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Knowing where to visit in the Tuscan countryside can be daunting for first-timers, especially if you're starting off in Florence. Simplify your day out with this group tour. Once you've boarded your coach, sit back knowing the transportation and activities are covered, meaning you can fully immerse yourself in the experience. Enjoy visiting Pienza, Montalcino, and Montepulciano, the Orcia Valley, and taking part in a wine and cheese tasting.

Learn how to eat and drink like a local during this group dinner crawl through Rome's Trastevere neighborhood. Skip the tourist traps and explore hidden gems and eateries locals go to. Understand the history of Roman cuisine and meet the people behind the city’s notable gastronomy. Taste several traditional dishes along the way, from pizza and pasta to cheeses, Italian wine, and gelato.

See the Tuscan gems of San Gimignano, Siena, and Monteriggioni in just one day on this tour from Florence. Stop in the medieval hilltop town of San Gimignano and see the intact walls of Monteriggioni. Refuel with a typical Tuscan lunch at a Chianti wintery that includes a wine tasting and “vin santo." Explore Siena's historic city center with a stop at the Duomo.

Immerse yourself in Florence’s food and wine scene on this tasting tour. Uncover the city's culinary scene without having to plan a thing yourself. Enjoy carefully selected Tuscan specialities and expertly paired wines, including the city’s notable Negroni cocktail. Dine in comfort at sit-down stops, experience the atmosphere of a centuries-old wine cellar, and learn about the history of Florence’s wine windows.

Maximize time at Florence's historic galleries, cathedrals, and museums during this tour. Including stops at the Accademia Gallery, the Florence Duomo, and more, your guide will lead you to their highlights. Save vacation time with skip-the-line access to the Accademia. Don't worry about missing Michelangelo's David; it's a key stop on the tour. Get a deeper insight into the Duomo complex with stops at the Duomo Museum and the Baptistery.

Soak up the flavors of Italy on an olive oil- and wine-tasting tour in Tuscany—without the hassle of driving. Depart from Florence to the heart of the Chianti Classico region, known for its red wines, flavorful olive oil, and scenic medieval villages. Visit two to three wineries and an olive oil mill to learn about production with your guide and relax over tastings. Enjoy a gourmet 3-course Tuscan lunch at a boutique estate before returning to Florence.

Explore Florence's Duomo in greater depth on this guided tour. Choose from a range of tour options to suit your budget and interests. If chosen, learn about Brunelleschi’s dome as you climb to the top, stopping along the way to visit the North Terrace, closed to the general public. Depending on your tour, use your passes to explore the rest of the cathedral complex at your own pace.

Few places in the world wow you like the lost city of Pompeii. And while it's on just about every traveler’s bucket list, getting there has complications. With this tour, you can avoid the stress of planning your visit from Rome: You'll reach Pompeii via high-speed train and leave all the details to your guide. After a fully guided skip-the-line tour of the archaeological site, enjoy wine tasting and a farm-to-table lunch at a vineyard on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius before returning to Rome.

Learn to make pizza, and either tiramisu or gelato, by hand with a professional chef in Rome. Use top-quality, local ingredients to create delicious, traditional pizza, then pop your culinary creations into a woodfired oven to crisp to a golden brown. After cooking, enjoy your pizza alongside tiramisu or gelato, paired with a selection of wines to complement your meal.

Get more familiar with the Chianti wine region, without the hassle of figuring out how to visit it from Florence, on this group tour. Well-suited for travelers looking for a streamlined experience, relax knowing your transportation and activities are all pre-arranged. Enjoy visiting two winery estates and their vineyards, local wine tastings, and the opportunity to try regional snacks including bruschetta and cheese.

After sampling delicious pizza and pasta in Rome, make sure you know how to recreate the culinary magic at home. Learn to cook these favorite Italian dishes during a half-day small-group cooking workshop in the Italian capital. Get hands-on instruction from a chef as you prepare the dough and sauces from scratch. Then, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor, paired tiramisu, wine, and limoncello.

Go beyond dining out and learn how to prepare two of Italy’s most beloved dishes during a hands-on cooking class in Rome. With step-by-step instruction, you’ll gain practical skills for making fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch while learning about local culinary traditions. Enjoy your creations with drinks at the end of class for a rewarding experience that combines food, culture, and learning.

Embark on a delightful day trip through Tuscany's iconic Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Montalcino, home of Brunello wine, Pienza, famed for Pecorino cheese, and Montepulciano, celebrated for Nobile wine. Enjoy breathtaking views, rich culture, and mouthwatering food. Travel in comfort aboard a premium minivan with an English-speaking driver. Indulge in wine tastings, a superior lunch with a view (seasonal), and guided vineyard and cellar tours.

Rome is most beautiful at night, with its illuminated buildings, lively cafes, and bustling atmosphere. With this small-group tour, you'll explore the city when the temps drop and daytime crowds depart, from the seat of a zippy electronic bicycle. This tour also includes a welcome aperitif and local food and wine samples.

Venice is more than an open-air museum, it’s also a world-renowned gastronomy hub. Discover the full-flavored wines of Veneto during this insider’s wine crawl, which features six different labels in six different bars or restaurants. Enjoy tasty food pairings along the way from fresh regional ingredients, as you learn how to eat—and more importantly, drink—like a true Venetian local.

Explore Milan’s top attractions on a walking tour. Led by a guide, save precious time with skip-the-line entry to the Duomo di Milano, Italy’s largest church, and see Leonardo da Vinci's ‘The Last Supper’. Discover the city’s famous plazas, stroll through the fashion district, and check out popular spots with the locals. Numbers are limited to keep the experience as intimate as possible.

Get hands-on experience with one-to-one guidance during a private glassmaking lesson. Discover the secrets of Murano glassmaking techniques from one of the most renowned craftsmen of Venice. The 90-minute workshop includes all materials—including your own marvelous glass artwork to take home—plus a 10 percent discount on glassworks from the artist.

Avoid shuffling after a large tour group and explore the acclaimed Borghese Gallery at your own pace with skip-the-line admission. Breeze past the lines at the entrance and spend longer inside the museum admiring masterworks from artists such as Raphael, Canova, Caravaggio, and Bernini. Plus, get access to a digital audioguide, and learn more about the Renaissance art on display than you possibly could from just reading panels.

Learn secrets of Santa Croce Basilica that you wouldn’t likely learn if you visited on your own on this guided tour Florence’s “Temple of the Italian Glories.” See the tombs of luminaries including Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli, admire museum-worthy frescoes by Giotto, and learn about the design of this Franciscan jewel.

Seek out the religious gems of Rome—and discover insider sights and stories you'd miss if exploring alone—on this private walking tour. With just your guide for company, visit what are considered some of the city's holiest sites. Discover the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano (one of the four major papal basilicas); the Scala Santa, or holy stairs; and the 4th–century Basilica of the Holy Cross, all in a single excursion.

Skip the crowds and see the best of Florence on a guided walking tour with priority admission to the Accademia Gallery. Led by an expert guide, explore the architectural gems of the Renaissance city while learning about important Florentine figures, such as the poet Dante Alighieri and the Medici family. Afterward, skip the long lines at the Accademia and head straight inside to witness Michelangelo’s ‘David’, as well as other impressive works of art.

Avoid spending hours on a tour bus and instead see Italy from behind the wheel of a retro Fiat 500 on this small-group, self-drive tour through Tuscany. Take a spin around the countryside—staying in touch with your guide via 2-way radio— and enjoy panoramic views of Florence and a stop at the Church of San Miniato al Monte. Your guide leads the way to a private terrace for a delicious Tuscan lunch before returning to Florence.

The opulent Villa Borghese isn’t just a popular Roman attraction, it’s also one of the world’s most revered art galleries, home to paintings and sculptures by Raphael, Bernini, and Caravaggio. This small-group tour’s skip-the-line privileges guarantee swift entry, as well as the opportunity to discover the Villa’s many masterpieces in an intimate setting.

See the best of Milan with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours. Enjoy views from the top level of an open-air double-decker bus, including the Milan Duomo and La Scala opera house. Choose from four routes covering all main attractions, with unlimited hop-on hop-off access. The 72-hour weekend ticket from June to September also includes a Milan night tour.