
30% Off- US$1,588You save $681
Italy City Break - 5 Days
73 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The included meals werent the best, however, they forced us to mingle with others in the group.”
Brandon, traveled in February
Rated 4.4/5 by 60+ travelers, this Italian adventure connects Rome to Venice. Highlights include Assisi's St. Francis Basilica, Siena's Piazza del Campo, and Florence's Duomo. Four-star hotels like Raffaello Florence pair with authentic meals, from Bologna's street food to Montepulciano's wine tasting.
Duration 5 days Destinations Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Tuscany, Montepulciano Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Click Tours From $1,780
36% Off- US$1,139You save $641
Sicilian Secrets - Tour of Sicily 8 days
95 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Lots of amazing places to visit and lots of good food. You stay relatively busy throughout the day.”
Michael, traveled in October
Sicily's cultural tapestry unfolds from Catania to Palermo for approx. $210 per day. UNESCO treasures include Syracuse's Archaeological Park and Agrigento's Valley of Temples. Four-star hotels like Il Principe in Catania complement local specialties from Modica chocolate to Marsala wine at Florio Cellars.
Duration 8 days Destinations Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Piazza Armerina, Agrigento, Marsala, Monreale, PalermoSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Italian, Spanish Operator Dimensione Sicilia - Dimsi Incoming Operator Srl From
36% Off- US$1,888
Small Group Sicily Highlights (Maximum 8 Guests)
180 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Beautiful sights to visit, excellent guides each day, clean, comfortable, well-appointed hotels.”
Karen, traveled in October
Sicily reveals its charm over 8 days with intimate groups of 8 guests. The itinerary features UNESCO sites like Taormina's Greek Theatre and Temple Valley in Agrigento. Boutique accommodations at Hotel Ariston complement Etna wine tastings and Palermo food tours, led by local experts.
Duration 8 days Destinations Catania, Taormina, Savoca, Forza d'Agro, Mount Etna, Noto, Marzamemi, Syracuse, Agrigento, Palermo Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Sicily Activities From
36% Off- US$3,195
Italian Discovery
128 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The itinerary is packed with iconic sights, which we loved, but it left little room for personal discovery.”
Maria, traveled in October
Ten spectacular days link Rome to Venice. UNESCO sites including Vatican Museums and Pompeii ruins offer skip-the-line access. Premium hotels like St. Martin Rome and Raffaello Florence complement authentic meals including lunch in Montepulciano's wine region.
Duration 11 days Destinations Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Montepulciano, Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri Age Range Ages 6+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Eskapas From $3,075
10% Off- US$2,768You save $308
Amalfi Coast Walking - Agriturismo
195 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Beautiful scenery, great food, nice place to stay, and good weather except some rain.”
chiachiang, traveled in September
The stunning Amalfi Coast unfolds through daily 10km hikes from Luna d'Agerola agriturismo. Walk the Path of the Gods to Positano, wander UNESCO-listed Pompeii, and sail to Capri for panoramic walks. Enjoy homemade pasta and organic wine at this intimate 11-room farmstay.
Duration 8 days Destinations Naples, Agerola, Bomerano, San Lazzaro, Ravello, Capri, Riserva Statale Valle delle Ferriere, Pompeii, Positano Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! From $2,070
20% Off- US$1,656You save $414
Small Group Sicily Food & Wine Tour (Maximum 8 Guests)
91 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Overall experience was great. Good itinerary.”
Diane, traveled in April
Culinary delights fill 8 days from Catania to Palermo for around $3,800. Hands-on cooking in Taormina's family trattorias pairs with volcanic wines at Mount Etna estates and baroque Noto visits. 4-star Hotel Ariston and Hotel Politeama host intimate groups of 8 guests.
Duration 8 days Destinations Catania, Taormina, Mount Etna, Noto, Marzamemi, Syracuse, Island of Ortigia, Palermo Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Sicily Activities From
20% Off- US$2,295
Best of Sicily - 8 Days (Small Group Tour)
27 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We really enjoyed it: the itinerary, the guides, the small size of the tour.”
James, traveled in October
Sicily's treasures come alive over eight days, from Taormina's Greek Theatre to Temple Valley in Agrigento. The seafront Hotel Ariston provides comfort while Mount Etna's volcanic landscape and hidden gems like Bar Vitelli in Savoca await. Local experts share deep cultural insights at each stop.
Duration 8 days Destinations Catania, Taormina, Savoca, Forza d'Agro, Mount Etna, Noto, Marzamemi, Syracuse, Island of Ortigia, AgrigentoSee all destinations Age Range Ages 9+ Operator Click Tours From $4,680
36% Off- US$2,995You save $1,685
Sicilian Secrets - Tour of Sicily 10 days from Palermo
37 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Excellent tour for the price. Loved the wine tasting. First class.”
Carolyn, traveled in October
Ten days around Sicily from Palermo reveal UNESCO treasures including the Arab-Norman Monreale Cathedral and Syracuse's ancient Greek ruins. Upscale hotels like Mercure Palermo Centro complement regional specialties including honey tasting at Mount Etna and wine sampling at Marsala's historic Florio Cellars.
Duration 10 days Destinations Palermo, Monreale, Cefalu, Catania, Mount Etna, Taormina, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, ModicaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Italian, Spanish Operator Dimensione Sicilia - Dimsi Incoming Operator Srl From
36% Off- US$2,381
Taste of Italy
173 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We love it. Everything was well planned.”
Khammee, traveled in September
Italy's iconic cities unfold over 7 days, from Rome's ancient ruins to Venice's canals. Florence's Ponte Vecchio, Pisa's Leaning Tower, and Siena's wine culture delight the senses. Comfortable hotels, local cuisine, guided walking tours, and Tuscan drives create perfect memories.
Duration 7 days Destinations Rome, Orvieto, Venice, Lake Garda, Florence, Montecatini, Cinque Terre, Pisa, San Gimignano, Siena Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Expat Explore Travel From
36% Off- US$1,383
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Top Tour Operators for Your Italy Trip: A Comparative Guide
Planning a trip to Italy? If you're heading to Sicily, you need to check out Dimensione Sicilia and Sicilian Secrets. These companies absolutely know what they're doing. Their local guides won't just drag you around the usual tourist spots. Now if money's tight, Italy on a Budget Tours is your best bet. They're masters at stretching your euros without making you feel like you're missing out. For those who'd rather not deal with any planning stress, Meet and Greet Italy handles absolutely everything. Transportation, hotels, you name it.
Best places to start your Italy tour
Rome's your smartest bet for getting started. Most of our tours head out from there. Want to see northern Italy? Venice puts you right where you need to be. Going south? Naples is perfect since you can hop over to the Amalfi Coast without any hassle. Sicily-bound travelers should pick Catania for the east side or Palermo if you're exploring the west. You've got to book ahead when it gets busy. Smart travelers reserve their spots 3-4 months out for better deals and availability. Timing's everything too. Hit the big attractions early morning or late afternoon to dodge the crowds.
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Best time to visit Italy
- Winter 2025 / 2026
Italian cities show their true personality during winter when the crowds thin out and local life takes center stage. You can actually think and reflect at Rome's Forum and Colosseum without fighting through summer crowds. Lake Como becomes a peaceful retreat where you can take the funicular up to Brunate for snow-capped mountain views. Venice's misty canals and empty Piazza San Marco feel almost magical.
- December 2025 309 tours
- January 2026 351 tours
- February 2026 popular 363 tours
- Spring 2026
Italy's gardens and countryside look absolutely beautiful when everything starts blooming in spring. Sicily offers the perfect combination of exploring Syracuse's ancient ruins surrounded by wildflowers and tasting fresh olive oil in Modica. The weather lets you mix different activities throughout your day. You might spend morning hours at Florence's Uffizi and afternoon learning about wine at Tuscan vineyards.
- March 2026 574 tours
- April 2026 984 tours
- May 2026 popular 1,142 tours
- Summer 2026
Italy's long summer days give you plenty of time to see everything on your bucket list. You can explore Sicily's dramatic Etna volcano in the morning and cool off in Taormina's beaches by afternoon. Those classic Venice-Florence-Rome trips work beautifully in summer. You'll taste prosecco in Venice, learn to cook pasta in Florence, and take evening walks through Rome when the temperatures finally drop.
- June 2026 popular 1,149 tours
- July 2026 1,018 tours
- August 2026 1,023 tours
- Fall / Autumn 2026
Harvest time brings perfect weather for food lovers traveling through Italy. In Sicily you can watch grapes and olives being processed right from the fields. The cities feel much more relaxed as the summer crowds disappear. Venice looks especially beautiful in fall when morning mist drifts over the lagoons. Your days can easily mix Florence's art galleries with wine tastings in Chianti.
- September 2026 popular 1,179 tours
- October 2026 1,061 tours
- November 2026 416 tours
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What sets a guided Italy tour apart from independent travel?
Let's be real - guided Italy tours take the stress out of planning everything yourself so you can actually enjoy the experience. You've got expert guides showing you the hidden spots and sharing fascinating cultural insights that'll totally change how you see each destination. Take the Sicilian Secrets 8-day tour where guides like Placido and Ivan bring the stories to life or the Icons of Italy rail tour where Elisabetta and Milena make sure everything runs smoothly while sharing their deep local knowledge.
Which locally recognized cultural practices can visitors participate in, and where do they typically take place?
Jump into the passeggiata - that's the evening stroll where locals catch up and mingle in towns across Italy. You'll want to try the aperitivo scene too especially in Milan Florence and Venice where pre-dinner drinks and snacks are basically an art form. Bologna's the place to get your hands dirty learning authentic pasta-making from scratch. Over in Taormina you can join food tours sampling traditional Sicilian pastries and wines while Bologna's cooking classes let you dive deep into pasta-making techniques passed down through generations.
Which officially designated natural areas exist in Italy outside major urban centers, and what are the primary methods of accessing them?
Italy's natural spaces are absolutely stunning - take Cinque Terre National Park a UNESCO site where hiking trails connect five gorgeous coastal villages. Up in the Dolomites you'll find dramatic mountain landscapes with trails branching out from towns like Dobbiaco while Mt. Etna Europe's largest active volcano draws visitors for guided trips from Catania. The Cycle Tuscany tour lets you cruise through the Apuan Alps with an incredible downhill ride to Viareggio and if you're heading to the Dolomites the Hiking tour gets you up to Strudelkopf mountain by local bus for some seriously epic views.
Which local dishes are officially recognized in Italy as regional specialties, and where are they commonly served?
Italian food culture runs deep - you haven't really experienced Florence until you've had a proper Bistecca alla Fiorentina at a traditional trattoria. Northern Italy especially Venice and Milan is where you'll find amazing risotto dishes with endless variations. Along the Amalfi Coast the local trattorias serve up incredible Spaghetti alle Vongole right by the sea. Each region has its specialties like Florence's perfectly grilled T-bone steaks Venice's creamy risottos and those seaside restaurants along Amalfi where the pasta and seafood just hits different.
Which modes of public or private transport are most commonly used in Italy, and what are their main operating schedules or routes?
Getting around Italy is pretty straightforward - high-speed trains connect the major spots like Rome Florence Venice and Milan running frequently throughout the day. Local buses handle the smaller towns and villages with schedules posted at stops and private transfers fill in the gaps for those hard-to-reach places. Tours like the 5-day Italy City Break use deluxe coaches to zip between Assisi Siena and Florence while the Icons of Italy rail tour takes advantage of those fast trains to cover Venice Florence and Rome efficiently and comfortably.