Italy Tours & Trips 2020
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Style
Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
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Lodging Level
Lodging Level
Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Physical Level
Physical Level
Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.
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Attractions & Cities Visited
Activities & Interests
Travel Style
Travel Style
Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Flight & Transport Inclusions
Solo Friendly
Solo Friendly
Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.
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Countries Visited
Continents Visited
Rivers & Seas Visitied
Stride Gives Back Stride Gives Back This trip visits a destination impacted by climate change. When you opt in to the Travelstride Gives Back program, we will donate 10% of our net revenue to organizations that help mitigate climate change in these destinations and across the globe. Learn more
Germany, Italy & Switzerland Oktoberfest
- Partake in the world’s biggest party: Oktoberfest
- Test your yodeling skills in the pristine Swiss Alps
- Visit Neuschwanstein, the majestic hilltop castle that inspired a familiar Disney icon
- Wash down hearty Bavarian food with a stein. Or three.
- Raise your glass in Munich’s lively beer halls
- Cover six cities and five countries in 10 days
- Float through the Venetian canals aboard a traditional gondola
Florence and Rome explored

- Uncover the secrets of the Colosseum and Roman Forum on a private tour.
- Marvel at the majesty of the Sistine Chapel ceiling and St Peter's Basilica.
- Visit Siena and San Gimignano and have lunch in a local Tuscan farmhouse.
- Visit Michelangelo's iconic 'David' and explore the opulent Pitti Palace in Florence.
Panoramic Switzerland & Italy

- Combine mountains and lakes.
- Ride the Glacier Express between Zermatt and St. Moritz.
- Learn to cook risotto on the shores of Lake Lugano.
- Relax on Lake Como.
London, Paris & Barcelona
- See Big Ben and Westminster Abbey from 443 feet high on the London Eye
- Explore the grounds of Oxford, which inspired famed writers C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and J.K. Rowling
- Go for high tea after catching the Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace
- Watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle at night with a glass of wine in the Champ de Mars
- Taste-test tapas and wash it down with a glass of cava in Barcelona
- Hit Barcelona’s famous beaches and experience its world-renowned nightlife
Austrian Christmas Markets & MSC Seaside Maid ...
- Get into the Christmas spirit visiting three of Austria's most beautiful Christmas Markets
- Visit four European countries and three Caribbean Islands on this Caribbean and Mediterranean cruise combination
- Cross the Atlantic Ocean aboard the world's newest cruise ship with great onboard amenities
Rome & Tuscany
- Enjoy the Roman Forum, Largo Argentina and the Circus Maximus.
- Enjoy the tiny cobblestone streets and music-filled trattorias
- Visit culminates in the Sistine Chapel, renowned for its Renaissance art
- Visit the Baptistery with its renowned Gates of Paradise doors.
21-DAY MEDITERRANEAN MAGIC & MALTA
Kingdom of Sicily
Best of Sicily: Palermo, Agrigento, Ragusa, and ...
5-Night Mediterranean Magic Cruise
- The Prince Of Monaco's Palace Tour: Visit Monaco, playground of the rich and famous, for a tour of the opulent palace where film star Grace Kelly once resided.
- Highlights Of Rome: Take a private tour of Rome's most famous landmarks, including the Colosseum, Forum, Trevi Fountain, as well as the Vatican City Museum and Sistine Chapel.
- Private Boat To Island Of Capri: On a day trip to the Island of Capri, cruise around the isle on a private boat and swim in the Mediterranean waters. It's an afternoon in paradise.
- Gelato-Making Experience In Florence: Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Grom Gelateria! You'll learn how this yummy treat is created and have the opportunity to sample some flavors.
- Pizza-Making At A Family Farm: See how to press olive oil, make mozzarella cheese and harvest fruit at Agriturismo La Galatea Farm in Sorrento. Afterwards, enjoy a private pizza-making session with the chefs.
7-Night Mediterranean Magic Cruise
- Visit Monaco, playground of the rich and famous, for a tour of the opulent palace where film star Grace Kelly once resided.
- Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Grom Gelateria! You'll learn how this yummy treat is created and have the opportunity to sample some flavors.
- Take a private tour of Rome's most famous landmarks, including the Colosseum, Forum, Trevi Fountain, as well as the Vatican City Museum and Sistine Chapel.
- See how to press olive oil, make mozzarella cheese and harvest fruit at Agriturismo La Galatea Farm in Sorrento. Afterwards, enjoy a private pizza-making session with the chefs.
- On a day trip to the Island of Capri, cruise around the isle on a private boat and swim in the Mediterranean waters. It's an afternoon in paradise.
Impressions of Italy
- Explore Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace in Venice
- Enjoy a boat ride through the canals of Venice with your own private gondolier
- Experience the birthplace of the Renaissance with a private tour of Florence
- Marvel at the history of art at the Uffizi Gallery
- Shop for fashion at famous, high-end retailers
- Meander through the magnificently sculpted Boboli Gardens
- Stroll across the Ponte Vecchio, and shop its many jewelery boutiques
- Enjoy the Tuscan sun while relaxing at the Castello Banfi wine estate
- Discover Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel
- Relive history by viewing ancient ruins in Rome, including the truly impressive Coliseum
Sole, Mare e Vino: Italy
- Explore the famous mountainside ghost town of Matera with a private guide
- Visit the legendary trull, white-stone capped houses found only in Puglia
- Indulge your taste for the finer things in Lecce, the “Florence of the South”
- Tour the legendary city of Pompeii, frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius
- Enjoy an exclusive tour of the fascinating Wine and Olive Museum in Torgiano
- Take in the grandeur of Rome on a horse-drawn carriage ride
- Savor delectable Italian cuisine and Italy’s finest regional wines at world class restaurants and vineyards
- Stay in a restored “masseria,” a fortified farmhouse
- Drive the Amalfi Coast and witness breathtaking views of villages clinging to the cliffs
Malta & Sicily Explorer
- 3 Nights in Malta
- Explore Valetta City Tour
- Enjoy Valetta Harbor Cruise
- Grand Masters Palace
- Explore Mdina
- Marsaxlokk
- Ghar Dalam
- Hagar Qim
- High Speed Ferry from Malta to Sicily
- Siracusa Greek & Roman Amphitheaters
- Taormina Walking Tour
- Agrigento
- Valley of the Temples
- Palermo
- Teatro Massimo
- 2 Nights in Palermo
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Top Italy Attractions & Experiences
Top Italy Experiences
Taking a gondola ride through the famous Venice canals
Experiencing Italy’s world famous cuisine
Taking a walking tour through the modern city of Naples
Visiting the historic city of Florence and gazing upon renowned art pieces
Wandering the ruins of the Roman Forum, where an empire was overseen two millennia ago
Touring Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel, as well as St. Peter’s Basilica - the world’s largest cathedral (in the world’s smallest state)
Visiting the ancient ruins of Pompeii near Naples
Taking a boat trip on the Po River
Drinking in the views from atop the cliffside city of Taormina in Sicily, including the Straits of Messina and volcanic Mt. Etna in the distance
Enjoying a picnic and wine tasting in Tuscany, one of the most beautiful regions in all of Italy
Snorkeling in the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea in Sicily.
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