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Tuscany is notable for its food, wine, and scenery, but exploring the region in a limited time isn’t easy. Enjoy a stress-free sampler of locations in the captivating Val d’Orcia region on this full-day tour from Rome. With a guide at your side, visit the wine town of Montepulciano, have lunch surrounded by vineyards, explore the historic center of Pienza, and relax on the return journey to Rome.

Discover the Vatican complex without the daytime crowds on this small-group or private early-morning tour. Enter with your guide first thing, as they take you around the museum's vast collections and to its highlights. Explore the papal art collection, including the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Pinecone Courtyard. Visit Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel before ending at St. Peter’s Basilica.

Escape to the Italian Riviera without hiring a car with this excursion to Cinque Terre. Perfect for travelers staying in Florence, leave navigating unfamiliar roads to your coach driver as you travel to this region. Visit the villages of Vernazza, Monterosso, and Riomaggiore, with guided experiences and free time to explore. Customize your day with different itinerary choices; opt for transportation only, choose a hike-focused tour, or finish with a visit to Pisa.

Instead of juggling multiple bookings, make your visit to Rome easier with a combination tour that checks off three historic sites in one seamless experience. Begin with a guided tour of the Colosseum—once the stage for epic gladiator battles—before heading to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to learn about ancient politics and daily Roman life.

Check out the Colosseum’s underground chambers and gladiator passageways on a tour of the sites that are normally off-limits to the general public. With a guide, you also visit the arena floor to see where the gladiatorial action took place. The experience ends with a chance to explore the Roman Forum on your own, viewing temples and arches as you follow the footsteps of ancient senators and emperors.

Experience the true flavor of the Tuscan countryside and taste wine without the worry of driving on this Chianti wine tour from Florence. Visit local wineries in scenic villages to sample revered Tuscan wines and learn winemaking secrets, or enhance your day with a morning cooking class and prepare traditional Tuscan recipes paired with premium wines.

The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill sit at the heart of ancient Rome. Explore them independently, with included timed entry and an audio guide app to explain the arena’s rich history, on this convenient package. A host at the meeting point ensures there’s no risk of confusion. Best of all? With no tour schedule to follow, you can take a break before seeing the Forum and the Palatine.

Take this independent day trip to Venice from Rome for a chance to wander the city’s maze of alleyways, visit St. Mark’s Square, and float down the famous canals by water bus. Travel from Rome to Venice by high-speed train and explore the city however you wish. See St. Mark's Basilica, go shopping, or get lost in the city's maze-like alleyways. End the day with a Venetian "happy hour" and aperitivo before your return journey to Rome.

Visiting Pompeii from Rome independently means hours on crowded trains and buses. Save time and travel in comfort on this escorted day trip by air-conditioned coach. Take an expert-led tour through the ancient ruins of Pompeii and opt to customize your adventure by adding a steady-paced crater hike or scenic walk with a local geologist at Mt. Vesuvius or a 3-course Neapolitan lunch with views of the Bay of Naples.

Visit Torcello, Murano, and Burano—three islands in the Venetian Lagoon—on this tour from Venice by motorboat. With a guide, watch glass being blown at a Murano glass factory, see historical cathedrals on Torcello, and admire exquisite handmade lace on Burano. This is a great way to see more than just the central sights of Venice and enjoy a cruise on the water. Select a departure time when booking.

Explore the Vatican and its vast collections of religious artifacts and Renaissance artworks, without missing the highlights, on this guided tour. Don't worry about navigating the large complex yourself, as your guide leads you through the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Get insider commentary on this UNESCO World Heritage–listed site as you go, gaining insight directly from your guide.

Get deeper insights into what is on display at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on this guided tour. Ideal for travelers who are overwhelmed by the idea of knowing what to priortize in Vatican's vast collection of artworks and artefacts. Let your guide lead the way and take you to the highlights. Explore galleries full of Renaissance masterworks, before moving on to the Sistine Chapel and its frescoes.

Checking off several of Rome’s major sights in a single day isn’t easy, but this full-day guided tour keeps things running smoothly. After meeting your guide at one of two convenient starting points, enjoy skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Then, after a break for lunch (own expense), tour the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with your guide.

Escape Rome, and visit two UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonders in one day, all without the hassle of driving or planning an itinerary yourself. Leave the challenging coastal roads to a professional as you focus on the beautiful scenery of the Amalfi Coast, and dive deep into ancient Roman history by touring Pompeii with an archaeologist guide. Enjoy free time in Sorrento or Positano to sightsee, shop, and dine (own expense) before returning to Rome.

Visiting the Colosseum on your own can mean you miss out on fascinating insights. On this guided tour, learn about gladiator contests, powerful emperors, and the engineering behind the ancient structure as your guide adds clear context to what you see. Afterward, continue exploring the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill at your own pace, with the freedom to spend more time where you’re most interested.

Getting to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast from Rome without a car can be stressful. Avoid the hassle with this private day trip directly from your Rome hotel—visit the ruins at Pompeii on a guided tour, enjoy free time in Positano, and stop at several viewpoints on the Amalfi Coast, all before returning back to Rome.

Venice is bursting with attractions, making it tough to prioritize what to see. Ideal for first-time visitors, this three-hour tour showcases the best of Venice by foot and canal. Hear the history of St. Mark’s Square and Rialto Bridge from a guide, and visit St. Mark’s Basilica with a skip-the-line ticket to beat the long admission lines. Finish on a high note: a boat tour down the Grand Canal.

Famed for its frescoed ceilings and Renaissance splendor, the Doge’s Palace shouldn’t be missed when visiting Venice. But its blockbuster status means big crowds. Bypass the usual wait times to enter with this special skip-the-line admission ticket. Even better, access includes an easy-to-use audioguide that you can play on your smartphone as well as skip-the-line entry to the Correr Museum.

Navigating your way into crowded St. Peter's Basilica is daunting, but guided tours eat into your sightseeing time. With this audio guide, kick off your exploration stress-free with a host meet-and-greet at the beginning of your visit. Then take in the church and its artistic treasures at your own pace with the insights and narration of an app-based audio tour via your own smart device. See even more if you upgrade to include skip-the-line entrance to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

The panoramic elevator to the top of Rome’s landmark "Altar of the Fatherland" monument offers one of the most dazzling views over the Eternal City, but the lines at the ticket office can be daunting. With this prebooked admission, avoid wasting precious sightseeing time and ride up in a glass elevator to the viewing platform at the time you prefer. After snapping photos of the Roman rooftops, visit the museums with your ticket.

Explore Ancient Rome’s most important landmarks at your own pace without missing the stories behind the ruins. Skip-the-line access helps you spend more time inside the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, while the included audioguide and guidebook provide context as you go.

Don’t miss Milan’s top tourist attraction! The Duomo offers various ticket options, including access by lift or stairs

Pompeii is one of Italy’s top archaeological sites and the long lines to enter the ancient ruins can be daunting. Save time with this priority admission ticket and head straight inside the site. Begin your visit with a multimedia virtual experience to learn about how the city looked before it was destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, then visit the remains of villas, temples, baths, and more with an audioguide.

Step into the heart of history with pre-booked tickets. Explore the ancient Roman Pantheon on a captivating guided tour or immerse yourself in its story with an expertly crafted audio guide, depending on your preference. Discover the secrets of the Pantheon as its history, architecture, and legends come to life during your visit. From its origins as a Roman temple to its transformation into a Christian church, gain a profound understanding of the Pantheon’s significance through engaging narratives and intriguing details.